Major cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has landed on the grounds of Georgia, making it the first exchange to have a full license to offer digital assets trading to local investors.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.36T, up by 1.07% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $107,430 and $108,919 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $108,388, down by -0.43%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include FIS, MDT, and REI, up by 83%, 33%, and 14%, respectively. Top stories of the day: Crypto Firms Urge U.S. Lawmakers to Pass CLARITY Act Ripple CEO to Testify at U.S. Senate Hearing on Digital Asset Markets U.S. Imposes New Tariffs on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and South Africa U.S. President Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Japan and South Korea SEC Urges Quick Resubmission of Solana ETF Applications Semler Scientific Acquires Additional Bitcoin Holdings Bitcoin Market Anticipates Structural Bullish Trend in Third Quarter Crypto News: Digital Asset Fund Inflows Hit $1B, Ethereum Outperforms as Total AuM Surges to Record $188B U.S. House Committee Postpones Digital Asset Tax Policy Hearing Binance Users With 202+ Alpha Points Eligible for Palio AI (PAL) TGE on July 7 Matrixport: Crypto Market Stagnates as Retail Trading Activity Hits New Lows Suspected Arthapala Address Deposits 57,119 ETH to CEX, Worth $147M Bitcoin News: Bitcoin Whales Accumulate Aggressively as Price Nears All-Time High Market movers: ETH: $2549.88 (-1.10%) XRP: $2.2838 (+0.44%) BNB: $661.12 (-0.24%) SOL: $150.43 (-1.20%) DOGE: $0.16867 (-1.79%) TRX: $0.2869 (+0.10%) ADA: $0.5801 (-1.16%) WBTC: $108338.14 (-0.44%) BCH: $498.5 (+0.65%) SUI: $2.8803 (-0.94%) Top gainers on Binance: FIS/USDT (+83%) MDT/USDT (+33%) REI/USDT (+14%)

Hong Kong plans to issue single-digit stablecoin licenses this year amid stiff competition among top financial firms. source: https://coincu.com/347464-hong-kong-stablecoin-license-cap

TikTok is planning to launch a new app specifically for U.S. users by September 2025 amid ongoing talks to address national security concerns over its Chinese ownership. The existing app will be phased out by March 2026, with users required to switch to the new version to continue using the platform.

Memecoins themed around Elon Musk's ‘America Party' are making a splash on price charts, netting quick gains for volatility-loving degens. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46290594/elon-musks-america-party-inspires-wild-memecoin-surge-one-token-jumps-129-in-24-hours?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

A 42-year-old man who is accused of running a $30 million scam targeting elderly Americans has reportedly just been arrested in Canada. Gareth West was arrested in Quebec on behalf of American authorities and is now facing extradition to the United States to face fraud charges, reports CBC/Radio-Canada. source: https://dailyhodl.com/2025/07/08/alleged-mastermind-behind-30000000-scam-that-targeted-elderly-americans-arrested-report/

Crypto venture funding hit $10. 03 billion in Q2 2025, its strongest quarter since early 2022, with June alone pulling in $5. 14 billion. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-vc-funding-q2-2025-surge?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

The post U. S. For the first time, US lawmakers are rolling out a full “Crypto Week” – a series of high-stakes votes that could reshape how the digital asset market operates in the world’s largest economy source: https://coinpedia.org/news/u-s-prepares-for-crypto-week-full-agenda-and-top-3-bills-revealed/

Japanese energy consulting firm Remixpoint announced Tuesday that it will start paying its CEO and President entirely in bitcoin, saying it became the first Japan-listed company to do so. “By receiving compensation in Bitcoin, the company’s leadership will share the same economic fate as shareholders, fostering a system that aligns economic value with investors,” the […] source: https://www.theblock.co/post/361497/japan-remixpoint-ceo?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

Odaily星球日报讯 在 BeInCrypto 最新发布的加密交易平台评选中，LBank 凭借“百倍币比例全球第一、首发资产涨幅第一、Meme 市占率 CEX 第一”三项领先优势，获评“最佳 Meme 交易平台”。 报告指出，LBank 凭借对 Meme 类资产的系统性挖掘与早期项目支持机制，成为全球投资者首选的 Meme 交易平台。截至 2025 年中，平台已上线 300+种 Meme 币，其中百倍币比例位于 CEX 榜首。 与此同时，LBank 于 2025 年 6 月 12 日推出“LBANK EDGE 百倍资产专区”，专注于早期潜力项目发掘。截至 6 月 30 日，LBANK EDGE 专区已上线 13 个资产，平均涨幅达 1,564%，最高涨幅高达 20,677%。

According to BlockBeats, Grayscale Investments has announced the results of its second-quarter rebalancing for its multi-asset funds. The company, which manages the Grayscale DeFi Fund, Grayscale Smart Contract Fund (GSC Fund), and Grayscale AI Fund, has updated the component weights for these funds as part of their 2025 second-quarter evaluation. The Grayscale DeFi Fund has added Ondo (ONDO) to its portfolio. The adjusted major holdings now include Uniswap (UNI) at 34.01%, Aave (AAVE) at 30.74%, and Ondo (ONDO) at 18.22%. In the Grayscale Smart Contract Fund (GSC Fund), Hedera (HBAR) has been added, while Polkadot (DOT) has been removed. The primary holdings after the adjustment are Ether (ETH) at 30.22%, Solana (SOL) at 29.87%, and Cardano (ADA) at 18.57%. The Grayscale AI Fund has maintained its existing asset proportions, with major holdings including Bittensor (TAO) at 29.10%, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) at 28.41%, and Render (RENDER) at 17.34%.

Atul Khekade, co-founder of XDC Network, on Tuesday predicted that tokenization will surpass Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) transformative power, outlining how tokenization—digitizing and fractionalizing assets like real estate, bonds, and commodities—will reshape the global economy. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46290395/why-tokenization-could-outgrow-bitcoin-cryptos-biggest-success-story?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

这也是为什么那么多人涌入这个平台，不只是为了发个币，更是为了一个能「玩得久、做得深」的空间。

加密社区中流传着 Stripe 可能会推出自有 L1 区块链网络的传闻。考虑到其近期对 Bridge 和 Privy 的收购，发布自有区块链确实可能是下一步计划。

The Kingdom of Bhutan is making a bold statement by integrating cryptocurrency payments into its tourism infrastructure, essentially saying Bhutan is opening up to modern travelers and eliminating friction in its payment infrastructure.

Two men were jailed in the UK for running a fake crypto investment scam that stole over £1.5 million from at least 65 people. They used cold calls and a fake website to trick victims, with the money never actually invested.

A series of YouTube Live videos have surfaced on the internet, showing the U.S President Donald Trump promoting a Bitcoin giveaway during a NATO Summit.

Polaris Office has filed 102 trademark claims in South Korea for its upcoming won-pegged stablecoin, POLAKRW, as it expands into digital finance. The move comes as tech and banking firms rush to prepare for new stablecoin laws expected soon under the country's tighter crypto rules.

Pumpfun will launch its PUMP token on 12 July, aiming to raise $600 million by selling 15% of its supply across its own site and Gate.com. Despite the hype, the platform’s revenue and user activity have dropped sharply, while rival LetsBonk is gaining ground.

The city’s government task force issued a high alert on Monday, urging residents to exercise caution when approached by unlicensed entities promoting digital asset investments.