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Crypto microloans are experiencing a dramatic resurgence, fueled by a broader revival in digital asset markets closely tied to US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance. Three years after a devastating market crash triggered a wave of bankruptcies across the crypto lending sector, a new crop of startups is aggressively re-entering the space. They possess unsecured, tech-driven lending models — and no collateral required. These ventures are riding a wave of investor optimism reignited by Trump’s pro-crypto agenda and the sharp rebound in the broader crypto market. At the forefront is Divine Research, a San Francisco-based firm that has issued more…

In a significant move that underscores the growing confidence of traditional finance in the digital asset space, Nasdaq-listed Hilbert Group has announced a substantial increase in its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. This development isn’t just another headline; it’s a powerful indicator of how established financial entities are strategically integrating cryptocurrencies into their portfolios. Let’s delve into what this means for the market and the future of institutional engagement with Bitcoin. What Does This Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition Mean for Hilbert Group? The news, initially shared by @btcNLNico on X, reveals that Hilbert Group, a prominent digital asset investment firm listed on Nasdaq,…

San Francisco-based lender Divine Research has issued around 30,000 unbacked short-term crypto loans since December, using OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s iris-scanning platform World ID to verify borrowers. Divine offers loans under $1,000 in the USDC (USDC) stablecoin, mainly to overseas borrowers underserved by traditional finance. It uses World ID to ensure users cannot open multiple accounts after defaulting. “We’re loaning to average folks like high-school teachers, fruit vendors . . . basically anyone with access to the internet can get access to our funds,” Divine founder Diego Estevez told the Financial Times. “This is microfinance on steroids.” Interest rates range from 20% to 30%,…

Blockchain networks showcase their overall chain health by measuring the total value locked. This is the list of the top 10 blockchains in DeFi TVL, as well as their market performance and on-chain activity. Ethereum leads with $84.73 billion in TVL. With $84.73 billion, Ethereum takes the lead as it demonstrates its first-mover advantage in terms of smart contracts as well as liquidity provision. The token is priced at $3714 and has a bridged TVL of $490.7 billion. Over a period of 7 days, it gained 7.7%. The stablecoins on Ethereum have a share of 1$32.9  billion and collected over…

MUFG, through its trust banking unit, just dropped over ¥100 billion ($681 million) on a high-rise building in Osaka City. According to The Nikkei, the group is interested in turning the tower into digital securities and will offer fractional ownership through tokenized real estate, targeting both retail buyers and major institutions. This isn’t a soft trial. On the institutional side, the property will be converted into a private real estate investment trust (REIT), mainly sold to life insurance firms. For retail investors, MUFG plans to sell tokenized slices of the asset, giving ordinary buyers access to large commercial real estate…

Eigenlayer has taken a step toward scaling decentralized infrastructure by rolling out a multichain verification feature that allows decentralized services to run on layer-2 networks while retaining Ethereum-grade security. Last Thursday, Eigenlayer introduced a protocol feature that lets Actively Validated Services (AVS) run on layer-2s in addition to the Ethereum network. Eigen Labs launched the new feature on the Sepolia Testnet on the Base network. Eigen Labs founder and CEO Sreeram Kannan told Cointelegraph the update marks a “critical milestone” in the company’s roadmap. He said that while the feature is launching on Base Sepolia, they plan to roll it…

The United States and China are expected to decide to extend the current tariff rates they have imposed on each other for another 90 days during trade talks that will begin on Monday in Stockholm, Sweden. According to sources close to the talks on both sides, the extension would be a continuation of the existing agreement reached in May and set to expire on August 12. The two countries mutually suspended most of their heavy tariffs in May, buying time for talks. In the third round of talks, the parties are expected to clarify their positions on key points of…

A blockchain expert says while there is significant investor interest in green energy, participation is largely limited to large institutional players due to challenges like high upfront costs. The expert believes tokenization can democratize investment in sustainable projects. Tokenization: Democratizing Green Energy Investment The global push for green energy and energy independence has ignited immense investor interest, yet significant barriers continue to limit participation primarily to large institutional players. Mete Al, Co-founder of ICB Labs, argues that this dynamic is about to change dramatically, with tokenization emerging as the key to democratizing investment in sustainable projects. “Green energy has huge…

Bitcoin reached an all-time high, reaching as high as $123,000. Following this historic surge, investors and analysts have begun to re-discuss the next big goal for the world’s largest digital asset: reaching the market capitalization of gold. Currently, the price of Bitcoin is hovering around $117,252 and its total market capitalization is around $2.34 trillion. In comparison, gold’s estimated total market capitalization is $23.13 trillion. This means Bitcoin currently represents only 10.09% of gold’s market capitalization. Analysts estimate that for Bitcoin to “flip”—or surpass—gold’s market capitalization, its price would need to rise to $1,161,767, representing an increase of approximately 890%…

Although the cryptocurrency market has been relatively calm this week, news of the US-EU tariff agreement that came over the weekend and the claim that the US will postpone the customs duties it will impose on China for 90 days caused movement in the markets. While the Bitcoin price reached the $120,000 mark, Ethereum almost reached $3,900 and the BNB price broke the record for an all-time high. However, numerous economic developments and altcoin events await cryptocurrency followers this week. Here’s the cryptocurrency calendar we’ve prepared specifically for you at Bitcoinsistemi.com. (All times are stated as UTC+3 Türkiye time) Monday,…