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ToggleIn the past week, the cryptocurrency market has seen many notable events. Let's review the hottest Crypto news of the past week with Allinstation!
Bitcoin Founder's Statue Stolen in Switzerland, Community Offers 0.1 BTC Reward for Clues
A statue honoring the anonymous founder of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, was stolen from Parco Ciani Park in Lugano, Switzerland. This artwork is part of the global Satoshi statue installation initiative launched by the Satoshigallery group.
Details: Bitcoin Founder's Statue Stolen in Switzerland, Community Offers 0.1 BTC Reward for Clues
FPT Chairman: Blockchain and Digital Currency Will Boom in Vietnam
At the GM Vietnam 2025 event, FPT Group Chairman Mr. Truong Gia Binh shared his view that Vietnam is at a crucial moment to breakthrough in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and digital assets. According to him, this is not only a global trend but also a core foundation for future economic development.
Details: FPT Chairman: Blockchain and Digital Currency Will Boom in Vietnam
Investors Earning Under 500 USD in Vietnam Face Highest Risk of Losses in Digital Currency Market
A recent survey revealed that people earning less than 500 USD/month in Vietnam are the group experiencing the most losses when investing in cryptocurrencies. The survey was conducted by IVY - a Fintech media outlet - in collaboration with Bybit trading platform and Tiger Research, collecting feedback from 4,300 users.
Strategy Will Raise Additional 4.2 Billion USD to Buy Bitcoin
According to the official announcement from Strategy released on July 29, the company achieved revenue of 14.03 billion USD in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, with a net profit of 10.02 billion USD. The diluted earnings per share (EPS) during the period reached 32.60 USD, reflecting impressive financial performance amid a highly volatile market.
Details: Strategy Will Raise Additional 4.2 Billion USD to Buy Bitcoin
Mr. Trump Imposes New Tariffs Up to 41%, Canada Faces 35% Tariff
On August 1 US time, just hours before the deadline set by the Washington administration, President Donald Trump officially signed a new tariff order, marking an escalation of trade tensions with many countries globally. This new tax policy will take effect from August 7, allowing US Customs and Border Protection time to adjust fee collection procedures.
Details: Mr. Trump Imposes New Tariffs Up to 41%, Canada Faces 35% Tariff
Grayscale Announces Launch of Trust Fund for Story (IP)
On July 31, Grayscale - one of the world's leading digital asset management companies - announced the launch of a new investment fund called Grayscale Story Trust. This fund is designed to help professional investors access and own the native token of Story Network, a blockchain network receiving significant attention in the Web3 community.
Details: Grayscale Announces Launch of Trust Fund for Story (IP)
Number of Crypto Investors in Vietnam Doubles Stock Market Accounts
Vietnam is becoming a global hotspot for cryptocurrency market development, with the number of digital asset owners far exceeding domestic stock market accounts. According to the latest report by IVY Media in collaboration with data platforms like Chainalysis and Triple-A, by the end of 2024, approximately 17 million Vietnamese are holding cryptocurrencies - a number nearly double the active traditional stock market accounts in Vietnam.
Details:Number of Crypto Investors in Vietnam Doubles Stock Market Accounts
Another Company 'Surpasses' Ethereum Foundation in ETH Holdings
The Ether Machine - a cryptocurrency-focused investment company - has announced the purchase of an additional 15,000 Ethereum (ETH) as part of its long-term accumulation strategy. This ETH batch was bought at a price of 3,809 USD per coin, with a total transaction value of 56.9 million USD. The funds for this transaction came from a previously announced private placement.
Details: Another Company 'Surpasses' Ethereum Foundation in ETH Holdings
Polygon Unexpectedly 'Goes Dark' for Over 1 Hour, What's the Reason?
On July 30, the Polygon network - one of the top Layer-2 scaling solutions on Ethereum - unexpectedly experienced an issue that caused the system to stop operating for over an hour. The cause was identified as a validator leaving the network, which triggered an unexpected error in the network's consensus mechanism. However, the development team quickly resolved the issue and restored the network to normal operation.
Details: Polygon Unexpectedly 'Goes Dark' for Over 1 Hour, What's the Reason?
White House Releases Official Report on Digital Currency, Shaping Crypto's Future in the US
Recently, the White House officially published a comprehensive 166-page report on digital assets, in accordance with Executive Order 14178. The report, titled "Enhancing U.S. Leadership in Digital Financial Technology", focuses on guiding the development of the crypto industry in the US in the coming period.
