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China’s robust Q2 economic performance presents mixed signals for digital asset markets, as Beijing’s monetary policy transmission mechanisms demonstrate complex influence on cryptocurrency valuations through evolving correlation patterns. China’s economy expanded 5.2% in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations of 5.1%. The National Bureau of Statistics’ Tuesday release reveals sustained momentum despite escalating global trade tensions, setting the stage for strategic digital asset repositioning. Mixed Economic Signals Despite US tariff escalations, China’s export sector demonstrated strength. June exports surged, pushing the trade surplus to $114.8 billion through strategic market diversification and frontloading behaviors. However, domestic consumption challenges persist…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. NFTs, meet the Labubu — your worst enemy. The possibility of crypto has long led artists to dream of creating characters that become universally beloved while also making a ton of money. It’s not an impossible fantasy. It’s at the heart of pretty much all NFT collections, and no matter what the creators say about their mission to build community, money is the bottom line. The blueprint for obsession already exists — look at Pokémon, My Little Pony, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Beanie Babies. People have proven they are willing…

P2P.org reached 1.2 million Ethereum (ETH) in total staked assets and is reporting strong user growth, especially from the United States. These new milestones reflect rising confidence in Ethereum staking, driven by favorable U.S. crypto regulations and a continuing bull market. Based in the Cayman Islands, P2P.org confirmed that more than $4 billion in ETH has now been staked through its platform. The company says staking inflows, which started rising in April, have sharply accelerated since June. The surge includes both institutional and retail interest. In response to rising U.S. demand—up by over 30% since July—P2P.org is opening its first…

Joe McCann is winding down Asymmetric’s Liquid Alpha Fund after the fund was accused of losing massive value this year and drew sharp criticism online. In a social media post, the crypto investor said that the strategy behind the Liquid Alpha Fund “clearly is no longer serving our LPs.” He said the fund had been built for volatile markets and had once delivered results, but added that Asymmetric would now be “shifting away from liquid trading strategies” and toward longer-term investments in blockchain infrastructure. The decision comes after unconfirmed social media chatter that the liquid fund was down 78% this…

South Korea’s retail giant Lotte Group has taken a major step into blockchain. Its marketing and communications arm, Daehong Communications, has officially launched a tokenized voucher system on the Aptos blockchain. Through its subsidiary platform Giftiel, Daehong has issued over 1 million real-world vouchers on-chain. The rollout began in early July 2025 and has already attracted more than 500,000 users. These users now hold blockchain-based vouchers without needing to interact directly with any crypto tools or wallets. This move marks one of the largest real-world blockchain integrations in South Korea’s voucher and loyalty economy. Full Blockchain Integration via Aptos The…

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the $118,500 zone. BTC traded to a new high above $120,000 and recently started a downside correction. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $120,000 zone. The price is trading near $118,500 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $119,800 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might start another increase if it clears the $120,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Sets New ATH Bitcoin price started a fresh increase after it cleared the $116,500…

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, where market movements can shift in the blink of an eye, some entities stand out for their consistent, long-term vision. One such player making significant waves is SharpLink Gaming, a name increasingly synonymous with strategic digital asset accumulation. Their latest move underscores a deep conviction in the future of decentralized finance and blockchain technology, particularly concerning Ethereum (ETH). If you’ve been following the institutional interest in digital assets, the recent actions of SharpLink Gaming ETH will certainly capture your attention. SharpLink Gaming ETH: Unpacking the Latest Strategic Acquisition SharpLink Gaming, a company primarily known…

A growing number of traditional companies are beginning to experiment with digital assets as part of their corporate treasury strategies, signaling a shift in how businesses view crypto’s role in financial management. This week alone, companies from sectors as diverse as agriculture, consumer manufacturing and even a nearly 80-year-old Japanese textile company announced allocations to tokens like Bitcoin (BTC), XRP (XRP), and Solana (SOL). On Wednesday, Nature’s Miracle, an agricultural technology company, announced it would allocate up to $20 million for an XRP (XRP) corporate treasury, making it one of the latest firm to move to an altcoin treasury strategy.…

An Israeli developer’s new game lets players assume the role of Vitalik Buterin, attempting to write the Ethereum whitepaper while avoiding distractions. The dev says the game, which launched a day after the network celebrated its 10th birthday, aims to tell Ethereum’s story in a fun and chaotic manner. Vitalik.run is an endless roguelike runner, creator Ruby Edelstein told Decrypt. Players need to fight enemies, avoid distractions like Blizzard’s acclaimed World of Warcraft, and progress in the story of Ethereum. The Ethereum co-founder is famously a big fan of World of Warcraft. So much so that Buterin is said to…

Daily trading volume on Momentum Finance, a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Sui blockchain, has surpassed $100 million. As of press time, Momentum’s total value locked stands at $156.4 million, ranking it as the sixth-largest protocol and the largest DEX on the Sui network, according to data from DefiLlama. Sui’s decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has also continued to expand, with total TVL reaching $2.26 billion and the stablecoin market cap surpassing $1 billion. Top 10 protocols by TVL on Sui In a press release shared with The Defiant, Momentum noted that its TVL first crossed the $100 million mark on…