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DTCC files new patent that integrates XRP and Stellar (XLM) for tokenized settlement. The DTCC patent aims to build a compliant, multi-network asset framework that operates efficiently across platforms. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) recently filed a patent for managing digital liquidity tokens. This patent introduces a framework for tokenizing liquidity across various asset classes, integrating digital assets like Ripple-linked XRP and Stellar’s XLM. DTCC Patent Focus on Tokenizing Liquidity This DTCC patent proposes a programmable liquidity mechanism managed entirely on-chain, instead of relying on centralized market makers or arbitrage strategies. The liquidity token represents ownership in a…

An analyst spotted a repeating Bitcoin pattern from April to May 2025, suggesting one last dip before a possible breakout, if key support holds. Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a net decline of approximately 3.4% over the past week, falling from around $110,000 to a local low near $103,000. As of today, the crypto has staged a modest recovery and is currently priced at $105,333. Despite the consistent downtrend, chart analyst Moustache on X has identified a recurring bullish pattern that may suggest a continuation to higher levels. His analysis focuses on a repeated ascending broadening wedge structure observed on the…

HeLa Labs, an L1 blockchain devoted to real-world adoption of dApps, has announced its latest collaboration with Arcane Vault, a prominent multi-chain NFT ecosystem. The partnership aims to revolutionize the minting, discovery, and trade of non-fungible tokens on diverse blockchain networks. The platform took to its official social media account on X to provide the details of this initiative. We’re thrilled to announce our newest community collaboration with @ArcaneVault_xyz 🤝ArcaneVault is your multi-chain NFT gateway — a seamless platform to discover, mint, and trade NFTs across multiple chains, all in one place. Collaboration for success and beyond!🔥#HeLa… pic.twitter.com/9htnbFxDjz — HeLa…

China’s central bank governor announced plans to promote the international use of the digital yuan and called for the development of a multi-polar global currency system, where several currencies dominate the world economy. China will establish an international operation centre for e-CNY in Shanghai, People’s Bank of China Pan Gongsheng said on Wednesday at the Lujiazui Forum, a gathering of financial industry executives and regulators. Policymakers will also advance plans to launch yuan futures trading in the city, he said, to provide a new risk-hedging tool for investors. “Developing a multi-polar international monetary system will help strengthen policy constraints on…

Zcash is up 12% as privacy coins, including Monero, post decent gains. The ZEC token has hit $50 from its low of $30 in February A crypto analyst says a breakout could see Zcash target $300. The Zcash (ZEC) token pumped more than 12% as privacy coins joined the crypto party following Bitcoin’s spike to above $111,000. As the investor community ponders what’s next for BTC amid overwhelmingly bullish forecasts, Ethereum, XRP, and even Dogecoin are up. Meanwhile, the Zcash token has quietly pumped to hit prices above $50. Privacy coins rally, with WLD up 16% The surge for ZEC…

The NFT landscape has seen a resurgence during June 2025. As per the data from Phoenix Group, CryptoPunk and Azuki are the top non-fungible token (NFT) collections that are leading the others when it comes to sales. The crypto analytics provider shared the details of these NFT sales in a recent social media post. TOP #NFT SALES IN JUNEAmong largest sales in June are:#CryptoPunk#AzukiLargest Sale: CryptoPunk #1831 – $393.18K pic.twitter.com/IfYFUPOJiz — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) June 29, 2025 CryptoPunks Dominate 9 out of 10 Top Positions among NFT Sales of June The data reveals that CryptoPunk #1831…

Multinational tech giant Meta is offering OpenAI employees signing bonuses of up to $100 million alongside annual compensation packages exceeding that amount, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman alleged on Monday’s “Uncapped” podcast. Meta had been making “giant offers to a lot of people on our team,” Altman said on the podcast, which aired on Tuesday, and hosted by his brother, Jack Altman. In the conversation, Altman said that none of his company’s “best people” have accepted these packages to date. Meta’s recruitment efforts reportedly have CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally contacting researchers and hosting meetings at his private residences in Lake Tahoe…

Data shared by the SHIB community through the Shibburn tracking platform, which monitors large Shiba Inu burns and then shares the details of those transactions on its website and X account, has reported a massive burn transfer. This transaction carried almost two dozen SHIB coins out of the circulating supply. Meanwhile, the SHIB price plummeted hard today, losing 7.31% in merely three hours. 23,571,440 SHIB gone in minutes The abovementioned data source, Shibburn, spread the word about a total of 23,738,202 SHIB getting burned by the Shiba Inu community since yesterday morning. The lion’s share of this meme coin chunk…

This is a segment from The Breakdown newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The charters establishing the First and Second Banks of the United States both included a clever clause that limited the ability of those proto-central banks to print money: Every bill issued had to be hand-signed by either the president or cashier of the bank. This wasn’t an attempt to impose restrictive monetary policy, however — it was more about a Jeffersonian fear of big banks and institutions too far removed from local control. But the effect was the same: Both the First and Second banks issued less…

This week has witnessed a notable surge in cryptocurrency trading activity. The momentum culminated in Thursday’s all-time high of $111,988 for the leading coin, Bitcoin. The renewed bullish momentum across the market has caught the attention of whales that have been actively accumulating select altcoins. Dogecoin (DOGE) Leading meme coin Dogecoin is one asset that has received significant crypto whale attention this week. Data from Santiment shows a rise in the coin holding of addresses that own between 100 million and 1 billion DOGE tokens. DOGE Whale Holdings. Source: Santiment During the week in review, this cohort of DOGE holders…