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MASK and TAO Dominate DAO Social Rankings as WooDAO Surges in Engagement

MASK and TAO are leading the charts in terms of DAO social rankings. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are still a hot topic in the crypto world, and socialization is still one of the best predictors of a project and community health. On July 2, 2025, the Phoenix Group, in partnership with LunarCrus, released the latest report of the most active DAO projects based on their social presence. TOP #DAO PROJECTS BY SOCIAL ACTIVITY$TAO $MASK $ARB $APE $RARE $ICP $W $UNI $AAVE $CAKE pic.twitter.com/9hJveSbrSG — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) July 2, 2025 TAO Leads in Posts, MASK Tops…

Altcoins

NTS Unveils Tough Stance Against Digital Asset Tax Evasion

The world of digital assets is constantly evolving, bringing with it both immense opportunities and complex challenges. One of the most pressing concerns for governments worldwide is ensuring fair taxation within this burgeoning space. In a significant move, Lim Kwang-hyun, the nominee for Commissioner of South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS), has put the spotlight firmly on the nation’s commitment to tackling tax evasion through enhanced South Korea crypto tax oversight. His recent statements during a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly’s Strategy and Finance Committee signal a proactive and decisive approach to modernizing tax collection in the digital age.…

Regulation

eToro Enters Singapore amid Approval of MAS Licence

eToro has officially expanded its services to Singapore after receiving its Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the company announced today (Wednesday). eToro Gets Singapore Licence The Southeast Asian expansion of the company did not come as a surprise. FinanceMagnates.com first reported on the Nasdaq-listed company's plans to seek a Singapore licence last year. eToro later revealed in its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus that it had received in-principle approval from the Singapore regulator. Now, retail investors in Singapore can access eToro locally and trade stocks from over 20 stock exchanges, along with exchange-traded…

Exchanges

Bitkub Exchange Collaborates with Delorean Labs for RWA Innovation and Tokenized Mobility

Bitkub Exchange, the well-known digital asset entity in Thailand, has announced its official collaboration with Delrean Labs, a cutting-edge platform operating on the Sui blockchain. The partnership aims to redefine the ecosystem of real-world assets (RWAs) and unveil a unique epoch of tokenized mobility-related solutions. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. 💚Bitkub Exchange partners with @DeLoreanlabs 🏎️ . Bitkub Exchange is announcing a partnership with Delorean Labs, a recognized powerhouse on the Sui blockchain, to revolutionize the field of Real World Assets (RWA) and bridge Thai users to the future of tokenized mobility. . For… pic.twitter.com/8EocvtPDkG…

Blockchain

Strategy to Sell $2.1 Billion in Stock to Buy More Bitcoin

MicroStrategy, now operating under the name Strategy, is moving forward with plans to sell up to $2.1 billion worth of preferred stock. The company intends to use the funds primarily for additional Bitcoin purchases. The offering will be made over time through a sales agreement with TD Securities, Barclays Capital and The Benchmark Company, which will act as sales agents. The offered shares are part of Strategy's 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stock, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "STRF." Each share has a liquidation preference of $100 and pays a cumulative annual dividend of 10%, if declared. As of…

Bitcoin

How Will Coinbase Rebrand Its Wallet?

Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas. Rest in Peace, Coinbase Wallet. No, the app itself isn't going away, but it is getting a new name. On its X profile, its name is crossed out and replaced with a 'TBA' and a few question marks. "There’s plenty of speculation about what it means, but I’m leaning toward 'The Base App.' That would fit…

Ethereum

Bitcoin Exchange Binance Announces It Removed 5 Altcoins From Its Watchlist And Seed Tag List! What Does This Mean? Here Are The Details

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it will remove the “Monitoring Tag” and “Seed Tag” applications on some tokens as of July 9, 2025, as a result of its latest evaluations. Binance Removes Tracking Tag for ZEC, Seed Tag for ENA, PYTH, TAO, and W Token to Remove Tracking Tag: Tokens to be Seed Tag Removed: Ethena (ENA) Pyth Network (PYTH) Bittensor (TAO) Wormhole (W) Binance notes that tokens carrying a “Watch Tag” generally carry higher volatility and risk than other crypto assets. These tokens are subject to regular review and may be at risk of being removed from the platform.…

Markets

Ripple Seeks US Banking License and Fed Master Account for RLUSD

San Francisco-based payments company Ripple is seeking to obtain a U.S. banking license from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed the application for a national bank charter on X shortly after the Wall Street Journal reported the development. Dual Oversight for RLUSD If approved, the national bank charter will enable Ripple to bring its dollar-pegged stablecoin (RLUSD) under full federal banking supervision. The company obtained a state banking license for its stablecoin from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) last year. According to Garlinghouse, once the OCC approves Ripple’s national…

Altcoins

Investigation into Critical Platform Ends

The cryptocurrency world has scored another victory following Donald Trump's return to the White House. Two separate investigations into crypto prediction platform Polymarket, which intensified in the final days of the Biden administration, were closed under Trump. A source familiar with the matter revealed that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) informed Polymarket earlier this month that their investigations had ended. Polymarket gained significant traction during the 2024 election cycle when users used cryptocurrency to predict political outcomes. However, this popularity sparked investigations into whether the platform was accepting transactions from US users,…

Regulation

Tokenized Assets Arrive on Tezos L2 as Midas Joins Etherlink

The integration is a showcase of the platform’s ongoing commitment to creating infrastructure for financial systems that anyone can access, by ensuring compliance and offering composable yield products. This also creates a path for further fusions of Liquid Yield Tokens (LYTs) into Etherlink’s ecosystem, offering various use cases that include collateralized lending, risk tranching, and portfolio management. Midas’ New Collaboration According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, the institutional-grade asset tokenization platform is steadily developing on Etherlink. The focus is on creating secure, transparent, and efficient structures that allow investors to access the performance of select reference strategies through…

Blockchain