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2025/07/17
The White House disclosed Trump's health report: chronic venous insufficiency but no major issues, and hand bruising due to excessive handshaking.
Jin10 reported on July 18 that the White House released a doctor's report: Trump's lower limbs have been assessed medically, revealing chronic venous insufficiency, but it is a benign condition, and all other test results are within normal ranges. The structure and function of the heart are normal. Trump has minor bruising on his hands, which is consistent with his habit of frequently shaking hands.
BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust submits stake application
According to ChainCatcher news, market news indicates that BlackRock iShares has submitted a stake application for its Ethereum Trust.
iShares Ethereum Trust Submits Application for ETH Staking
Gate News bot message, BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust has taken a significant step by filing an application to include staking activities in its operations. The filing with the SEC details the Trust's intention to engage in ETH staking through a qualified custodian, which would enable the genera
Nasdaq Proposes Staking Integration for iShares Ethereum Trust
Gate News bot message, Nasdaq has officially submitted a proposal to enable staking capabilities for the iShares Ethereum Trust. This new development adds a potential revenue-generating feature to the ETH trust structure. The proposal is currently under review by relevant regulatory authorities.
Ethena: sUSDe Annual Percentage Rate reaches 10%, rising to double digits for the first time since January.
BlockBeats news, on July 18, Ethena tweeted that the sUSDe Interest Rate reached 10%. This is the first time the sUSDe APY has returned to double digits since January.
BTC broke through 119000 USDT
Gate News bot message, Gate market shows that BTC has broken through 119000 USDT, with the current price at 119007.3 USDT.
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DYdX Launches Revenue-Backed Token Buyback and Staking Program
Gate News bot message, DYdX has initiated its token buyback program, acquiring DYDX tokens directly from the open market. The protocol implements this governance-approved initiative by staking the purchased tokens to enhance network security. The current market capitalization of DYDX stands at $495
Cambridge Technology: Adjusts the 2025 private placement plan, with total fundraising not exceeding 3.985 billion yuan.
Jin10 data reported on July 17th that Cambrian announced an adjustment to its plan for the issuance of A-shares to specific targets in 2025. After the adjustment, the number of shares to be issued to specific targets will not exceed 20.9175 million shares, with a total fundraising amount not exceeding 3.985 billion yuan. The net amount after deducting issuance expenses is intended to be invested in chip platform projects for large models, software platform projects for large models, and to supplement working capital.
Germany's birth rate continues to decline, down 2% from the previous year.
Jin10 Data reported on July 17 that the Federal Statistical Office of Germany released data on July 17 showing that the average number of children born to women in Germany has declined again. The total fertility rate for the country in 2024 (average number of children born per woman) is 1.35, down 2% from the previous year, with a total of 677,117 infants born. However, the rate of decline has significantly slowed compared to before, with fertility rates in Germany decreasing by 8% and 7% in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
Mable Jiang founded the social protocol Trends, which has received early support from several industry professionals and well-known investors.
Odaily News July 17, Mable Jiang announced the establishment of the social protocol Trends—a social protocol anchored in value, dedicated to advancing the boundaries of information finance. Trends will first serve as the on-chain curation layer for X (formerly Twitter), and will later expand to any open content like TikTok, ultimately growing into a social protocol operated collaboratively by on-chain capital. Each piece of content has its own curve, fluctuation, and breakout point; accounts that continuously produce or discover high consensus content will accumulate a reputation on-chain that is difficult to forge.
Trends has received early support from many outstanding founders and angel investors, including: Anatoly Yakovenko, Lily Liu (Solana Foundation), Meow &
Ani rose 51.17% after launching Alpha, current price 0.071768 USDT
Gate News bot message, Gate market shows that since the launch of Alpha, Ani has risen by 51.17%, current price 0.071768 USDT.
