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According to International Cyber Digest (@IntCyberDigest), the core domain name t[.]me of Telegram has been set to serverHold status by the .me registry, causing the domain to go offline from the global DNS, making all t.me links inaccessible. Currently, Telegram, the .me registry, and the backend operator Identity Digital have not provided any public explanation.Analysts have pointed out that .me is the country code top-level domain for Montenegro, which is currently in the process of negotiating EU membership. This blockade may be related to the advancement of EU regulatory matters.

According to SoSoValue data, as of 8 AM Eastern Time on July 13, 2026, the total net sell-off of Bitcoin by global listed companies (excluding mining companies) in the past week was $85.45 million, a decrease of 908.42% compared to last week.Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and the Japanese listed company Metaplanet did not purchase Bitcoin last week.In addition, two other companies purchased Bitcoin last week. Brazilian Bitcoin company OrangeBTC announced on July 13 that it bought 8 Bitcoins at a price of $62,100, bringing its total holdings to 3,912 Bitcoins; asset management company Strive announced on July 13 that it spent $1.15 million to purchase 18 Bitcoins at a price of $64,028, bringing its total holdings to approximately 19,900 Bitcoins.As of the time of publication, the total amount of Bitcoin held by the global listed companies (excluding mining companies) in the statistics is 1,139,635 Bitcoins, a decrease of 0.19% compared to last week, with a current market value of approximately $7.138 billion, accounting for 5.7% of Bitcoin's circulating market value.

Gate today announced that Jason Fung has officially joined Gate as the Head of Global Partnerships. He will lead the global cooperation strategy, deepening long-term collaboration with high-quality projects, L1/L2 ecosystems, TradFi institutions, and Web3 partners, enhancing the platform's ecological value and global resource integration capabilities.Jason has over 15 years of industry experience in Web3, fintech, consumer technology, and gaming. He has worked at Sei, ABFinance, TikTok, and Alibaba, and has been involved in founding multiple Web2 and Web3 startup projects, accumulating rich experience in market expansion, ecosystem construction, asset operation, strategic cooperation, and international business development. He graduated from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.Jason stated, "I am excited to join Gate. The digital asset industry is welcoming more innovation and collaboration opportunities. I look forward to leveraging my experience in Web3, technology, and global cooperation to establish closer connections with global project parties, ecosystem partners, and industry participants, exploring more innovative opportunities and jointly promoting the development of the digital asset field."Jason's addition will further enhance Gate's global cooperation system, promote resource synergy across ecosystems and industries, and work with more partners to explore innovative applications of digital assets, supporting the construction and long-term development of the industry ecosystem.

According to Jinshi reports, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that the continued intervention by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz will lead to more serious incidents in the global oil and gas sector.

The Web3 asset data platform RootData has compiled the stablecoin ecosystem partners of the OSL Group, systematically presenting its role as a global stablecoin payment and trading infrastructure, from stablecoin payment networks and infrastructure to on-chain depth and institutional cooperation, and finally to a comprehensive layout of underlying security.Core stablecoin payment network: Launched the enterprise-grade compliant US dollar stablecoin USDGO, issued by Anchorage and operated by OSL, with tokenized funds from BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan as reserve assets, and collaborated with leading stablecoin issuers such as Tether and Circle to jointly expand the stablecoin ecosystem; by expanding its own channels and acquiring Banxa, it connects and collaborates with withdrawal, recharge, and payment networks such as Visa, MasterCard, WorldPay, GoldStack, and Yellow Card; and compliant clearing and settlement channels are provided by leading banks such as Standard Chartered and DBS.On-chain depth: Leading public chains like Solana provide efficient and low-cost on-chain value transfer channels for its stablecoin system; at the same time, it partners with industry-leading asset management companies such as Franklin Templeton, Huaxia Fund, and Southern Eastern to offer attractive RWA financial products, expanding the on-chain application ecosystem of stablecoins.Security infrastructure foundation: Institutional-grade asset custody is provided by Fireblocks, Cactus, supporting multiple wallets such as MetaMask, TrustWallet, and Ledger, with KYC/AML compliance risk control supported by Chainalysis and Sumsub.OSL has built a complete ecosystem around stablecoin payments and trading. From stablecoin issuance and trading to fiat and digital currency withdrawals, recharges, and clearing and settlement, and to high-performance blockchain and compliant security infrastructure supporting enterprise-grade payments and treasury management, OSL, as a leading representative in the Asian stablecoin sector, is leveraging its global compliance, banking network, and ecological advantages to construct a full-stack compliant stablecoin payment application ecosystem for the market and clients.Cryptocurrency projects actively showcasing their partner networks have become a key way to enhance transparency and market trust. It is reported that RootData welcomes Web3 projects to claim the data and continues to track and open more project business relationship disclosure channels. The platform has continuously released multiple editions of the cryptocurrency project ecosystem map, nominating Web3 ecosystem partners serving upstream clients such as Visa, Stripe, and Coinbase.

