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JCB has reached a cooperation with Circle’s affiliated entities, and plans to test USDC payments within the year at a store in Tokyo with a high number of foreign tourists, evaluating expansion to more partner merchants. The pilot is intended to reduce tourists’ currency exchange steps and lower payment processing fees. Previously, JCB had tested offline USDC and JPYC payments with Digital Garage, Resona Holdings, and others; Japan has also recently been accelerating stablecoin merchant payment trials, including Lawson planning to test JPYC in-store settlement in August. (CoinPost)

CoinWorld news: Jietiao Xingchen’s chairman and terminal head Yin Qi officially released STEPX, a native AI terminal brand for large language models, and also launched its first large-model-native intelligent agent smartphone (agentic phone). The device runs the native intelligent agent operating system STEP AOS and comes with the Jietiao intelligent agent AMOO.

Crypto news: Iran’s and Oman’s foreign ministers met in Muscat and exchanged views on the issue of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian led a delegation of political and legal representatives on a visit to Muscat, where he held talks with Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between Iran and Oman across various fields and the regional situation, especially the issue of the Strait of Hormuz. Amirabdollahian and al-Busaidi also exchanged views on appropriate mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz under the relevant provisions of Article 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum.

Chain news, according to HyperInsight monitoring, the address of Huang Licheng has increased its ETH long position. It is currently going long on 9,588 ETH with 25x leverage. The position value is $17.44 million, the average entry price is $1,771.69, and the unrealized profit is $460k.

CoinWorld news: Meta is simultaneously building five large-scale AI clusters, each with a power capacity exceeding 1GW. According to estimates from well-known semiconductor analysis firm Semianalysis, Meta's total computing power may surpass that of OpenAI and Anthropic by the end of this year. Among them, the Hyperion facility in Louisiana is under construction with approximately 1GW of capacity, with future scalability up to 5GW. The Prometheus facility in Ohio is already partially operational, with a planned scale exceeding 3GW, consisting of six campuses and 27 data centers. Meta connects these facilities into a single cluster using high-speed networks, and in the future plans to connect campuses that are more than 2,000 kilometers apart. Due to high network latency over long distances, Meta will place pre-training in a single region and distribute reinforcement learning tasks across different campuses for execution. In addition, Meta has assembled a team of about 3,000 people dedicated to creating reinforcement learning tasks and training environments.

CoinJie Network news: The Senate has entered the final window to advance the Clear Act, and a consolidated draft is expected to be submitted next week. Senate negotiators are preparing an updated legislative text that merges the proposals from the Banking and Agriculture Committees into a single version. The draft is expected to add more than 70 pages of new content and strengthen the focus on consumer protection. The Senate plans a possible vote during the week of July 20, but the legislative calendar is becoming increasingly tight. The bill aims to establish a federal framework for the digital asset market and clarify the division of regulatory authority between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Although the House passed the bill in 2025 with bipartisan support, the Senate is still negotiating key provisions. Despite some progress on the draft, it still lacks the bipartisan support required to pass the Senate. Democratic support remains uncertain, and negotiations are ongoing.

#PredictWorldCup🇵🇹vs🇪🇸
Portugal vs Spain – Who Will Reach the Next Stage?
One of football's biggest rivalries is ready to entertain millions of fans. Portugal and Spain are two of Europe's strongest national teams, and this match could be decided by the smallest tactical details.
Portugal – What They Need to Do
Stay compact in defense and avoid giving Spain too much possession.
Use quick counter-attacks through the wings and create chances with fast transitions.
Win the midfield battle and take advantage of set pieces.
Convert goal-scoring opportunities efficiently because chances against Spain may be limited.
Portugal's biggest strengths: pace, finishing ability, experience, and tactical flexibility.
Spain – What They Need to Do
Control possession from the opening minutes.
Keep the passing game fast and accurate.
Press high to force mistakes from Portugal.
Create numerical advantages in midfield and break down Portugal's defense with patient build-up.
Spain's biggest strengths: ball control, teamwork, technical quality, and tactical discipline.
Key Battle
The midfield battle is likely to decide the match. If Portugal wins transitions, they could create dangerous chances. If Spain dominates possession, they may control the rhythm of the game.
Match Prediction
Expected Possession:
Spain: 55–60%
Portugal: 40–45%
Expected Goals:
Portugal: 1–2
Spain: 1–2
Possible Result:
A very close game that could finish 1–1, 2–1, or even go to extra time or penalties.
Grand Prize
The winning team would move one step closer to the tournament title and continue its journey toward becoming world champion. The exact prize depends on the specific tournament being played.
What's your prediction?
Portugal
or
Spain
Comment your predicted score and tell us which team you believe will come out on top!

