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The Council of the European Union formally adopted the 21st sanctions package against Russia on July 23, focusing on strengthening restrictions on the Russian financial system, energy revenue, military industry, and crypto-asset services. In the financial sector, the EU imposed asset freezes on 94 banks and major financial institutions and expanded transaction bans on 33 Russian credit and financial institutions; meanwhile, 14 service platforms related to crypto-assets were included in the scope of restrictions, and for the first time, it was proposed that comprehensive bans could be implemented on crypto-asset services in third countries that assist Russia in evading sanctions.
OdailyOdaily reports that the European Union has further tightened restrictions on crypto assets concerning Belarus, prohibiting Belarusian citizens and residents from owning, controlling, or managing crypto service providers regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.According to Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847, adopted by the Council of the European Union on July 24, this measure is an extension of the EU's sanctions framework targeting Belarus's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The new rules will take effect on July 24, with the expanded restrictions on the crypto industry slated for implementation from August 25.As defined by MiCA, the affected services include operating crypto trading platforms, exchanging crypto assets, executing and transmitting customer orders, crypto asset issuance services, asset transfer services, investment advisory, and portfolio management. These restrictions come as the MiCA transitional period ended on July 1. The EU had previously required unauthorized crypto firms to cease relevant operations or face regulatory enforcement.The EU stated that this expansion is part of its efforts to combat the use of crypto platforms to evade sanctions against Russia. Earlier, in its 21st round of sanctions against Russia, the EU had extended trading bans to 14 foreign crypto service platforms and established a mechanism to potentially prohibit transactions with any foreign crypto service providers deemed to be assisting Russia in sanctions evasion.Market participants point out that with the full implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework, the EU is further tightening its oversight of the crypto industry through licensing systems and sanction mechanisms. (Cointelegraph)
据《南华早报》报道，美国众议院通过年度《国防授权法案》，其中第 163 条规定，五角大楼将被禁止采购、租赁或操作与中国、俄罗斯、伊朗等“外国对手”相关的人形机器人系统，理由涉及国家安全和数据隐私。该条款吸收了《防范对手主导美国机器人领域法案》的部分内容，但目前限制范围仅涉及军事采购，尚未扩大至商业销售。
Odaily Odaily News, July 24: On-chain数据显示，加密盗窃嫌疑人 Dritan Kapllani Jr 于 7 月 22 日再次清洗 126.7 枚 ETH，价值约 23.9 万美元。此前，链上侦探 ZachXBT 调查披露，Dritan Kapllani Jr 涉嫌通过社会工程手段盗窃加密货币持有者资产，涉案总额达 1900 万美元。Dritan Kapllani Jr 长期在社交媒体上展示豪车、名表、私人飞机等生活内容，并于 2026 年 4 月 23 日在 Discord 通话中公开展示其 Exodus 钱包内 368 万美元资产。
Odaily News Japanese regulators are advancing adjustments to the legal framework for digital asset investments, with spot Bitcoin ETFs potentially receiving approval for listing as early as 2028. However, the timeline remains subject to progress in regulation, product review, and tax reform. On July 15, Japan's Diet approved the transfer of Bitcoin and approximately 105 other crypto assets from the framework of the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, removing a major legal barrier for related funds to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Major Japanese financial groups such as SBI Holdings and Nomura are preparing digital asset products. Japan also plans to adjust the crypto asset tax system from a miscellaneous income tax of up to 55% to a separate self-assessment tax rate of approximately 20.315%.
