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This Week in Crypto News: DELABS TGE, REI Surge & Grok Deal

Noticing some buzz in crypto news this week? Before you scroll on, take a quick look—here are the top market highlights you don’t want to miss.

DELABS TGE Launching on Binance Wallet This July 28

Binance’s 32nd exclusive TGE featuring DELABS goes live tomorrow, July 28 (8–10 AM UTC) on Binance Wallet. Only users with enough Alpha Points can join.

With 3B tokens and a unique vesting model, DELABS aims to reward long-term Web3 gamers. Extra 120M tokens are reserved for future campaigns. The project focuses on sustainable growth, not quick hype.

Pump.fun Rolls Out Token Perks to Boost Platform Growth

Solana based launchpad Pump.fun is rolling out a trading incentive program using its $PUMP token to win back users and boost activity. With price jumping 18% and early signs look promising. 

A recent SDK update shows volume-based rewards may last 30+ days. But with rivals like Bonk.fun controlling, Pump.fun has small room for wrong moves in crypto.

President Trump Pushes Peace in Cambodia-Thailand Clash, Markets Unshaken

U.S. President Donald Trump has moved in to help ease rising tensions between Cambodia and Thailand after deadly border battles. He spoke with both countries' leaders and pushed for a ceasefire.

Despite the conflict, worldwide markets stayed steady, showing it easy. Trump suggested trade deals may be paused if the situation isn't resolved peacefully.

Binance Alpha supports Treehouse Airdrop Launch

Binance Alpha will launch the TREE airdrop on July 29, 2025, where qualified investors can redeem tokens using points. Treehouse is a DeFi project focused on fixed-income tools like tokenized offers and the DOR rate system. 

The move aligns with Alpha’s growing role as a DeFi launchpad, with nearly 50% of its airdrops making it to spot listings.

Trump Urges Fed Chair Powell to Slash Rates After Visit

In a surprise visit to the Federal Reserve Building, Donald Trump called on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, criticizing the central bank’s cautious policy. Joined by Senator Tim Scott, Trump also slammed the costly Fed renovation, comparing it unfavorably to his own real estate projects.

Despite reaffirming the Fed’s independence, Trump said Powell has been “too late” in cutting rates and hinted that even previous hawks now back easing. His advisors and conservative economists are reportedly aligned, pushing for cuts ahead of the 2025 elections.

While no immediate rate cuts are expected in July, analysts are watching September closely as market pressure builds in favor of easing.

Rei Coin Jumps 56%, White House Move Sparked It?

REI Coin jumped 56% in a day to $0.02821, with trading volume rising 764% to $180M. The rally follows reports that the White House may include crypto news in a national stockpile plan. Technical charts show strong momentum, and if support at $0.023 holds, the next target could be around $0.036.

NDAChain Goes Live in Vietnam: A Move to Rein In crypto news?

Vietnam has introduced NDAChain, a national blockchain built for digital IDs, finance, and e-governance. It can handle 3,600 transactions per second and uses zero-knowledge technology for added privacy. 

This move follows Vietnam’s new Digital Technology Law, which will officially allow crypto use starting January 2026. With 49 validators and a 3-layer structure, the country is stepping away from unclear crypto rules toward full national adoption.

Dormant Bitcoin Whale Shifts 14K+ BTC After 14 Years

A Bitcoin wallet inactive for 14 years suddenly moved 14,273 BTC (worth $1.67B) via Galaxy Digital, with over 10,000 BTC traded on Binance in just 4 hours. This sparked real sell-off fears as Galaxy later withdrew USDT.

Traders fear further downside, with some warning BTC could drop near $100K. The wallet’s profit? Possibly over 152,000x, based on its $0.78 entry.

Grok by xAI Joins Kalshi to Power Real-Time Predictions in Markets

Elon Musk’s xAI has partnered with the U.S.-regulated prediction market Kalshi to integrate its chatbot, Grok, into real-time forecasting. The partnership  allows users to get automated intelligence  on political, economic, and social events. 

Grok will check  live data and social sentiment to improve accuracy in predicting outcomes. This marks xAI’s first major step into financial prediction tools.

Legal Confusion Looms Over P2P Crypto in India, 2025

In 2025, India’s stance on crypto P2P trading remains unclear. While not illegal, it isn’t fully regulated either. The government allows trading but mandates registration with FIU-IND and enforces a 30% tax and 1% TDS. 

A discussion paper and the COINS Act are in the works to shape future laws. Meanwhile, stricter digital asset surveillance starts in April 2026.