TRUMP hits Tron, Proof of Woof goes live

Today’s Headlines

• Daiko rewards dog care with crypto leash
• Market holds steady as altcoin volume jumps
• TRUMP token moves to Tron amid sell-off
• Gaza blockchain plan sparks outrage
• Dubai greenlights tokenized fund and crypto real estate
• Pump.fun token rumors stir airdrop hopes
• Dormant ETH wallets and Bit Digital boost Ethereum
• WazirX sued over frozen user funds
• Ukraine targets Russian crypto networks
• Vitalik’s Warcraft rage quit shaped Ethereum

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Below is a breakdown of everything we covered today – Tuesday July 8, 2025 – from Gaza to Ukraine and dog walks to World of Warcraft. Make sure you tune in again tomorrow on YouTube and X to catch the news as it happens.

Daiko adds real-world bite to web3 rewards

Daiko’s RFID-enabled leash logs walks, scoops, and vet visits to issue crypto rewards for everyday pet care. Photo: Daiko

In a landscape littered with whitepapers and wishful thinking, Daiko has chosen a different path – one paved with dog walks and poop bags. The Irish pet-tech startup has launched a premium, RFID-equipped leash that pairs with a mobile app and rewards dog owners with crypto tokens for everyday care routines.

With 30,000 users already engaged ahead of a late-2025 launch, Daiko hopes to succeed where past move-to-earn projects failed by tying token rewards to actual product profits and physical behavior.

“We’re not asking people to change,” said Founder David Byrne. “We’re rewarding what they already do.” The company’s revenue-backed token model aims to address the demand–supply imbalance that has plagued similar experiments.

Neutral market, but altcoin action grows

The global crypto market cap sits just below $3.34 trillion, showing minor declines, yet trading volume has jumped to $102 billion – hinting at strategic repositioning.

Bitcoin is hovering around $108,000, while Ethereum holds steady near $2,550. Altcoins like Cardano and Solana saw trading volumes spike over 40% and 25% respectively, despite flat prices, signaling quiet accumulation.

Analysts warn that new U.S. tariffs, effective August 1, could impact risk appetite across markets, including crypto.

TRUMP coin hits Tron, unlock looms

TRUMP, the memecoin linked to President Donald Trump, has expanded to the Tron network with new trading pairs involving the USD1 stablecoin. Tron founder Justin Sun announced the move via sun.io, where trading is now live.

The expansion comes amid mounting pressure from insider sell-offs – over $47 million in tokens have reportedly been offloaded – and a $520 million token unlock scheduled for July 18 that could increase circulating supply by 20%.

Meanwhile, Trump Media is broadening its digital footprint. The company’s Truth+ platform has launched internationally, offering livestream TV and on-demand video content billed as “family-friendly” and “non-woke.”

Financial services brand Truth.Fi is also in the works, and the SEC has formally acknowledged an application for a Trump-linked ETF offering exposure to Bitcoin and Ether. Approval is still pending, but the filing signals growing ambition to blend media, crypto, and finance under one ecosystem.

Leaked Gaza blueprint triggers outrage

A controversial proposal to rebuild Gaza using blockchain and tokenized land sales has come under scrutiny after it emerged that the UK's Tony Blair Institute for Global Change participated in early discussions.

The plan, created by Israeli businesspeople and shaped by Boston Consulting Group, included branded zones like “Trump Riviera” and “MBS Ring.” Critics say it’s an exploitative scheme that treats a humanitarian crisis as a business opportunity.

Both the Blair Institute and BCG have distanced themselves from the final document, which included suggestions to incentivize Palestinian relocation.

Dubai doubles down on tokenized finance

Dubai steps up digital finance with token fund approval and crypto real estate plans. Photo: Unsplash / Mohd Hammad

Dubai has greenlit its first regulated tokenized money market fund. The QCDT Fund, a joint project between Qatar National Bank and DMZ Finance, received approval to operate in the Dubai International Financial Centre. Designed for institutions, it can serve as collateral for exchanges or reserves for stablecoins.

Separately, the Dubai Land Department has partnered with Crypto.com to enable crypto-based real estate transactions. Both moves align with the city’s ambition to become a blockchain innovation hub by 2033.

Pump.fun token rumors raise airdrop hopes

A now-deleted listing on Gate.io revealed what appeared to be plans for a $600 million PUMP token sale, tied to the Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun. While not confirmed, the listing hinted at a public sale beginning July 12, igniting speculation of a possible airdrop.

The platform, which launched viral tokens like FARTCOIN and PNUT, has so far avoided launching a native token. The sudden leak has many users checking wallets and community channels in anticipation.

ETH gains backing from whales and firms

Two Ethereum wallets from 2015 moved 1,140 ETH (worth $2.9 million), marking their first activity in nine years. The same day, Bit Digital announced it had sold its Bitcoin holdings and tripled its ETH reserves to over 100,000 coins, now worth $255 million.

ETH’s recent upgrade, designed to improve speed and scalability, appears to be boosting long-term investor confidence, even as prices remain relatively flat.

WazirX faces lawsuit over frozen user funds

Indian crypto exchange WazirX is under legal fire in Singapore, where users claim the platform froze their crypto and fiat assets without justification.

An affidavit from Romy Johnson challenges WazirX’s restructuring plan, which reportedly lumped untouched and hacked funds into one pool. The dispute raises broader questions about custodial responsibility and whether user funds on exchanges are truly protected.

Kyiv cracks down on war-linked wallets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted sanctions against 60 firms and 73 individuals allegedly using crypto to fund Russia’s military. The blacklist includes miners, offshore firms, and digital asset operators based in Cyprus, Kazakhstan, and the UAE.

With crypto under scrutiny for facilitating sanctions evasion, the move signals Ukraine’s intent to clamp down on financial flows tied to its adversary’s war machine.

Fact of the day: From World of Warcraft to world computer

Vitalik Buterin’s decision to quit World of Warcraft after a 2010 game patch ruined his favorite character class is often cited as the moment he began envisioning Ethereum.

That platform would go on to become a foundational layer of web3, proving once again that even a frustrating gaming update can change the future of technology. As Ethereum evolves, so does its origin story – rooted in one young developer’s quest for user control.