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Zach Pandl, the head of research at Grayscale, posted on the X platform comparing Ethereum to a "small country" and discussed the ETH issuance mechanism. He believes that Ethereum has only one core "government function": to protect property rights and value exchange within the system. Unlike traditional countries that provide public services through taxation, Ethereum primarily funds network security through "seigniorage," which is the issuance of new ETH.In this framework, the stakers responsible for maintaining network security are akin to a group providing public services, as they receive rewards through newly issued ETH. Therefore, Ethereum's staking mechanism and ETH issuance policy essentially constitute the network's fiscal and monetary policy. Zach Pandl pointed out that the Ethereum community needs to decide how much "new currency" should be used to cover network security costs. More security typically means stronger protection of property rights, but at the cost of a higher ETH issuance rate and potential other risks.For example, if network security increasingly relies on a few large staking service providers, there remains room for discussion about whether these providers can maintain the asset rights of all users completely neutrally. Pandl believes that, just as in traditional economies, no one knows the "optimal level" of government spending and currency issuance; the same applies to Ethereum. However, Ethereum has several key security thresholds, including: 1/3: an attacker reaching this ratio may affect finality; 1/2: affects blockchain fork choice; 2/3: can control the finality process. Some community members believe that the design of Ethereum's monetary and fiscal policy should consider the security trade-offs brought by these key ratios, while the current mechanism has not adequately incorporated these factors. However, the above analogy is not entirely accurate, as it does not yet involve other important factors such as the ETH burn mechanism, MEV, governance, etc.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Grayscale has transferred 572.9 BTC and 44,320 LINK from its Bitcoin Trust and Chainlink Trust wallets to Coinbase Prime, valued at approximately $35.9 million and $391,000, respectively.

Grayscale Research Director Zach Pandl stated that the two major blockchain networks, Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), are considering adjusting their token economic models to enhance asset scarcity by reducing future token supply growth through lowering annual inflation rates. As important native assets supporting stablecoins and tokenized asset ecosystems, the prices of ETH and SOL are primarily determined by supply and demand dynamics. If the relevant code upgrade proposals are approved, under unchanged conditions, lower supply growth may provide support for token prices.According to Grayscale's analysis, if the relevant adjustments are implemented, the supply inflation rates of BTC, ETH, and SOL will continue to decline over the next five years. By the end of 2031, the annual inflation rates for Bitcoin and Ethereum are expected to be around 0.4%, and Solana around 1.1%, which is lower than gold's annual supply growth rate of about 1.8% and the U.S. CPI inflation level of about 3.3%. Currently, these token economic adjustments are still in the community discussion phase. Among them, the Solana-related proposal has gained broader support and has a higher likelihood of implementation; the Ethereum proposal still requires further discussion.If the adjustments are implemented, staking users may face reduced token rewards, as part of the staking income comes from the issuance of new tokens. However, due to the decline in the growth rate of circulating supply, the scarcity value of the tokens may increase, potentially providing price support. For ETH and SOL holders who do not participate in staking, they may benefit directly; the final returns for stakers will depend on the balance between the decrease in rewards and the increase in prices. Zach Pandl concluded that ETH and SOL are becoming important digital commodities supporting stablecoins and the tokenization of real assets, and the economic model adjustments aimed at reducing inflation may further strengthen their scarcity attributes.

According to SoSoValue data, on August 13, Eastern Time, the total net inflow of Ethereum spot ETFs was $6.7169 million. The Ethereum spot ETF with the highest single-day net inflow was Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF ETH, with a single-day net inflow of $6.4748 million, bringing the historical total net inflow for ETH to $1.819 billion.Following that is Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust MSSE, with a single-day net inflow of $810,300, and the historical total net inflow for MSSE currently stands at $21.8789 million. The Ethereum spot ETF with the highest single-day net outflow was Blackrock ETF ETHA, with a single-day net outflow of $569,200, and the historical total net inflow for ETHA has reached $11.633 billion.As of the time of publication, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs is $10.572 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market value as a percentage of Ethereum's total market value) of 4.64%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached $11.453 billion.

Grayscale Research Director Zach Pandl stated that the global alternative asset market has grown nearly 7 times since the 2008 financial crisis, with the share of private equity, private credit, hedge funds, physical assets, and cryptocurrency in global portfolios continuing to rise. According to the data he cited, within alternative assets, private equity accounts for about 29%, hedge funds about 23%, and cryptocurrency about 13%.Zach Pandl mentioned that differences in intergenerational allocation preferences may further strengthen this trend. According to a Bank of America survey of high-net-worth individuals, investors aged 21 to 43 allocate about 53% of their assets outside of traditional stocks and bonds, while the proportion for those aged 44 and above is 26%. With over $100 trillion in wealth expected to transfer to younger generations in the coming years, their stronger preference for alternative assets may provide ongoing tailwinds for cryptocurrency.He added that the lowering of entry barriers to alternative assets is one of the reasons for this shift, with cryptocurrency developing along similar paths; regulated products like Bitcoin ETPs and institutional-grade market infrastructure provide more convenient access to exposure.

