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Boundless, the decentralized zero-knowledge (ZK) compute marketplace powered by RISC Zero, has launched its incentivized testnet (which it is calling “Mainnet Beta”) on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network. With Boundless’ incentivized testnet, developers can build and test applications in an environment as if the protocol is in fully live format. The network has already landed early support from industry heavyweights like the Ethereum Foundation, Wormhole and EigenLayer. A decentralized marketplace for zero-knowledge compute connects those who need zero-knowledge proofs — such as developers building rollups, bridges, or privacy-preserving applications — with a distributed network of independent “ZK provers or miners”…

On-chain analytics platform Glassnode noted in a recent tweet that 15 years after Laszlo Hanyecz made history by spending 10,000 BTC (now worth $1.1 billion) on two pizzas, some of those early-era Bitcoins are still moving. According to Glassnode, Bitcoin from the Satoshi era, which refers to the period when the Bitcoin creator was still active in the crypto space, is quietly shifting on-chain. These ancient wallets, which were formerly deemed dormant, have seen fresh activity in recent months. Glassnode observed that the >10-year cohort’s share of Bitcoin’s Realized Cap has dropped from a peak of 0.045% to 0.033%. Notably,…

TL;DR Lombard aims to bring Bitcoin capital markets fully onchain through a three-phase roadmap focused on transforming BTC. In less than three months, their LBTC token surpassed $1 billion in TVL and attracted $2 billion in new liquidity, boosting BTC integration on platforms like Aave, Morpho, and Pendle. The company has already deployed an SDK that enables BTC deposits and yield integration. Lombard Finance announced a plan to move the entire Bitcoin capital markets infrastructure to the onchain environment. Their proposal includes tools designed to activate dormant BTC liquidity, ease its integration across different blockchains, and support the development of…

Across a span of 1,438 days, the Ethereum network has torched over 4.6 million ether, wiping out $13.57 billion worth of the digital asset. But even after all that crypto up in smoke, ether’s supply keeps growing, with an annual inflation rate currently pegged at 0.801%. Ethereum Has Destroyed 4.6 Million ETH It’s been nearly 3 years and 11 months since the Ethereum blockchain rolled out the London hard fork on Aug. 5, 2021, at block height 12,965,000. That upgrade introduced a key tweak: a portion of transaction fees—aka gas—started getting burned, permanently removing ether from circulation. Data pulled from…

The minutes containing the details of the FED’s interest rate decision meeting in June were shared with the public. Here are all the details from the FED minutes: All participants thought it appropriate to keep the federal funds rate within its current target range. Several participants noted that the current federal funds rate may not be significantly above the neutral interest rate. Fed staff expect real GDP growth in 2025 to be higher than previous estimates and inflation to be lower than previous projections. Participants assessed that uncertainty in the economic outlook has decreased as a result of the announced…

A Solana (SOL) whale has recently transferred one million SOL, valued at over $155 million, to an unknown wallet. The transaction, spotted by blockchain data tracker Whale Alert, occurred in a single transaction. SOL whale transfer ignites speculation According to the details, the transfer of $155,641,826 worth of SOL occurred between two unidentified wallets. This has sparked curiosity about the whale’s motive. The whale may be repositioning the Solana coins for security reasons or simply organizing their portfolio. 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 1,000,000 #SOL (155,641,826 USD) transferred from unknown wallet to unknown wallethttps://t.co/qm4M7aQGm5 — Whale Alert (@whale_alert)…

GroveX, an emerging crypto exchange, has recently announced the release of an exclusive product. As per GroveX, it is introducing its unique Credit Card Crypto Buying Feature to offer seamless digital asset buyouts. The platform disclosed this initiative in a recent social media post shared on its official X account. 🚀 Exciting News! 🚀We’re thrilled to announce the launch of GroveX’s new Credit Card Crypto Buying Feature! Now, you can use your credit/debit cards to buy crypto directly on GroveX, quick, easily, and hassle-free. Simply select your preferred cryptocurrency and purchase… pic.twitter.com/UrL8mdihU6 — GroveX (@GroveXchange) July 16, 2025 GroveX Releases…

Key Takeaways Base has launched Flashblocks, reducing block times on its Ethereum L2 to 200 milliseconds for faster transactions. Coinbase Wallet is now the Base app, combining chat, payments, social, and trading. Base introduced a suite of new features during its “A New Day One” conference, marking a major evolution for the Ethereum layer-2 network. The platform formally rebranded as Basechain, signaling a broader vision beyond its original affiliation with Coinbase. The biggest technical upgrade is Flashblocks, which slashes block times from two seconds to 200 milliseconds, making Basechain 10 times faster and positioning it as one of the fastest…

The world of corporate finance is increasingly looking towards digital assets, and a recent announcement from Brazil is capturing significant attention. Brazilian fintech firm Méliuz, known for its cashback and financial services, has revealed ambitious plans to significantly expand its Bitcoin holdings. This move signals a growing trend among companies globally, and specifically within the rapidly evolving fintech Brazil landscape, to incorporate cryptocurrencies into their treasury strategies. Why is Méliuz Making Another Significant Bitcoin Purchase? Méliuz isn’t new to the Bitcoin space. The company previously made a substantial investment, acquiring $28.5 million worth of BTC. Building on that initial step,…

Ethereum (ETH) is riding a wave of institutional demand and protocol upgrades, with nearly $1 billion in inflows to ETH investment products last week, according to CoinShares. However, technical warning signs and ecosystem concentration are tempering short-term enthusiasm. Accordingly, artificial intelligence (AI) predicts that ETH is likely to remain in the neutral-to-bullish phase in the coming months, with a potential for a $4,000 price. Will Ethereum hit $4,000? To see when Ethereum might hit $4,000, Finbold consulted OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which estimated that the number could be reached sometime in early September 2025 in the most bullish scenario. While Ethereum has…