ChainCatcher news, Zhao Changpeng stated in an interview with cryptocurrency entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano that he is very optimistic about the current development of the industry. Institutional and corporate funds are flowing into crypto through avenues such as ETFs. Moreover, blockchain technology will break through transaction and financial attributes, contributing to various aspects of government and people's livelihoods (such as taxation, healthcare, etc.).In addition, Zhao Changpeng mentioned that the current U.S. policy on crypto has improved beyond his expectations, and other countries around the world will follow suit with U.S. crypto policies. Zhao Changpeng expressed his willingness to help the U.S. become the crypto capital, but he is still restricted in many aspects and looks forward to making more contributions in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph citing glassnode data, the supply of Bitcoin on exchanges has dropped to 14.5%, the lowest level in nearly seven years.

ChainCatcher news, according to CME's "FedWatch" data, the probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in July is 78.8%, while the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut is 21.2%.The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in September is 8.9%, the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point rate cut is 72.3%, and the cumulative probability of a 50 basis point rate cut is 18.8%.

ChainCatcher news, "Fed mouthpiece" Nick Timiraos stated that Powell dodged a sharp question regarding the July (rate cut), refusing to rule out any possibilities four weeks before the policy meeting. His overall comments hardly indicated that he was preparing for a rate cut this month.The "excessive" focus on July (at least today) is inappropriate, as it may overshadow the more subtle shifts in his and others' remarks in recent weeks. After the Liberation Day tariffs, there was speculation that price increases could be so significant that a substantial weakening in the labor market would be needed for a rate cut. However, recently, with the tariffs paused and early (possibly too early?) inflation readings not showing meaningful impacts, Powell hinted that if inflation is not as concerning, a rate cut might be back on the table.

ChainCatcher message, Zhao Changpeng posted on platform X: "In addition to the investment from YZiLabs, a few months ago, I also donated $10 million worth of BNB to Vitalik in the form of BNB to support his 'open source' biotechnology project.Recently, I have also made private donations to several other charitable organizations and achieved good results. I will soon share some related outcomes. I am just doing my part. The best way to attract mission-driven talent is to have a strong belief myself. Like-minded people will naturally come together."

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfundinsider, the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC) released a consultation paper on July 1, proposing a comprehensive reform of the regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchanges (DAX).The new regulations will allow eligible digital assets to be listed without prior approval, while requiring exchanges to enhance governance standards, mandate customer asset segregation, and meet higher financial thresholds. This move aims to accelerate the token listing process, expand product offerings, and enhance investor protection. Malaysia's digital asset trading reached a record 13.9 billion ringgit (approximately 2.9 billion USD) in 2024, doubling from the previous year. The public consultation period will last until August 11, 2025.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong-listed company Pioneer Pharma Biotechnology Limited (00399) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding, planning to acquire 100% equity of a target company, provided that the target company completes the acquisition of Conflux blockchain-related assets. The acquisition consideration will be paid in cash, company shares, or convertible bonds, with the specific amount to be determined. The memorandum of understanding is valid for 12 months, during which the seller shall not negotiate with third parties regarding the equity of the target company. This move aims to help Pioneer Pharma expand its blockchain technology business, achieve business diversification, and seek new profit growth points. The transaction is subject to the signing of a formal agreement before it can be finalized.

ChainCatcher news, according to CME's "FedWatch": The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in July is 79.8%, and the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut is 20.2%.The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in September is 5.3%, the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point rate cut is 75.9%, and the cumulative probability of a 50 basis point rate cut is 18.8%.

ChainCatcher news, Zhao Changpeng stated on social media that as early as 2023, he invited Binance to sponsor a Bitcoin advertisement on the iconic Las Vegas landmark Sphere (without any Binance logos or mentions), and even paid some deposits. However, it was later put on hold due to "other interference." He is glad to see it finally completed now.Zhao Changpeng mentioned that he does not know who sponsored the current advertisement, but he still celebrates it.

ChainCatcher news, according to Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich, the Tokyo Stock Exchange announced that it will lift the margin trading restrictions on Metaplanet starting tomorrow (July 1).

