VC Roundup: Investments in Web3 startups top $1B in July

[The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged in January is 85.1%] CME 'FedWatch' data shows that the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting rates by 25 basis points in January is 14.9%, while the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 85.1%. The probability of a cumulative 25 basis point rate cut by March is 51.2%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 42.8%, and the probability of a cumulative 50 basis point rate cut is 5.9%.

Fed officials were focused less on rate moves and more on whether the financial system has enough cash to avoid sudden disruptions. What to know : Fed officials have grown increasingly focused on whether the financial system has sufficient cash to function smoothly, even if interest rates remain steady. The December FOMC minutes show concern that short-term funding stress can emerge quietly and trigger sudden volatility. The minutes outline steps aimed at preventing cash shortages before seasonal pressures intensify in early 2026.

The XRP ETF attracted over $1 billion in funds within 50 days, locking in 746 million XRPs, accounting for 1.14% of the circulating supply, with only one day of no inflow of funds. Based on the current daily inflow rate of $27.7 million, it is expected that by mid May 2026, ETF assets will reach $5 billion, potentially locking in 2.6 billion XRPs, accounting for 4% of the supply, while exchange balances have decreased by 58% by 2025. （CoinDesk）

OKX-ETH/USDT is currently trading at $3002.63, with a 5-minute increase of 0.15%. Please be aware of market fluctuations.

Japanese Bitcoin reserve company Metaplanet purchased 4279 bitcoins in the fourth quarter, with a total holdings of 35102 bitcoins and a total value of approximately $3.06 billion, according to CEO Simon Gerovich. （CoinDesk）