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US 30-year Treasury yield hits 2007 high, pressuring risk assets – Link

The US 30-year Treasury auction yield reached 5.06%, the highest since 2007, pushing long-term yields above 5%. Rising risk-free rates raise the discount rate for speculative assets like Bitcoin.

Matters because: Higher yields create structural headwinds for crypto and other risk assets in the near term.

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs post positive weekly flows – Link

Both spot BTC and ETH ETFs saw net positive inflows last week, with BTC ETFs at $75.7 million and ETH ETFs at $105.4 million. That marks a shift from earlier pessimism and may support exchange withdrawals.

Matters because: Positive ETF flows can improve crypto liquidity and support broader altcoin rotation.

Daily news snapshot: Altcoins watchlist

1. KAITO (KAITO): +15.29%

• Market cap: $238.38M
• KAITO surged 15.29% in 24 hours, breaking above key resistance.

Catalysts:
• RSI climbed to 66.77
• Broader market sentiment shifted
• Institutional interest in data analytics platforms

Matters because: The move shows strong buying momentum in an AI-focused InfoFi token.

2. Lorenzo Protocol (BANK): +127.49%

• Market cap: $193.62M
• BANK exploded 127.49% in 24 hours after breaking multi-week resistance.

Catalysts:
• Suspected foundation wallet transfer of 84 million BANK tokens to exchange deposit addresses
• Possible accumulation by large holders
• Potential upcoming liquidity events

Matters because: The move may point to large-holder activity and a possible liquidity event ahead.

Fed official Logan calls for interest rate hikes – Link

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said the central bank should raise rates to fight elevated inflation and suggested she may vote against holding rates steady at the July meeting. She said June CPI is improving, but the path to 2% remains fragile and a modest hike would better balance risks.

Matters because: This is the first hawkish Fed signal in weeks and could pressure risk assets if rate expectations shift.

DTCC tokenized markets pilot shows institutional readiness – Link

The DTCC ran a day-long pilot on July 15 with 25+ major institutions, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Vanguard. It successfully tokenized equities, Treasuries, and ETFs on blockchain, with a scalable launch targeted for October 2026.

Matters because: The trial shows legacy systems and blockchain can interoperate at institutional scale, which could accelerate RWA adoption in traditional finance.

Wall Street banks launch coordinated blockchain network for tokenized deposits to compete with stablecoins – Link

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo are building a shared blockchain network through The Clearing House for tokenized bank deposits. The launch is planned for H1 2027, as stablecoin transaction volumes hit a record $28 trillion in Q1 2026.

Matters because: Traditional finance is moving directly into blockchain rails to match stablecoins on speed and programmability while keeping regulatory advantages.

Chainlink brings U.S. government macroeconomic data onchain for the first time – Link

Chainlink partnered with the U.S. Department of Commerce to bring Real GDP, PCE Price Index, and Real Final Sales onchain through new Data Feeds across ten blockchain networks.

• Enables automated trading strategies
• Supports tokenized asset issuance
• Improves macro-driven DeFi risk management

Matters because: This is a major institutional adoption signal for blockchain infrastructure and expands real-world data use in DeFi.

South Korea announces pilot program for tokenized government bonds linked to CBDC – Link

South Korea plans to advance blockchain and digital asset ecosystems in H2 2026, including a pilot for tokenized government bonds linked to institutional CBDCs. The government also plans to promote the "Basic Law on Digital Assets" and support amendments to capital market laws for virtual asset spot ETFs.

Matters because: The policy package signals strong regulatory support for blockchain infrastructure and tokenized assets.

T. Rowe Price launches first actively managed multi-token crypto ETF – Link

The $1.9 trillion asset manager launched TKNZ on NYSE Arca, the industry's first actively managed multi-token spot crypto ETF. Initial allocations include 40.75% Bitcoin, 18.42% Ethereum, 11.01% BNB, 9.44% SOL, 9.37% XRP, and 6.45% HYPE, with a 0.75% management fee.

Matters because: It signals accelerating institutional adoption and could drive capital into diversified crypto exposure.

Citadel Securities invests $400M in Crypto.com at $20B valuation – Link

Citadel Securities invested $400 million in Crypto.com, marking the exchange's first institutional funding round and valuing it at $20 billion. The capital is meant to accelerate expansion into tokenized securities and derivatives.

Matters because: It points to deeper integration between traditional market infrastructure and crypto-native platforms.

Thought leadership reaches hidden buyers before sales does

The visual comes from the 2025 Edelman–LinkedIn B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report. It says 95% of hidden decision-makers are more receptive to sales and marketing outreach when a company consistently produces high-quality thought leadership.

That is the useful part: trust is not just a brand metric. It can change how early outreach is received, even from people who are not formally in the sales process.

For founder-led growth, this is the practical case for a public point of view. A strong founder persona can become part of the company’s trust layer, which makes the first sales touch less cold.

