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The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible sidechain of the XRP Ledger is showing early signs of traction among developers, with over 1,400 smart contracts deployed just one week after launch. On July 7, Peersyst confirmed the strong demand in a post stating that nearly 1,400 smart contracts had gone live within the first week. As of […] The post XRP Ledger’s EVM sidechain sees 1,400 smart contracts in first week appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The company’s board of directors includes names from Coinbase, Binance, and Trump’s first administration.

The venture fund has already invested in Bitcoin-focused exchanges, savings platforms and payment solutions. Venture capital firm Ego Death Capital has raised $100 million from family offices and other investors to support early-stage Bitcoin (BTC) companies, highlighting the growing institutional appetite for digital asset-focused ventures. The fund aims to back Series A rounds for companies generating between $1 million and $3 million in annual revenue, founding partner Nico Leshuga told Axios in an exclusive interview. Leshuga said he sees “Bitcoin as the only decentralized and secure base to be able to build on.” Read more

NEAR buyers emerge at critical technical levels during volatile overnight trading session.

In 2025, governments hold over 463,000 BTC, with the US and China leading, while countries like Bhutan, Iran and the UK quietly build strategic reserves. Roughly 463,000 BTC — or about 2.3% of Bitcoin’s total supply — is currently held by governments around the world, according to publicly available blockchain data and legal disclosures.  While that might sound like a small percentage, it equates to tens of billions of dollars in sovereign Bitcoin wealth, giving Bitcoin (BTC) a growing role in national asset strategies and state-level accumulation. Read more

ETH whales bought over $500 million worth of the asset over the weekend.

Analysts at BitMEX Research have raised the alarm about a scam targeting early Bitcoin holders, particularly those with wallets dating back to 2011. According to the firm, the scam appears to exploit long-dormant addresses by injecting false transactions and misleading messages via OP_Return outputs, an optional field in Bitcoin transactions that can carry arbitrary data. […] The post Scam targets dormant Bitcoin wallets with fake legal notice appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Pakistan formally established the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) to oversee the country's rapidly growing digital assets ecosystem, with former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy serving as strategic advisors to the Pakistan Crypto Council. The post Pakistan Creates Digital Assets Regulator PVARA to Oversee Crypto Industry appeared first on Cryptonews.

The company will use a combination of American depositary shares, warrants and convertible debentures to raise the funds.

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The QCP Capital analysts warned that Q3-Q4 could bring "fireworks" as ETF inflows create a supply squeeze.

Much like Bitcoin eliminates reliance on centralized intermediaries in finance, Bitchat would removes central authorities from digital communication.

Ethereum is eyeing a breakout toward $3,400 as it consolidates within a bull pennant, echoing classic continuation patterns from past rallies. Key takeaways: Ethereum mega whales have increased their holdings by 9.31%, a stronger buildup than before the 2022 rally. ETH is consolidating inside a bull pennant, with a breakout potentially targeting $3,400 by August. Read more

OpenAI denounced Robinhood’s offering of its private stock as a crypto token, but the trading app wants to add thousands more to its roster.

Rally's CEO Chris Maddern will become OpenSea's CTO as a part of the acquisition.

ATOM holders will be feeling assured after Cosmos' token held firm above the $4.00 level of support.

As AI threatens to deepen gender disparities in the workforce, blockchain technology can be a powerful tool to empower women to reclaim their rightful place in the digital future. Opinion by: Lisa Loud, executive director at Secret Network Left unchecked, algorithms will replay yesterday’s prejudices at machine speed, sidelining half the workforce and entrenching wage gaps for a generation. A fresh warning from the International Labour Organization shows the danger in high-income economies where almost 10% of jobs held by women face disruption from generative artificial intelligence — nearly triple the share for men. Read more

The deal highlights the growing adoption of crowdsourced geospatial data as autonomous ride-sharing firms look for more precise, up-to-date mapping infrastructure.

Bitcoin mining company Core Scientific has revealed that AI infrastructure firm CoreWeave will acquire it in an all-stock transaction for $9 billion. The post AI Company CoreWeave Will Buy Bitcoin Mining Giant Core Scientific for $9 Billion appeared first on Cryptonews.

Santiment reports strong Bitcoin ETF inflows, with only one day of outflows since June 6, signaling bullish momentum for BTC.