Whale Deposits $10.69M Worth of ETH to CEX After 4-Month Dormancy
Gate News bot message, a significant whale wallet has become active after 4 months of inactivity. The wallet deposited 3,125 ETH, equivalent to $10.69 million, into centralized exchanges. The transaction generated a profit of $980,000.
The wallet, identified as 0xbaf043f85a7b697a94a8c8f49fb2da09630
Metaplanet announces that Charles Schwab has become the company's second largest shareholder.
BlockBeats news, on July 17, Simon Gerovich, the CEO of the Japanese listed company Metaplanet, posted on social media that Charles Schwab has now become its second largest shareholder, holding 61.2 million shares, accounting for approximately 8.99% of Metaplanet.
Zongheng Co., Ltd.: The company's actual controller Ren Bin has divorced Kuang Mingfang, and the direct shareholding ratio has changed from 23.41% to 12.00%.
Jin10 data reported on July 17th, Zongheng Co., Ltd. announced that its actual controller Ren Bin has divorced Kwang Mingfang. Ren Bin holds 9,996,000 shares of the 20,502,000 shares of Zongheng, which are now owned by Kwang Mingfang, reducing his direct shareholding ratio from 23.41% to 12.00%.
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Kogler: The impact of tariffs is beginning to transmit, and not lowering interest rates is appropriate.
BlockBeats news, on July 17, The Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Kuger stated on Thursday that the Fed "should not lower interest rates for a period of time" as the impact of the tariffs from the Trump administration begins to transmit to consumer prices, necessitating a tightening of monetary policy to control inflation expectations. (Jin10)
Swedish Finance Minister: The EU needs to accelerate action and take a firm stance in negotiations on U.S. tariffs.
The Swedish Finance Minister has urged the EU to accelerate tariff negotiations with the United States to address the high costs of uncertainty. The U.S. has set August 1 as the deadline, and if an agreement is not reached, a 30% tariff will be imposed, prompting EU leaders to urgently seek a more favorable deal. The Trade Commissioner expressed dissatisfaction with this.
Crypto Trader James Wynn Closes BTC and HYPE Short Positions with Significant Profit
Gate News bot message, crypto trader James Wynn (@JamesWynnReal) has exited his leveraged short positions in Bitcoin (40x) and HYPE (10x). The trader deposited $467,999 on HyperLiquid two days ago, with his current balance standing at $787,534, marking a successful trading period.
Securitize brings the tokenized Hamilton Lane credit fund to multiple chains, adding features for DeFi users.
Securitize collaborates with Hamilton Lane to upgrade its private sale credit fund, achieving cross-chain interoperability, adding features aimed at DeFi users, and providing real-time net asset value through the RedStone Oracle Machine. The newly launched sSCOPE Token supports regulated DeFi operations.
🟦 After launching Alpha, it pumped 3601.51%, current price 0.000012 USDT
Gate News bot message, Gate market shows that since the launch of Alpha, 🟦 has pumped 3601.51%, current price 0.000012 USDT.
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Morgan Stanley: The European Central Bank may not protest too much against the recent strengthening of the Euro.
Jin10 data on July 17 reported that Morgan Stanley strategists stated in a report that the European Central Bank is unlikely to protest too much against the recent strengthening of the euro. They noted that remarks made by European Central Bank policymakers at the recent meeting in Sintra, Portugal, "led investors to overestimate the extent of the European Central Bank's resistance to the euro's strength." Morgan Stanley believes that the euro is currently experiencing a short-term tactical pullback, moving down towards the 1.15 USD range, but expects a further rebound thereafter.
The UK has announced an infrastructure partnership with the South African government.
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Reeves announced the establishment of an infrastructure partnership with South Africa, aimed at attracting investments and accelerating major infrastructure projects in South Africa to address the issue of stalled economic growth. The UK will provide technical support to help South Africa reserve investable projects.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Record Significant Inflows with BlackRock Leading
Gate News bot message, the cryptocurrency ETF market demonstrated substantial growth on July 17. Ten Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of 6,930 BTC ($816.55M), with iShares by BlackRock leading the charge, contributing 6,405 BTC ($754.73M) to reach total holdings of 727,359 BTC ($85.7B).
