[Today’s Key Economic and Crypto Events] US July Manufacturing PMI Final Reading Due

<Today’s Key Economic Events> ▶ Aug. 3 (Mon.): △Final reading of the US July manufacturing purchasing managers’ index, or PMI (10:45 p.m. Korea Standard Time) △US July manufacturing PMI from the Institute for Supply Management, or ISM (11 p.m. Korea

Fed Weighs Cutting Regular FOMC Meetings to Six From Eight a Year

The Federal Reserve is considering reducing the number of its regularly scheduled Federal Open Market Committee meetings to six a year from eight, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg reported on August 2 that Fed Chair Kevin Warsh proposed at last week's F

Strategy May Resume Bitcoin Buying as Saylor Says ‘Bitcoin Drive Engaged’

Michael Saylor, Strategy’s co-founder and chairman, posted a message suggesting the company could be preparing another Bitcoin purchase, drawing fresh attention from the market. The Block reported on August 2 that Saylor shared a chart of Strategy’s

US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Rebound to $32.1 Million in Net Inflows

US spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds returned to net inflows. Trader T data for July 30 showed US spot-Bitcoin ETFs recorded $32.1 million of net inflows the previous day, ending a four-day streak of net outflows. BlackRock's IBIT led the inflows wi

Gold Touches $4,100 After Fed Holds Rates, Climbing Despite Hike Risk

Gold rose after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, briefly touching $4,100 an ounce. Spot gold climbed as much as 0.8% on July 29 to reach $4,100 an ounce, Bloomberg reported. The metal had already advanced 0.9% the previous day. The

Block Backs CLARITY Act, Urges US Senate Floor Consideration

Block has formally voiced support for the CLARITY Act, a US digital-asset market structure bill. Bitcoin Magazine reported on July 29 that Block, in a letter to the US Senate, said it "strongly supports the CLARITY Act" and "respectfully urges the Se

Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases Temporarily as Long-Term Accumulation Plan Stays Intact

Strategy's recent pause in Bitcoin purchases does not mark a shift in its long-term accumulation strategy, according to an analysis. CryptoQuant contributor XWIN Japan wrote on July 28 that Strategy did not buy additional Bitcoin between July 20 and

Today’s Key Economic and Crypto Events: US Crude Oil Inventories

Today’s Key Economic Calendar ▶ July 29 (Wednesday): US crude oil inventories (11:30 p.m. Korea Standard Time) Today’s Key Cryptocurrency Calendar ▶ July 29 (Wednesday): None

Yen May Breach 165 Per Dollar Ahead of BOJ Meeting, Heightening Intervention Risk

The yen has extended its decline ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting, with investors watching whether it could weaken beyond 165 per dollar if BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda fails to signal a sufficiently clear path to further rate hikes. Bloomberg

Zimbabwe Securities Regulator Approves 7 Fintech Projects for Sandbox, Most Tied to Tokenization

Zimbabwe's securities regulator has approved seven fintech projects for its regulatory sandbox, with more than half focused on tokenization. Cointelegraph reported on July 28 that the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe approved seven comp

US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs See $11.65 Million of Net Outflows for Third Straight Session

U.S. spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded net outflows. Data from Trader T showed the funds posted combined net outflows of $11.65 million in the previous session, extending the streak of net redemptions to three consecutive trading days. Blac

Schumer Said to Propose SEC, CFTC Commissioner Picks to White House in Clarity Act Talks

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has proposed candidates for the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the White House as part of negotiations over crypto legislation, Semafor reporter Eleanor Muelle

US Court Blocks Minnesota Prediction-Market Ban in Win for Kalshi, Polymarket

A US court has blocked Minnesota’s ban on prediction markets, siding with Kalshi and Polymarket in their bid to halt enforcement. CoinDesk reported on July 27 that US District Judge Katherine Menendez in Minnesota found the state law was likely preem

Japan LDP Lawmaker Calls 2x Crypto Leverage Cap Excessive, Pushes for Easing

A lawmaker from Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party called for easing leverage rules on cryptocurrency trading. Seiji Kihara told a financial summit in Tokyo that Japan’s current 2x leverage cap on crypto trading is too strict and that he intends

Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Selling Slows as Dormant BTC Transfers Hit Four-Year Low

Selling pressure from long-term Bitcoin holders has eased sharply, with transfers of dormant BTC falling to their lowest level in four years. Cointelegraph reported on July 26 that Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, shared data showing dormant B