Details: White House Releases Official Report on Digital Currency, Shaping Crypto's Future in the US
Mr. Trump Announces Trade Deal with South Korea: 15% Tariff, South Korea to Invest 350 Billion USD in the US
On July 31, US President Donald Trump announced on social media that the United States and South Korea have reached a comprehensive and complete trade agreement. This agreement includes significant financial and trade commitments between two of the world's leading economies.
President Trump Declares 25% Tariff on India
On July 30, in a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump announced the implementation of a 25% tariff on imported goods from India starting August 1. He also stated that additional penalties would be applied due to a series of actions by this South Asian nation.
Details: President Trump Declares 25% Tariff on India
Ethereum Foundation Releases 10-Year Anniversary NFT
According to an announcement from Ethereum Foundation on July 30, the organization has officially released a free commemorative NFT called "Ethereum Torch" to mark the 10-year milestone of Ethereum's launch. This special NFT is currently open for community minting and will end at 23:59 on July 31 Vietnam time (16:00 UTC).
Details: Ethereum Foundation Releases 10th Anniversary Commemorative Non-Fungible Token
Indonesia Will Increase Tax on Digital Currency Transactions
According to Reuters, on July 30, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance issued a new regulation increasing taxes on cryptocurrency transactions, officially taking effect from August 1. This policy will significantly impact crypto trading activities both domestically and internationally.
Details: Indonesia Will Increase Tax on Digital Currency Transactions
BTCS Will Raise $2 Billion to Buy Digital Currencies, Mainly ETH
Ethereum-focused blockchain technology company BTCS Inc. has announced plans to raise up to $2 billion through common stock sales to support future digital asset acquisition transactions. This information was clearly stated in the S-3 registration document filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday.
Details: BTCS Will Raise $2 Billion to Buy Digital Currencies, Mainly ETH
Da Nang Requests Ministry of Science and Technology Support for Building Dedicated Blockchain
During a working session with the Ministry of Science and Technology delegation, Da Nang city authorities proposed a series of strategic initiatives to accelerate digital transformation, science and technology development, and realize the goal of becoming a comprehensive smart city.
Details: Da Nang Requests Ministry of Science and Technology Support for Building Dedicated Blockchain
Strategy Announces Purchasing Additional $2.46 Billion in Bitcoin
Strategy, the world's largest Bitcoin-holding company, announced on Monday that they have added 21,021 BTC worth approximately $2.46 billion to their investment portfolio.
Details: Strategy Announces Purchasing Additional $2.46 Billion in Bitcoin
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Meets Upbit and Hana Bank Leadership
On the evening of July 29, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met and worked with leaders of Dunamu Group - operator of the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange - and representatives from Hana Financial Group from South Korea. The meeting took place in the context of Vietnam gradually perfecting the legal framework for digital assets and blockchain technology.
Details: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Meets Upbit and Hana Bank Leadership
Tron Inc. Plans to Raise $1 Billion to Buy TRX
Tron Inc., now listed on Nasdaq and previously trading as SRM Entertainment as a penny stock, is preparing to raise up to $1 billion to expand its TRX token holdings. This move comes immediately after Tron Inc. completed a reverse merger with Justin Sun's Tron blockchain project last month.
Details: Tron Inc. Plans to Raise $1 Billion to Buy TRX
PayPal Opens Payment Service Using Digital Currencies, Including Memecoins Like TRUMP
On July 28, global payment platform PayPal officially launched a feature allowing small US businesses to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, from popular coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to memecoins like TRUMP and Fartcoin. This feature is expected to be expanded to larger and international businesses in the future.
Details: PayPal Opens Payment Service Using Digital Currencies, Including Memecoins Like TRUMP
Binance to List Treehouse (TREE) Through Binance Hodler Airdrop
Users who registered BNB in Simple Earn products (Fixed or Flexible) and/or On-Chain Yields products from 7:00 AM on 10/07/2025 to 06:59 AM on 14/07/2025 (Vietnam time) will receive an airdrop distribution. TREE tokens will be distributed to users' Spot Wallets at least one hour before trading begins.
Details: Binance Will List Treehouse (TREE) Through Binance Hodler Airdrop
Solana CEO Sparks Controversy by Calling Memecoins and NFTs 'Digital Trash'
Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana co-founder and Solana Labs CEO, caused a wave of controversy in the cryptocurrency community after stating that memecoins and NFTs are "digital trash" and "have no intrinsic value". This statement was posted on platform X on Sunday, amid a heated debate with Jesse Pollak — Base founder — about the real value of these digital assets.
Details: Solana CEO Sparks Controversy by Calling Memecoins and NFTs 'Digital Trash'
