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According to the official announcement, Binance has officially launched five brand new official WhatsApp channels, including Mandarin Chinese, Africa, Arabic, Argentina, and Brazil channels.The announcement states that these WhatsApp-verified channels will only support one-way communication and are the only channel for Binance to enter WhatsApp in the Chinese-speaking community in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Latin America, as well as non-continental regions.

According to Cointelegraph, the Bitcoin native interoperability protocol Portal to Bitcoin has completed a $25 million financing round and launched an atomic OTC platform based on Hash Time-Locked Contracts (HTLC).This round of financing was led by digital asset lending institution JTSA Global, with previous investments from Coinbase Ventures, OKX Ventures, Arrington Capital, and others.Chandra Duggirala, founder and CEO of Portal to Bitcoin, stated that the protocol aims to "make Bitcoin the settlement layer for the global asset market without the need for bridging, custody, or wrapping assets." The platform is built on the BitScaler Layer 3 network, utilizing a structure similar to the Lightning Network, operating with a validator coalition as the central node and liquidity providers as radial nodes.

According to Cointelegraph, Trustwave's cybersecurity research team SpiderLabs reported that a banking Trojan named "Eternidade Stealer" is spreading widely in Brazil through WhatsApp.Attackers use social engineering tactics such as fake government program notifications, courier messages, and investment groups to lure users into clicking malicious links. Once clicked, the malware simultaneously infects the device and hijacks the WhatsApp account, automatically spreading to the victim's contact list. The Trojan is capable of scanning and stealing login credentials from multiple Brazilian banks, fintech companies, and cryptocurrency exchanges. To avoid detection, the malware uses a preset Gmail account to receive commands instead of a fixed server address. Security experts advise users to remain vigilant about any links, even those from trusted contacts, and to keep software updated to prevent such attacks.

According to PRNewswire, BitMine, an Ethereum treasury company, announced the appointment of Chi Tsang as CEO and a member of the company's board of directors, while also appointing three independent directors: Robert Sechan, Olivia Howe, and Jason Edgeworth, with Tom Lee remaining as the chairman of the board.

ChainCatcher news, the White House cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence director, crypto czar David Sacks stated, "President Trump continues to create historic victories. Today he signed the GENIUS Act, which establishes a legal framework for stablecoins.This law will reverse the regulatory approach of the past four years by setting clear rules, thereby unlocking America's dominance in the crypto industry. It will update the outdated payment systems with a revolutionary new payment system based on blockchain. It will expand the dollar's global dominance through the creation of a digital dollar accessible to people worldwide.Every digital dollar in a crypto wallet will correspond to an equivalent dollar reserve in a U.S. bank account, which will create trillions of dollars in demand for U.S. Treasury bonds. This is yet another example of President Trump delivering on his promises.Additionally, the House has passed the CLARITY Act, a market structure bill that President Trump has pledged to support and submit to the Senate. President Trump has committed to making the U.S. the world's crypto capital, and he has already delivered on that promise."

ChainCatcher news, David Sacks, the White House's cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence director, known as the "crypto czar," stated in a post that the week of July 14 is House Cryptocurrency Week: The "GENIUS Act" is about to be sent to the President. Meanwhile, the "CLARITY Act" (U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity Act) is also set to be sent to the Senate.

ChainCatcher news, White House cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence director, crypto czar David Sacks commented on the Senate's procedural motion to pass the "GENIUS Stablecoin Act" today, stating, "This legislation creates a legal framework for stablecoins, which is a significant victory for the cryptocurrency space. The bill will now move to the full Senate voting stage. Thanks to Senator Bill Hagerty for leading the charge on this bill, successfully garnering over 60 votes in support of the 'GENIUS Act.'"Previous news, the U.S. Senate voted to pass the "cloture motion" for the formal consideration of the "GENIUS Stablecoin Act," with at least 15 Democratic senators changing their stance to vote in favor, including Cortez Masto, Adam Schiff, Mark Warner, and others. The bill will now enter the comprehensive review process; it has only passed the "cloture motion," and the bill itself has not yet been approved. The "GENIUS Act" will next enter the debate and amendment phase in the Senate.