#gStocksTokenizedStocksLive
🔥 THE FUTURE OF INVESTING HAS ARRIVED! TOKENIZED STOCKS ARE NO LONGER JUST A CONCEPT—THEY ARE BECOMING A REALITY. WITH GSTOCKS TOKENIZED STOCKS GOING LIVE, THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN TRADITIONAL FINANCE AND BLOCKCHAIN ARE STARTING TO DISAPPEAR. THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A NEW FEATURE; IT REPRESENTS A MAJOR SHIFT IN HOW PEOPLE CAN ACCESS GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS. INVESTORS WHO ONCE FACED LIMITATIONS OF GEOGRAPHY, TRADING HOURS, AND HIGH ENTRY BARRIERS ARE NOW WITNESSING A NEW ERA WHERE DIGITAL ASSETS AND REAL-WORLD EQUITIES CAN EXIST TOGETHER.
For years, traditional stock markets have remained separate from the crypto ecosystem. Investors needed different platforms, different accounts, and often different regulations depending on where they lived. Tokenized stocks aim to bridge that gap by bringing representations of real-world equities onto blockchain networks, making investing more flexible and globally accessible.
The launch of gStocks Tokenized Stocks highlights how quickly the financial world is evolving. Instead of viewing crypto and traditional finance as competitors, many platforms are now combining the strengths of both. Blockchain technology offers transparency, efficiency, and faster settlement, while traditional stocks provide exposure to some of the world's most established companies.
One of the biggest advantages of tokenized stocks is accessibility. In many cases, investors can gain exposure with smaller amounts of capital compared to buying whole shares through traditional systems. Fractional ownership opens opportunities for individuals who previously found certain stocks too expensive.
Another important factor is the potential for extended accessibility. Traditional stock exchanges usually operate during fixed business hours, while blockchain infrastructure is active around the clock. Although trading availability depends on the platform and regulatory framework, tokenized assets represent a significant step toward a more flexible financial ecosystem.
Security and transparency also play a vital role. Every blockchain transaction creates an immutable record, allowing participants to verify transfers and ownership more efficiently. While blockchain cannot eliminate investment risk, it can improve transparency in how digital assets move across the network.
However, excitement should always be balanced with education. Tokenized stocks are still an emerging sector, and investors should understand exactly how each product works. Some tokens are backed by underlying shares, while others may have different structures depending on the issuing platform. Reading official documentation is always essential before investing.
Regulation will continue shaping this industry. Different countries have different rules regarding digital assets and securities. As governments and regulators develop clearer frameworks, tokenized stocks may become more widely accepted within mainstream finance.
Market participants should also remember that the price of tokenized stocks can still be influenced by the performance of the underlying company, overall market sentiment, macroeconomic events, interest rate decisions, earnings reports, and geopolitical developments. Blockchain technology changes the infrastructure—not the fundamental investment risks.
Institutional interest in blockchain-based financial products continues to grow. Large financial firms are exploring tokenization not only for stocks but also for bonds, funds, real estate, and other real-world assets. This suggests that tokenization may become one of the defining trends of modern finance over the coming years.
For crypto investors, tokenized stocks create exciting opportunities to diversify portfolios without completely leaving the digital asset ecosystem. Instead of choosing between crypto and equities, investors may increasingly be able to combine both strategies within a single environment.
That said, proper risk management remains essential. Never invest based solely on hype or social media trends. Conduct your own research, understand the mechanics of the product, diversify your portfolio, and invest only what aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.
The financial industry has evolved from paper certificates to electronic trading, from online brokerages to mobile investing, and now toward blockchain-powered tokenization. Each innovation has changed how people access financial markets, and tokenized stocks may represent the next major milestone in that journey.
Whether you're a long-term investor, an active trader, or simply someone curious about the future of finance, this is a development worth watching closely. The convergence of blockchain technology and traditional financial markets is accelerating, and initiatives like gStocks Tokenized Stocks demonstrate how digital innovation continues to reshape investing.
The future isn't just digital anymore—it's tokenized.

