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Tron is Developing Gas-Free Stablecoin Transfers | Weekly Recap | July 8, 2024
GM. After posting about crypto scams, scams in general, and several complaints about crypto exchanges, my inbox is filled with people who ask us to check out if something is a scam or not. With regards to exchanges, they would request if there’s something we can do for their money stuck somewhere.
It’s a big responsibility. We will continue what we’re doing (reporting scams, writing about complaints), but I also wish there are more efforts to ensure Filipinos don’t fall to scams again.
- For a list of SEC advisories that we covered, click here. Alternatively, check out the regulator’s website here.
That, and more news in today’s weekly news recap!
Market Updates 📈
Here are the crypto highlights of the week:
- Bitcoin is down 13.3% vs the previous seven days, now at $54,462.
- The weekly top gainer in the top 300 coins is H2ODAO ($0.3476), up 78%.
- The weekly top loser in the top 100 is BRETT ($0.1008), down 35%
- Noteworthy: MOTHER of celebrity Iggy Azalea is down 53% for the week at $0.0341.
Zoom out: Traders are hoping the bottom is in.
Feature Story: Justin Sun says Tron s Developing Gasless Stablecoin Solution
Tron is creating a new stablecoin solution that allows free peer-to-peer transfers, announced by founder Justin Sun.
What’s the significance: This move could make sending stablecoins cheaper and easier for everyone, attracting more users and businesses.
The numbers: Tron is already a leader in stablecoin transfers, handling more transactions than Ethereum:
- Tron manages over $50 billion of Tether’s USDT, which is part of Tether’s $112 billion across multiple blockchains.
Details on how the gasless fee transfers are not yet provided, but the stablecoins will cover the costs themselves, as per Sun.
What’s next:
- It will launch on Tron in Q4 and later on Ethereum and other compatible blockchains.
- Tron is also considering a solution for Bitcoin that could integrate “wrapped” Tether, potentially moving billions into the Bitcoin network.
Weekly Recap: Local Crypto News 🇵🇭
- Coins.ph listed the coin Metalcore (MCG).
- SuperteamPH held their Founder’s Camp in Tagaytay last June 29.
- Ownly announced the new date for the rescheduled Ownchain Node Key NFT presale.
- BreederDAO partnered with web3 game WildForest.
- Metamax received advisories from the SEC and other fintech firms.
- Coins.ph’s Country Manager Jen Bilango is one of the hosts for the upcoming Asia Blockchain Summit.
- PDAX launched its Hold and Earn Promo.
- Ownly announced its partnership with Alex the Parrot for its Incentivized Ownchain Test net Program.
- Paytaca released its app’s new version, Version 0.19.0.
- Arweave PH will host the Balangay Builders Program, offering a $10,000 prize pool for developers to create dapps on the Arweave ecosystem test network.
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Regulation Watch 📜
Stay informed about the latest regulatory updates from here and around the world and what they mean for you:
- The European Union’s MiCA crypto law imposes stringent regulations on stablecoins, limiting daily transactions to 1 million or less.
- Coinbase is suing the SEC and FDIC, alleging they have unlawfully withheld documents related to closed investigations under Freedom of Information Act requests.
- A federal judge has upheld most of the SEC’s charges against Binance, ruling that the exchange potentially violated securities laws.
- Obinna Uzoije advocates for Nigeria and ECOWAS to adopt regulatory frameworks inspired by Europe’s MiCA to attract crypto investors.
- TRON founder Justin Sun won a landmark defamation case in China against Chongqing Business Media Group for defaming Sun by publishing unverified and false content.
- The German government moved $94 million worth of Bitcoin to exchanges.
- Crypto firm Circle received an e-money license from France, making it the first global stablecoin issuer compliant with the European Union’s strict MiCAregulatory framework.
- Crypto-friendly bank Silvergate Bank settled charges with multiple regulatory bodies, agreeing to pay $63 million.
- Paxos received full approval from Singapore’s central bank to offer digital payment token services and plans to issue stablecoins.
- Coinbase and Ripple are leveraging a recent court ruling in the SEC’s case against Binance to argue for clearer regulatory guidelines on crypto.