ChainCatcher news, the White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks posted on X: "President Trump has announced the establishment of a strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies consisting of Bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies. This is consistent with Executive Order 14178 he issued a week ago. President Trump is fulfilling his promise to make the United States the 'crypto capital of the world'."

ChainCatcher News, David Sacks, the "czar" of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency appointed by President Trump, stated that he views NFTs and Memecoins as "collectibles" rather than securities or commodities. Collectibles have different tax procedures compared to securities and commodities.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, during a Washington press conference held on Tuesday with leaders of key congressional committees, President Donald Trump's newly appointed "Head of Cryptocurrency Affairs" David Sacks outlined the new administration's broad pro-cryptocurrency agenda. When asked about the role of cryptocurrency in the recently proposed U.S. sovereign wealth fund, Sacks revealed that evaluating the potential for Bitcoin reserves is a top priority for the internal working group.In response to a reporter's question, Sacks stated, "We are still waiting for some cabinet members in the working group to be confirmed, but once confirmations are in place, one of our top priorities will be to assess the feasibility of Bitcoin reserves." He added that the sovereign wealth fund is a different concept, and Trump-nominated Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick will be responsible for this matter.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Trump's cryptocurrency advisor David Sacks was asked during a Fox News television interview when the United States would announce a strategic Bitcoin reserve. David Sacks stated, "Trump has asked us to look into this issue, and it is one of the matters we are currently examining."

ChainCatcher news, Binance CEO Richard Teng posted on the X platform reminding the community to be cautious of scam groups on WhatsApp. He advised users to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities immediately.

ChainCatcher news, newly appointed cryptocurrency special advisor David Sacks detailed the three main focuses of the digital asset working group during an interview with Fox Business News: establishing market structure and clarifying digital asset classifications, expanding the dollar's dominance through stablecoins, and assessing national digital asset reserve programs.Regarding concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to the TRUMP coin, Sacks stated that the token is similar to collectibles like baseball cards, and there are no worries. He emphasized opposition to CBDCs, supported the development of stablecoins, and pointed out that expanding the digital dominance of the dollar is expected to create trillions of dollars in demand for U.S. Treasury bonds, helping to support debt and lower long-term interest rates. On the digital asset reserve program, Sacks mentioned that it is still in the evaluation stage and no final decision has been made yet.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, Ripple's leadership strongly supports the appointment of David Sacks to lead the Trump administration's work in the fields of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI). Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty praised this move on X, emphasizing its alignment with innovation-friendly policies.Garlinghouse stated, "Congratulations to David Sacks on this appointment—he has a deep understanding of technology, and more importantly, he will drive President Trump's innovation agenda in crypto and AI. A dream team!"Alderoty echoed Garlinghouse's sentiments in multiple statements, highlighting the importance of Sacks' appointment in advancing the cryptocurrency industry, "Another great choice by the Trump administration: David Sacks will bring the pro-business, pro-innovation, and fresh perspective we need. Excited to work with David and the industry to ultimately establish clear rules for crypto in the U.S. The future starts now!"

ChainCatcher news, European Central Bank board member Patsalides warned that if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threatened trade tariffs, the European economy could ultimately fall into stagflation. The Central Bank of Cyprus governor stated in Nicosia on Thursday, "Trade tensions are escalating, and if trade restrictions become a reality, the result could be inflation, economic recession, or worse, stagflation."He noted that while there is room to continue lowering borrowing costs, it should be done "at a steady pace and magnitude."

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Binance has announced the launch of an official channel on WhatsApp. This channel will provide real-time updates on industry and ecosystem news, product releases, and events, complementing existing Binance channels such as Telegram and Discord.In addition, the channel also offers educational content, allowing cryptocurrency newcomers to easily understand blockchain, DeFi, smart contracts, etc., serving as a trusted source of information while protecting users from common misinformation and scams on messaging platforms.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the WhatsApp-based payment startup Felix has partnered with the stablecoin infrastructure platform Zero Hash to improve its international remittance services using stablecoins.Zero Hash provides technology to third-party retail brokers and fintech companies, enabling platforms to embed digital assets, and has collaborated with payment processors such as Moonpay, Ramp, and Transak, as well as neobanks like MoneyLion and Wirex.