I listened to the livestream, but couldn’t get through it halfway!
Lagarde is taking a more hawkish stance,
Walsh reiterated his view that there would be no forward guidance and that the Federal Reserve must remain independent!
Walsh also gave a warning shot: the upcoming July meeting is likely to bring more and more serious disagreements, highlighting tensions within the Fed—most likely related to Walsh’s reforms.
Bailey looks quite troubled, but it’s not that important!
The unified view of Lagarde and Walsh is that monetary policy should be based on more economic data.

Coin World News: Vice President JD Vance disclosed holding Bitcoin valued between $250,001 and $500,000.

BlackRock's Aladdin investment management platform has integrated Ethena's yield-generating synthetic dollar token, USDE. Institutions can access USDE through Aladdin for on-chain savings and settlement. The announcement caused Ethena's governance token ENA to rise about 8% on the day. Ethena stated that BlackRock's tokenized money market fund, BUIDL, will serve as the primary reserve asset for future white-label products, and the two parties also plan to establish a liquidity facility for BlackRock's tokenized products. This announcement is the latest development in the deepening cooperation between global asset management companies and decentralized finance protocols.

3/ Why are investors paying more attention to them? ✅ Diversification across asset classes ✅ Potential for long-term growth ✅ Protection against inflation ✅ Access to emerging investment opportunities

Crypto community news says that the Coinbase Premium Index has been negative for 40 consecutive days, indicating increasing selling pressure from institutions on Bitcoin. CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost pointed out that selling pressure from professional and institutional investors has not eased, and it has been difficult to return to positive territory since mid-May. PCE rose: overall 4.1%, core 3.4%, the highest since April 2023, attributed to the US-Iran conflict pushing up inflation, curbing easing, and suppressing risk assets. GDP grew 2.1%, making it harder for the Fed to respond.

Wu Says has learned that the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announced that real estate developer David McWilliams has appeared in court over an alleged A$10 million fraud scheme and faces 13 criminal charges. ASIC alleges that he misappropriated investor funds that were originally meant for a special housing program for people with disabilities, involving a total of A$10,138,587 (approximately US$6.7 million). The funds were allegedly used for high-risk investments, real estate transactions, cryptocurrency investments, and luxury cars. ASIC said that of the six related projects, only 1 has started construction, and no projects have been completed. If McWilliams is convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.

Where will Bitcoin's bear market bottom be?
That's the question everyone's been asking.
There are many ways to get a glimpse of where $BTC might bottom.
But, here's a simple price action method that has worked for the past 15 years.
The RSI indicator on the monthly timeframe.
Historically, once it reaches oversold levels of 40-50, Bitcoin bottoms out.
But wait, that's the level it's at now.
Taking a bigger look, the RSI appears to be in a slight decline, forming a downward bearish channel.
The RSI is currently at 43.58. Based on the trendline, the next bottom should be around 35-38.
So we're probably not there yet, but we're very close. And even at current price, BTC is already interesting.

$WLFI ANALYSIS
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$WLFI/USDT is sitting at $0.0616 after a sharp push from the $0.0545 lows that tested the lower boundary of a six week symmetrical triangle. The chart has been coiling since the $0.0760 peak in early May, with the descending resistance from the highs and the ascending support from the May 27 low converging into a textbook contracting structure. Price has just delivered a strong reaction off the lower trendline and is now pressing into the upper boundary of the triangle, the most decisive area of the entire range.
Holding above $0.0580 keeps the bullish reaction alive and a clean 8h close above the descending trendline near $0.0625 confirms the breakout, opening a path back toward $0.0680 and a potential retest of the $0.0760 high. Losing $0.0570 invalidates the immediate strength and brings the lower trendline back into play near $0.0545, with a clean break below exposing $0.0521 and the deeper $0.0500 demand. Triangle apex compressions resolve violently, the next 8h closes decide direction for the next leg, position size accordingly and let the breakout confirm before chasing.

CoinWorld News: The ETH short position on the pension-USDT.ETH address has reduced by 1,616.04 ETH, which is approximately $2.28M based on the current coin price.
The total holdings of this address amount to $70,326,015.04, with an average price of $1,874.97, and a current profit and loss of +$16,355,400.27 (+69.77%).
The current coin price is $1,521.19, with a liquidation price of $2,623.87.
This whale often profits through swing trading, with a total profit of over $20 million since October.