The newly formed Ethereum Community Foundation (ECF), announced by core developer Zak Cole, aims to accelerate institutional adoption of Ethereum infrastructure while strategically increasing ETH’s market value. With a multi-million ETH treasury funded by private supporters, ECF prioritizes projects that:
- Burn ETH to align usage with tokenholder value.
- Are immutable and tokenless.
- Focus on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization (stocks, real estate) and public goods like data availability solutions.
Cole emphasized transparency: "Every funding decision is public. Each project commits to ETH’s growth." ECF’s inaugural project, the Ethereum Validator Association (EVA), empowers validators in protocol governance.
U.S. Senate Passes "Big & Beautiful" Fiscal Bill
The Senate narrowly approved (51–50) a sweeping tax and spending bill, now advancing to the House. Vice President Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, pushing the legislation toward a July 4 deadline.
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bitcoin Reserve Bill HB2324
Governor Katie Hobbs rejected HB2324, which proposed a state digital asset treasury for seized cryptocurrencies.
Public Companies Outpace ETFs in Bitcoin Accumulation
2025 H1 Data:
- Corporate BTC purchases: 245,510 BTC (375% YoY growth).
- ETF inflows: 118,424 BTC (56% decline from 2024).
- Key Player: "Strategy" Corp bought 135,600 BTC (55% of total).
This shift reflects boardroom confidence in Bitcoin as a reserve asset, diversifying beyond early adopter dominance.
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Crypto Hacks & Scams Surpass $2.47B in Losses (2025 H1)
CertiK Report Highlights:
- Top Incidents: Bybit ($1.78B) and Cetus Protocol exploits.
- Primary Causes: Wallet leaks ($1.7B) and phishing ($410M).
- Ethereum Targeted: 164 attacks ($1.5B lost).
Q2 saw a 52% reduction in losses ($801M), signaling potential security improvements.
Whale James Wynn Faces $1M+ Liquidation Spree
Hyperliquid records show four consecutive BTC long position liquidations, leaving Wynn’s account balance at $10,600.
Fed Chair Powell Signals Flexible Stance on Rate Cuts
Nick Timiraos reports Powell avoided committing to July action but noted evolving factors:
"If inflation eases faster than feared, rate cuts may resume without severe labor market weakening."
Market Turbulence: $243M Liquidated in 24 Hours
Coinglass Data:
- Longs: $205M (BTC: $66.4M, ETH: $42.4M).
- Shorts: $38M.
- Largest Single Liquidation: $2.61M (Binance BTC-USDT).
NY AG Criticizes Stablecoin Bill’s Investor Protections
Letitia James urged Congress to revise the GENIUS Act, demanding:
- Bank-like regulation for issuers.
- U.S.-registered entities only.
Stable Network Roadmap: USDT-Centric Layer 1
Bitfinex-backed Stable L1 plans:
- Base Layer: Sub-second finality, USDT-native gas.
- Experience Layer: Optimistic execution for enterprise scalability.
- Optimization: DAG consensus upgrade.
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FAQ: Ethereum Community Foundation
Q1: How does ECF differ from Ethereum Foundation?
A: ECF focuses on ETH value capture via burning and institutional RWAs, while EF oversees core protocol R&D.
Q2: What’s the significance of tokenless projects?
A: Ensures alignment with ETH’s monetary policy, avoiding dilution via new tokens.
Q3: How are ECF funds allocated?
A: Through transparent community voting, with real-time disclosure of grants.
Q4: Why target RWAs specifically?
A: Tokenized assets bridge traditional finance, driving ETH demand beyond DeFi.