OpenAI has denied authorizing Robinhood to launch tokenized stocks tied to the company, stating it has no partnership with Robinhood and has not approved any equity-related transactions.

Robinhood EU recently announced the launch of private company stock tokens, including OpenAI and SpaceX, and began offering them for free to eligible users.

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The decreasing supply of Bitcoin on centralized exchanges suggests a growing preference for long-term holding over active trading.

This shift is fueled by ETF inflows, institutional accumulation, and the rise of Bitcoin DeFi, which expands BTC utility beyond centralized platforms. As of July 2025, the share of BTC held on exchanges has dropped to around 14.5%, the lowest level since February 2019.

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Stablecoin issuers generated nearly $10bn in revenue over the 12 months ending June 2025, led by Tether at $6.56bn, followed by Circle with $1.89bn, and Sky Protocol and Ethena with $384m and $332m, respectively.

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The IMF has rejected Pakistan's proposal to offer subsidized electricity for crypto mining and energy-intensive industries, citing concerns over market distortion.

While the original plan aimed to boost surplus power consumption, the government remains in talks to refine it with international partners.

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Bitstamp, owned by Robinhood, has received a Major Payment Institution license from Singapore’s MAS, enabling its official expansion into the Asia-Pacific market.

The exchange also holds regulatory approvals in the U.S., UK, and under Europe’s MiCA framework.

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New York law firm Pomerantz has filed a class action lawsuit against Strategy, accusing it of misleading investors about its Bitcoin investment strategy and failing to fully disclose the impact of new accounting rules.

The suit cites a $5.9bn unrealized loss in Q1 2025 and claims Strategy downplayed risks while promoting overly positive Bitcoin yield metrics.

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The Open Platform (TOP), developer of the Telegram Wallet on TON, raised $28.5m in a Series A round led by Ribbit Capital, reaching a $1bn valuation.

The funding, done via 5% equity without crypto, will support TOP’s expansion into the U.S. and Europe and the launch of blockchain games and AI apps.

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President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" passed the House, delivering a major second-term victory for Trump.

The bill encompasses Trump’s domestic agenda, extending tax breaks to millions of American households and businesses that are projected to add trillions to the national debt. The legislation also introduces new tax relief for senior citizens and tip workers.

Beyond tax relief and healthcare cuts, the bill increases defense spending and adds a historic $150bn to fund border security and mass deportations.

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The U.S. House will hold “Crypto Week” starting July 14, with votes scheduled on the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the GENIUS Act.

These bills address crypto regulation, restrict government-issued digital currencies, and promote blockchain innovation.

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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is now its 3rd highest-earning ETF, generating $191m annually—just $9bn in AUM short of the top spot.

Launched only 1.5 years ago, IBIT has outpaced over 1,190 other BlackRock funds, driven by strong inflows and a 0.25% fee. It now trails only IWF and EFA in revenue.

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The People’s Bank of China has received proposals from JD.com and Ant Group to approve the issuance of yuan-based stablecoins aimed at boosting the currency’s internationalization.

Ant is also preparing to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore as part of its push to launch offshore RMB stablecoins.

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Tether earned $5.2bn in 2024 from interest on U.S. Treasuries, lending, and platform fees. As of 2025, its reserve backing consists of:

⚫ 79.7% U.S. Treasury bonds
⚫ 8.0% Other investments
⚫ 5.6% Cash and equivalents
⚫ 4.4% Bitcoin
⚫ 2.3% Gold

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Brazil’s 2025 tax reform introduces a flat 17.5% tax on all crypto capital gains, hitting small investors hardest by taxing even profits from foreign exchanges.

The new rules also apply to offshore wallets and cold storage, while DeFi activities, staking rewards, and NFT sales are now fully taxed.

Previously exempt fixed-income products like LCIs and CRIs will face a 5% tax, and the online betting tax rate will rise from 12% to 18% starting in October 2025.

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Russian state corporation Rostec will launch its own RUBx token and RT-Pay payment platform by the end of the year to enable secure digital transactions for both businesses and individuals.

The Tron-based RUBx token will be pegged 1:1 to the ruble, legally backed, integrated into the banking infrastructure, and audited by CertiK, with full compliance to Russian financial laws. Rostec is a government-owned conglomerate specializing in high-tech and defense industries.

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Chinese Chipmaker Nano Labs has bought 74,315 BNB tokens (worth $50m) at an average price of $672.45, as part of a $1bn plan to hold up to 10% of BNB’s supply.

This move brings the firm’s total digital asset reserves to around $160m.

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Daily transactions on Ethereum are approaching all-time highs, marking the first return to 2021 levels, surpassing 1.25m transactions per day.

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Whales have sold over 500,000 BTC (worth $50bn) in the past year, while institutions like ETFs and corporates have absorbed nearly 900,000 BTC—reshaping market control.

⚫️Institutions now hold approximately 25% of all circulating BTC (4.8m out of 20m)
⚫️Bitcoin volatility has dropped to a two-year low, with analysts projecting modest 10-20% annual gains instead of sharp rallies
⚫️If whales continue offloading and institutional inflows slow, the market could face a sharp correction

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