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The performance of U.S. stocks related to Ethereum reserves shows divergence, with BTCS continuing to rise over 13%.
BlockBeats news, on July 17, the performance of U.S. stocks related to Ethereum reserves showed divergence, with BTCS continuing to rise over 13%; BTCT rising over 4%, announcing a strategic shift towards Ethereum; GameSquare falling over 30%, announcing plans to raise $70 million to increase its holdings in Ethereum.
Gyroscope Dynamic Liquidity Pool: Monthly volume exceeds 50 million USD
Gyroscope announced that its dynamic liquidity pool has surpassed $50 million in volume and generated over $140,000 in fees within a month, with an APR of up to 170%. The pool has performed exceptionally well on Ethereum and multiple L2 chains, with Markouts PnL significantly higher than industry mainstream, providing sustainable profits for liquidity providers.
ETH fell below 3400 USDT
Gate News bot message, Gate market shows, ETH falls below 3400 USDT, current price 3393.78 USDT.
Analyst: The short-term Rebound of the US dollar will not change the overall downward trend.
On July 17, Jin10 reported that Marc Cogliatti, an analyst at Validus Risk Management, stated in a report that investors may continue to withdraw funds from U.S. assets, which will weaken the dollar in the long term. He pointed out that the uncertainty of U.S. policies may prompt investors to diversify their asset allocations (reducing reliance on U.S. assets). In the short term, due to a decrease in risk appetite, demand for safe-haven assets may support a stronger dollar, but the overall selling trend will continue. Foreign investors are still diversifying their investments in U.S. assets, and a short-term rebound will not change the overall downward trend.
Former Vice President Pence: The time has come to release the Epstein case files.
Jin10 reported on July 17 that former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence joined the call for the Trump administration to release more documents related to the Epstein case on July 17 local time. Pence stated in an interview with a CBS program that it is time for the government to disclose all documents regarding the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. Pence also urged the White House to increase transparency while emphasizing the importance of protecting the names of the victims.
Bit Origin plans to raise $500 million in equity and debt financing to launch a DOGE treasury reserve.
Golden Finance reports that the Nasdaq-listed mining company Bit Origin has announced that it has reached an agreement with accredited investors to sell up to $400 million in Class A common stock and up to $100 million in Convertible Bonds. The $500 million raised will be used to launch a DOGE treasury reserve, and Bit Origin is expected to become the largest publicly traded company by DOGE holdings to date. The company states that DOGE may be integrated into payment scenarios in the future (such as X Money).
Enlightify announced plans to acquire $20 million worth of CYBER Tokens in the next 12 months.
BlockBeats news, on July 17, Enlightify Inc. (NYSE: ENFY) announced plans to acquire up to $20 million worth of CYBER tokens within the next 12 months.
CANARY Submits S1 Filing for STAKED INJ ETF
Gate News bot message, CANARY has officially filed an S1 form with regulators for a STAKED INJ ETF. The submission represents the first step in the regulatory process for launching a new investment product focused on staked Injective tokens. The filing adds to the growing list of crypto-related ETF
Fed Chair candidate Waller: Fed independence is "crucial"
Jin10 data reported on July 17th that one of the candidates for the next chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, stated that the independence of the Fed is "crucial." In an interview with CNBC, Warsh said, "History tells us that independent action in the execution of monetary policy is essential, but this does not mean that the Fed has independence in all other matters." Warsh adhered to a hawkish interest rate policy aimed at addressing inflation risks during his tenure as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011; however, this year he advocated for interest rate cuts, a stance that aligns with U.S. President Trump. Trump is considering who to nominate to succeed Powell after his term ends in May (next year).
BTC Digital has shifted its strategy to Ethereum and no longer holds Bitcoin, completing a $6 million financing.
