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Lumx has introduced a $250,000 fund to support Polygon blockchain projects in Latin America. The LATAM Acceleration Fund aims to enhance blockchain adoption by providing grants for smart accounts, smart contracts, NFTs, and thirdweb products.

Germany sold 49,858 Bitcoin between June 19 and July 12, 2024, generating approximately €2.6B (~$2.8B) amid ongoing criminal proceedings related to the Movie2k case. The early sale resulted in a loss of potential gains, missing out on an additional $124 million as Bitcoin prices surged shortly after the sale.

Meta has been fined $220 million by Nigeria’s FCCPC for alleged data privacy violations. The investigation focused on WhatsApp LLC and Meta's failure to obtain user consent for data collection. The fine was imposed under the FCCPA 2018 and related regulations.

NYSE has approved the listing of Bitwise and Grayscale ETH ETFs, with trading expected to start on Tuesday. The approval follows the Chicago Board Options Exchange's preparations for five new spot Ethereum ETFs. Ether's price has dropped 1.4% in the last 24 hours but is up 2.2% over the week.

Gate.io has announced it will halt all services in Japan, starting with the suspension of new account openings from July 22. The exchange is implementing a compliance process to assist customers in migrating their assets to compliant crypto platforms.

Crypto expert Andrew Kang predicts Bitcoin could become a national asset, with a price target of $1 million, sparking global discussions. Some leaders are considering adding Bitcoin to national treasury reserves, which could validate it as a store of value and accelerate adoption.

Australian stablecoin startup Stables partners with Mastercard to expand its services across 27 European countries, significantly increasing its market reach. Co-founder Bernado Bilotta emphasizes that stablecoins are moving beyond "crypto-native" users and are now appealing to everyday consumers.