Oil Drops 6% as US Pause in Iran Strikes Eases Middle East Supply Fears

Oil prices fell sharply after the US halted strikes on Iran, easing concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East. According to Bloomberg on July 26, Brent crude dropped about 6% to around $91 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate traded below $84

SEC Settles Coinbase Records Suit, to Pay $150,000 After Deleted Texts Dispute

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has settled a lawsuit with Coinbase over access to internal documents, agreeing to pay $150,000 in legal fees. Cointelegraph reported on July 23 that the SEC and Coinbase filed a settlement agreement in cou

US Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Add $69.1 Million, Extending Inflow Streak to Seven Sessions

U.S. spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds posted net inflows for a seventh straight trading day. Data from Farside Investors showed the funds took in a combined $69.1 million on July 22. BlackRock's IBIT drew $38.8 million, while Fidelity's FBTC and Bi

Arbitrum-Based AFX Trade Loses $24.15 Million in Bridge Hack

AFX Trade, a DeFi protocol on Arbitrum, lost about $24.15 million in crypto assets in a bridge hack. The Block reported on July 22 that blockchain security firm Blockaid said about $24.15 million in USDC was drained from a bridge operated by AFX Trad

Tron Added as Key Protocol in S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index

Tron’s TRX blockchain has been included in a digital-asset benchmark index jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital. Crypto news outlet The Block reported on July 22 that S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital launched the S&

Mizuho Says Clarity Act May Hurt Circle Long Term as USDC Competition Intensifies

Mizuho said the US crypto market structure bill known as the Clarity Act could hurt Circle over the long term. The Block reported on July 22 that Mizuho analysts wrote in a research note that the Clarity Act would open the door for more institutional

Lummis Says Senate CLARITY Act Draft May Change as Ethics, Illicit-Finance Talks Continue

A revised draft of the CLARITY Act, the US Senate's digital-asset market structure bill, has been released, with further negotiations expected on key ethics and illicit-finance provisions. CoinDesk reported on July 22 that Republican Senator Cynthia

XRP Whale, Shark Holdings Rise 2.8% in Five Weeks, Backing Further Gains

XRP has climbed back above $1.16, with continued accumulation by large holders supporting the case for further gains, on-chain analytics platform Santiment said. Santiment said July 22 that wallets holding between 100,000 and 100 million XRP increase

Bitcoin Rebounds to One-Month High, With $68,000 Seen as Key Resistance

Bitcoin has rebounded to its highest level in more than a month, but analysts say the next move higher will depend on whether it can clear resistance at $68,000. CoinDesk reported on July 21 that Bitcoin rose above $66,000, rebounding about 15% from

US Completes 11th Straight Day of Airstrikes on Iran, Targeting Hormuz Threat Capabilities

The US military said it completed an 11th consecutive day of airstrikes on Iran aimed at weakening Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said on X on July 21 that it concluded the 11-day o

July 22 Economic, Crypto Calendar: US Crude Inventories, Korea PPI

Today's Key Economic Events ▶ July 22 (Wednesday): South Korea's June producer price index (6 a.m. Korea Standard Time; 4 p.m. Eastern Time on July 21), Japan's June trade balance (8:50 a.m. Korea Standard Time; 6:50 p.m. Eastern Time on July 21), U.

Trump Says US Would Act if Houthis Block Red Sea, Signals More Strikes on Iran

"Iran Wants Talks With the US, but I’m Not Interested" President Donald Trump said the US would respond militarily if Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels move to block the Red Sea, and he publicly raised the prospect of additional strikes on Iran's und

Strategy Says Current Dividend Is Covered for 1.8 Years by Cash, Up to 31 Years Including Bitcoin

Strategy can sustain its current dividend for about 1.8 years using its existing dollar reserves alone. Including its Bitcoin holdings extends that coverage to as long as 31 years. Chaitanya Jain, Strategy's Bitcoin strategy manager, wrote in a post

Coinone to Run Large Brand Experience Zone at Waterbomb Sokcho 2026

Coinone said on July 21 it will operate a large brand experience zone at Waterbomb Sokcho 2026, scheduled for Aug. 22. The cryptocurrency exchange is participating in the event as the main title sponsor. In line with Waterbomb’s water-gun concept, it

US Spot Ether ETFs Draw $105 Million in Weekly Inflows; Bitcoin Funds Add $75.67 Million

US spot Ether exchange-traded funds drew net inflows of $105 million last week. Wu Blockchain reported on July 20 that US spot Ether ETFs attracted a total of $105 million in net inflows during the July 13-17 period. US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $75.