The United States announced a 20% tariff on trade with Taiwan on the 1st, but the technology sector is waiting for the subsequent "Section 232" investigation report, as the potential additional semiconductor tax is the real determinant of whether to Cut Loss. (Background: The US imposes a 20% tariff on Taiwan, higher than Japan and South Korea! Lai Ching-te emphasizes that it is temporary, and the Taiwan stock market is under pressure with a downturn and analysis of negotiation prospects.) (Supplementary background: The US reaches into the overseas exchange: taxpayers must declare "overseas account encryption assets.") At the TSMC headquarters in Hsinchu, everyone in the board of directors of the five major electronics companies in the Neihu Technology Park in Taipei is holding their breath, waiting for a report coming from Washington, D.C. This report's content could trigger an earthquake that disrupts the global technology Supply Chain, with Taiwan being the epicenter. Why is the US initially announcing a 20% tariff on Taiwan, while the technology sector is waiting for "Section 223"? This clause, colloquially known as the semiconductor tax, originates from a law that has been in existence for sixty years.

As Wall Street Whales replace early believers, Bitcoin seems to be entering a golden age. However, behind the transfer of financial power is a subtle change in its core value. In the context of financialization, how will the future give birth to a more scarce and pure asset—"native Bitcoin"? (Background: Deloitte survey: 99% of corporate CFOs will adopt Crypto Assets long-term, stablecoins and Bitcoin are gaining attention) (Supplementary background: The tens of billions in selling pressure has not shaken Bitcoin; is BTC's next target soaring to 140,000 USD?) As the market cheers for the exit of early Bitcoin (Bitcoin) Whales, viewing it as a healthy signal of "market maturity," I seem to see the familiar script of the past Capital Market replaying: a carefully packaged transfer of power, quietly playing the essence of an old game in the name of "mainstreaming." Further reading: He sold out! The ancient Whale with 80,000 Bitcoins "dumped all."

Falcon Finance has released a strategic blueprint for the next 18 months, planning to transition from a synthetic USD protocol to a comprehensive Financial Institution, aiming to integrate traditional and encryption finance. The circulating supply of the USDf stablecoin has exceeded 1 billion USD, with plans to expand fiat channels and multi-chain deployment to enhance liquidity and settlement speed. In addition, a real asset tokenization solution will be launched to further solidify its market position.

The SEC has accepted the application for the Canary PENGU ETF, marking the first time that meme coins and NFTs have been included in a traditional ETF framework. (Background: With the explosive growth of the fat penguin $PENGU, can Abstract Chain break through among the many L2s?) (Additional context: The fat penguin Pudgy Penguins has taken over the crypto world: a victory for elite culture in the crypto world.) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially accepted the application for the Canary PENGU ETF from Canary Capital on August 1, with the first spot ETF packaging meme coin PENGU together with Pudgy Penguins NFT, knocking on the door of mainstream investment. Exchange-traded funds have for the first time included meme coins and

Christie's International Real Estate has begun accepting Crypto Assets for property purchases, marking a new liquidity and opportunity in the U.S. real estate market. With the application of technologies such as crypto tokenization and property mortgage lending, the market value is expected to double to nearly $50 trillion within a decade, attracting more and more companies and investors to participate in changing the way real estate transactions are conducted.

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio sold his last shares and resigned from the board on July 31, officially entering the "post-Dalio era." Dalio expressed confidence in the fund's future development and shared his principles for success. The new shareholder, the Brunei Investment Agency, has become the main institutional shareholder, and the structure and equity will be further optimized.

The United States imposed a 20% tariff on Taiwan, leading to the depreciation of the Taiwan stock market and the New Taiwan Dollar. The market is focusing on the upcoming semiconductor Section 232 announcement. Experts point out that if the New Taiwan Dollar continues to depreciate, exports will face greater losses and may force companies to relocate to mitigate the impact. The government emphasizes that this is a temporary measure, and there may be room for adjustments in subsequent negotiations.

The main goal of a Bitcoin treasury reserve company is to increase the ratio of Bitcoin per share (BPS) by issuing new shares and borrowing to purchase more Bitcoin in order to enhance net asset value (NAV). These companies focus on employing market arbitrage strategies through premium market capitalization (mNAV), committed to long-term shareholder returns and outperforming Bitcoin. Moderate leverage usage can further enhance yield potential.

The new trading protection mechanism in "CS2" allows players to retract completed transactions within seven days, but it has been exploited by fraud groups, resulting in many players losing money and items. Market trust has sharply declined, and trading volume has evaporated, leading to frozen Liquidity. Third-party platforms have begun taking measures to rebuild trust and security.

The White House released a 166-page digital asset report, which includes a requirement for U.S. citizens to declare overseas encryption assets. (Background: Exploring new U.S. tax regulations on encryption assets: content, impact, and investment strategies) (Background information: How to pay taxes on investing in "Bitcoin Spot ETF"? Pay attention to these two points) The only certainties for humanity are death and taxes. On July 30, the U.S. White House issued a 166-page digital asset report covering taxes, banking, stablecoins, and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). Among the content is a description of the obligation for U.S. citizens to declare "global encryption assets." Mandatory declaration of overseas encryption assets The most concerning part of the report is the requirement for U.S. taxpayers to declare "foreign digital asset accounts." The new regulation is aligned with the "Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Report" (FBAR) threshold, imposing a declaration obligation on any overseas encryption assets exceeding $10,000.

This article reviews the five major meme coins to watch in 2025: DOGE, Shiba Inu, PEPE, and BONK, which have shown strong upward momentum this month. Additionally, the emerging meme coin XYZVerse has surpassed the $15 million milestone in its presale fundraising, becoming a target of interest in the community. (Background: The new meme coin contender XYZVerse faces off against the reigning champions DOGE and Shiba Inu; which has more potential for growth in the next bull run?) (Supplementary context: James Wynn closed his ETH and PEPE long orders, making a profit of $543,000, and opened a $60 million DOGE long order.) (This article is a sponsored piece, written and provided by XYZverse, and does not represent the views of the Block. This article involves meme coins related tokens, which may carry extremely high volatility risks and is not investment advice. Please see the end of the article for the disclaimer.) As we enter the second half of 2025, meme

The White House has released a 166-page national strategy for digital assets, outlining a "golden era" blueprint from stablecoins to DeFi, but the originally mentioned U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserves are absent from the final document, raising market concerns. (Background: Why do I feel more uneasy as the data looks brighter, with the U.S. GDP growth at 3% in the second quarter exceeding expectations?) (Context: The false promises of stablecoins: a ticking bomb for the next U.S. financial crisis) After proclaiming the goal to become a "global leader" in blockchain, crypto assets, and tokenization finance, Trump issued an executive order in January. The unusual speed of interdepartmental coordination in Washington finally led to this "Presidential Digital Asset Market Working Group Report," which aims to usher in a "golden era" for digital finance. This 166-page report is led by the White House's cryptocurrency and AI chief, known as the "Crypto Czar," David S.