Odaily Odaily: Mirae Asset has completed the acquisition of a 97.15% stake in Korbit, one of South Korea's earliest cryptocurrency exchanges, and rebranded it as Digital X. The company plans to develop Digital X into a smart investment platform, integrating real-world assets, security tokens, stablecoins, traditional assets, and digital assets within the same ecosystem. Mirae Asset stated that it will not directly compete with dominant exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb. Instead, it will focus on investor education, research, strict compliance standards, and institutional-grade infrastructure.
the long-awaited digital asset regulatory bill, the CLARITY Act, has hit a snag in its advancement. Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that the Senate is not expected to pass the bill before the August recess.The CLARITY Act aims to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets, promoting the integration of blockchain and crypto assets into the mainstream financial system. Previously, the bill had undergone multiple rounds of negotiations between the crypto industry and opposing forces, such as the banking sector, and was once considered close to passage.However, recent controversy surrounding conflicts of interest related to President Donald Trump and his family's involvement in crypto projects has emerged as a new obstacle. Democrats are demanding the inclusion of ethical clauses in the bill that would restrict government officials from profiting from crypto transactions, a stance Republicans have previously opposed. Prediction market data indicates that the probability of the CLARITY Act passing this year has significantly declined. Polymarket data shows that as of Friday, the probability stood at approximately 37%, well below the over 80% level seen earlier this spring.Crypto policy organizations and industry insiders believe the current delay is largely influenced by the political dynamics of the U.S. midterm elections. Ron Hammond, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute, stated that the votes to support the bill may still exist, but "election politics are louder." He suggested that a window for advancing the bill could still emerge after the November elections.Analysts point out that if Congress needs to prioritize major issues such as government funding and national defense before the end of its current term, the CLARITY Act could be further marginalized. As the U.S. political landscape may shift following the midterm elections, the outlook for crypto regulatory legislation remains highly uncertain. (Fortune)
OdailyOdailyOdaily News: The Wisconsin Election Commission has stated that residents who purchase contracts related to a specific election on Kalshi or Polymarket may lose their eligibility to vote in that same election. The Commission also noted that knowingly voting without being eligible could constitute a Class I felony. The Commission unanimously approved a legal memorandum regarding prediction markets during a meeting on July 9, and issued a statewide notice on Tuesday. The restrictions apply only to the corresponding election and do not automatically affect a trader's voting eligibility in other unrelated elections. Benjamin Freeman, Head of Election Business at Kalshi, stated that the guidance is "clearly unconstitutional and unlawful," adding that the company has hundreds of thousands of users in Wisconsin alone. Robert DeNault, Head of Enforcement and Legal Counsel at Kalshi, said that election markets certified by the CFTC and offered on federally regulated exchanges are legal. A spokesperson for Polymarket stated that the company would respond to the Commission's claims through appropriate legal proceedings. Both companies argue that their products are tradable financial contracts, not gambling.
Odaily Odaily News Crypto derivatives platform BitMEX is facing a proposed class action lawsuit, with BKX Services Inc. and David Namdar filing a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs allege they incurred combined losses of 622.66 BTC from forced liquidations on BitMEX, with BKX claiming losses of at least 305.81 BTC and Namdar claiming losses exceeding 316.85 BTC. The complaint alleges that BitMEX's internal trading desk had access to customers' private information and could continue trading during periods when the server was frozen and regular users were unable to access or close positions. The plaintiffs further claim that BitMEX allowed customers to use leverage of up to 100x and would automatically liquidate positions when the collateral value was still twice the loss amount, with the remaining BTC entering the platform's insurance fund. The plaintiffs are seeking the return of the allegedly withheld Bitcoin, as well as compensatory and punitive damages. They intend to represent U.S. customers who purchased BTC swap products since July 23, 2018. On the same day the lawsuit was filed, BitMEX announced that following a strategic review by its owner, HDR Global Trading, it will cease providing services on September 23, has already stopped accepting new registrations, and plans to prohibit users from opening new positions starting August 26.
According to Cointelegraph, US Senate Republicans released the draft text of the "Digital Asset Market Transparency Act" (CLARITY Act) on Wednesday, which includes ethical clauses prohibiting all federal officials (including President Trump) from issuing or sponsoring digital assets. Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego strongly criticized this, calling the draft "not a serious effort," and stated he would collaborate with Republican Senator Thom Tillis and others to propose a counter-proposal. Republican Senator Bernie Moreno maintained that the draft contains "the strongest ethical language in US history."
