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WhiteRock founder Ildar Ilham arrested, Two dormant wallets moved 20,000 BTC, Minna Bank teams up with Fireblocks,
$79M Polymarket bet, Chainlink whales accumulate, Crypto Tax Bill, Rostec launches RUBx, John Smedley raise.
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July 04, 2025
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Crypto’s been busy, headlines are hitting hard. Don't worry we got you. The market has been brewing, here's what's currently happening:
 | WhiteRock founder Ildar Ilham has been arrested in the UAE over links to ZKasino’s $30M scam and faces extradition to the Netherlands. Read More» |
 | Two dormant wallets moved 20,000 BTC ($2.18B) after 14 years, sparking mystery and speculation. |
 | Minna Bank teams up with Fireblocks and Solana Japan to launch a stablecoin payment pilot, testing real-world Web3 wallets and blockchain-powered settlements. The goal is to explore digital currency use cases in day-to-day transactions. Read More» |
 | A $79M Polymarket bet on whether Zelenskyy wore a "suit" before July has sparked chaos, with crypto bettors split over the NATO outfit. Conflicting takes from ChatGPT, menswear experts, and onchain oracles now fuel a truth crisis that’s become a meta-commentary on prediction markets. Read More» |
 | A Belgian court sentenced three men to 12 years each for kidnapping the wife of crypto investor Stephane Winkel in a targeted attack. The case is part of a growing wave of violent crypto-related abductions across Europe. Read More» |
 | Chainlink whales have accumulated 85 million LINK in recent weeks, signaling quiet confidence as retail investor activity remains muted. The key question now: will price action catch up to whale behavior? Read More» |
 | Senator Cynthia Lummis has drafted a standalone crypto tax bill aiming to exempt small transactions, staking/mining rewards, and crypto lending from taxation. The bill introduces a $300 de minimis exemption and seeks to modernize crypto tax policy. Read More» |
 | FTX may withhold payouts from creditors in 49 “restricted” jurisdictions, including China, Russia, and Pakistan, unless legal compliance is confirmed. Affected creditors have 45 days to object before claims are forfeited and redistributed. Read More» |
 | Russia’s Rostec has launched RUBx, a ruble-backed stablecoin on the Tron blockchain, alongside RT-Pay, a platform for stablecoin transactions. The system will integrate with banks, support self-custody wallets, and comply with Russian crypto regulations. Read More» |
 | EverQuest creator John Smedley raised $30.5M for Reaper Actual, a Web3 shooter built on Tezos’ Etherlink. The game will feature tradeable onchain assets and optional Web3 integration, with an alpha release coming soon. Read More» |
👔DeWork Diaries
Last time, I shared what it’s like managing inbound collabs, reaching out to projects to secure spots for the community. This time, I want to flip the script and talk about outbound collabs, where the roles are reversed.
In outbound collabs, I represent a client and manage the flow of requests coming from other collab managers. These can be post-mint projects, alpha groups, or community leads reaching out to secure spots for their communities.
At first glance, it may seem straightforward. Someone reaches out asking for spots, and we either approve or decline the request. But like everything in Web3, there’s more nuance behind the scenes.
Assessment first
Before confirming any collab, I assess the project or community reaching out. I look at how active and engaged their community is, and whether they align with my client’s goals. The goal is to add real value, not just exposure.
Staying organized
When handling multiple collabs daily, keeping track is essential. I maintain a tracker that includes who reached out, the name of their community, how many spots they requested, and what we agreed on. This helps avoid duplicates and keeps everything transparent.
Clear communication matters
Even when I’m the one receiving requests, I try to respond to everyone. Sometimes the collab doesn’t move forward, but being responsive builds trust and long-term relationships. At the end of the day, I’m representing someone else’s brand, and that means every interaction counts.
Setting up the collab.
Once a collab is approved, I create a collab template that outlines the giveaway details and all the requirements. I send it to the collab manager and ask them to host the giveaway on their end. After it goes live, I check to ensure all requirements have been followed properly.
Once the giveaway ends, they send me the list of winners. I make sure everything is collected, organized, and added to the collab tracker so it is reflected accurately and ready to be submitted to the client at the end of the campaign.
Outbound collabs might seem more reactive, but they require just as much diligence and structure.
Next time, I’ll give you a look at what a typical day in Web3 looks like for me.
Thanks for reading,
Until next time.
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