Cryptorank: Top 10 Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) by Spot Trading Volume (30-Day Ranking)

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Now Outearns Its S&P 500 ETF — Bloomberg

IBIT (Bitcoin ETF):

▪️$1.2B annualized revenue

▪️0.25% fee on $48B AUM

IVV (S&P 500 ETF):

▪️$980M annualized revenue

▪️0.03% fee on $327B AUM

Key Updates to TON Channels: Smarter Communication

1. Smart Filtering
- Auto-sorting messages by type (text, media, links)
- Customizable content display options

2. Enhanced Notifications
- Adjustable alerts for priority messages
- Reduced spam and duplicate post clutter

3. Advanced Analytics
- Audience reach and engagement metrics
- Admin tools for deeper community insights

4. Bot Integration & Automation
- Built-in moderation tools
- Support for custom bot connections

5. Security Upgrades
- Anti-spam and scam protection
- Encryption for sensitive data

👉 Bottom Line: TON is upgrading channels with smarter tools for creators and subscribers, improving content management and user experience.

Details: TON Official Blog

Cryptorank: Top 10 projects by Total Value Locked (TVL) growth in June.

▪️Memecoins and tokens from the 'political sector' (polify) are experiencing extreme volatility after Musk announced plans to form his own political party.

▪️Some memecoins initially surged by hundreds of percent before crashing when Trump dismissed Musk's idea as hopeless.

▪️The 'American Party' memecoin (#AP) was created immediately after Musk's announcement and is currently trading +210%.

Strategy has missed its weekly Bitcoin purchase for the first time in three months.

However, the company reported $14 billion in fair value appreciation of its Bitcoin holdings during Q2 2025.

Tether CEO Announces 2023 Profits Will Surpass Last Year’s Record

▪️In a recent statement, Tether’s CEO revealed that the company’s profits this year are set to exceed its previous all-time high.

Key highlights:
▪️No IPO plans: Tether has no intention of going public. #ipo

▪️Bitcoin mining ambitions: The company aims to become the world’s largest BTC miner by year-end. #mining

▪️Commodities-driven growth: The next major market surge is expected in commodities trading, with nearly all commodity traders actively engaging with Tether.

Pump.fun Makes First Acquisition: Buys Solana-Based Copy-Trading Wallet Tracker Kolscan

Pump.fun has completed its first acquisition, purchasing Kolscan – a Solana-powered wallet tracker specializing in copy-trading analytics.

Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpass 600,000 BTC

TRON is strengthening its position as the leader in the stablecoin market.

Currently, it hosts more than half of all $USDT in circulation, processing over $600 billion monthly.

The network ranks second in terms of daily active users and transaction volume, as well as in recorded all-time high (ATH) revenue—thanks to upgrades, integrations, and gas-free transfers.

SharpLink Gaming (Nasdaq: SBET) Now Holds the Largest Corporate Ethereum Reserve, Surpassing Ethereum Foundation

SharpLink Gaming, a Nasdaq-listed company under the ticker SBET, has announced that it currently holds the largest corporate treasury of Ethereum, with 280,706 ETH (worth approximately $840 million at current prices). This positions the company ahead of the Ethereum Foundation, whose publicly known reserves amount to around $665 million.

Background and Strategic Shift
Originally a marketing provider for online gambling platforms, SharpLink underwent a significant transformation in 2024, shifting its focus to cryptocurrency accumulation—specifically Ethereum. The move mirrors the Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy popularized by Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy but applies it to ETH instead.

A pivotal moment in this transition was the appointment of Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum and CEO of Consensys, as Chairman of SharpLink’s Board of Directors. Consensys, a key player in Ethereum’s ecosystem, is the developer behind MetaMask and multiple blockchain infrastructure projects.

Recent Ethereum Purchases and Funding
Last week, SharpLink acquired an additional 74,656 ETH at an average price of $2,852 per token. Notably, 10,000 ETH were purchased directly from the Ethereum Foundation, signaling a rare transaction between a corporate entity and the nonprofit organization.

To finance these acquisitions, SharpLink issued over 24 million new shares, raising $413 million. Of this amount, $257 million remains reserved for further Ethereum purchases.

Staking and Institutional Backing
The company has deployed its ETH holdings into staking and restaking protocols, generating 415 ETH in rewards since June. This approach not only secures passive income but also aligns with Ethereum’s proof-of-stake ecosystem.

SharpLink’s strategic pivot has attracted investment from prominent crypto-focused institutions, including:

▪️Pantera Capital

▪️Galaxy Digital

▪️Electric Capital

▪️Ondo Finance (an RWA project)

▪️GSR (a leading market maker)

Market Implications
SharpLink’s aggressive accumulation of Ethereum highlights a growing trend of public companies diversifying into crypto reserves. By holding 0.23% of all ETH in circulation, the firm has become a significant stakeholder in the Ethereum network—even surpassing the Ethereum Foundation’s known reserves.

This development raises questions about:

Long-term ETH supply dynamics, as large-scale corporate holdings reduce liquid supply.

Regulatory considerations, particularly around staking and securities compliance.

Institutional adoption, as more traditional firms explore Ethereum as a treasury asset.

Conclusion
SharpLink’s transformation from a gambling marketing firm to a major Ethereum holder underscores the expanding intersection of traditional finance and blockchain. With backing from key industry players like Consensys and a clear accumulation strategy, the company is positioning itself as a pioneer in corporate Ethereum reserves—a space previously dominated by Bitcoin-focused treasuries.

The full implications of this shift will unfold in the coming months, particularly as regulatory frameworks evolve and institutional interest in ETH grows.

As Bitcoin Hype Peaks, Traders Increasingly Shift Focus to ETH and Altseason – Santiment

Analysts at Santiment report a notable surge in trader discussions around Ethereum and altcoins, suggesting growing anticipation of an impending altseason following Bitcoin’s recent all-time highs.

Avalon Labs Joins Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC) Alliance as Executive Member

Avalon Labs has officially announced its membership in the Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC) alliance, a strategic initiative co-founded by MicroStrategy and Bitcoin Magazine to accelerate corporate Bitcoin adoption worldwide.

The vast majority of TVL in DeFi is concentrated on Ethereum.

An unknown whale purchased 76 CryptoPunks NFTs for $13,500,000 on OpenSea.