- Hong Kong’s finance secretary, Christopher Hui, indicated that regulators will review cryptocurrency-related regulations
- South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges are addressing concerns over potential mass delistings by initiating a comprehensive six-month review of 1,333 cryptocurrencies, mandated under new investor protection laws effective July 19.
- Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) raised the risk level for crypto exchange platforms from medium-low to medium-high under updated Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) laws.
- The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision approved a disclosure framework for banks’ crypto exposures, to be implemented by 2026.
- A U.S. District Judge in Illinois ruled in favor of the CFTC, while highlighting the ongoing debate over the classification of cryptocurrencies as securities or commodities.
- At the EU–U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum, participants from the European Commission and the U.S. Department of the Treasury discussed regulatory cooperation on digital finance and crypto assets.
- South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service launched a 24-hour surveillance system with local exchanges to monitor suspicious activity in the cryptocurrency market.
Community Spotlight 🔦
El Bonuan (second from right)
Meet El Bonuan: Emmanuel Lorenzo Bonuan is an interior designer and NFT artist.
- Bonuan is also the Co-founder of DAOCrea-8 and Founder of XOVOX Labs.
- He is the lead director and co-founder of Near Gang Couture, a crypto art project focusing on creating NFTs and exploring art, technology, and blockchain intersections.
- Bonuan actively engages with the crypto community on Twitter, sharing updates, insights, and thoughts on NFTs, crypto art, and broader crypto trends.
- He recently shared his experience as an artist with Bipolar Disorder I at an NFT minting workshop in Makati.
Check out articles about him here.
At the Scene 📍
On the ground activations and more:
- Ethereum Meetup Cebu by ETH63:
- Node Key NFT Workshop in Albay:
- Paytaca Bitcoin Cash Revolution in Cebu:
- Solana Ecosystem Call in multiple cities, such as the one below organized in Albay:
More Web3 and AI News 💡
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- Animoca Brands is considering a return to the public market with a potential listing in Hong Kong or the Middle East in H2 of 2025.
- Sony Group is preparing to launch a cryptocurrency exchange in Japan by rebranding the acquired platform WhaleFin as S.BLOX Co.
- PinEye launched a platform in Dubai combining gaming entertainment with community-driven engagement and cryptocurrency rewards.
- Core Scientific CEO Adam Sullivan predicts AI will eventually surpass Bitcoin mining in revenue within the next 12 years.
- The Aptos Foundation proposed deploying Aave V3 on the Aptos mainne.
- Iris Energy raised $413.4 million through an at-the-market (ATM) offering by selling 39.8 million shares between May 15 and June 28.
- OpenLedger raised $8 million in seed funding round.
- Open-source AI development platform Sentient raised $85 million in a seed round.
- Vitalik Buterin invested in MegaETH, a new blockchain promising 100,000 transactions per second.
- Senator Joel Villanueva is urging the Philippine government to accelerate preparations for the country’s workforce to adapt to AI technology.
- WIPO reported that China leads in generative AI patents with over 38,000 patents from 2014 to 2023.
- DWF Labs launched the $20 million Cloudbreak Fund aimed at supporting web3 projects in Chinese-speaking regions.
Web3 Gaming Section 🎮
The future of web3 is gaming, and here are the latest news.
- Sequence partnered with Transak to streamline payment processes within the web3 gaming sector.
- Wild Forest recently sold $1 million NFTs in under a minute and starts its play-to-airdrop season 2 with a game launch.
- Telegram game Yescoin now has over 18 million players in its first month.
- Spielworks acquired Chainmonsters, a cross-platform web3 monster-taming MMORPG, to accelerate its development and bolster its position in web3 game publishing.
- Telegram-based web3 game Catizen is expanding from a single mini-game to a multi-gaming hub with plans to host over 200 games and launch a game engine for Telegram Mini Apps.
- HashKey Group launched a community airdrop through a Telegram game to distribute 10 million HSK tokens.
- OKX launched “OKX GameSphere,” a platform dedicated to web3 crypto gaming developers.
- Pixels is exploring expanding its franchise with additional games within its universe and potential integration on Telegram to attract more players.
- Chibi Clash, a web3 fantasy game, launched its “Kingdoms Alliance” competition, running from July 2 to July 22.
- Yat Siu, chairman of Animoca Brands, predicts over 100 million new web3 users will join through gaming on platforms like Telegram in the next 12 to 18 months, citing the platform’s integration of TON blockchain games.
