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According to CoinDesk, the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) sent a letter to Senate leadership on Thursday, announcing a shift in its position on the Clarity Act from opposition to neutrality. Association President Troy Wellman and Executive Director Justin Smith stated in their letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that, given the complexity of the bill and the significant details still under review, the most appropriate course of action is to take a step back and allow the legislative process to continue in order to establish a clear, effective, and urgently needed regulatory framework.Previously, the NSA had sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee in May, warning that Section 604 of the bill would grant "blanket exemptions" to mixers, tumblers, and DeFi platforms from anti-money laundering rules, and stated that individuals might exploit evolving software, algorithms, and AI agents to transfer digital assets without tracking or accountability, engaging in activities such as money laundering, financing terrorism, and evading sanctions. A month after that letter was sent, the White House invited law enforcement organizations expressing concerns about the cryptocurrency market structure bill to meet and discuss how to address the bill's controversies regarding the prevention of illegal finance. Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger also criticized the NSA's opposition stance in a July column, calling the bill "the most significant consumer protection measure in years."The NSA's shift to neutrality removes one of the most outspoken critics from the law enforcement community ahead of the September vote on the bill.

Founder of Strategy Michael Saylor published a post opposing the BIP 110 proposal that restricts the use of inscriptions and other data storage purposes. Bitcoin should adhere to neutrality, open markets, and permissionless innovation, and should not target specific uses through consensus rules.Saylor listed 110 reasons for opposition, emphasizing that Bitcoin should remain conservative at its core. Bitcoin does not need guardians of purity; it needs guardians of neutrality.

Hash Global founder Shen Kang (KK) tweeted that Web3, as a technology industry, should not have saviors and should not rely on heroic figures.He believes that Vitalik's line of thinking is correct; Ethereum should remain highly neutral and decentralized, just like Bitcoin, and the fewer people "manage" it, the better. Great and useful technology will grow naturally; if it needs to rely on specific individuals or groups to survive, then it is not worth existing.KK pointed out that Web3 entrepreneurs can easily be distracted by being close to the "casino," but this is a characteristic of the industry, and they should focus on leveraging technological features to create new business models. At the same time, it is normal for early participants to leave; Web3 will ultimately deeply integrate with other technologies like AI, rather than existing independently.

According to Jinshi, Federal Reserve official Kashkari stated that the current monetary policy is close to a neutral level.

1confirmation founder Nick Tomaino posted on the X platform that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is currently $3.1 trillion (a 14% decline over the past year), but back in 2009, this number was 0. For the crypto industry, 2025 signifies the end of an era of easy profits: venture capital has raised the stakes, Meme coins and DAT have declared failure. However, last year marked the first time in the history of the cryptocurrency industry that products not reliant on token speculation outperformed others, such as Polymarket and stablecoins. In the future, to achieve excess returns, it will be necessary to develop and utilize such products.There are three constants in the crypto industry: 1. One must see through the nature of fraudsters; 2. The decline in institutional trust and the increasingly important macro trend of the internet are real, and there are investment opportunities in credible neutral currencies; 3. Only two cryptocurrencies have credible neutrality: Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

According to market news, the stablecoin issuer Circle has updated its terms of service, removing the previous prohibition on using USDC to purchase firearms. This policy change was made under pressure from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and gun rights advocates, who accused Circle of discriminating against legitimate business activities. A Circle spokesperson confirmed, "We have clarified the terms to reflect that USDC can be used for legal firearm transactions protected under the Second Amendment. We will not refuse USDC transactions involving legal firearms."Republican Senator Bill Hagerty called this a "victory against the weaponization of the financial system." However, Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of blockchain technology company Komodo, warned that this incident indicates "stablecoins are influenced by political figures" and questioned whether centralized stablecoin issuers can truly remain neutral, as they are "bound by U.S. laws, regulations, and political policies."

ChainCatcher news, OKX founder and CEO Star posted on the X platform stating that OKX will not choose to "collaborate" or "condone" certain influential opinion leaders for pump-and-dump operations.Star pointed out that while this move may bring short-term traffic or profits to a few individuals, OKX's mission has never been at the expense of the interests of the majority of retail investors.He emphasized that OKX always adheres to the principles of neutrality, objectivity, and stability, committed to creating a fair, safe, and transparent market environment, which is both a responsibility to users and part of global regulatory requirements.Star reminded users that the market has risks, and investment should be approached with caution, calling for a rational perspective on volatility and emotions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Jefferson stated that the last meeting raised rates by 25 basis points, moving the Federal Reserve towards neutrality.

