24H Hot Coins & Headlines｜SK Hynix Stock Surges 22% to Record High; Fed Chairman Walsh Lowers Rate Hike Expectations but Reiterates "Don't Be Complacent" (July 15)
- Core Insights: The cryptocurrency market showed divergent performance on the day, with coins like ETH and ZEC seeing significant gains, while XEC and ALLO experienced larger declines; on-chain Meme coin热度 continues; on the macro front, the Fed reiterated its 2% inflation target, SK Hynix hit a new record high, IBM stock crashed, and geopolitical risks (US-Iran relations)加剧 market uncertainty.
- Key Elements:
- Among popular CEX coins, ETH rose 6.75%, ZEC gained 12.75%, while XEC fell 14.91% and ALLO dropped 21.28%; KAITO led the gainers with a 19.75% increase.
- Popular on-chain Meme coins include SJM, BWO, WSB, SMELL, GRBG.
- On the macro level, Fed Chairman Walsh emphasized that the decline in CPI does not mean the task is complete, reiterated the 2% inflation target, and plans to review the inflation framework.
- SK Hynix stock rose 22% to a record high, while IBM shares plunged 25% due to disappointing quarterly results, marking the biggest single-day drop since 1987.
- Stablecoin payment infrastructure Velocity completed a $38 million Series A funding round led by Dragonfly; the annual payment volume of stablecoins is approximately $390 billion.
- Open-source AI company Nous Research secured $75 million in funding at a $1.5 billion valuation; Sam Altman-backed AI drone company Brinc raised $125 million.
- Iran stated that the US has entered an official state of war, escalating geopolitical risks; the Noxa X account is suspected of being hacked, reminding users to stay vigilant.
1. Popular Tokens on CEX
Top 10 CEX Trading Volume and 24h Change:
- BNB: +2.80%
- BTC: +4.44%
- ETH: +6.75%
- SOL: +4.00%
- ZEC: +12.75%
- XEC: -14.91%
- ALLO: -21.28%
- XRP: +4.37%
- TRX: +0.46%
- WLD: +5.56%
24h Gainers List (Data Source: OKX):
- KAITO: +19.75%
- LIT: +13.54%
- VELO: +12.34%
- ZEC: +12.69%
- WOO: +11.00%
- EGLD: +11.10%
- GRASS: +10.20%
- INJ: +8.91%
- VIRTUAL: +8.30%
- PENDLE: +7.75%
24h Crypto-Equity Gainers List (Data Source: msx.com):
- RAM.M: +15.34%
- AXTI.M: +14.23%
- COHU.M: +13.96%
- CCXI.M: +13.6%
- MSTX.M: +13.27%
- CRWD.M: +12.6%
- AAOI.M: +12.59%
- TSEM.M: +12.48%
- BMNR.M: +12.25%
- LITX.M: +11.87%
2. Top 5 Trending On-Chain Memes (Data Source: GMGN):
- SJM
- BWO
- WSB
- SMELL
- GRBG
Headlines
SK Hynix Stock Surges 22% to All-Time High
According to MSX.COM data, SK Hynix stock price rose 22%, currently trading at $185.9 per share, hitting an all-time high with a total market cap of $1.36 trillion.
Fed Chair Warsh: Don't Think It's All Clear After Today's CPI Report
Warsh stated that today's data does not mean "mission accomplished," and AI could impact employment in the short term but will also create new jobs. The US June CPI year-over-year fell from 4.2% in May to 3.5%, still significantly above the 2% target, with falling energy prices being the largest drag; some economists warn that escalating US-Iran military tensions could make the disinflation trend short-lived. (Jin Shi)
Fed Chair Warsh: Will Review Inflation Framework, Inflation Target Set at 2%
Warsh stated during a House hearing that inflation is a "choice," and the Fed is committed to price stability with a 2% target; he believes the Fed's 2020 policy framework was a mistake and will review the inflation framework to understand its causes and responses. (Jin Shi)
Industry News
IBM Shares Plunge 25%, Biggest Single-Day Drop Since 1987
According to MSX.COM data, IBM shares plummeted 25% after reporting preliminary Q2 sales below expectations, marking the largest single-day drop since 1987. The company attributed the miss to a shift in customer spending towards chips and servers.
Iran Says US Has Entered Formal War Status
Iran's Supreme Leader's military advisor, Rezaei, stated that the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US no longer exists, and the enemy has formally entered a state of war. (CCTV International News)
Project News
Noxa X Account Suspectedly Hacked, Users Advised Not to Connect Wallets
According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the official Noxa Fi X account appears to have been hacked. Some users interacting with related content have reported wallet asset theft. The project team stated they are investigating and will provide further updates, advising users not to connect wallets or sign transactions.
Funding and Investment
Sam Altman-Backed AI Drone Company Brinc Raises $125M, Index Ventures Participates
Brinc, an AI drone company backed by OpenAI founder Sam Altman, completed a $125 million funding round led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from Index Ventures and Dylan Field. The company focuses on deploying AI drone technology for public safety, including replacing certain high-risk manual response tasks. (Bloomberg)
Stablecoin Cross-Border Banking Platform Flex Closes $70M Series B1, Led by Halo Fund
Flex announced the completion of a $70 million Series B1 funding round led by Halo Fund. The capital will be used to expand its cross-border commercial banking platform, Flex Global, helping mid-sized enterprises leverage stablecoin infrastructure for global payments and treasury management. Annual stablecoin payment volume has reached approximately $390 billion, with business-to-business transactions growing ~733% year-over-year. (Forbes)
Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Velocity Raises $38M Series A, Led by Dragonfly
Velocity completed a $38 million Series A funding round led by Dragonfly, with participation from Coinbase, Capital One Ventures, and Wintermute. Founded in 2025, the company provides stablecoin payment solutions for enterprises and financial institutions, currently covering the US, parts of Europe, and Australia, with plans to expand into Africa and Latin America. (Fortune)
Open-Source AI Startup Nous Research Raises $75M, Led by Robot Ventures
Nous Research, the company behind the open-source AI agent Hermes, has completed a fresh funding round of at least $75 million at a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion. The round was led by Robot Ventures, with participation from Union Square Ventures and others. Hermes has garnered 214,000 stars and nearly 40,000 forks on GitHub, supporting local deployment and autonomous execution of tasks such as web search and code generation. (Techcrunch)
Notable Voices
Trump: Doesn't Like the Idea of a Strait of Hormuz Usage Fee
Trump stated he doesn't think there should be a fee for the strait. Gulf states have called to express their desire to invest in the US rather than pay transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. He believes this is better and dislikes the concept of a strait usage fee. (Jin Shi)