ChainCatcher news, Vietnam is actively promoting the establishment of a centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) under national regulation. In March 2025, a national seminar will be held in Hanoi, where the Ministry of Finance, the State Bank, the Ministry of Public Security, blockchain experts, and the Vietnam Blockchain Association (VBA) will jointly discuss the "Sandbox Mechanism Resolution Draft," which is expected to be released in early April, paving the way for the trial operation of the exchange.Techcom Securities (TCBS) has proposed a pilot project for trading tokenized securities on the trading platform. Its parent company, Techcombank, has stated that it will actively participate in the platform's technology development and is prepared for deployment after regulatory implementation.According to the plan, the "Cryptocurrency Sandbox Mechanism Draft" along with the "Digital Technology Law" and the "International Financial Center Law" will be submitted to the Vietnamese National Assembly for review in May. Among them, the "Digital Technology Law" was passed by the National Assembly at the end of June and will officially take effect on January 1, 2026, clearly defining the legal status of "cryptocurrency" and "tokenized assets" for the first time.Currently, TCBS has launched a cryptocurrency market section on its online securities platform, allowing investors to view real-time price trends of over 100 mainstream cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, and DOGE, marking the accelerated integration and development of Vietnam's fintech infrastructure.

ChainCatcher news, Binance founder Zhao Changpeng stated on social media that Bhutan is utilizing excess hydropower resources for Bitcoin mining.

ChainCatcher message, according to @ai 9684xtpa monitoring, a certain whale has swapped 39.67 WBTC for 1749 ETH in the past 4 hours. Worth approximately 4.37 million dollars, with an average purchase price of 2502 dollars. Currently, all ETH has been transferred to an address starting with 0x0EA.

ChainCatcher news, Al Abraaj Restaurants Group (stock code: ABRAAJ), a company listed on the Bahrain Stock Exchange, announced the purchase of 2 additional bitcoins, with a total transaction amount of approximately $208,200, at an average price of about $104,100 per bitcoin.As of now, the company's bitcoin holdings have reached 7 bitcoins, with an average purchase price of approximately $97,743 per bitcoin.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will implement a new stock trading fee structure starting today (30th), completely breaking the previous limits of a minimum of 2 HKD and a maximum of 100 HKD. "This adjustment is related to the Hong Kong market's policy to lower the minimum tick size (the smallest price movement unit for buying and selling stocks). Under the new standard, the cost for investors making small trades will significantly decrease," industry insiders stated. Specifically, in the past, due to the existence of a minimum fee limit, the trading costs for small transactions were relatively high.For example, for a transaction of 1,000 HKD, the minimum fee was 2 HKD, resulting in a fee ratio of up to 0.2%. After the adjustment, the fee ratio is 0.0042%, which is 0.042 HKD, significantly reducing costs. At the same time, the minimum and maximum fee limits have been removed, allowing institutional investors to calculate trading costs more accurately, optimize trading strategies, and better control costs during large-scale transactions. In addition, under the new regulations, fees will still be charged on both the buy and sell sides.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times, the UK-listed company Vinanz currently holds $3.85 million worth of Bitcoin and is in the process of rebranding as the London BTC Company.The company's CEO, Hewie Rattray, stated that investors are clearly interested in Bitcoin. Vinanz will provide this service and offer regulated Bitcoin investment channels.

ChainCatcher message, the Iranian crypto trading platform Nobitex announced on X platform that it will begin to gradually restore the display of user wallet balances. This process is being carried out step by step, starting with verified users, initially targeting spot wallets, and then moving on to other types of wallets.In addition, the verification process that started two days ago is a prerequisite for accessing wallets. "If you are temporarily unable to view your wallet balance, please wait for the account verification to be completed. As we mentioned in our previous announcement, this process is expected to be completed by the middle of this week. However, please note that the timeline may change or be delayed based on technical conditions and further security checks."

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain data, the on-chain leveraged trading protocol LeverFi has issued approximately 13.7 billion LEVER tokens, some of which have been deposited to the Bybit exchange. The official has not yet provided any explanation.In previous news, Binance announced that it will delist LEVER on July 4th.