Driven by the profit surge from the AI boom and the impact of U.S. tariff policies, South Korean companies are launching their largest wave of U.S. investment and M&A in recent years. According to data from the South Korean Ministry of Economy and Finance, the actual foreign direct investment (FDI) by South Korean companies in the U.S. in the first quarter of this year more than doubled year-on-year to $10.2 billion, hitting a five-year high. Companies benefiting from the AI infrastructure boom, such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, are accelerating their布局 in the U.S. AI supply chain. Samsung has already participated in funding rounds for ZutaCore, a company specializing in AI data center liquid cooling, and Groq, an AI chip company. Meanwhile, SK Hynix plans to invest $10 billion in U.S. innovative enterprises. Investment bankers believe that with Chinese buyers exiting the M&A market for large-scale U.S. tech assets, South Korean companies are entering a "golden period" for U.S. M&A. (Financial Times)
U.S. Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego stated that he will work with Republicans to propose a counter-proposal regarding the ethics clause in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) that has been recognized by the White House. He stated that the draft published this week is “not a serious proposal.” U.S. Senate Republicans released the proposed text of the CLARITY Act on Wednesday, including an ethics clause that prohibits all U.S. federal officials, including U.S. President Donald Trump, from issuing or sponsoring any digital assets. Democrats believe the relevant ethics provision is insufficient. Republican Senator Bernie Moreno denied that the clause was weak, stating that the draft contains “the most powerful ethical language in American history.” Gallego stated that he will work with Senator Thom Tillis and other Republicans to advance a counter-proposal and submit new text for the clause.
据 Decrypt 报道，高盛董事长兼 CEO 大卫·所罗门公开表态支持加密货币市场结构法案（Clarity Act），称其有助于"建立公平竞争环境、提升市场稳定性并推动创新"。此举与摩根大通 CEO 杰米·戴蒙及多家银行业协会的立场明显相左——后者强烈反对法案中允许稳定币提供收益的条款，认为此举将吸走传统银行存款。 目前，参议院共和党人正在流传最新法案草案，新增了限制总统及其家人参与加密业务的伦理条款，但该限制将于 2029 年到期且不适用于特朗普之子，遭民主党批评力度不足。法案能否在八月休会前完成参议院投票，前景仍不明朗。
据 CriptoNoticias 报道，阿根廷政府正筹备一项由经济部长 Federico Sturzenegger 主导起草的去监管法案，核心内容包括：允许共同基金（FCI）将资产配置于加密货币，并允许虚拟资产作为抵押品用于受监管市场的贷款。 在监管分工上，国家证券委员会（CNV）将负责合法性与技术偿付能力审查，中央银行则成为加密货币及代币化资产基础设施的专属监管机构。法案还明确授权股票、债券等传统证券通过加密网络发行、存储与交易，引入"加密时间戳"机制赋予交易法律效力。
据 Decrypt 报道，巴西巴拉那州 Fazenda Engenho Velho 农场以 10 头奶牛为抵押，完成首笔在巴西证券交易所（B3）正式登记的代币化牲畜融资交易，贷款金额为 10 万雷亚尔（约 1.94 万美元）。每头奶牛通过农业科技公司 Cowmed 的 AI 传感器项圈采集健康、行为及位置数据，生成唯一加密数字身份，并以哈希方式写入信贷合约，全程无需实地农场核查。 该模式旨在解决银行对牲畜抵押普遍打折高达 60%的问题。背景方面，巴西农业破产申请 2025 年达 1990 件，较 2023 年的 534 件增长近四倍，农业信贷危机持续加剧。Cowmed 目前监控六国逾 10 万头奶牛，预计两年内将其中 20%（约 7760 万美元）纳入代币化抵押体系，并计划在 2026 年底前通过该模式撬动约 97 万美元信贷规模。
HMRC has recovered over £8 million in tax from 502 crypto investors through tax settlements. These settlements were completed via HMRC’s crypto asset disclosure facility, which allows holders to declare unpaid taxes before a formal investigation is launched. HM Treasury aims to collect £315 million in crypto tax revenue from an estimated 7 million crypto asset holders by 2030. (Coin Bureau)
: On Monday, the São Paulo Consumer Protection Office filed a lawsuit against Tools for Humanity, the company behind World, and its hosting service provider Amazon AWS, accusing them of abusive practices in the collection of consumer biometric data in São Paulo. The lawsuit estimates that over 400,000 people participated in World's promotions in São Paulo. It demands the preservation of all data and metadata related to the data collection and the suspension of any payments or benefits associated with biometric data collection before the assessment is completed. The lawsuit seeks a ruling that the related activities constitute abuse and demands payment of 240 million Brazilian reais, approximately $47 million, to compensate for individual consumer losses. The prosecution alleges that World continued to issue crypto rewards through in-app transactions after the National Data Protection Authority ordered it to stop in February 2025. A report from the Iris Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry stated that World concentrated its promotions in peripheral and high-traffic areas to attract people facing socioeconomic issues to submit biometric data in exchange for crypto rewards. The prosecution also claims that consumers were not informed about the economic purpose of the project or the risks associated with processing and storing data on AWS servers.