According to the SEC page, Grayscale has submitted 3 Form RWs, withdrawing the S-1 registration statements for Grayscale Cardano Trust ETF, Grayscale Hedera Trust ETF, and Grayscale Polkadot Trust ETF.

Grayscale Research Director Zach Pandl stated that even if the Clarity Act does not pass, the main blockchain operations, the demand for Bitcoin as a store of value, and the growth of stablecoin payments will not be immediately affected, and regulators will fill the regulatory gaps through rule-making.Zach Pandl pointed out that the lack of comprehensive market structure legislation may suppress new investment activities in the U.S., prompting participants in the crypto industry and startups to turn to overseas jurisdictions with clear regulatory frameworks. The U.S. government will continue to support the development of the crypto ecosystem. Strategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor previously stated that regardless of whether the Clarity Act passes, Bitcoin will continue to evolve, but the U.S. needs clarity in digital asset regulation. Senator Bernie Moreno stated that Senate Democrats and Republicans have concluded relevant negotiations and will proceed to a vote.

Zach Pandl, the head of research at Grayscale, published an analysis stating that although the Clarity Act may still reach an agreement on a technical level, the Senate schedule and the political reality of an election year make the likelihood of passing it this year very low, but the impact is limited. The failure of the bill will not immediately affect the operation of major blockchains, the demand for Bitcoin as a store of value, or the growth of stablecoin payments— the industry has been developing without this bill for nearly 17 years. However, the lack of comprehensive market structure legislation may hinder new investment activities in the U.S., including the development of the tokenized securities market and the regulatory framework for digital asset intermediaries. Under the current administration, regulatory guidance has supported the industry through measures such as new rules for institutional custody, improved bank access, staking policies, and the crypto ETP framework. The SEC and other regulatory agencies are expected to continue filling gaps through rulemaking. The lack of comprehensive regulation may lead to more entrepreneurial activities flowing overseas.

According to the 10-Q filing submitted by Grayscale XRP Trust ETF to the U.S. SEC, the fund sold over $180 million worth of XRP in the first half of 2026, with holdings decreasing from 122.23 million coins at the end of 2025 to 55.04 million coins as of June 30. The sale of XRP to redeem shares resulted in a realized loss of $34.16 million, along with an unrealized loss of $17.47 million. During the same period, the price of XRP fell from $1.84 to $1.05, a decline of over 40%.

According to Globenewswire, Grayscale announced that it has completed the regular rebalancing of its multi-asset digital asset fund for the second quarter of 2026, adjusting the asset weights for the DeFi fund, smart contract fund, and decentralized AI fund.The DeFi fund DEFG Fund sold Uniswap (UNI) and reallocated the proceeds according to the existing fund component weights. As of August 3, the DEFG Fund's holdings include: UNI 34.16%, Ondo (ONDO) 25.44%, Aave (AAVE) 19.97%, Ethena (ENA) 12.19%, Curve DAO Token (CRV) 4.42%, Lido DAO (LDO) 3.82%.The smart contract fund GSC Fund sold some existing assets according to index rules and used the funds to buy BNB, making BNB the largest asset allocation in the fund at 30.6%. Other major holdings include Ethereum (ETH) 29.47%, Solana (SOL) 29.15%, Cardano (ADA) 4.88%, Hedera (HBAR) 2.08%, Avalanche (AVAX) 1.92%, and Sui (SUI) 1.9%.The decentralized AI fund sold NEAR Protocol (NEAR) and reallocated funds according to the existing asset proportions. As of August 3, the fund's holdings include NEAR 31.35%, Bittensor (TAO) 29.15%, Render Token (RENDER) 21.59%, and Filecoin (FIL) 17.91%.

According to Be In Crypto, Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg submitted Form 144 to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), intending to sell 2,611 shares of Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP), with a total value of approximately $53,400, equivalent to $20.45 per share.Previously, founder Barry Silbert and Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm submitted a similar application in January of this year, when the price per share was approximately $37, making Mintzberg's selling price about 45% lower.It is noteworthy that the number of GXRP shares outstanding has plummeted from 5.79 million shares to 2.84 million shares in the past six months, a decrease of about 51%, reflecting that redemption pressure continues to exceed subscription. Currently, the total net assets of the U.S. spot XRP ETF are approximately $971.6 million, with GXRP accounting for about 6%.

