💰 Zcash surged 48% to $800 amid Grayscale’s spot-ETF filing
ZEC broke through the $800 mark—its first time since January 2018. Over the past day, the coin rose 48%, and futures volume reached billions of dollars.
The catalyst was Grayscale’s new application to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF. This fueled talk of ZEC as the “next Bitcoin” waiting in line for an institutional product. $ZEC
🧑⚖️ Justin Sun wins in the first round of a dispute with Trump’s WLFI
A new twist in the high-profile legal battle involving the TRON ecosystem: ⚬ Public proceedings: Justin Sun has secured a reversal of the closed-door hearing in the case against WLFI. ⚬ Defending rights: focus is on issues related to freezing assets and the transparency of digital assets. ⚬ Interim success: the court proceedings move into an open phase.
The industry is watching closely as developments may affect corporate ethics standards in Web3. $TRX $WLFI $USD1
Artificial intelligence monthly eliminates about 16,000 jobs, the study says.
People in the highest risk include specialists in technology, consulting, design, and customer support. Young people and early-career professionals are especially vulnerable, since their positions are most often subject to automation. $TAO
⚖️ Ripple and Nasdaq invited to a crypto summit at the White House
The White House is preparing to meet with representatives of the crypto industry. Among the participants are executives from Ripple and Nasdaq. The outcome of the meeting is expected to influence the development of the regulatory framework for the sector. $XRP
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‼️ Iran and the US ultimatum Iran issued an ultimatum to the US: lift the naval blockade, unfreeze assets worth $120 billion, lift sanctions, pay $300 billion in reparations, and recognize control over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed victory, but his approval rating fell to 33%.
🦸 U.S. Treasury and the GENIUS Act Starting January 18, 2027, the U.S. Treasury plans to roll out the GENIUS Act: stablecoin issuers will have to obtain a license and comply with sanctions. A 60-day discussion of the draft is currently underway.
💸 Anthropic revenue growth Since the beginning of the year, Anthropic’s revenue has reached $65 billion, increasing 7 times compared to 2025. Investors expect an IPO this fall with a valuation of $2 trillion, which could surpass Musk and SpaceX records. $BTC $ETH $SOL
The foundation said that after the Glamsterdam update, some wallets, indexers, and fee-calculation services may not work correctly and will require updates
The reason is changes to the gas calculation model in the upcoming update $ETH $LDO
⚖️ EU gains right to block crypto platforms in third countries
The EU sanctions package against Russia, adopted on July 23, expands the powers of regulators in the field of cryptocurrencies. Now EU authorities can prohibit crypto transactions with platforms from countries that help Russia bypass the imposed restrictions.
In addition, the package toughens measures against a stablecoin network denominated in Russian rubles and the organizations that ensure its operation. This is the first time an EU sanctions package expressly provides for the possibility of blocking crypto platforms from third countries. $ETH $AAVE $USDC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has canceled the scheduled vote on Regulation Crypto. This means that token issuers and their holders continue operating under the existing securities laws—without any exceptions or a “safe harbor.”
When a new vote will take place and whether changes will be made to the regulation is not yet known.
⚡️Ex-congressman claims discussions about the use of nuclear weapons against Iran
It is reported that strategic meetings are discussing the possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran. At the same time, negotiations between the US and Iran have reached a deadlock, and ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz has practically come to a stop. $SOL $AAVE $LTC