Data source: 2025 Edelman–LinkedIn B2B Thought Leadership Impact Report

Related read: How to Grow a Founder Persona on X: A Practical Founder Growth System

Morgan Stanley files for spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs with 0.14% fee – Link

Morgan Stanley submitted updated filings for spot Ethereum ETF (MSSE) and Solana ETF (MSOL) with a 0.14% fee rate, following the success of Bitcoin ETFs.

Matters because: New ETF products could broaden institutional access to ETH and SOL and support fresh capital inflows.

Galaxy launches institutional DeFi vault services on Morpho – Link

Galaxy Digital launched "Galaxy Curator," an institutional-grade treasury management service built on Morpho and available to 2,400+ institutional clients through Fireblocks Earn. It lets institutions earn on-chain yields on idle stablecoins without managing DeFi infrastructure directly.

Matters because: It removes a key barrier to institutional DeFi adoption and could bring more stablecoin liquidity into yield protocols.

Alpaca raises $135M for tokenized agent-first infrastructure – Link

BNP-backed brokerage infrastructure provider Alpaca raised $135 million to expand into tokenized markets and AI-native financial services. The funding is aimed at infrastructure for both DeFi and TradFi companies pursuing on-chain business models.

Matters because: More capital for tokenized-market infrastructure could speed up agent-based trading and settlement rails.

UK and U.S. governments align on stablecoin regulatory framework for cross-border payments – Link

The UK and U.S. treasuries released a joint 10-point roadmap to coordinate oversight of tokenized assets and stablecoins. The plan requires 1:1 backing by high-quality liquid assets and segregated reserves, and both sides will explore pathways for stablecoins issued in either jurisdiction to access the other market.

Matters because: Clearer cross-border rules could make compliant stablecoins easier to use in both markets and support broader institutional adoption.

Just dropped a practical breakdown of founder growth on X.

Here’s your TL;DR ↓

• In B2B, buying decisions are shaped by hidden buyers, internal champions, and execs – not just the visible contact.

• For crypto teams, X still matters: CoinGecko says X, Telegram, and YouTube make up 84% of crypto community social time.

• The article’s core point is simple: founder growth is a trust system, not a posting-frequency problem.

• The common failure mode is volume without position – daily posts, recycled threads, and AI-polished founder copy.

• Green Dots maps the fix into seven layers: expertise zones, expertise circles, tone of voice, long-form authority, QTs/comments, relationship density, and dynamic optimization.

• AI is useful for research, clustering, and first drafts; it should not replace the founder’s judgment, edit, or point of view.

• The real signal is relationship density: replies, DMs, intros, and inbound from the right circles matter more than raw follower count.

Read the full story here: How to Grow a Founder Persona on X: A Practical Founder Growth System

Positive ETF flows support Bitcoin and Ethereum – Link

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $79.1 million in net inflows on July 16, led by BlackRock's IBIT at $33.4 million. Ethereum ETFs posted $28 million in net outflows, though they have still attracted $96 million in inflows over the past three days, mainly via BlackRock's ETHA.

Matters because: Sustained ETF inflows can help support price stability and may encourage more altcoin rotation.

Daily news snapshot: Altcoins watchlist

• EGL1 (EGL1): +112.19%

• Market cap: $24.4 million
• BSC-based meme coin with American Spirit and Superhero themes surged 112% in 24 hours.
• The catalyst is unclear; community-driven marketing on social media has been building traction.

Matters because: The move is sharp but speculative, with limited fundamental catalysts.

2. LUMIA (LUMIA): +25.22%

• Market cap: $12.8 million
• Lumia, an RWA infrastructure platform for tokenization and DeFi connectivity, gained 25% in 24 hours.
• The move may reflect broader institutional interest in RWA infrastructure after the DTCC pilot.

Matters because: Its RWA exposure could help it benefit from the tokenized-assets narrative.

3. KAITO (KAITO): +12.54%

• Market cap: $200.3 million
• KAITO, an AI-powered InfoFi platform tracking crypto market signals and sentiment, gained 12.5% in 24 hours.
• The move may reflect demand for on-chain data and AI-driven market intelligence tools.

Matters because: KAITO sits at the intersection of AI and crypto market intelligence, which keeps it relevant as the market matures.

Japan reclassifies crypto assets as financial products, cutting tax from 55% to 20% – Link

Japan's Senate passed amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act on July 15, reclassifying cryptocurrencies from payment instruments to financial products. The law cuts the top tax rate on crypto gains from 55% to 20% starting in January 2028, adds insider trading rules, and opens the path for spot Bitcoin ETFs around 2027.

Matters because: Clearer rules and lower tax friction could make Japan a more attractive market for institutional crypto participation.

Uniswap governance extends protocol fee collection and UNI burn mechanism to Robinhood Chain – Link

Uniswap submitted a governance proposal to extend protocol fee collection and the UNI burn mechanism to Robinhood Chain across v2, v3, and v4. Fees generated on Robinhood Chain would go into the chain's TokenJar contract, with UNI bridged back to Ethereum mainnet for burning.

Matters because: Expanding fee capture to another chain could support Robinhood Chain's DEX ecosystem and increase UNI burn velocity.