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Noteworthy 🌟
Key updates and announcements from around the crypto and blockchain world:
- Immunefi noted that in Q2 of this year, crypto industry losses due to hacks and scams surged to $573 million.
- The Aptos Foundation and Alibaba Cloud partnered with Alcove Pro to revolutionize Japan’s web3 landscape through collaborative initiatives.
- The number of cryptocurrency ATMs installed worldwide has surged by 17.8% over the past year to 38,279, nearing the record high of 39,541 set in December 2022.
- Metaplanet bought $1.2 million worth of Bitcoin (over 20.2 BTC) as part of its strategy to invest $6 million more in Bitcoin.
- Analysts predict a strong July for Bitcoin and Ether based on historical trends.
- The U.S. Marshals Service awarded a $32.5 million contract to Coinbase Prime to provide custody and “advanced trading services” for large-cap digital assets.
- Binance.US responded to a recent federal court ruling affirming most of the SEC’s charges against it by stating it is prepared for further legal proceedings.
- Telegram mini-app developers can now exchange Stars, a virtual point system introduced in June, for Toncoin (TON) or discounted advertisements on Telegram.
- Kraken is considering partnering with energy providers to use small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) to power its data centers in North America and Europe.
- Worldcoin’s builder, Tools for Humanity, hired four former executives from Google, X (formerly Twitter), and Apple to strengthen privacy, security, and identity management.
- Opera Mini’s MiniPay app now integrates Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, offering users one-click swaps with Celo dollar (cUSD) through its new Pockets feature.
- Russia’s central bank suggested that businesses use cryptocurrencies and digital assets as part of multiple payment solutions to manage transactions with foreign partners and mitigate the impact of Western sanctions post-Ukraine conflict.
- Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX acquired BitOasis, a Dubai-based exchange licensed in Bahrain and the UAE.
- Binance announced the delisting of major trading pairs including BTC and ETH.
- In Q2 2024, web3 applicationssaw a record high of 10 million daily unique active wallets (dUAW), marking a 40% increase from the previous quarter, driven by significant growth in sectors like social apps and blockchain gaming.
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Ether Drops Further After ETF Launch
Key points
- Spot ether ETFs began trading in the U.S. today, with the funds initially having more than $10 billion in collective assets under management.
- Analysts expect the launch of spot ether ETFs to have a net negative impact on the underlying price of ether in the near term, due to expected outflows from the pre-existing Grayscale Ethereum Trust.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to see strong inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT alone seeing more than $500 million in inflows on Monday.
- Franklin Templeton, a spot ETF issuer on bitcoin and ether, has invested in a project that intends to bring Ethereum technology to Bitcoin.
Nine-point ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs)) started trading on the stock market on Tuesday, but all the optimism ahead of their approval did not translate into gains for the cryptocurrency markets.
Ether (ETH), the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, dropped less than 1% around the $3,400 level as of 1:30 PM ET, while Bitcoin (BTC) fell more than 2% to around $66,000.
Ether ETFs’ Debut Isn’t as Flashy as Bitcoin ETFs’
Spot ether ETFs began trading at just over $10 billion assets under management (AUM)), according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart, most of that money is in the current Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) which has now been converted into an ETF.
“In the long term, Grayscale will simultaneously have the highest and lowest fees in the market. The asset manager’s decision to keep its ETHE fee at 2.5% could lead to outflows from the fund,” Kaiko Research said in a note on Monday.
Outflows from ETHE, if they occur, would be similar to those faced by Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) after spot bitcoin ETFs began trading in January of this year, most likely due to high fees for the two original funds. Grayscale’s existing fund charges 2.5% fees, while a new “mini” ether ETF will charge 0.15% and commissions for other ETFs are set at 0.25% or less.
Such outflows could impact the price of ether and market sentiment.
“There could be a pullback shortly after the launch of Ethereum spot ETFs, i.e. outflows from Grayscale Ether Trust could dampen market sentiment in the short term,” Jupiter Zheng, a partner at Hashkey Capital’s liquid fund, told The Block.
But Grayscale remains optimistic.
