According to BlockBeats, on July 3, South Korea's two major CEXs, Upbit and Bithumb, launched trading pairs for MPLX and NEX respectively.

Fueled by this positive news, MPLX surged over 50%, currently trading at $0.03182. NEX rose over 40%, with a current market capitalization of $155.8 million.

According to BlockBeats, on July 3rd, the 250th anniversary of American independence, the White House is discussing a proposal to grant a presidential pardon to 250 people. It is understood that "President Trump is the final decision-maker for all pardons." This news has sparked heated discussion in the community: If the pardon proposal passes, who should receive a pardon?

Some analysts suggest that the 250th anniversary pardon list should emphasize symbolic and public interest dimensions, highlighting the image of "merciful America" or correcting cases perceived as "weaponized justice." In the actual decision-making process , lobbying, political loyalty, public attention to high-profile cases, and potential economic, diplomatic, and presidential gains will all be important considerations . Therefore, white-collar/financial criminals; well-rehabilitated, non-violent offenders; and offenders involved in high-profile/symbolic cases or "politically/policy-related" crimes are the three groups most likely to be pardoned.

BlockBeats has compiled the following list of individuals involved in highly controversial federal cases based on public reports, applications, prediction markets, and historical discussions:

White-collar worker/financial criminal:

Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive in the crypto space, and SBF, the founder of FTX, are undoubtedly worthy of Trump's serious consideration. Since his second election, Trump has consistently played the role of a crypto supporter, and given that he still needs the support of the large crypto community for his midterm elections, Ryan Salame and SBF are undoubtedly top contenders for the pardon.

Other media reports indicate that Jho Low, a key figure in the 1MDB multi-billion dollar embezzlement case, has reached an asset recovery agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and has therefore been added to the amnesty list. Rapper Pras Michel, who was convicted of lobbying schemes related to the 1MDB scandal, is also under consideration.

In addition, Elizabeth Holmes, the businesswoman who was embroiled in the largest tech fraud in history for founding the blood testing company Theranos, has also been the subject of much discussion in the community.

Well-reformed, non-violent offenders :

Nicole Daedone was convicted of conspiracy to commit forced labor and sentenced to nine years in prison by a federal court for founding OneTaste. OneTaste reportedly promoted wellness programs such as "orgasm meditation," and was accused of forcing employees (including women) to participate in sexually related labor and "intimate practices" under the guise of "volunteer work," creating a systemic forced labor environment. Nicole Daedone's release has generated considerable buzz in the market, because the wellness industry background might be interpreted as a "controversial business model" rather than an extreme crime, making it easier to fit into a "rehabilitated" narrative.

political:

Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, was charged with violating the Espionage Act for publishing a large number of classified U.S. documents, including logs from the Iraq/Afghanistan wars and diplomatic cables. In 2024, he reached a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (on a lesser charge) and was released, returning to Australia.

Edward Snowden, who disclosed a mass surveillance program in 2013, was charged with espionage and other felonies and fled to Russia for asylum. Both men are classic symbolic figures in the historical debate of "whistleblower vs. national security," frequently appearing in discussions about transparency and freedom of speech. Pardoning them could win Trump more support from "liberal" voters.

According to BlockBeats, on July 3rd, Bitget data showed that the South Korean KOSPI index rose by 4.00% intraday, currently trading at 7954.82 points. Samsung Electronics rose over 8%, and SK Hynix rose approximately 7%.