Market Overview - The cryptocurrency market performed exceptionally well in July, driven by interest rate cut expectations, regulatory openness, and institutional buying frenzy, with Bitcoin reaching a high of $123,000 and Ethereum surging over 60% [1][9] - The passing of three major cryptocurrency bills, including the Stablecoin Genius Act, established a strategic foundation for cryptocurrencies in the U.S., marking a shift towards mainstream, institutional, and political integration of crypto with traditional finance [1][9] - The macroeconomic policies, particularly U.S. monetary policy, are expected to increasingly influence the cryptocurrency sector [1][9] Policy Direction - In mainland China, two new blockchain policies were introduced, focusing on standardizing blockchain applications and copyright protection for emerging industries [2] - In Hong Kong, the Monetary Authority expressed concerns over the overheated stablecoin market and announced a cautious approach to issuing licenses for stablecoin issuers, with a regulatory framework set to take effect on August 1, 2025 [2][19] Investment and Financing - In July, there were 85 blockchain investment events, with total financing reaching 37.684 billion yuan, a 87.67% increase from the previous month, marking the highest monthly investment record ever [3][10] - The digital currency sector dominated the investment landscape, accounting for 94.20% of total financing, while other areas like blockchain application and foundational technology saw significant declines [3][10] Application Development - 华夏基金 (China Asset Management) launched two tokenized money market funds in July, extending the reach of tokenized funds to major currencies like USD and RMB, although the funds remain conservative in their approach [4][10] - As of July 2025, Hong Kong has 11 licensed virtual asset trading platforms and 42 brokerages with upgraded licenses to provide virtual currency trading services [4][10] CBDC Developments - The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act, which restricts the Federal Reserve from issuing retail CBDCs, signaling the end of retail CBDC initiatives in the U.S. [5][10] - This legislation reflects a broader ideological struggle regarding digital currencies, positioning the U.S. against global CBDC initiatives while potentially hindering the development of next-generation financial infrastructure [5][10]
2025年7月Web3行业月度发展报告 |陀螺研究院
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-04 11:57