“Compared to the splashy debut of spot bitcoin ETPs in January, the launch of ethereum ETPs has been relatively muted,” said Zach Pandl, Grayscale’s head of research, adding that investors may be “undervaluing” ether ETFs that are “coming to the U.S. market in tandem with a shift in U.S. cryptocurrency policy and the adoption of tokenization by major financial institutions.”
Bitcoin ETF Inflows Continue to Rise
As for bitcoin, there is clearly no lack of demand for spot ETFs, such as BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBITS) recorded its sixth-largest day of inflows in its short history on Monday, at $526.7 million, according to data from Farside Investors. Daily inflows for the overall spot bitcoin ETF market also hit their highest level since June 5.
In particular, asset manager Franklin Templeton, which has issued both bitcoin and ether ETFs, appears to have decided to cover its back when it comes to Ethereum by investing in Bitlayer, a way to implement Ethereum technology on a second-layer Bitcoin network, according to CoinDesk.
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Spot Ether ETFs Start Trading Today: Here’s What You Need to Know
Key points
- Spot ether ETFs will begin trading on U.S. exchanges on Tuesday. Nine ETFs will trade on Cboe BZX, Nasdaq and NYSE Arca.
- Ether ETFs offer investors exposure to the price of their underlying assets.
- Commissions on these new ETFs generally range from 0.15% to 0.25%.
- These ETFs do not provide exposure to Ethereum staking.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved nine ether spots (ETH)exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for trading on U.S. exchanges. Trading for these new cryptocurrency investment vehicles begins today. Here’s everything you need to know.
What new ether ETFs are starting to trade today?
Spot ether ETFs starting trading today can be found at Quotation, NYSE Arkand Cboe BZX. Here’s a breakdown of each ETF you can find on these three exchanges, along with the fund tickers:
Cboe BZX will list the Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF (QETH), the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH), the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH), the Franklin Ethereum ETF (EZET) and the VanEck Ethereum ETF (ETHV).
Nasdaq will have the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) created by BlackRock, which also operates the largest spot bitcoin ETF under the ticker IBIT.
NYSE Arca will list the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW) and the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE). The Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH), which will begin trading on the same exchange.
How does an ether ETF work?
Spot ether ETFs are intended to offer exposure to the price of ether held by the funds. Ether is the underlying cryptocurrency of the Ethereal network, the second largest crypto network by market capitalization.
ETF buyers are buying shares of funds that hold ether on behalf of their shareholders. Different spot ether ETFs use different data sources when it comes to setting the price of ether. Grayscale Ethereum Trust, for example, uses the CoinDesk Ether Price Index.
None of the ETFs launching today include pointed etherwhich represents a potential opportunity cost associated with choosing an ETF over other options such as self-custody or a traditional cryptocurrency exchange.
Ether staking currently has an annual return of 3.32%, according to the Compass Staking Yield Reference Index Ethereum. However, it is possible that the SEC will eventually approve Ether staking held by ETFs.
How can I trade Ether ETFs?
ETFs can simplify the trading process for investors. In the case of cryptocurrencies, instead of taking full custody of the ether and taking care of your own private keysSpot ether ETFs allow investors to purchase the cryptocurrency underlying the Ethereum network through traditional brokerage accounts.
Today, not all brokers may offer their clients spot ETFs on cryptocurrencies.
What are the fees for ether ETFs?
The fees associated with each individual spot ether ETF were previously revealed In the S-1 OR S-3 (depending on the specific ETF) deposit associated with the offerings. These fees are 0.25% or less for all but one.
The Grayscale Ethereum Trust, which converts to an ETF, has a fee of 2.5%. The Grayscale Mini Ethereum Trust has the lowest fee at 0.15%. These fees are charged on an annual basis for the provider’s management of the fund and are in line with what was previously seen with spot bitcoin ETFs.
Brokers may also charge their own fees for cryptocurrency trading.
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Kamala Harris Odds Surge Amid $81M Fundraise. What Does It Mean for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies?
Market odds and memecoins related to US Vice President Kamala Harris have soared as the latest round of donations tied to the Democratic campaign raised $81 million in 24 hours, bolstering sentiment among some traders.
The odds of Harris being declared the Democratic nominee have risen further to 90% on cryptocurrency betting app Polymarket, up from 80% on Monday and setting a new high.
Previously, in early July, bettors were only betting on 8%, but that changed on Saturday when incumbent President Joe Biden announced he would no longer run in the November election. Biden then approved Harris as a candidate.
