24H Hot Coins & Headlines｜SK Hynix Stock Surges 22% to New High; Fed's Warsh Lowers Rate Hike Expectations but Reiterates "Don't Be Complacent" (July 15)
- Core View: The cryptocurrency market showed divergence today, with coins like ETH and ZEC seeing significant gains, while XEC and ALLO experienced larger declines; the on-chain Meme coin trend continues; on the macro front, the Fed reaffirmed its 2% inflation target, SK Hynix's stock hit a new high, IBM's stock plummeted, and geopolitical risks (US-Iran relations) increased market uncertainty.
- Key Elements:
- Among popular CEX coins, ETH rose 6.75%, ZEC rose 12.75%, while XEC fell 14.91% and ALLO fell 21.28%; KAITO led the gainers with a 19.75% increase.
- Popular on-chain Meme coins include SJM, BWO, WSB, SMELL, and GRBG.
- On the macro front, Fed Chair Warsh emphasized that the falling 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 new high; IBM stock plummeted 25% due to disappointing quarterly results, its biggest drop since 1987.
- Stablecoin payment infrastructure Velocity completed a $38 million Series A funding round led by Dragonfly; the annual stablecoin payment volume is approximately $390 billion.
- Open-source AI company Nous Research completed a $75 million funding round, reaching a valuation of $1.5 billion; Sam Altman-backed AI drone company Brinc raised $125 million.
- Iran stated that the US has entered a formal state of war, increasing geopolitical risks; the Noxa X account was suspected to be hacked, reminding users to stay vigilant.
1. Hot Tokens on CEX
CEX Top 10 by 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 (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 Top Crypto-Related Stock Gainers (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 Hot Meme Tokens On-Chain (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's stock price surged 22% to $185.9 per share, reaching an all-time high with a total market capitalization of $1.36 trillion.
Fed Chair Walsh: Don't Assume All is Well After Today's CPI Report
Walsh stated that today's data does not mean "mission accomplished," adding that AI could impact employment in the short term but will also create new jobs. The U.S. June CPI year-over-year increase fell from 4.2% in May to 3.5%, still significantly above the 2% target, with falling energy prices being the biggest drag factor; some economists cautioned that rising US-Iran military tensions could make the disinflation trend short-lived. (Jinshi)
Fed Chair Walsh: Will Re-examine Inflation Framework, 2% Target Remains
During a House hearing, Walsh stated 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 re-examine the inflation framework to understand its causes and appropriate responses. (Jinshi)
Industry News
IBM Stock Plunges 25%, Biggest Single-Day Drop Since 1987
According to MSX.COM data, IBM's stock plummeted 25% after reporting preliminary Q2 sales below expectations, marking its biggest 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 Official State of War
Rezaei, a military advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that there is no longer a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US, and that the enemy has officially entered a state of war. (CCTV Global News)
Project Updates
Suspected Hack on Noxa X Account, Users Warned Not to Connect Wallets
According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the official X account of Noxa Fi appears to have been compromised. Some users who interacted with related content reported stolen wallet assets. The project team stated they are investigating and will provide further updates, warning users not to connect wallets or sign transactions.
Funding & Investments
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 using AI drone technology for public safety, including replacing some high-risk human response tasks. (Bloomberg)
Stablecoin Cross-Border Banking Platform Flex Raises $70M in Series B1, Led by Halo Fund
Flex announced the completion of a $70 million Series B1 funding round led by Halo Fund. The funds will be used to expand Flex Global, a cross-border commercial banking platform helping mid-sized enterprises manage global payments and treasury using stablecoin infrastructure. The annual stablecoin payment volume has reached approximately $390 billion, with business-to-business transactions growing about 733% year-over-year. (Forbes)
Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure Velocity Raises $38M in 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 businesses and financial institutions, currently covering the US, parts of Europe, and Australia, with future 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, completed a new funding round of at least $75 million, achieving a post-money valuation of $1.5 billion. The round was led by Robot Ventures, with participation from Union Square Ventures. Hermes has accumulated 214k stars and nearly 40k forks on GitHub, supporting local deployment and autonomous execution of tasks such as web searches and code generation. (TechCrunch)
Notable Quotes
Trump: I Don't Like the Concept of Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees
Trump stated he does not believe there should be fees for transiting the Strait, adding that Gulf countries have called expressing a desire to invest in the US rather than pay transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. He believes this is preferable and stated his dislike for the concept of fees for using the Strait. (Jinshi)