Websea recently officially announced the launch of a new round of global talent recruitment plan, open to the world for regional leaders, global business, market growth, risk control compliance, technology research and development, user operations, and other core positions. With a highly competitive salary and benefits system and broad career development opportunities, it aims to recruit top talent globally, comprehensively accelerate team building, and reserve core talent for the next stage of business growth and global market expansion.Websea CMO Herbert R. Sim stated: "Globalization has always been the core strategy for Websea's long-term development. The launch of the global talent plan is not only a further expansion of the team size but also a continuous investment in future growth and global market layout. We hope to attract more outstanding talents from around the world to work with Websea to promote product innovation, ecological construction, and global business development, creating a safer, more professional, and more efficient digital asset trading experience for global users."

Gate US officially launched the Gate Card, collaborating with Visa, Stripe, and its stablecoin infrastructure company Bridge to create a new generation of digital payment products for U.S. users. The card is issued by Lead Bank (a member bank of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC) under a Visa license, supporting eligible stablecoins (such as USDC) as a source of funds for consumption, and enabling payments through the Visa global merchant network.The Gate Card offers both virtual and physical card options, supporting Apple Pay, Google Wallet, NFC contactless payments, and ATM withdrawals. Stablecoin exchange and fund settlement are supported by Bridge's infrastructure, and eligible purchases can earn points, which can be redeemed for USDT within the Gate US App.Gate US stated that the launch of the Gate Card further promotes the application of stablecoins in real-world consumption scenarios. In the future, the company will continue to collaborate with partners such as Visa and Stripe to expand the application scenarios of digital assets in global payment and financial services.

According to Gate market data, today in the Hong Kong stock market, the chip design stock Guo Wei Holdings reached an intraday increase of 66.66%; Paig Bio-pharmaceuticals-B rose by 41.04%; and Zhaogangwang-W increased by 29.54%. Popular sectors such as chip design, industrial internet, and innovative drugs are performing actively, and market attention continues to heat up.

According to The Block, a global anti-fraud operation led by INTERPOL has arrested over 5,800 suspects and successfully uncovered a cryptocurrency money laundering network that used cross-chain token exchange methods to conceal illegal fund flows.One suspect's digital wallet processed over $122.5 million in funds in just 10 months. On-chain analysts pointed out that while cross-chain operations increase tracking difficulty, it does not mean that fund flows cannot be traced. Such cases indicate that financial crimes continue to evolve alongside the advancement of blockchain technology.

Strive's Vice President of Bitcoin Strategy Joe Burnett stated that the annualized rate of return (ARR) for Bitcoin's breakeven point is often misunderstood, and understanding this concept is crucial for grasping the market. He categorized global capital allocation to Bitcoin into three paths: Bullish Bitcoin - believing that Bitcoin will appreciate significantly, borrowing long-term funds at a cost of less than 20% to increase positions; Neutral Bitcoin (digital credit) - Bitcoin only needs to grow by 3.3% annually to permanently cover dividends through capital appreciation, such buyers only need to believe that Bitcoin will not disappear and will outpace inflation, which may have become a global consensus; Bearish Bitcoin - expressing a bearish view through shorting Bitcoin or amplifying Bitcoin.Burnett pointed out that these three paths correspond to three types of Bitcoin-linked instruments, allowing major global capital allocators to find allocation methods that match their worldview, which is precisely the path through which over a trillion dollars of capital is gradually flowing into the Bitcoin market.

Strategy founder Michael Saylor stated that after a decade of concerns about the lack of block space and controversies surrounding non-monetary uses, Bitcoin still does not have the so-called "spam transaction problem." Currently, the Bitcoin network transaction fee is about 1 sat/vB, and anyone can quickly transfer any amount of Bitcoin globally at a cost of approximately $0.3.The market's free mechanism has been addressing the challenges faced by Bitcoin block space.

According to Jinshi reports, the International Monetary Fund stated that the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East is a major downside risk facing the global economy.

