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## Stuck in neutral: SEC hint, tokenized equity pops, and the usual unknowns
Markets are flatlining. The SEC hinting at safe harbor rules might shift things, but for now, it's chop.
## Macro calendar
### Yesterday — what already moved
- 🟡 Med · **GBP** · 10:30am — BOE Gov Bailey Speaks
- 🟡 Med · **CAD** · 2:00pm — Ivey PMI
### Today — watch list (times in ET)
- 🔴 High · **NZD** · 2:00am — Official Cash Rate
- 🔴 High · **NZD** · 2:00am — RBNZ Rate Statement
- 🔴 High · **NZD** · 3:00am — RBNZ Press Conference
- 🔴 High · **USD** · 6:00pm — FOMC Meeting Minutes
- 🟡 Med · **CHF** · 4:40pm — SNB Chairman Schlegel Speaks
## Top closed crypto trades (24h)
| Asset | Side | PnL | ROI on $700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| [WLD](/coins/wld) | SHORT | +$24.20 | +3.46% |
| [GRASS](/coins/grass) | SHORT | +$23.70 | +3.39% |
| [BE](/coins/be) | SHORT | +$16.30 | +2.33% |
## Open crypto positions leading right now
| Asset | Side | Unrealized PnL | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| [LLY](/coins/lly) | LONG | +$27.32 | +1.84% |
| [DYM](/coins/dym) | SHORT | +$15.42 | +2.28% |
| [DOGE](/coins/doge) | SHORT | +$13.88 | +2.89% |
| [ENA](/coins/ena) | SHORT | +$11.73 | +2.45% |
| [BEAT](/coins/beat) | SHORT | +$10.68 | +15.37% |
The SEC's potential crypto safe harbor rules, expected this month, are a long-awaited signal for startups. If concrete, this could ease fundraising pressures and reduce regulatory uncertainty for projects. It’s a positive step, though the devil’s in the details. Meanwhile, tokenized equities are booming, with [SPCX](/stocks/spcx) leading the charge after its IPO. This highlights demand for on-chain asset representation, a trend we're watching closely. StarkWare's CEO floating a 4% annual Bitcoin inflation just sounds like a bad meme coin pitch – ignore it.
Today shows sideways action across the board. Stick to the range playbook and manage risk tight. The FOMC minutes later could be a volatility trigger. Check out [our algorithms](/algorithms) for structured trading.
## Sources tracked
Headlines from the last 24h were aggregated and analysed from CryptoPanic, CoinDesk, CoinTelegraph, Decrypt and Bitcoin Magazine. We summarise market-moving facts in our own words; we do not republish third-party content.
- **CoinTelegraph** — StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap
- **Decrypt** — SEC's Long-Promised Crypto Safe Harbor to Be Introduced as Soon as This Month
- **CoinTelegraph** — SEC crypto rule changes are high on its 2026 agenda
- **CoinDesk** — SpaceX IPO powers record $3.86 billion in tokenized equities trading in June
- **CoinTelegraph** — Secret Network cites AI exploit risks in proposed Arbitrum move
- **Decrypt** — Wintermute Cautions 'Relief Rally' Likely as Bitcoin Touches Highest Price in Weeks
- **CoinDesk** — U.S. SEC to propose crypto rule as soon as this month to ease startups, fundraising
- **CoinDesk** — Analysts see more upside for SpaceX as post-IPO research begins
- **CoinTelegraph** — CFTC charges commodity, crypto pool operator with $14M fraud
- **CoinTelegraph** — Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost