Arthur Hayes (아서 헤이즈), co-founder of BitMEX, said bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030 but named ethereum as his most preferred cryptocurrency for new investment now. He cited an AI bubble burst, expanded money supply and possible U.S. yield curve control as bullish factors for bitcoin, while saying ethereum could rise 3 to 5 times. Markus Thielen (마르쿠스 틸렌) disputed the $1 million target as mathematically impossible. BitMEX will end exchange operations on Sept. 23.

The dominant theme in digital assets over the past week was the U.S. Digital Asset Market Structure Act, known as the Clarity Act. As the bill stalls, the White House and regulators expanded direct contacts with the industry. In South Korea, a revised anti-money laundering law takes effect on Aug. 20, tightening entry requirements. Markets also tracked bitcoin’s range near $63,000, sharp debate over its outlook, XRP weakness and growing won stablecoin proof-of-concept activity.