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Pons announces V2 upgrade plan, focusing on adjustments to liquidity mechanisms, fee structures, and token graduation processes. The new version will introduce an ETH-denominated bonding curve, remove trading restrictions for regular users, and limit developer wallet permissions through global configuration.
According to Odaily, Pons, a token launch platform on Robinhood Chain, will release its v2 version, planning to introduce multiple feature updates.It is reported that Pons v2 will introduce a Bonding Curve mechanism denominated in ETH, remove trading restrictions for non-developer wallets, and support custom trading pairs, including RWA assets such as USDG, NVDA, AAPL, and HOOD.Additionally, Pons will adopt Uniswap V4 pools and Hooks to redesign the fee structure, with creators receiving fees in ETH by default. When the token value reaches 4.2 ETH, it will automatically graduate to a permanently locked Uniswap V4 full-range position.Other updates include a new CTO function with a 3-day timelock, support for charging fees in stablecoins or other tokens, and an optional tax mechanism for each buy and sell transaction.
瑞士州立银行 BancaStato 集成 Sygnum 加密交易服务，客户可通过现有银行应用买卖 BTC、ETH 等 4 种加密资产。
According to CertiK Alert monitoring, a security incident occurred on VerusCoin's Ethereum cross-chain bridge, with approximately $7.53 million in assets transferred out. Preliminary analysis indicates that this issue may be related to the cross-chain bridge failing to sufficiently verify whether the Verus chain-side input supports the paid amount, similar to an incident that occurred in May this year.
According to Wintermute OTC trader @Jjay_dm, June CPI fell 0.4% month-over-month, the largest single-month drop since April 2020, overall inflation decreased from 4.2% to 3.5%, the market immediately priced in a hold for the July FOMC, and the probability of a rate hike in September also dropped from over 75% to 63%. However, the US restarted a naval blockade on Iranian ports and conducted air strikes for the fourth consecutive night, Brent crude surged 15.54% in a single week, reaching a high of $87 per barrel, pressure for energy inflation to rebound is accumulating, casting doubt on the sustainability of this CPI decline. Meanwhile, China's Moonshot released the open-source model Kimi K3, claiming performance comparable to frontier models from OpenAI and Anthropic, directly impacting the AI compute narrative, TSMC fell 7% in a single day, the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index recorded its worst weekly performance in 15 months, the Nasdaq dropped 4.16%, and Nvidia temporarily ceded the top spot in global market cap to Apple. The crypto market, however, strengthened against the trend, becoming the best-performing risk asset of the week. Within minutes of the CPI data release, BTC surged from around $62,000 to $64,900, ETH jumped 7% in a single day to $1,884, CoinGlass data showed approximately $134 million in short positions were liquidated within the first hour. BTC ETF
According to the market analysis released by BIT's official Chinese channel, as demand for call options continues to heat up, the implied volatility of Bitcoin and Ethereum is rebounding simultaneously, indicating that the period of light summer trading may be nearing an end, and market expectations for Bitcoin's upside have strengthened.
Odaily data shows that Solana and Hyperliquid ETF trading volumes together account for nearly 80% of all non-BTC and non-ETH ETF trading volume. The Solana ETF currently has an assets under management (AUM) of $904 million, while Hyperliquid-related funds have accumulated a net inflow of $350 million since their launch two months ago. The combined ETF sizes of both represent approximately 2% of their respective tokens' market capitalizations. (The Block)
Ethereum Improvement Proposal EIP-8222 plans to leverage STARK-based cryptographic mechanisms to separate staking deposits from withdrawals and re-anonymize validators, aiming to reduce the traceability of validator activity. Currently, approximately one-third of all ETH is staked. Thibault Dubuis, Head of Staking and Decentralized Finance Products at Sygnum Bank, stated that current deposit addresses, validators, and withdrawal credentials form visible links, making institutional holdings sizes, entry timings, and staking strategies nearly public. The proposal remains in the discussion phase, with no deployment timeline yet announced. Its design may involve fixed deposit denominations, asset withdrawal waiting periods, and other arrangements, potentially requiring institutional users to bear higher execution costs, process delays, and compliance overhead.