According to a report by China News Service, the International Data Corporation (IDC) released a global commercial service robot tracking report on July 7. The data shows that by 2025, the global commercial service robot market size will reach $1.37 billion, a year-on-year growth of 35.7%, with an annual shipment volume of approximately 155,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 44.1%. Among them, Chinese manufacturers, leveraging supply chain and AI technology innovation advantages, continue to lead the global market, accounting for over 90% of the total share among the top ten manufacturers in global shipments.In terms of subcategories, commercial cleaning robots are growing the fastest, with an estimated shipment volume of about 58,000 units (+83.8%) in 2025, and a market size exceeding $760 million; delivery robots remain the largest submarket in terms of shipment volume, with annual shipments of about 84,000 units (+30.2%). In terms of regional distribution, the Chinese market continues to hold the global lead with approximately 38% market share, while the Latin American region has become the fastest-growing regional market with a year-on-year shipment growth rate of 84.4%. IDC predicts that by 2030, global commercial service robot shipments will reach 454,000 units, with the market size expected to grow to $3.17 billion.

According to Jinshi, Jeff, a senior macro strategist at BNY Mellon, pointed out that the softening of U.S. labor data and the improvement in inflation data have reduced the urgency for the Federal Reserve to tighten further. However, he emphasized that this does not address the question of whether the slowdown in growth is within a controllable range or whether policy expectations have been overly adjusted.He stated that the global narrative is becoming less unified, especially in the economic discussions between the U.S. and Europe.

According to Jinshi reports, Nomura Securities believes in its latest report that the core contradiction in the global storage industry is still a severe supply shortage, and the AI-driven structural demand growth has not yet peaked.Recently, investors' concerns about oversupply have been clearly exaggerated, and the market's extreme reaction may provide a window for reassessing valuations in the storage sector. Nomura Securities bluntly stated in the report that the market's worries are greatly overstated; the cycle for semiconductor investment to translate into actual capacity is extremely long. South Korea's investment plan of up to 480 trillion won will take at least 5 to 10 years to translate into actual capacity, and the high-profit HBM (High Bandwidth Memory) is squeezing general storage capacity, which is leading to a serious supply shortage in the market.Nomura Securities emphasized that Meta's decision is by no means a turning point for the reduction in demand for AI-related hardware. On the contrary, due to the current shortage of computing power leading to an upward trend in the price of a single token, Meta's entry into the computing power market is expected to stabilize token prices downward.

The performance of individual Hong Kong stocks shows significant divergence, with the top three gainers being: Fong Cheng Holdings (02295) soaring 130.52%, currently at HK$4.38; Chuang's Consortium International (00653) rising 108.69%, currently at HK$0.048; and Zhi Da Technology (02650) increasing by 42%, currently at HK$19.81, reflecting the market's volatility, with small-cap stocks favored by short-term active trading funds.

AEGIS X officially launches the global genesis co-construction phase, marking the project's formal entry into a new stage of ecological construction. Global users can now participate in the genesis co-construction with USD1 according to the protocol rules, jointly promoting the construction of the on-chain liquidity network around USD1.It is reported that AEGIS X uses USD1 as the core value settlement asset, integrating AI and DeFi protocol mechanisms, and building an ecosystem around stablecoin liquidity, on-chain payments, DAO collaboration, and AI Agent application scenarios. With the launch of the global genesis co-construction phase, the project will further connect users, liquidity, and application scenarios, accelerating the development and improvement of the USD1 ecological network.

Gate today announced that Edwin Cheung has officially been promoted to Executive Director, where he will participate in the overall strategic planning and global business development of the group, further advancing Gate's long-term layout in the digital asset and fintech fields, supporting the group's continuous expansion in the global market and enhancing its overall competitiveness.Previously, Edwin was responsible for Gate's global fiat currency business strategy, long-term promotion of institutional cooperation, payment infrastructure construction, and global market expansion, and actively participated in international business, laying a solid foundation for Gate's globalization layout and long-term strategic development. Edwin holds an MBA in Fintech from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the University of Melbourne. With nearly ten years of experience in the financial industry at HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank, he has accumulated rich experience in institutional business, payment systems, and strategic cooperation. He stated, "I am deeply honored to serve as Gate's Executive Director. In the future, I will work with the team to promote the implementation of the group's long-term strategy, continuously enhance global business synergy capabilities, strengthen Gate's competitive advantages in the digital asset and fintech fields, and create greater long-term value for global users."This appointment reflects Gate's ongoing commitment to globalization development, long-term strategy, and organizational construction. In the future, Gate will continue to adhere to an innovation-driven development concept, steadily advance its global business layout, continuously enhance product and service capabilities, and create a more open, secure, and professional digital asset ecosystem for global users.