On July 21, 2024, real-time important information in the blockchain field includes the following aspects:
1. Progress of Ripple's litigation with the SEC
Core information: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expects the company to "soon" resolve its years-long litigation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In recent weeks, the price of XRP has risen, and the market speculates that it may be related to the settlement announced after the SEC's upcoming closed-door meeting. Data source: Coin World Platform reported, citing Bloomberg interviews and data from analysis company Santiment.
2. SEC established the Inter-Agency Securities Committee
Core information: The SEC established the Inter-Agency Securities Committee (ISC) to strengthen coordination between federal, state, and local securities fraud agencies to improve fraud prevention, share insights into emerging threats, and develop a unified approach to combating financial fraud. The ISC includes more than 100 agencies, providing experts and law enforcement with a platform for sharing information and innovative methods. Data source: Coin World Platform reported.
3. US spot Bitcoin ETF holdings
Core information: Nate Geraci, president of The ETF Store, revealed that the current US-listed spot Bitcoin ETF holds more than 900,000 Bitcoins, accounting for 4.3% of the total supply of Bitcoin, with assets of approximately US$60 billion. Since its launch in January, net inflows have been US$17 billion. Data source: Coin World Platform Report.
4. Bitcoin price trend analysis
Core information: Senior trader Peter Brandt pointed out on social media that the current Bitcoin price pattern "shows a downward channel", but also emphasized that Bitcoin may have significant long-term upside. Data source: Coin World Platform Report.
5. Hong Kong police crackdown on crypto asset fraud
Core information: Hong Kong police arrested three suspects who were suspected of using counterfeit banknotes to defraud 3.11 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately US$399,000) in crypto assets. These counterfeit banknotes are counterfeit except for two real banknotes at the top and bottom of each bundle, which are called training banknotes.
6. Aptos node update
Core information: Aptos node v1.16.3 has been updated, and users need to upgrade to the latest version within the next 5 days. This update aims to improve system stability and security and ensure smooth network operation. The update includes adding process macro bytecode_spec and other functions.
