Market Trends & Inflation - Bitcoin fell after inflation data showed prices climbed 2.7% in June [1][2] - Standard Chartered is launching digital asset trading service for institutional clients, allowing spot trading of Bitcoin and Ether [2][3] Regulatory Landscape & Legislation - Grayscale confidentially submitted an S1 with the SEC to list on a US stock exchange, number of shares and price range have not yet been determined [1][4] - The House failed to clear a procedural hurdle to move crypto bills forward, facing opposition from both Republicans and Democrats [7] - Coinbase's chief legal officer discussed the Clarity Act, the Genius Act (Stablecoin Regulation Bill), and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, emphasizing the need for regulatory clarity [8][9] - The Genius Act has already passed the Senate and could be signed by the president soon [10] - The Clarity Act aims to clarify the jurisdiction of the SEC and CFTC over digital assets [11][12][13] - The President aims to sign stable coin legislation by August recess and wants a market structure bill ready for signature no later than September 30th [19][20] Stablecoins & Blockchain Adoption - White House official David Saxs said more companies could be encouraged to use blockchain technology if the Genius Act passes, potentially leading to wider adoption by institutions like banks, Visa, and Mastercard [5][6] - US law recognizing stable coins is critical for confidence in the market and for major institutions to invest in this technology [15][16] Coinbase & Political Action - Fair Shake, a political action committee focused on the crypto industry, has $141 million cash on hand, including an additional $25 million contribution from Coinbase [22] - Coinbase has contributed nearly $100 million to Fairshake to date, supporting the enactment of sensible rules for crypto on a bipartisan basis [22][23]

Regulatory Landscape - Three crypto bills are under consideration, with one potentially heading to Trump's desk this week [1] - Republican members are concerned that prioritizing the stable coin bill could jeopardize the passage of a larger bill on digital asset market structure [2] - Disagreement exists regarding the optimal approach for passing these bills [2] Legislative Process - A key procedural vote failed due to opposition from approximately a dozen Republicans [1] - Republican leadership is currently regrouping and engaging with members, with a potential revote expected later this afternoon [2] - Concerns are rising that failure to resolve the procedural vote could impede progress on the actual bill votes later this week [3] Industry Impact - This week is considered a crucial period for the crypto industry and lawmakers advocating for these bills [3] - The industry is facing uncertainty as the progress of the crypto bills is being stalled [3]

Market Trends & Investment Opportunities - Circle's shares have increased by 540% since its IPO last month [1] - Argus initiates Coinbase with a buy rating after its shares more than doubled in the past three months [2] - The potential of updating the financial system with new technological rails for value transfer is enormous for Coinbase and the economy [3] Regulatory Landscape & Impact - The US government's previous stance was an all-out war against innovation in digital assets, but the current period is more normalized [4][5] - The Genius Act specifically addresses stable coins and could be a significant boon for the US government [6] - Stable coin legislation, requiring one-to-one backing with safe assets, could drive trillions of dollars in demand for treasury bills over the next decade [7] - The Genius Act is on the verge of triggering a payment revolution, with the House expected to pass it and the President likely to sign it into law soon [8][9] Stablecoin & Treasury Market Dynamics - For every tokenized dollar issued, $1 will be held in reserves, typically in US treasuries [9] - Stable coin issuers are currently the 16th largest holders of US treasuries globally [9] - Stable coin issuers could potentially become the largest holders of US treasuries, surpassing China and Japan [9] - This development is critical given the high debt levels in the US economy [10]

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Crypto Market Growth & Regulation - Crypto 行业在过去 4.5 年经历了显著增长，已成为全球经济力量 [1] - 美国需要明确的加密货币监管框架，以保持其在加密领域的领导地位 [1] Sentiment - 4.5 年前，人们对数字资产的认知非常有限，甚至存在恐惧 [1]

Lloyds and fund manager Aberdeen tie up with crypto exchange Archax to enable forex contracts to be collateralized using digital assets https://t.co/3a3DCloSRY ...

Market Trends & Regulatory Landscape - Bitcoin reached a new all-time high and is on track for its highest weekly close [1] - Anticipation for the market structure bill, expected this week, is driving the crypto rally [2][3] - The market structure bill aims to provide basic definitions for crypto, regulate the market, and encourage institutional investment [3] - The bill establishes a clear exemption pathway for digital commodity projects and supports secondary market trading [5] - The US Bitcoin ETFs bought over 23,000 Bitcoin last week, while only 3,150 were mined, indicating ETFs are absorbing available Bitcoin and pushing prices up [6] - The industry believes the market structure bill and stable coin bill could have a bigger impact than Bitcoin ETF approvals [5] Regulatory Uncertainty & Potential Clarity - Currently, there is no federal framework for digital assets, leading to uncertainty and discouraging innovation in the US [4] - The SEC and CFTC lack clear jurisdictional boundaries over digital assets [4] - The market structure bill aims to provide clarity on whether Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies are securities or commodities [8][10] - Lack of regulatory clarity prevents large institutions from investing in cryptocurrencies like Ethereum [8] Bitcoin Valuation & Comparison - Bitcoin's market cap is at 2362 trillion USD, approaching Amazon's at 2388 trillion USD [15] - Bitcoin is considered digital gold, with mathematical scarcity, making it potentially undervalued compared to gold [15][16] - Bitcoin's value proposition is based on its scarcity and role as good money, rather than cash flow [26] - Holding wealth in Bitcoin is seen as a better alternative to holding fiat currencies due to inflation and shrinking cash flows from traditional assets [24][25]

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned the world’s largest banks against issuing their own stablecoins, setting up a potential clash with President Donald Trump’s administration and its backing of the digital assets https://t.co/wvdQhYZT9P ...

Crypto Regulation - Senator Lummis' crypto tax bill aims to end unfair practices [1] - The bill seeks to level the playing field for digital assets [1]

Market Regulation and Adoption - The US has the potential to be the undisputed leader in digital assets and blockchain with proper market structure legislation [1] - Over 55 million Americans participate in the crypto economy, representing over a $33 trillion market cap [2] - A smart regulatory framework for crypto market structure is essential and overdue to realize the future potential of the crypto market [2] - The market structure bill will provide clarity on definitions and rules for crypto assets, similar to the early days of the internet [18] Institutional Investment and Financial Advisors - Bitcoin ETF approvals in early 2024, allowing institutional players like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab to offer Bitcoin to their clients, significantly impacted Bitcoin's price [4][8] - There are over 300,000 financial advisors in the US, most of whom are currently restricted from recommending or discussing Bitcoin and related products [11] - The industry anticipates that a growing number of financial advisors will soon be able to recommend Bitcoin and Bitcoin ETFs to their clients, creating a significant marketing force for Bitcoin [12][14] - Most big money investors do not currently own Bitcoin, indicating significant potential for future growth [15] Altcoins and Future Opportunities - The stablecoin bill and the upcoming market structure bill are expected to have a similar positive impact on altcoins as the Bitcoin ETF approvals had on Bitcoin [4][15] - Cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are poised to thrive in a pro-America, pro-cryptocurrency environment [21] - Supra is highlighted as a technology to watch, with significant transaction volume indicating potential in automatic finance (autofy) [22][23] Partnerships and Industry Growth - Ripple CEO announced a partnership with BNY Mellon, indicating a shift from headwinds to tailwinds for the crypto industry [24][25]