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WalletConnect and Stacks Announce Expanded Support for STX with New Stacking Access

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WalletConnect and the Stacks Foundation today announced expanded support for the Stacks (STX) ecosystem, advancing Bitcoin DeFi and improving accessibility for users and institutions worldwide. This effort leverages leading blockchain infrastructure to provide secure, streamlined ways for users to stack STX and earn rewards. As a top 5 ecosystem for bringing in new developers, according to Electric Capital, expanded access to STX stacking comes in parallel to the growing interest around building on Bitcoin. STX holders

Crypto Dispensers Redefines How America Buys Bitcoin With Cash

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Delivering instant access, lower fees, and greater safety for the cash-to-Bitcoin industry. Crypto Dispensers today announced the continued evolution of its services, transitioning from a network of physical Bitcoin ATMs into a national platform that enables cash-to-Bitcoin transactions without the need for traditional ATM hardware. Originally launched in 2017 to help Americans convert cash into Bitcoin, the company expanded its operations in 2019 by becoming the first Bitcoin ATM operator to collaborate with

Solv Protocol Expands into Canton Network to Power Billion-Dollar Bitcoin and RWA Markets

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Solv Protocol, a leading onchain Bitcoin asset manager, today announced its expansion into The Canton Network, the privacy-enabled blockchain backed by a recent $135M funding round from Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, and others. Through this integration, Solv’s institutional-grade, 1:1 Bitcoin-backed wrapper, SolvBTC, will power BTC-backed borrowing, stablecoin trading, and RWA innovation across Canton’s growing ecosystem. SolvBTC can be pledged as collateral across the Canton ecosystem to borrow additional assets. It builds on

Astros launches perpetual DEX on Sui as chains race to capture trillion-dollar derivatives market

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Astros today launched its perpetual DEX on Sui, a network that has scaled to $2.6 billion in total value, positioning the network to compete in what has become DeFi’s most lucrative sector. Perpetual futures have emerged as the dominant force in crypto trading. Perp DEXs now account for 26% of the crypto-derivatives market, a large increase from the single-digit share they held a year prior, reaching $1 trillion in monthly trading volume for the first time. The

Spheron Launches Ongoing $SPON Buyback Program With First Token Burn

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Spheron, a community-powered compute stack for AI, announced the successful execution of its first $SPON token buyback and burn under its Secure Compute program. This move is part of Spheron’s wider mission to create a deflationary cycle that strengthens the token as network adoption grows. As part of this first cycle, Spheron bought back 0.625% of the total $SPON supply for $500K at an $80M FDV (Fully Diluted Value) from

InvroMining Launches AI Cloud Mining Infrastructure, Introducing Multi-Asset Modules for BTC, ETH, DOGE, and More

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InvroMining, a global cloud mining and digital asset infrastructure provider, today announced a major platform upgrade, introducing AI-driven capabilities and support for multi-asset cloud mining. This move further solidifies the company’s position in providing decentralized, intelligent, and sustainable digital asset infrastructure. Multi-Asset Cloud Mining InvroMining supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Binance Coin (BNB), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Tether (USDT). Users can

Mawari Partners with Caldera to Launch Mawari Network, Enabling Real-Time Streaming of Immersive, AI-Powered Experiences Globally

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Caldera, the internet of interconnected, modular blockchains, announced a partnership with Mawari, which is launching its network to power global infrastructure for real-time streaming of immersive 3D content. The partnership additionally positions Mawari Network to join Caldera’s metalayer interoperability network, enhancing the platform’s ability to deliver high-performance, low-latency AR/VR experiences worldwide. Revolutionizing Spatial Computing Infrastructure Mawari Network represents a breakthrough in decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), orchestrating storage, bandwidth, and

Bybit EU Taps XION for Inaugural Launchpool in the EU, Opening Regulated Access for 450M+ Users

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XION, the consumer-first Layer-1 blockchain, today announced it will be the first ever Launchpool project on Bybit’s EU exchange. The partnership follows Bybit’s receipt of its MiCAR license in May 2025 and the rollout of Bybit.eu, enabling verified EEA users to onboard to a fully compliant platform, where they can get yield approved assets to earn XION. The Launchpool will feature a total pool size of 100,000 XION, distributed as follows: As one

BingX Labs Marks One Year of Web3 & AI Innovation with $16Million in Strategic Investments

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BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, announced the first anniversary of BingX Labs, its dedicated investment and incubation arm. Over the past year, BingX Labs has established itself as a key strategic investor, partner, and developer ally, driving innovation at the intersection of Web3, AI, and decentralized finance. Since its launch in 2024, BingX Labs has committed $16 million in investments across high-impact projects and protocols such

KuCoin Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Stable — The First Stablechain Powered by USDT

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KuCoin Ventures, the investment arm of leading global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, has announced a strategic investment in Stable, the world’s first high-throughput Layer1 blockchain powered by USDT, dedicated to serving as the infrastructure for stablecoin asset issuance and settlement while advancing the development of a global stablecoin clearing and settlement network. Stable draws support from the teams at Tether and Bitfinex, with Bitfinex’s Chief Technology Officer, Paolo Ardoino, acting as a project

Bitget Lists Alliance Games (COA) for Spot Trading

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Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the listing of Alliance Games (COA) in the Innovation and GameFi Zone, adding it for spot trading. Trading for the COA/USDT pair will begin on 23 July 2025, 10:00 (UTC), with withdrawals available from 24 July 2025, 11:00 (UTC). Alliance Games is a decentralized Web3 gaming infrastructure platform that blends AI-powered game creation, blockchain-based multiplayer networking, and distributed hosting to

Ukraine prepares a new bill that could make Bitcoin part of its national reserves

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Ukraine is on the verge of introducing a new bill that could incorporate Bitcoin into its national reserves, a move aimed at enhancing the country’s financial resilience amid ongoing wartime challenges. Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a member of the Ukrainian parliament, announced during the CRYPTO 2025 event in Kyiv that the draft proposal is nearing submission, which would legally enable the government to accumulate cryptocurrency reserves. This initiative aligns with a growing