BTC Digital Ltd. announced a strategic transformation, focusing on Ethereum, halting its holdings of Bitcoin, completing a $6 million financing, increasing its holdings of $1 million in ETH, and planning to convert all Bitcoin into Ethereum, with a goal of reaching tens of millions of dollars in total ETH reserves by the end of the year. Meanwhile, BTCT will launch ETH staking and participate in Decentralized Finance projects.
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BitMine Acquires $476M Worth of ETH in Major Three-Day Purchase
Gate News bot message, BitMine has completed a substantial acquisition of Ethereum, purchasing 137,515 ETH, valued at $476 million, over a three-day period. Following this significant accumulation, BitMine's total Ethereum holdings now stand at 300,657 ETH, equivalent to $1.04 billion.
The listed company BitMine Immersion disclosed that the value of its Ethereum holdings has exceeded 1 billion dollars.
PANews, July 17 - According to a report from PR Newswire, BitMine Immersion (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) announced today that the value of its holdings in Ether and Ether equivalents has exceeded $1 billion. To promote its light asset treasury strategy, the company completed its first round of $250 million in private sale financing on July 8. According to Bloomberg data, as of 3:45 AM Eastern Time on July 17, the company holds a total of 300,657 Ethers, with each priced at $3,461.89.
U.S. retail sales month-on-month in June exceeded expectations.
BlockBeats news, on July 17, U.S. retail sales month-on-month for June recorded 0.6%, the highest since March this year, exceeding market expectations of 0.1%. (Jin10)
Jump Crypto is selling over $40 million worth of ETH, recovering assets from the Wormhole incident.
According to Ember monitoring, Jump Crypto exchanged 11,802 stETH (approximately $40.5 million) for ETH within an hour and transferred it to Address 0xf58, with some funds flowing to the exchange. This batch of ETH originated from the stolen assets of the Wormhole hack in February 2023, which Jump collaborated with Oasis to recover. Initially, 120,000 ETH was recovered, and about 28,000 ETH is still held.
XRP 24H pump 10.16%, current price 3.252 USDT
Gate News bot message, Gate market shows that XRP has pumped 10.16% in the last 24 hours, current price 3.252 USDT.
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The US SEC delays the decision on Bitwise encryption ETF's physical redemption application
ChainCatcher news, the SEC announced an extension of the review period for the Bitwise Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF physical redemption proposal. If approved, investors will be able to directly redeem BTC or ETH assets. The proposal is currently under review at the NYSE Arca, and the SEC stated that more time is needed to assess the related rule changes and potential issues. The physical redemption method may affect tax treatment.
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BTC falls below 118000 USDT
Gate News bot message, Gate market shows BTC falls below 118000 USDT, current price 117990.5 USDT.
Guojijinggong: The estimated value of a bearing used in a recyclable rocket is several million yuan.
Jin10 reported on July 17 that Guoji Precision Engineering stated in response to investor inquiries on the interactive platform that the estimated value of a bearing used in a reusable rocket is several million yuan, while the value of a bearing used in a satellite ranges from hundreds of thousands to over a million yuan. The above data is a very rough estimate and may differ significantly from the actual situation, so it is still recommended to consult authoritative research reports.
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JPMorgan: "The Fed is not under political pressure" is a myth, U.S. stocks may continue to rise due to interest rate cut bets.
JPMorgan analyst Ilan Benhamou pointed out that the view that the Fed is not influenced by political pressure is a "myth," and he expects that interest rate cuts will drive the U.S. stock market to pump. He advises investors to continue to go long on the S&P 500 and the Volatility Index, due to the attractiveness of risk assets such as Crypto Assets and artificial intelligence, as well as market uncertainty.
Australia's financial intelligence agency plans to include about 80,000 businesses, including the encryption industry, in the AML regulatory framework.
