Binance Torches a Billion Bucks in Quarterly Token Bonfire!

After this fiery spectacle, the circulating supply of BNB now stands at a measly 139.28 million tokens. That’s right, folks – they’re playing the long game here, with the ultimate goal of cutting the total supply in half, from 200 million down to a mere 100 million.

Austen’s Take on Crypto: Lawmakers to Discuss Tax Policy with a Dash of Regency Charm

In a Wednesday notice, the leadership on the House Committee on Ways and Means and Oversight Subcommittee, with all the formality of a letter from a distant relative, announced that a July 16 hearing would focus on “affirmative steps needed to place a tax policy framework on digital assets.” The event, titled “ensuring digital asset policy built for the 21st century,” will come as House representatives, with the enthusiasm of a young lady at her first assembly, are expected to vote on three crypto-related bills.

Crypto Chaos: Prices Soar, Billionaires Sell

Other altcoins that traded in positive territory included Ripple (XRP), up nearly 5% and trading around $2.41. Solana (SOL) is up almost 4%, trading around $157, while Dogecoin (DOGE) is up 5.44% at $0.179. And that’s not all, folks! Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), Stellar (XLM), Hedera (HBAR), Toncoin (TON), Litecoin (LTC), and Polkadot (DOT) also registered substantial increases. 🤠

NFT Sales Tumble, But People Just Keep Trading – What a Surprise!

But wait—hold onto your seats, there’s more! Despite the plummeting dollar signs, people just can’t seem to stop trading these digital doodads. According to DappRadar (oh, the ever-watchful guardians of the NFT realm), the number of NFT sales in Q2 jumped 78% compared to the prior quarter. Meanwhile, trading volume dropped a hefty 45%. NFTs are now more affordable, but let’s be real—they’re just becoming more *accessible*. Isn’t that charming?

Crypto Whiz Kids Get a Whopping $50M!

Agora, founded by the ingenious Nick van Eck (son of VanEck CEO Jan van Eck), along with crypto veterans Drake Evans and Joe McGrady, is on a mission to revolutionize the world of stablecoins. Their brainchild, AUSD, is a white-label stablecoin that enables companies to launch their own branded stablecoins, sharing liquidity and interoperability. 🤝

BlackRock’s BTC Buying Spree: The Satoshi Slayer?

This latest purchase brings BlackRock’s total BTC holdings to a whopping 702,000, making them one of the largest Bitcoin holders globally. And, might I add, they’re giving those crypto bros at MicroStrategy and Binance a serious run for their money. 💸

Korean Lawmakers, Bankers & Crypto Bros: The Ultimate Awkward Summit

This September, the #Hashed folks are throwing a shindig in Seoul. Think “blockchain Spring Fling meets G20”—if the attendees remembered their crypto-wallets but forgot their sense of humor. The EastPoint:Seoul 2025 gathering, exclusive enough to make you question your self-worth, is corralling everyone from traditional bankers (who still pronounce ‘NFT’ like it rhymes with ‘giraffe’) to global tech giants who probably just want the free lanyards.