Blockchain & Digital Assets

July 5, 2025 @ 12:37 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), a decentralized cloud infrastructure provider, has launched its native token $ICNT on major centralized exchanges including Binance, Bybit, Kraken, Gate.io, and Bitget, following a $34 million funding round that valued the company at $470 million. The Switzerland-based firm said the token… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 11:30 am By Michael Wong  |  

The U.S. House of Representatives will designate the week of July 14 as “Crypto Week” to advance a trio of landmark digital asset bills aimed at cementing the country’s position as a global leader in cryptocurrency innovation, Republican leaders announced. The House is set to… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 11:13 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Applied Blockchain launched Silent Data, a privacy-enabled Ethereum Layer 2. Silent Data gives organizations a new way to run blockchain applications without exposing sensitive information. The launch also marks the integration of Silent Data by Archax, a UK, FCA-regulated digital asset exchange, broker, and custodian. Built by Applied Blockchain,… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 6:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Binance continues to drive innovation in the blockchain and digital asset space with a series of updates. From tailored financial solutions for institutional investors to seamless crypto transfer options for everyday users, Binance is reinforcing its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 2:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken has recently made significant strides in expanding its offerings, strengthening its compliance framework, and aiding law enforcement in combating crypto-related crime. These developments, announced in late June and early July 2025, underscore Kraken’s commitment to bridging traditional finance with the crypto… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 2:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NASDAQ:CRCL), the issuer of the regulated dollar-based stablecoin, USDC, has been making significant strides in 2025. The company recently completed a successful initial public offering as it aims to become the leading regulated stablecoin product in the US. Circle’s recent updates reaffirm its commitment… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 2:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has announced a new milestone for the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem: the XRPL EVM Sidechain mainnet is officially live. This launch is said to be a significant step in bridging the XRP Ledger’s renowned efficiency with Ethereum’s smart contract capabilities, unlocking new opportunities for… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 1:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has made significant strides in 2025 to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the crypto economy. Two recent developments indicate its focus on simplifying onchain development and improving user accessibility: the acquisition of LiquiFi, a premier token management platform,… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Gemini has taken a significant step toward merging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi) by launching a new batch of tokenized stocks for European Union investors. Announced on July 3, 2025, this release includes U.S. equities such as Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 7:14 am By Michael Wong  |  

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a proposed law that would have created a state-managed reserve fund for digital assets seized through criminal forfeiture, citing concerns it could undermine cooperation with local law enforcement. House Bill 2324, which narrowly passed the state legislature with a… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

World Network, formerly Worldcoin, continues to redefine the blockchain landscape by prioritizing real humans over bots, fostering financial inclusion, and empowering developers. Recent updates from the project highlight its commitment to scaling a global, human-focused digital identity and financial ecosystem. With innovations like stablecoin integration,… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 12:49 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 personalities shared their thoughts on several issues before heading off to the beach. Big, Beautiful Bill must clarify staking and mining rewards “Today’s crypto and tax issue has been a work in progress since 2019 – that’s when I first sat down with the… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 10:31 pm By Michael Wong  |  

DeFi Technologies Inc., a Nasdaq-listed digital asset management firm, has expanded into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and MENA region through the registration of DEFI DMCC in Dubai, according to an announcement. The company opened a new office at Jumeirah Lake Towers and launched a… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 11:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against Aeza Group, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider, for its role in facilitating cybercriminal activities targeting victims in the United States and globally. Bulletproof hosting… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 7:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A report from CoinGecko has examined the performance of Ethereum versus Solana. As we cross the midpoint of 2025, the competition between Solana and Ethereum, two of the most prominent Layer 1 blockchains, continues to captivate the crypto sector. Both ecosystems have faced significant challenges… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 6:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Web3 ecosystem, built on the promise of decentralized technologies, continues to face significant security challenges as it grows into a cornerstone of global finance, according to CertiK, a blockchain security firm, which has released its Hack3d report. The Web3 Security Quarterly Report for Q2… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 1:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe is showing off new products that aim to accelerate its growth and the growth of German businesses. The announcements were made at Stripe Tour Berlin, the company’s gathering of business professionals in Germany. New products and features in Germany include: Access to growth capital… Read More

July 3, 2025 @ 1:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step toward expanding its footprint in Europe, OKX, one of the world’s cryptocurrency exchanges, has officially launched a fully regulated centralized crypto exchange in France. Announced by Erald Ghoos, CEO of OKX Europe, this milestone marks a strategic advancement in the company’s mission… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 10:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be the largest company in the digital asset industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zanzibar e-Government Authority (eGaz), marking a collaboration to advance digital asset education and financial innovation across developing regions. This MoU aligns with Tether’s… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 10:08 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporate Finance has posted its opinion on exchange-traded products based on crypto assets. Crypto ETFs have emerged as a regulated path for retail investors to participate in the digital asset sector. Starting with Bitcoin ETFs, today these exchange-traded products are… Read More