A former National Crime Agency officer was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for reaching into the digital wallet of a suspect he was investigated and pocketed 50 bitcoins from his crypto wallet, earning himself a total of £4.4 million.

Odaily星球日报讯 币安将于 2025 年 7 月 18 日 21:00（UTC+8）开始交易 Giants Protocol （G） 。持有至少 165 个币安 Alpha 积分的用户可申领 88,000 个 G 代币空投。先到先得，直至空投池领取完毕或活动结束。 请注意，申领空投将消耗 15 个币安 Alpha 积分。用户需在 Alpha 活动页面于 24 小时内确认申领，否则视为放弃领取空投。

China holds a seminar exploring stablecoin regulations and industrial digital assets, with key financial representatives in attendance. source: https://coincu.com/349368-china-stablecoin-digital-assets-seminar

Malaysia's flagship fintech event spotlights digital asset ecosystem development with regulatory roundtables and tokenization masterclasses as country assumes ASEAN Chairmanship source: https://www.blockhead.co/2025/07/18/myfintech-week-2025-to-feature-major-digital-assets-programming-as-malaysia-eyes-tokenized-economy/

Imagine waking up to your wallet meowing. That’s the energy in the meme coin market this June. From mooing bulls to iconic pups and one dangerously cheeky presale, the meme scene is buzzing like a cat on catnip. Moo Deng is making noise, Shiba Inu’s back on every trader’s radar, and there’s one fresh-faced feline. . . source: https://crypto-economy.com/clocks-ticking-this-cat-is-among-the-top-10-new-meme-coins-to-join-today/

Legendary trader Peter Brandt issues epic Bitcoin price prediction using banana source: https://u.today/legendary-trader-peter-brandt-delivers-2-wild-bitcoin-price-scenarios

外部买家正在推动ETH资产，挑战我们对其“只跌不涨”的认知。

Crypto market nears $4 trillion as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP surge amid U. S. House passage of key crypto bills and growing investor optimism. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/crypto-market-inches-closer-to-4-trillion/

According to the announcement from Binance, starting at approximately 2025-07-22 23:00 (UTC), the platform will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals of tokens on the Kadena (KDA) network. This suspension is to facilitate a network upgrade and hard fork scheduled for 2025-07-23 00:00 (UTC). The upgrade aims to enhance the user experience by ensuring the network's stability and performance. The trading of tokens on the Kadena network will remain unaffected during this period. Binance assures users that it will manage all technical requirements related to the upgrade, minimizing any potential disruptions. Once the network is confirmed to be stable post-upgrade, deposits and withdrawals will be reopened. Binance has stated that no further announcements will be made regarding the reopening of these services. Users are encouraged to stay informed through the project's official channels for any additional updates.

Odaily星球日报讯 据官方公告，Gate 将于 7 月 18 日 18:00 （UTC+8）上线 Chainbase （C）现货交易。

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin's recent golden cross on the daily chart is generating optimism among traders, as it historically signals significant price increases. The golden cross, which occurs when the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) surpasses the 200-day SMA, has been associated with substantial gains, sometimes exceeding 2,000%. This pattern has been observed in past bull markets, notably in 2017 and 2020, where Bitcoin experienced massive surges. The latest golden cross was confirmed in late May, and since then, Bitcoin has shown upward movement, although the gains have been relatively modest at 12% so far. Trader Merlijn highlighted this development on X, emphasizing the potential for Bitcoin to reach $155,000 in the coming months. Bitcoin's price action is currently consolidating below $120,000, but market sentiment remains positive, with expectations of further price discovery. Analysts suggest that a daily close above the $120,000 resistance level, followed by a retest, could confirm a breakout to new highs. The next target for Bitcoin is projected to be around $135,000, as the cryptocurrency continues to move independently of broader macroeconomic concerns. This bullish outlook is supported by the first-ever weekly golden cross event at the start of 2024, which coincided with the beginning of the current bull market's upward trajectory. As Bitcoin consolidates, some capital is being redirected into altcoins, according to analyst Rekt Capital. Despite the optimism, it is important to note that investment in cryptocurrencies carries risks, and individuals should conduct thorough research before making any trading decisions.

The departure of Gary Gensler from the U. S. source: https://finbold.com/1000-invested-in-xrp-when-gary-gensler-left-sec-is-now-worth-this-much/

稳定币的全球扩张深刻重构了国际货币权力格局。美国通过“GENIUS法案”将稳定币纳入美元体系，强化了“数字美元化”趋势。

An Australian fintech company, Block Earner, has launched the country’s first mortgage that accepts Bitcoin as loan security. This became possible after a court ruled the product doesn't need a financial licence, letting people use crypto to buy homes without selling it.

当Michael Saylor的比特币储备策略被50余家公司效仿后，华尔街已将目光转向更具生产力的资产，这一次，以太坊成为主角。

美国政策的落地无疑为加密市场吃下定心丸。在《GENIUS法案》将被签署为正式法律之际，银行业、零售业、支付业、华尔街金融巨头等有何反应？要如何应对加密法案带来的冲击？

ChatGPT said: Shinhan Bank has added cryptocurrency tracking and educational tools to its SOL app, becoming the first South Korean bank to offer such services. The move signals growing acceptance of crypto in traditional banking, with plans to expand into crypto purchases and wallet management soon.

真正加密用户关心的稳定币法案和数字资产清晰法案，都是高票通过。

众议院以307票赞成、122票反对通过《GENIUS法案》，并将该法案提交给唐纳德・特朗普总统。

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange BigONE has confirmed a major security breach that resulted in the loss of over $27 million following a targeted attack on its hot wallet infrastructure.