Economic Calendar 8.4–8.10: U.S. Jobless Claims Data, Hong Kong's RWA Registration Platform Launch, and Over $130 Million in Token Unlocks

As the U.S. prepares to release jobless claims data following last week's underwhelming non-farm payroll report, the crypto industry sees significant developments this week. Hong Kong's launch of its RWA registration platform marks a major step in bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovations.

Additionally, over $130 million worth of token unlocks, alongside Etherex's native token launch and Satlaver's Bitcoin re-staking airdrop registration deadline, add further dynamism to the week's calendar.

August 4, Monday

Project Updates:

• Solana Mobile begins shipping its blockchain-integrated Seeker phone, designed to enhance mobile crypto and Web3 experiences.

Token Unlocks:

• ENA: Unlock of 172 million tokens worth approximately $95.8 million, accounting for 2.70% of circulating supply.

• IMX: Unlock of 24.52 million tokens worth approximately $12.2 million, accounting for 1.30% of circulating supply.

• MOVE: Unlock of 50 million tokens worth approximately $6.5 million, accounting for 1.89% of circulating supply.

August 5, Tuesday

Token Unlocks:

• SPEC: Unlock of 3.62 million tokens worth approximately $1.8 million, accounting for 17.57% of circulating supply.

August 6, Wednesday

Project Updates:

• Etherex officially launches its native token, REX, on the Linea blockchain, aiming to incentivize liquidity and governance for the platform.

• Ethena reaches an agreement with German regulators regarding the redemption of its USDe stablecoin, requiring holders to submit redemption requests by August 6 to comply with the terms.

Policy and Regulation:

• Brazilian lawmakers debate a new crypto tax proposal introduced by the President, which aims to establish clearer regulatory guidelines for the taxation of digital assets.

Token Unlocks:

• EIGEN: Unlock of 1.29 million tokens worth approximately $1.4 million, accounting for 0.40% of circulating supply.

• MAVIA: Unlock of 11.89 million tokens worth approximately $1.9 million, accounting for 23.03% of circulating supply.

August 7, Thursday

Policy and Regulation:

• The U.S. begins implementing "reciprocal tariffs" aimed at addressing imbalances in international trade agreements.

Macroeconomics:

• The U.S. Department of Labor releases initial jobless claims data for the week ending August 2, offering insights into employment trends and economic health.

Project Updates:

• Hong Kong launches its RWA registration platform, facilitating the tokenization and trading of physical assets to bridge traditional finance and blockchain technology.

August 8, Friday

Token Unlocks:

• IMX: Unlock of 24.52 million tokens worth approximately $12.2 million, accounting for 1.30% of circulating supply.

August 9, Saturday

Project Updates:

• Bitcoin re-staking platform Satlaver approaches the registration deadline for its upcoming airdrop, requiring users to complete registration by August 9 to qualify for token distribution.

Token Unlocks:

• MOVE: Unlock of 50 million tokens worth approximately $6.5 million, accounting for 1.89% of circulating supply.

August 10, Sunday

Project Updates:

• YZi Labs concludes the first phase of its global incubation initiative, EASY Residency, attracting innovators worldwide to collaborate on emerging blockchain projects.

Token Unlocks:

• RENDER: Unlock of 492,000 tokens worth approximately $1.7 million, accounting for 0.09% of circulating supply.

Token Unlocks Summary