Odaily , an Ethereum privacy infrastructure project, announced the launch of the complete v5 Execution Layer Alpha version, introducing several cryptographic optimizations aimed at enabling client-side zero-knowledge proof generation in seconds on mobile phones and consumer-grade laptops.Aztec stated that the v5 execution layer reduces the computational burden required for local proof generation by optimizing the zero-knowledge proof generation process, allowing users to complete privacy transaction proofs without relying on large servers. This improvement is expected to further drive the development of zero-knowledge technology towards mass-market applications. (The Block)
According to official sources, Gate's new lightweight trading product, Event Contracts, has officially launched. After updating the Gate App to version v8.28.5, users can enter the dedicated section within the contracts module to trade. The product focuses on short-term price direction predictions for BTC and ETH, requires no leverage or margin, and carries no liquidation risk. Participation starts from as low as 1.5 USDT, with automatic settlement at expiration, making it suitable for beginner short-term traders.Meanwhile, Gate is launching the Event Contracts Premier Carnival from July 21, 10:00 (UTC+8). Users who click "Participate Now" to register can trade and share in a total airdrop reward of $50,000. The event features a three-tier incentive mechanism. First Trade Loss Coverage: The first 2,000 users incurring a loss on their first trade will receive compensation, capped at $5 per person. Profit Doubling Reward: Net profits during the event period are eligible for doubling, distributed based on profit ranking from high to low, capped at $500 per person. Trading Sprint Reward: Users with a cumulative buy and sell trading volume of ≥ $1,000 will share a prize pool proportionally based on their trading volume, with a maximum of $1,000 per person.
According to BIT Official analysis, Ethereum's market dominance has climbed back above the 10% psychological key level, with historical data showing that this signal usually accompanies bullish market trends. In the long term, Ethereum's "Lean Ethereum" roadmap plans to complete seven consecutive upgrades before 2029, aiming to build a high-speed settlement layer featuring faster finality, post-quantum cryptography technology, and network-wide native privacy features.
According to a series of tweets posted by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on X on July 20, he engaged in deep reflection on AI capability growth and the future of humanity. Vitalik divides the evolution of machine capabilities into three stages: the Industrial Revolution (physical repetitive labor), the Computer Age (mental tasks definable by logic), and the LLM Era (mental and partial physical tasks defined based on massive samples). He points out that the current core question lies in: whether LLMs plus subsequent improvements can ultimately cover all unique human capabilities, or if a fourth or fifth technological wave is still needed. Regarding the definition of AGI, Vitalik proposes: AGI refers to AI that, if uploaded into a robotic body and humans suddenly disappear, can still independently continue civilization. He emphasizes that once AGI is realized, it will be an "irreversible turning point," and humanity's dominance over Earth will remain only due to historical inertia rather than capability advantage. Regarding the future path, Vitalik hopes for deep human-machine integration—erasing the human-machine binary boundary through technologies such as brain-computer interfaces and consciousness uploading, enabling humans to remain competitive before the technology ceiling arrives. He also calls for maintaining global political and economic diversification, avoiding monopolization of AI advantages by a single nation or corporation, and expresses support for AI development "slowdown" and "pause" proposals, leaning towards achieving decentralized slowdown via an open-source weights model rather than relying on coercive political means.
据 QCP Group 发布的市场报告，当前市场整体处于风险规避状态。受美伊紧张局势升级影响，布伦特原油突破每桶 85 美元，创一个月新高，周涨幅超 10%；美股半导体板块领跌，市场担忧超大规模云厂商或削减 AI 基础设施支出，资金转向防御性板块与能源板块。 加密市场方面，BTC 持续在 63,000 至 65,000 美元区间内窄幅整理，现报 64,100 美元附近，7 月 17 日曾短暂跌至 62,924 美元低点；ETH 表现持续弱于 BTC，现报 1,832 美元，此前短暂突破 1,900 美元后回落，关键阻力位在 1,847 美元，多头需收复 200 日均线（约 2,400 美元）方可改善整体结构。 资金面出现积极信号，美国现货比特币 ETF 连续四日录得净流入，扭转此前创纪录的 80 亿美元净流出趋势。期权市场方面，已实现波动率持续压缩，前端期权定价相对低廉，做市商在 7 月 28 至 29 日 FOMC 会议前处于 Gamma 空头状态，若霍尔木兹海峡紧张局势缓和，上行加速风险不容忽视。
It is reported that Bybit has officially launched the RLUSD holdings interest campaign. Holding a minimum of 1 RLUSD earns a fixed 7% APY, with no subscription required and no locking period. RLUSD is a USD-backed stablecoin issued by Ripple, natively issued on blockchains such as XRP Ledger and Ethereum. It is fully backed by independently custodied cash and cash equivalent reserves and can be redeemed for USD at a 1:1 ratio. Campaign Highlights: • No threshold to participate, earn simply by holding, and enjoy exclusive hidden benefits for long-term holdings • 7% fixed APY, automatically distributed daily • 50,000 RLUSD Trading Competition launched simultaneously: Participate in the ranking by trading with RLUSD as UTA margin This campaign stacks holding yields + trading competition prize pool + long-term benefits, enabling users to enjoy triple benefits simultaneously. Trading Competition: https://www.bybit.com/promo/campaign/RLUSD_Trading_Competition
Odaily reports, according to official sources, Gate Alpha is launching a Robinhood Chain trading contest from 17:00 on July 17 to 16:00 on July 22 (UTC+8). After users click "Join Now" to complete registration, trading any token assets on the Robinhood Chain will qualify them to share in a $30,000 USDT airdrop reward. Sprint Trading Award: During the event, users with a cumulative trading volume on the Gate Alpha platform for Robinhood Chain assets (including both buys and sells) of ≥ $1,000 will proportionally share the $30,000 USDT airdrop reward based on their trading amount. Please visit the Gate Alpha zone, search for the Robinhood Chain token contract address, and participate in trading.Gate Alpha now supports popular public chains including SOL, ETH, Gate Layer, BSC, Base, SUI, ARB, World Chain, AVAX, Polygon, LINEA, ZK, OP, and Berachain, and enables seamless cross-chain token trading through contract address search functionality, breaking down cross-chain trading barriers to provide one-click access to all on-chain tokens.