Australia's financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has identified crypto assets as a key threat in the fight against financial crime, planning to bring approximately 80,000 businesses under AML regulations by 2026, marking a significant expansion of the country's regulatory framework, with a focus on mitigating the risks posed by virtual asset service providers.
Confidence in Canadian SMEs rebounds from a low point, suggesting the worst may be over.
Jin10 reported on July 17 that the confidence index of the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses rose to 50.9 in July. The index had fallen to a historic low of 25.5 in March due to increased uncertainty related to tariffs, but it has now shown a significant rebound, indicating that most business owners expect sales to rise over the next 12 months. Overall, the report suggests that small businesses believe the worst period related to tariff-induced uncertainty may be behind them.
Rabobank: The European Central Bank cannot be complacent with current policy results and must not stagnate.
Carsten Brzeski from ING pointed out that the strengthening of the euro and tariff turmoil are affecting the economy, and the European Central Bank may not be able to remain stagnant with its current policies. Although the interest rate has been lowered to 2%, the appreciation of the euro and potential tariff threats have increased economic uncertainty, and the central bank is expected to maintain its current policies at the policy meeting.
International Netherlands: Still expect the Bank of England to cut interest rates in August and November.
Jin10 data reports on July 17 that James Smith from ING stated in a report that although the UK labor market is undoubtedly cooling, the latest data shows that the situation has not deteriorated in a snowballing manner as is common during recessions. He believes this alleviates the pressure on the Bank of England to accelerate interest rate cuts. That said, Smith pointed out that the payroll numbers have been in a declining state for 7 out of the past 8 months. He still expects the Bank of England to cut interest rates in August and November.
TAKI surged 347.41% after launching Alpha, current price 0.000106 USDT
Gate News bot message, Gate market shows that since the launch of Alpha, TAKI has risen by 347.41%, current price 0.000106 USDT.
XRP( Ripple) Options trading will log in to Gate on July 17, 2025, supporting USDT pricing.
Gate News bot message, according to the official Gate announcement on July 17, 2025:
Gate will launch XRP-USDT options trading products on July 17, 2025.
XRP is a cryptocurrency developed by Ripple Labs, serving as an intermediary asset for global cross-border payments, characterized by fast transaction speeds, low costs, and strong scalability. The network supports second-level settlements and high concurrent transactions, and has become one of the mainstream payment chains globally.
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AiOShi pumped 1400.99% after launching Alpha, current price 0.0017198 USDT
Gate News bot message, Gate market shows that since the launch of Alpha, AiOShi has risen by 1400.99%, current price 0.0017198 USDT.
Taker Protocol(TAKER) will log in to Gate on July 18, starting spot trading and staking mining activities.
Gate News bot message, according to the official announcement from Gate on July 17, 2025:
Gate will launch Taker Protocol (TAKER) spot trading on July 18, 2025, at 18:00 (UTC+8) and will initiate the 284th Launchpool event. This Launchpool event will last until July 28 at 18:00, providing a total of 2.4 million TAKER tokens as mining rewards.
Taker Protocol is an incentive protocol in the Bitcoin ecosystem, aimed at democratizing Bitcoin earnings for fractional Bitcoin holders. The project has received support from well-known institutions such as Electric, DCG, and Dragonfly. The TAKER token is issued based on the BEP-20 standard, with a total supply of 1 billion tokens.
Users can participate in mining activities by staking GT and TAKER, and the system will distribute token rewards every hour based on the proportion of the user's staked assets. This project adopts a 100% instant unlock reward distribution mechanism.
Japanese nail salon operator Convano Inc plans to purchase $2.7 million worth of Bitcoin in July as financial reserves.
PANews July 17 news, according to the official announcement, Japanese nail salon operator Convano Inc (6574.T) has officially launched its Bitcoin financial strategy and plans to purchase BTC worth 400 million yen (approximately 2.7 million USD) in July. The company has established a dedicated "Bitcoin Strategy Office" led by director Taiyo Azuma.