Economic Calendar 7.21-7.27: Powell’s Remarks, Trump’s First Crypto Policy Report, and $18+ Million in Token Unlocks

As crypto markets navigate shifting macro and regulatory tides, the week of July 21–27 brings several key developments. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak at a major regulatory conference, and the Trump administration’s Digital Asset Working Group is set to release its first crypto policy report—potentially influencing $BTC and the broader market. Thursday’s U.S. jobless claims will also offer fresh economic signals.

Alongside these macro themes, the week includes a $BERA governance vote, Ethereum’s Fusaka Devnet-3 launch, and over $18 million in token unlocks. Here's a concise look at what to watch.

July 21, Monday

• Coinbase Derivatives Launches Perpetual Contracts: Coinbase Derivatives is set to introduce American-style perpetual contracts in the U.S., marking a significant expansion of its offerings.

• Berachain Proposal Voting: A proposal to reallocate 33% of BGT PoL rewards to the revenue module enters the voting phase, potentially impacting the Berachain ecosystem.

July 22, Tuesday

• Federal Reserve Meetings: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will deliver opening remarks at a regulatory conference.

• White House Crypto Policy Report: The Trump administration’s Digital Asset Working Group is expected to submit its first major cryptocurrency policy report, which could influence future crypto regulations in the U.S.

• Spark Ignition Phase 1 Deadline: The claim deadline for Spark Ignition Phase 1 airdrop approaches, urging eligible participants to act quickly.

• Sahara AI Beta Launch: Sahara AI Data Services Platform will launch its public beta, showcasing advancements in AI-driven data solutions.

• Binance Alpha Lists YALA: Binance Alpha will list YALA tokens, with eligible users able to claim their airdrop rewards.

July 23, Wednesday

• Trump’s AI Speech and “AI Action Day”: Former President Donald Trump plans to deliver a high-profile speech on artificial intelligence development, potentially designating July 23 as “AI Action Day.”

• Ethereum Fusaka Devnet-3 Launch: Ethereum developers aim to launch Fusaka Devnet-3, a critical step in advancing Ethereum’s development roadmap.

• Token Unlocks:

  • IOTA (IOTA): Unlocking 15.16 million tokens worth approximately $3.61 million, accounting for 0.39% of its circulating supply.

  • EigenCloud (EIGEN): Unlocking 1.29 million tokens valued at $1.97 million, representing 0.41% of its circulating supply.

July 24, Thursday

• U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims: The weekly initial jobless claims for the week ending July 19 will be released, offering insight into the U.S. labor market.

• European Central Bank Interest Rate Decision: The European Central Bank will announce its interest rate decision, which could impact global financial markets and crypto sentiment.

• Aspecta (ASP) TGE: Aspecta will conduct its Token Generation Event, marking a significant milestone for the project.

July 25, Friday

• Venom (VENOM) Token Unlock: Unlocking 59.26 million tokens worth approximately $13 million, representing 2.84% of its circulating supply.

Token Unlocks Summary