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The SPX index was down by 3%, this downturn also reflected a sharp decline in Japan’s stock market and fluctuations in the yen "carry trade." The broader cryptocurrency market was down, with Bitcoin and Ether dropping by 9.77% and 11.47%, respectively in the past 24 hours.
Today's top performer is ONDO, which surged 14.9% after Ondo Finance highlighted its success in a case study titled "Case Study: Bringing Utility to Payments with USDY."
Ondo Finance (ONDO), founded in 2021, is a DeFi platform that blends traditional finance with blockchain to provide fixed yield loans backed by crypto assets, targeting a diverse investor base with varying risk appetites. In December 2023, Ondo introduced USDY on the Solana blockchain, a yield-bearing stablecoin that supports real-time crypto-to-crypto payments. Solana’s fast transaction speeds and low fees have made it a prime platform for USDY, distinguishing it from traditional stablecoins by providing yield through US Treasury backing. Platforms like Helio and Sphere have adopted USDY, enhancing its utility for merchants and users across emerging markets, and pushing the adoption of yield-bearing tokens in crypto payments.
Bybit has significantly upgraded its security features to enhance user safety and confidence. Verified by blockchain auditor CertiK, these enhancements include round-the-clock automatic emergency response systems, biometric verification, and additional checks for high-value transactions. Notably, Bybit has introduced a One-Click Account Freeze feature and AI-based security for more robust verification processes. These upgrades solidify Bybit's commitment to being a secure platform for trading and using the Bybit Wallet. Bybit also invites users to an AMA session on August 6th to discuss these security updates further. Serving over 37 million users since 2018, Bybit continues to lead with strong customer service and innovative security measures.
Category | Flow (millions) |
GBTC | (69.1) |
Non-GBTC | (99.3) |
Total | (168.4) |
Yesterday, the Bitcoin ETF market experienced significant outflows, with a total of $168.4 million exiting the sector. Specifically, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw an outflow of $69.1 million, while other non-GBTC Bitcoin ETFs recorded larger withdrawals totaling $99.3 million. This indicates a broad retreat from Bitcoin investment products during the period.
Zircuit, a fully EVM-compatible ZK rollup, announced the launch of Mainnet Phase 1, featuring the innovative Zircuit Mainnet Festival. This festival offers rewards in ZRC tokens proportional to the gas fees paid on the network, including a potential super prize of 100,000 ZRC. The mainnet allows users to bridge ETH initially, with plans to include more assets progressively. Zircuit also opened Season 1 Airdrop claims for users who participated in its successful staking program, with over $2 billion staked. This phase supports a range of interactions within Zircuit's ecosystem, involving projects like Ambient Finance and DODO, among others. Developers are encouraged to deploy applications, taking advantage of Zircuit's AI-enhanced security measures that protect against smart contract exploits. Mainnet Phase 2 is scheduled for launch in August, continuing the expansion of Zircuit’s capabilities and user base.