Polymarket traders placed $28.6 million in bets in favor of Harris, the data showsThe second favorite is Michelle Obama.
Somewhere else, Memecoin KAMA based on Solanaa political meme token modeled after Harris, has jumped 62% to set a new all-time high of 2 cents at a market cap of $27 million. The token is up a whopping 4,000% from its June 18 low of $0.00061, buoyed primarily by the possibility of Harris becoming president.
As such, Harris has yet to publicly comment on cryptocurrencies or her strategy for the growing market. On the other hand, Republican candidate Donald Trump has expressed support for the cryptocurrency market and is expected to appear at the Bitcoin 2024 conference on Saturday.
However, some expect Harris or the Democratic Party to mention the sector in the coming weeks, which could impact price action.
“While he has not yet received the official nomination, there is consensus that last night’s development is in line with current Democratic strategy,” cryptocurrency trading firm Wintermute said in a Monday note emailed to CoinDesk. “Keep an eye on Democrats’ comments on this issue in the coming days.
“The prevailing assumption is that Harris will win the nomination and any deviation from this expectation could cause market volatility,” the firm added.
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Top 30x Cryptocurrency and Coin Presales Today: Artemis Coin at #1, Others Are: BlockDAG, 99Bitcoin, eTukTuk, and WienerAI
The cryptocurrency market has seen a lot of growth and imagination lately, with new ventures popping up regularly. A critical pattern in this space is the rise of crypto pre-sales, which give backers the opportunity to get involved with promising projects early on. Artemis is a standout option for crypto investors looking to expand their portfolios amid the many pre-sales currently underway.
Cryptocurrency presales, commonly referred to as initial coin offerings (ICOs), allow blockchain ventures to raise capital by offering their local tokens to early backers before they become available on open exchanges. Investors can take advantage of these presales by purchasing tokens at a lower price. If the project is successful and the token’s value increases, investors stand to receive significant returns.
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The Ultimate List of the Top 5 Cryptocurrency Pre-Sales to Invest In
- Artemis: The aim of Artemis (ARTMS) will become the cryptocurrency equivalent of eBay or Amazon. The upcoming Phase 4 will see the launch of the Artemis Framework, which will serve as a stage for digital money exchanges where buyers, sellers, specialized organizations and those seeking administration can participate in coherent exchanges.
- DAG Block: uses Directed Acyclic Graph technology to increase blockchain scalability.
- 99bitcoin: operates as a crypto learning platform
- WienerAI uses AI-powered trading bots for precise market analysis.
- eTukTuk focuses on environmentally sustainable transportation options, such as electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
We have determined that Artemis is the best new cryptocurrency presale for investment after conducting extensive research. It presents itself as the unrivaled cryptocurrency presale choice currently open.
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Top 5 Crypto Pre-Sales and Best Cryptocurrencies for Investment Today
Artemis (ARTMS) is attempting to establish itself as the cryptocurrency version of eBay or Amazon. The Artemis Crypto System, which will act as a platform for cryptocurrency transactions, will be launched in Phase 4. Buyers, sellers, service providers, and requesters will all benefit from seamless trading with this system. Customers will be able to purchase things, such as mobile phones using digital money, as well as sell products such as involved bicycles and get paid in cryptocurrency. Additionally, crypto money can be used to pay for administrations such as clinical consultations, legitimate care, and freelance work. Artemis Coin will act as the main currency of the ecosystem, with Bitcoin and other well-known cryptocurrencies from various blockchain networks backing it.
Artemis Coin has increased in price from 0.00055 to 0.00101 from 0.00094. Artemis may be attractive to individuals looking to recoup losses in Bitcoin, as predicted by cryptocurrency analysts. At this point, it seems to present an interesting presale opportunity.
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The world of digital currency pre-sales is an exciting and exciting opportunity that could open the door to game-changing blockchain projects. Projects in this article, like Artemis Coin, offer the opportunity to shape the future of various industries and the potential for significant returns as the industry develops.
However, it is imperative to approach these investments with caution, thorough research, portfolio diversification, and awareness of the risks. You can explore the digital currency pre-sale scene with greater certainty and increase your chances of identifying and profiting from the most promising venture opportunities by following the advice and methods in this article.
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