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin stated that he has built a toy-level demo version on Aztec based on the concept of a "moderated anonymous bulletin board" via vibe-coded methods, and has published the related experimental project on GitHub. He noted that the project is still in an early stage, but it can already implement some "very interesting and not simple" features; he also added that the project is currently at Stage 2.
Odaily News: Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched USD-settled BTC and ETH options on Kraken Pro, initially available via Request for Quote (RFQ), with the European market to follow soon. Kraken plans to further expand the product through an order book, broader regional coverage, and additional assets. It noted that existing crypto options products are primarily geared toward institutional investors, with insufficient retail participation.
decentralized hedge fund Numerai has completed its third strategic purchase of NMR, acquiring an additional $1.2 million worth of NMR from the open market, bringing its total NMR repurchases over the past year to $3.2 million. Numerai stated that this repurchase is used to support its staking system. This system allows independent data scientists to stake NMR on models. Models that perform better in predicting future market data will receive additional NMR, while those that underperform will lose their staked tokens. Numerai noted that since announcing its first strategic repurchase in July 2025, its number of active accounts has more than doubled. It has also launched infrastructure including Numerai Skills, the Numerai Model Context Protocol, and Atomic Blockchain Staking. Numerai currently manages approximately $700 million in assets, up from around $560 million at the end of 2025. Numeraire is a fixed-supply Ethereum token with a cap of 11 million NMR. This repurchase was executed on the open market over several weeks via Coinbase Institutional.
Robinhood is betting on the decentralized finance (DeFi) market by building its own blockchain, Robinhood Chain, aiming to bring over 10 million active users into the on-chain ecosystem. However, current trading activity on the network is still primarily driven by meme coin speculation, while the initial vision of tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) has yet to gain traction.Trading volume on Robinhood Chain has seen rapid growth recently. On July 12, the chain’s 24-hour DEX trading volume reached approximately $878 million, briefly surpassing Coinbase’s Base and Ethereum to rank among the top in decentralized trading volume, sparking interest in the crypto community. However, Robinhood Chain is still in its early stages. Data shows:1. On July 13, the chain’s perpetual contract trading volume was only about $5.9 million, while leading on-chain derivatives platform Hyperliquid recorded a trading volume of $8.9 billion during the same period;2. Robinhood Chain’s bridged TVL is reported at around $734 million, but the actual on-chain total value locked (TVL) is approximately $211 million, with some assets remaining in wallets and not entering lending or yield protocols;3. The market capitalization of tokenized RWA assets currently stands at just about $12.66 million.Currently, most of the trading activity on Robinhood Chain comes from meme coins. The CASHCAT token, recently launched on the chain, surged over 2,100% in one week, reaching a market cap of $156 million at one point—12 times the size of the entire RWA market on the chain.Robinhood stated that early on-chain activity is meeting expectations, with developers building out the ecosystem and users actively engaging with the network. The company emphasized that the long-term goal remains to bring real-world assets like stocks and ETFs on-chain, enabling services such as 24/7 trading and on-chain lending.Analysts believe Robinhood Chain’s development trajectory mirrors the early stages of some new public chains: gaining initial traction through speculative trading before proving whether it can convert this into long-term users, a developer ecosystem, and real financial applications. The key going forward will be whether Robinhood can leverage its massive retail user base to transform the short-term meme coin frenzy into a sustainable on-chain financial ecosystem. (CoinDesk)
Ethereum Layer 2 infrastructure Optimism has officially announced a tripartite strategic collaboration, joining forces with Upbit operator Dunamu, fintech platform Toss, and DB Securities to comprehensively expand into the Korean market. On the cooperation front with Dunamu, both parties will upgrade the GIWA public chain based on the OP Stack and promote its global development. A three-month technical verification will be conducted with Toss to build a compliant Korean won digital financial infrastructure. Optimism and DB Securities are focusing on the STO and RWA sectors, planning to transform Jeju Island's smart agriculture, livestock assets, and Korean intellectual property into tokenized securities and real-world asset products. This will facilitate the phased on-chain commercialization of local physical assets, with the entire cooperation framework tailored to align with Korea's financial regulatory framework.