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Wirex is set to launch a dedicated appchain in collaboration with Tanssi, aimed at revolutionizing crypto payments and achieving greater compliance and scalability.—Serving 6 million users in 130 countries, Wirex is a key player in the payments space and a principal member of Visa and Mastercard. The new appchain, currently on Tanssi’s testnet and slated for mainnet launch later this year, will efficiently manage Wirex’s annual transaction volume of over $20 billion, minimizing dependence on third-party infrastructures.This strategic development will simplify operations, boost compliance, and enhance Wirex’s independence while providing Ethereum-grade security and interoperability with DeFi, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.Dmitry…
Get ready for a major leap in blockchain interoperability! Circle, the issuer behind the popular USDC stablecoin, has just announced a game-changing update: its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 now includes Solana support. This is big news for anyone involved in the crypto space, especially those navigating the complexities of moving assets between different blockchain networks. Let’s dive into what this means and why it’s set to make your USDC experience much smoother. What is Circle CCTP V2 and Why Does Solana Support Matter? At its core, the Circle CCTP is designed to provide a secure and efficient way to…
Bitcoin’s consolidation just above the $104,500 mark is being underpinned by a powerful trend: growing corporate adoption of the digital asset. Leading the charge is Strategy (MSTR), which now holds 580,250 BTC, establishing itself as the ultimate corporate bellwether for Bitcoin investment. Other notable institutions increasing their Bitcoin reserves include: XXI (CEP): 31,500 BTC Galaxy Digital (GLXY.TO): 12,830 BTC Block, Inc. (XYZ): 8,584 BTC MetaPlanet (3350.T): 7,800 BTC The top five alone account for over 640,000 BTC. The trend spans industries, from tech and finance to retail, illustrated by holdings from Next Technology Holding Inc. (5,833 BTC) and even GameStop…
This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Banks take in deposits to invest a portion in riskier, illiquid assets — that’s how they make money. This “borrow short, lend long” business model is otherwise known as fractional reserve banking. As long as not every depositor wants their money at once, everyone’s happy! When crisis mode hits and users rush for the exits, the risk models of banks are put to the test. At the heart of the problem is non-transparency around a bank’s liabilities and available assets. You could theoretically avoid this problem if…
Ethereum (ETH) experienced a sharp flash crash during the 21:00 hour on June 21, falling 7.56% from $2,406 to $2,224, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The sudden price drop triggered heavy trading activity, with more than 751,000 ETH changing hands—nearly five times the average hourly volume. Despite the steep decline, buyer interest surged around the $2,250 level, helping the asset recover to $2,292. During the hour following the crash, ETH rose 0.19% from $2,287.54 to $2,291.92. A volume spike at 05:58 accompanied a 3.15% price jump on 7,314 ETH, establishing a new support zone near $2,290. The price…
Digital Asset, the firm behind institutional blockchain Canton Network, has raised $135 million, the company announced on Tuesday. The strategic funding round was co-led by DRW and Tradeweb Markets, while Wall Street and fintech firms Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, Circle Ventures, Paxos, Polychain Capital, and QCP also participated. Digital Asset will use the cash to “accelerate institutional and decentralized finance adoption on the Canton Network,” the announcement read. 🧵🚀 We raised $135M, led by @DRWTrading and @Tradeweb, with funding participants:@BNPParibas, @circle, @citsecurities, @The_DTCC, @GoldmanSachs, IMC, @LCVentures, @OptiverGlobal, @Paxos, @polychain, @QCPgroup, @joinrepublic, @7RIDGE1, and Virtu Financial. This isn’t just… pic.twitter.com/POyXOqbWaZ —…
IOTA Identity v1.6 Beta is out and adds improved DID Communications for users’ safety. Launched at the East Africa Web3 Summit, it highlighted IOTA’s role in trade and supply chain transformation. IOTA has introduced a significant upgrade with its Identity v1.6 Beta rollout, aiming to improve how people and businesses manage digital identities. The announcement was made on May 30, 2025, during the East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit in Nairobi. The update positions IOTA as a key player in real-world blockchain use with new security, speed, and privacy features. Identity v1.6 Beta Pushes Digital Trust to New Level The release…
Russia’s largest stock market, the Moscow Exchange, will offer a new crypto futures contract, this time based on its own recently introduced Bitcoin index. The announcement comes after the exchange registered increased investor interest in its first such product issued earlier in June and based on a well-known Bitcoin ETF. Moscow Exchange to launch Bitcoin index futures The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) will soon present Russian investors with a new crypto derivative, its Managing Director, Vladimir Krekoten, unveiled in an interview with the business news portal RBC published on Tuesday. The platform’s own Moscow Exchange PFI Bitcoin Index (MOEXBTC), first calculated…
CleanSpark (CLSK), a U.S.-based bitcoin BTC$106,199.49 mining firm, said Tuesday that it reached 50 exahashes per second (EH/s) of operational hashrate — a milestone that makes it one of the largest mining operations in the world.The company built and operates more than 30 sites across Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and Wyoming. A vertically integrated setup gives CleanSpark control over energy procurement and operations, helping reduce costs and boost uptime. “It reflects years of focused strategy, disciplined execution, and a relentless commitment to doing things the right way,” said CEO Zach Bradford. Hashrate is a metric used to measure the computing power…
Unit Zero announced an exclusive partnership with Asterizm, a trustless cross-chain communication protocol. This integration aims to allow gas-efficient and secure messaging on over 25 native blockchains, including EVM-aligned chains, Solana, and TON. As opposed to a traditional solution that relies on oracles or wrapped assets, Asterizm provides a trustless design and reduces the need to use intermediaries and bridges, increasing protocol security in the process. 🚀 Unit Zero x Asterizm: Unlocking Seamless Cross-Chain Communication ⛓️💥Unit Zero integrates with @Asterizm_layer — a next-gen, trustless cross-chain protocol🔍 Why it matters:Most cross-chain tools rely on oracles or wrapped assets. Asterizm changes that…