1. The Federal Reserve Jointly Releases Guidelines for Crypto Custody Operations, Providing Guidance for Banks Holding Crypto Assets
On July 15, the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a joint statement regarding cryptocurrency custody, providing operational guidance for banks holding crypto assets. -Original
2. Vanguard Group Becomes MicroStrategy's Largest Shareholder, Holding 8% of Shares
On July 15, despite previously labeling Bitcoin as an "immature asset class" unsuitable for long-term investors, Vanguard Group has now become the largest shareholder of MicroStrategy. According to Bloomberg, this institution, which manages $10 trillion in assets, holds 20 million shares of MicroStrategy through its funds, accounting for 8% of the outstanding shares, likely surpassing Capital Group to become the largest shareholder in the fourth quarter of last year. -Original
3. U.S. Congress Kicks Off Crypto Policy Week, Three Important Bills Set for Vote
On July 14, the curtain officially rose on Crypto Policy Week on Capitol Hill, transforming what was originally a House agenda into a nationwide legislative feast. With the Senate Banking Committee preparing for a high-level roundtable and set to release a market structure discussion draft, along with industry organizations scheduling numerous events, the crypto legislative battle has ignited throughout the Capitol. Majority Leader Steve Scalise (Republican-Louisiana) will announce the agenda today, proposing votes on three important crypto bills led by Republicans: the "GENIUS Act," the "CLARITY Act," and the "Anti-Central Bank Digital Currency Act." If all goes well, a stablecoin bill without additional provisions may reach the White House this week, while the other two bills will be handed over to the Senate. Notably, if amendments are opened for the "CLARITY Act" and the "Anti-Central Bank Digital Currency Act," multiple rounds of voting and extended debates are expected. The House Rules Committee's official website has published some proposed amendments. On Wednesday, the House Financial Services Committee's oversight subcommittee will hold a hearing titled "Making America the Global Crypto Capital: Building 21st Century Digital Asset Policy," focusing on tax policy, reporting rules, and innovation incentives. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (Republican-South Carolina) will host a "Future of Digital Assets" roundtable on Thursday morning. Industry leaders such as Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, Algorand founder Silvio Micali, and former SEC Commissioner Michael Piwowar will discuss topics including regulatory clarity, market compliance mechanisms, and accountability innovation. The Senate version of the "CLARITY Act"—the market structure discussion draft—is expected to be released as early as Wednesday. This draft is based on the six-principle framework proposed by the committee last month, advocating for clarifying regulatory authority and establishing a modernized regulatory system for digital assets. -Original
4. Canadian Public Company Matador Plans to Raise 900 Million CAD for Bitcoin Reserves
According to an official announcement, Canadian public company Matador Technologies Inc. has submitted a preliminary simplified prospectus to securities regulators in provinces across Canada, excluding Quebec. If approved, the final simplified prospectus will allow Matador to issue up to 900 million CAD in common shares, debt securities, warrants, subscription rights, or any combination of these securities over a 25-month period. The company's management believes that the simplified prospectus will enable the company to efficiently raise funds to seek future growth opportunities, make strategic acquisitions, and accumulate Bitcoin asset reserves. -Original
5. Kazakhstan Plans to Invest National Fund Assets in Crypto Assets
Kazakhstan's central bank governor Timur Suleimenov stated that the country plans to invest its gold foreign exchange reserves and national fund assets in crypto assets. He mentioned that Kazakhstan has a gold foreign exchange reserve and a national fund alternative investment portfolio, employing an aggressive strategy to achieve higher returns, and has studied the experiences of funds in Norway, the U.S., and the Middle East, some of which directly invest in crypto assets while others invest in related ETFs and stocks, albeit on a smaller scale. The central bank "does not rule out" allocating part of its gold foreign exchange reserve alternative investment portfolio funds to crypto industry-related funds. He cautioned that while such assets can yield high returns, they are also highly volatile and should not be rushed into. Additionally, Kazakhstan hopes to establish a national crypto asset reserve to store confiscated digital assets, where some assets could be included in the reserve through taxes if companies represent the state in mining. Similar practices already exist worldwide. Previously, on June 30, Suleimenov indicated that Kazakhstan plans to establish a national cryptocurrency reserve, funded by seized digital assets and tokens mined from state-owned mines. -Original
6. BitMine Announces ETH Holdings Exceeding 163,000, Total Value Over 500 Million USD
On July 14, BitMine announced that its Ethereum (ETH) holdings have surpassed 500 million USD. The company completed a 250 million USD first round of private placement on July 9, continuing to advance its light-asset treasury strategy. As of 7:45 AM Eastern Time on July 14, the company holds a total of 163,142 ETH. BitMine's newly appointed chairman, Fundstrat analyst Thomas Lee, stated, "After completing the 250 million USD private placement, our Ethereum holdings have exceeded 500 million USD, confirming our strategic goal of increasing our holdings in Ethereum network assets." -Original
7. Digital Commodities Completes 2 Million USD Financing for Bitcoin and Gold Investments
On July 15, Canadian investment company Digital Commodities announced the completion of its final round of private financing totaling 2 million USD, which has been fully subscribed, and the funds will be used to purchase Bitcoin and gold. -Original
8. Hungary Implements World's Strictest Crypto Regulations, Unauthorized Trading Punishable by Up to 8 Years in Prison
Hungary has enacted one of the strictest cryptocurrency legislations in the world, which took effect on July 1, causing widespread confusion and concern in the fintech sector. The new regulations have forced large fintech companies to suspend services, with digital bank Revolut announcing an "immediate suspension of cryptocurrency services in Hungary." The new legislation introduces two criminal offenses: 1. Severe penalties for using unauthorized services and operators (up to two years in prison for basic transactions; up to three years for "especially high-value" transactions exceeding 50 million Hungarian forints; and up to five years for transactions exceeding 500 million forints); 2. Service providers operating without proper authorization will face even harsher penalties, with larger operations potentially receiving an eight-year prison sentence. The bill's wording is broad and lacks implementation guidelines, potentially affecting around 500,000 citizens who purchase cryptocurrencies, as previously legal activities may now face criminal prosecution. The regulatory authority has 60 days to establish a compliance framework but has not issued guidance. Regulatory uncertainty may lead to business withdrawals, with some companies considering relocation. While it is unlikely that global platforms will be enforced against, Hungarian-registered companies and individual investors face significant legal uncertainty. The cryptocurrency community is awaiting clarification from regulators, and industry groups have yet to receive an official response, facing difficult choices, as Hungary's actions may isolate it in the EU's digital asset regulation landscape. -Original
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