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has donated approximately $10 million worth of Bitcoin to MAGA Inc., a super PAC supporting former US President Donald Trump. According to a report filed with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC), Gemini co-founders Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss completed the donations in two installments on June 19, each worth over $5 million. This donation occurred about three weeks after the CFTC and Gemini jointly filed a motion with the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, seeking to vacate the $5 million settlement agreement reached in January 2025. The settlement stemmed from the CFTC's earlier allegations that Gemini had made false or misleading statements. MAGA Inc. can use these funds to support independent political expenditures for Donald Trump. Previously, the Winklevoss brothers each donated $1 million to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and contributed $21 million worth of Bitcoin to the Digital Freedom Fund PAC to support the crypto policy direction of the Trump administration. Currently, the court has not yet ruled on the motion to vacate the settlement between the CFTC and Gemini. Meanwhile, CFTC Chairman Michael Selig remains the sole commissioner of the agency. As of June 30, MAGA Inc. has reported receiving over $397 million in funds.
Zhibao Technology, a Nasdaq-listed digital insurance products company, announced it has signed a non-binding term sheet with Joyertech and Information OPC. The company plans to sell shares through a PIPE financing, receiving approximately 3,500 Bitcoins as consideration, valued at around $220 million at current prices. The transaction remains subject to final valuation, custody arrangements, audit verification, regulatory review, Nasdaq compliance, and the signing of a definitive agreement. According to the term sheet, upon the closing of the PIPE financing, the buyer is expected to designate a majority of the members of Zhibao's Board of Directors, while the existing management team will continue to be responsible for day-to-day operations. On July 15, Zhibao disclosed that it had received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq because its stock price had fallen below $1.00 per share. The company has 180 calendar days, until January 6, 2027, to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share.
: Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX has announced it will shut down, with trading scheduled to conclude on September 23. Founded in 2014 by Arthur Hayes, Ben Delo, and Samuel Reed, BitMEX made the decision after a strategic review by its parent company, HDR Global Trading. BitMEX played a pioneering role in making perpetual contracts a key product in digital asset derivatives trading. Data from CryptoQuant shows that its Bitcoin futures daily trading volume began to decline around May 2021 and has failed to recover to its peak daily range of $1 billion to $5 billion seen in 2020. Restructuring advisor Roshan Dharia stated that mid-tier centralized exchanges face structural pressures, with liquidity increasingly concentrating on larger platforms and compliance costs rising. He noted that the top five platforms are currently estimated to control 80% of global spot trading volume, while mid-tier and regional exchanges are seeing narrowing profit margins and lack clear paths to scale. According to CoinGecko data, BitMEX ranked ninth among derivatives exchanges in August 2023, holding a 0.9% market share. By 2025, it was no longer among the top ten perpetual contract exchanges. Over the same period, these platforms saw their annual perpetual contract trading volume grow by 47.4%, reaching $86.2 trillion.