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The Canton block chain developer Digital Asset received an additional $10 million in financing, which totalled $365 million

On 22 July, according to sources quoted by The Block, the Canton block chain developer Digital Asset received an additional $10 million investment from the New Korea Financial Group and SC Ventures. This brought the company ' s total current financing to $365 million, up from $355 million previously. The Digital Assembly is a company-level block chain interoperability agreement designed to achieve privacy protection and controlled sharing of assets between different agencies。

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THE DEBATE IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS ON THE POWER TO PREDICT MARKET REGULATION ESCALATED THE DISPUTE BETWEEN THE CFTC AND STATE GOVERNMENTS

The United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Digital Assets panel held hearings to discuss the regulation of sports games through market forecasting, and lawmakers questioned whether existing laws and the resources of the CTC were sufficient to regulate this fast-growing industry. Over the past year, the Chairman of the CTC, Michael Selig, has taken a strong stand, arguing that the Agency has "exclusive jurisdiction" over the forecasted markets of Kalshi and Polymucket and has instituted proceedings against several states. However, the Länder countered that the platforms were in violation of the local law on gambling, in particular the provisions relating to sports. As the industry expands rapidly, the problem becomes more and more urgent. The current valuations for Kalshi and Polymarket are approximately $22 billion and $15 billion, respectively, and the CFTC initiated a rule-making process in March aimed at establishing a broader regulatory framework for forecast markets. Congressman Dusty Johnson said, "The courts and committees are acting, and I don't think Congress should remain silent. * I'm sorry *

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The United States Secret Service conducted a cyber-fraud operation to detect over $25 million in encrypted currency assets

On 22 July, the United States Federal Attorney ' s Office in the District of Columbia and the Washington field office of the United States Secret Service jointly announced today that over $25 million in encrypted currency assets had been seized from a number of investigations conducted by the Internet Fraud Task Force of both sides. These assets are linked to international fraud networks targeting residents of the United States and Canada and are part of the cumulative recovery of over $800 million of assets in the fraud centre, established by the United States federal prosecution in 2025。

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Iranian military: If the United States attacks nuclear facilities, it will retaliate against the interests of the United States and its allies in the Middle East

Iran's Khatam Ambiya Central Command issued a statement stating that if the United States threatened to attack Iranian nuclear facilities and sensitive centres, Iran would consider them an expansion of regional war, and that all interests of the United States and its allies in the area would be targeted by the Iranian armed forces, should the United States act。

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Russian State Duma advanced the digital currency bill and sent it to Putin for signature

On 21 July, the Russian State Duma adopted Act No. 114918-8, which gives the country the first complete legal framework for encrypted currency, treating digital assets as property and prohibiting them from being used for daily payments. According to the Russian newspaper, the law was approved by the legislator in the second and third reading, entitled “Digital currency and digital rights”。

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American Defense Force: US$ 37.5 billion spent on the war in Iran

On 22 July, United States Secretary of Defense Högseth stated that the United States had so far spent $37.5 billion on the Iranian war, higher than previously published estimates. Hegessets testified that day before the Senate Appropriations Committee to gain support for the $95 billion budget proposal of the Republican Party. In addition to military expenditures, the programme includes agricultural assistance and the White House ' s priority electoral law adjustments。

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US Defense Secretary Hegseth: The cost of military operations against Iran rose to $37.5 billion

According to United States Secretary of Defense Hegseth, the cost of United States military operations against Iran has risen to $37.5 billion, higher than the Pentagon estimate of $29 billion in May. The Pentagon is seeking a US President Tripp's US$ 67 billion defence grant, including $21 billion to expedite the procurement of high-end missiles and ammunition, $2 billion to supplement combat-related lost or damaged equipment, and $11.6 billion for drones, satellites and other advanced technologies。

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