According to Protos, Grayscale's SEC filing for the Worldcoin ETF reveals that about 90% of the circulating WLD tokens are concentrated in 100 wallets, contrasting with the project's vision of "fairly distributing to as many people around the world as possible."The document also acknowledges that the World Chain's sequencer operates in a centralized manner, with upgrade functions coordinated and controlled by a few participants from the World Foundation, Tools for Humanity, and Optimism, and governance "is still primarily guided by the World Foundation."

Zach Pandl, the head of research at Grayscale, stated that there are currently two main viewpoints in the market regarding when the Bitcoin bear market will end: one follows the "four-year cycle," and the other views Bitcoin as a mature asset driven by macro factors. The "four-year cycle" viewpoint holds that the halving event remains the core driving factor of the Bitcoin price cycle. Historically, Bitcoin typically bottoms about a year after the cycle peak and approximately 2.5 years after the halving, with an average cumulative drawdown of about 80%. According to this pattern, Bitcoin may still decline further this time and form a bottom in September or October.The other viewpoint suggests that Bitcoin prices will be influenced more by economic growth, real interest rates, and changes in Federal Reserve policy, similar to other major assets. In past Bitcoin bear markets, there has usually been a slowdown in economic growth or an increase in real interest rates, and this decline is also occurring against a backdrop of rising interest rate expectations and increasing real rates. Pandl indicated that he aligns more with the macro-driven perspective. If the Federal Reserve stops raising interest rates and economic growth remains stable, Bitcoin prices may have already bottomed.

According to official news, Grayscale announced the appointment of Sebastian Pulido as the head of on-chain asset management, responsible for leading the company's on-chain product strategy.Sebastian has worked at Aave Labs, Goldman Sachs, and the Kinexys team at JPMorgan, possessing extensive experience in institutional finance and the digital asset sector.

According to The Block, Grayscale has submitted a registration statement for the Grayscale Worldcoin ETF to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund will hold the native token WLD of the World Network as a passive investment tool, aiming to make the value per share reflect the value of the held WLD minus fees and liabilities.If approved, the ETF will be listed on Nasdaq, with BNY Mellon serving as the transfer agent and BitGo Bank & Trust serving as the custodian.

Grayscale's research director Zach Pandl stated that if the price of Bitcoin has formed a solid bottom but is consolidating before recovery, a covered call strategy can generate income through Bitcoin volatility while managing spot price exposure. Grayscale assumes a Bitcoin spot price of $65,000 and an implied volatility of 40%, projected until the end of 2026. Under this assumption, the covered call strategy has an annualized return of about 22%, remaining profitable above a breakeven price of approximately $58,500, and outperforming holding spot Bitcoin alone when Bitcoin reaches about $72,500 at expiration.Pandl pointed out that option premiums provide income and downside protection, at the cost of giving up some upside potential when Bitcoin rises significantly. If the Bitcoin spot price falls below the breakeven price, the strategy will still incur losses, but the extent of the loss will be less than directly going long on spot Bitcoin, with the difference equivalent to the call option premium. Grayscale's Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF, with the ticker BTCC, aims to maximize income generation potential through writing covered calls. The fund does not directly invest in digital assets or initial coin offerings but gains indirect exposure to digital assets through derivatives related to exchange-traded products that hold digital assets.

According to SoSoValue data, yesterday (Eastern Time July 13) the total net outflow of Bitcoin spot ETFs was $425 million.The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest single-day net inflow yesterday was Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF BTC, with a single-day net inflow of $53.3762 million, bringing the historical total net inflow of BTC to $2.547 billion. The second was VanEck ETF HODL, with a single-day net inflow of $6.1399 million, currently having a historical total net inflow of $1.142 billion. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest single-day net outflow yesterday was Fidelity ETF FBTC, with a single-day net outflow of $246 million, currently having a historical total net inflow of $9.905 billion.As of the time of publication, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs was $74.79 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio (market value compared to total Bitcoin market value) reaching 5.99%, and the historical cumulative net inflow has reached $50.852 billion.

According to CoinDesk, Grayscale's Chief Financial Officer Edward McGee has resigned for personal reasons, effective July 2. The company stated that his departure was not due to any disagreements regarding the company's operations, policies, or practices, and appointed Kathryn Masci and Daniel Plourde as interim co-Chief Financial Officers, with Masci also serving as Chief Financial and Accounting Officer and joining the board. This personnel adjustment comes months after the departure of John Hoffman, the head of distribution and partnerships, who joined Ondo Finance. Currently, Grayscale has suspended its IPO preparations, having previously submitted a confidential application for a U.S. listing last November.