ChainCatcher news, according to Zhitong Finance, China Carbon Neutrality (01372) announced that the data docking work for the carbon credit stablecoin (Carbon Coin) agreement under its subsidiary Future Marvel Limited has been completed, successfully bringing 200,000 tons of carbon credits on-chain.The Carbon Coin agreement is an important exploration for the company in the field of carbon credit digitization. The completion of data docking with relevant systems provides strong technical support for the on-chain management, trading, and other aspects of carbon credits. "On-chain carbon credits" refers to the digital representation and rights confirmation of carbon allowances or voluntarily approved carbon reductions, such as Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Gold Standard, through blockchain technology, achieving transparent management and efficient circulation throughout the entire lifecycle.

ChainCatcher message, according to Coinglass data, the current PUMP contract total positions are 726 million USD, among which:· Hyperliquid has positions of 520 million USD, with a funding rate currently reported at -0.0002%;· Binance has positions of 195 million USD, with a funding rate currently reported at 0.0365%;· Gate has positions of 4.42 million USD, with a funding rate currently reported at 0.406%.

ChainCatcher news, former Facebook stablecoin project head David Marcus posted on the X platform refuting 1confirmation founder Nick Tomaino's claim that ETH is anything but neutral. In response, Nick Tomaino stated that credible neutrality can be defined from three aspects:Token distribution and transparency: BTC has an internal distribution of 0%. Anyone can participate as a PoW miner, and it is completely transparent. ETH has a 10% internal distribution and previously used PoW mining, while Solana has an internal distribution ratio of 62%, with early token distribution and validators not disclosed, resulting in a general lack of transparency;Jurisdiction: Bitcoin initiated the internet-native, Ethereum builds the internet-native together with the global community, while Solana resembles a "corporate token" and has participated in U.S. lobbying;Developer platform: Bitcoin does not have a good developer platform, whereas Ethereum has numerous important use cases (stablecoins, DeFi, NFTs, prediction markets, decentralized social, etc.), prioritizing decentralized platforms for developers and companies. Coinbase, Blackrock, Fidelity, Stripe, Kraken, Deutsche Bank, Sony, Visa, Polymarket, Uniswap, Aave, and Opensea are all building within the Ethereum ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, reported by The block, Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Michael Barr responded to the controversy over the de-banking of the cryptocurrency industry. Barr stated that the Federal Reserve will maintain a neutral stance and will not prevent banks from collaborating with the crypto industry.He emphasized that the Federal Reserve has provided clear guidance and a regulatory framework that allows banks to engage in crypto business within compliance, while not mandating or discouraging banks from participating in related activities.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, two Ethereum researchers revealed in a message released today that they have resigned from their positions due to controversy arising from their roles as advisors for the restaking platform EigenLayer.Ethereum researchers Justin Drake and Dankrad Feist posted on the X platform that they resigned from their advisory roles to focus on the development of the Ethereum base layer. Drake stated that he stepped down from this position in September.

ChainCatcher news, the digital asset financial services group HashKey Group announced that it will jointly launch the "Bitcoin ETF Greening Public Welfare Program" with the Green Bitcoin Alliance (GreenBTC.Club), to green "light up" the Bitcoin blocks held by the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF, achieving comprehensive carbon neutrality for the fund's holdings and promoting the sustainable development of the Bitcoin ecosystem.To commemorate the successful issuance of the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF, HashKey Group will continuously purchase renewable energy certificates based on the holdings of the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF, participating in the "greening" initiative in the name of investors collectively. A dedicated "Green Bitcoin ETF" area will be established on GreenBTC.Club to offset the carbon emissions generated by the historical energy consumption of global Bitcoin mining. Investors will have the opportunity to receive a unique NFT medal, which serves as a permanent on-chain record supporting Bitcoin's carbon neutrality and a green footprint for participating in public welfare carbon reduction.This public welfare program injects ESG concepts into the Bosera HashKey Bitcoin ETF, making fund holders green digital asset holders supporting ESG development. With the comprehensive carbon neutrality of fund holdings, custody, and trading shares, more people will participate in green finance, jointly promoting the sustainable growth of Bitcoin's value.It is reported that GreenBTC.Club is a community-driven global inclusive climate action network powered by DePIN, implementing the "tokenized green certificate asset protocol" based on Arkreen's on-chain issuance and on-chain consumption.

ChainCatcher message, the Cosmos ecosystem chain Neutron tweeted that it has completed the Neutrality upgrade. There may be some interruptions after the last full node completes the migration, but it will quickly return to full stability.