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CycleX has now formally entered into a strategic alliance with xStocks to transform the stock trading industry with powerful blockchain integration. The partnership, unveiled through the official Twitter account of CycleX, is centered on speeding up the tokenized stock market development and on breaking the divide between conventional finance and decentralized technologies. We are pleased to announce our strategic partnership with xStocks to jointly advance the tokenized stock market. Together, we will drive product innovation, trading transparency, and user experience enhancements, accelerating the integration of traditional finance and blockchain… pic.twitter.com/YjJkYPnvwy — CycleX (@CycleXTeam) July 16, 2025 The collaboration is characterized…

Bitcoin’s complicated decimals might soon be history if a new plan to redefine the base unit as the real “Bitcoin” gets adopted. Bitcoin (BTC) has always had a little quirk that confuses even longtime users: the way it’s measured. Officially, one Bitcoin equals 100 million “base units” — also called “satoshis” or “sats” — but in the industry, it’s usually discussed in decimals, like 0.0001 BTC or 0.345 BTC. This setup, while familiar, can sometimes be a bit of a mess. And now, there’s a proposal on the table that might just shake things up. The idea behind BIP-0177, submitted…

Mezo, a Bitcoin finance platform developed by Thesis, has launched the Supernormal Foundation to support the development and governance of its MUSD stablecoin and broader network. The new foundation aims to help grow the Mezo ecosystem by offering support to developers and encouraging decentralized innovation in Bitcoin-based finance. The foundation will offer development teams access to funding, technical tools, and partnership opportunities. As part of its launch, the Supernormal Foundation has introduced the Alpha Builder Program, which provides grants and assistance to projects building on the Mezo network and using MUSD. This program also includes mentoring from industry professionals and…

ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood, known for her support of Bitcoin (BTC), expressed her support for the largest altcoin Ethereum (ETH). While Cathie Wood couldn’t grasp all the technical details, she noted that the Ethereum Foundation is moving in the right direction with its recent efforts to increase scalability and privacy. Wood’s statements come at a time when the cryptocurrency market is experiencing significant growth and increasing institutional adoption. Ethereum Support from Cathie Wodd! Wood highlighted the Ethereum Foundation’s efforts to improve scalability and privacy, which he sees as vital for Ethereum to maintain its dominance in the enterprise sector.…

The landscape of cryptocurrency taxation is constantly evolving, and for businesses operating within the digital asset realm, clarity is paramount. A significant development from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) in South Korea is set to reshape how companies approach their tax obligations. This crucial clarification regarding South Korea crypto tax specifically addresses the valuation of virtual assets received as compensation for validator participation, marking a pivotal moment for compliance in the nation’s burgeoning digital economy. Understanding the MOEF’s Stance on Validator Rewards What exactly does this new directive from South Korea’s MOEF mean for companies? Simply put, if…

Solana meme coin Moo Deng surged 32.9% to a market cap of $183 million on Thursday, according to CoinGecko. The jump comes as plans for the viral baby hippo’s birthday next week were revealed by Khao Kheow Open Zoo. The Thailand-based Zoo will be throwing a three-day event next week, including a Moo Deng-themed art exhibition, a photo gallery, and a parade of animal mascots. The Zoo will also gift Moo Deng a giant cake on her birthday, June 10, when she turns one year old. Pygmy hippo Moo Deng captured the hearts of the internet from a zoo in…

Discussions within the XRP community suggest that the U.S. SEC could announce the withdrawal of its appeal against Ripple. Community figure Abdullah “Abs” Nassif highlighted this speculation in a tweet, which he tagged as a “new market rumor.” According to him, the SEC could drop its appeal as early as tomorrow, July 17, 2025. The source he cited originated from an article that speculated based on an upcoming SEC meeting. Why the SEC Could Announce Withdrawal of Ripple Appeal Amid this upcoming meeting, speculation that the SEC will withdraw its appeal against Ripple has gained momentum. Historically, the agency has…

WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty returns with a revised recovery plan after court rejection. Singapore court agrees to review the proposal if creditors revote. Fund distribution could resume within weeks if the new plan is approved. WazirX CEO Nischal Shetty has finally broken his silence with a clear plan on the table. In a new post on X, Shetty confirmed that a revised recovery proposal is now being considered by the Singapore High Court, after the original plan was rejected. If approved, this new approach could restart fund distribution within weeks – offering a possible breakthrough for users who’ve been waiting…

For more than a decade, the crypto industry has championed decentralization, transparency, and self-sovereignty. These principles are noble—and in many ways, essential. But, if we’re honest, they haven’t yet translated into broad, mainstream adoption. The dream of billions of people using blockchain every day is still largely that—a dream. To make it reality, we need to rethink how we build and deliver blockchain-powered experiences. One of the biggest hurdles is usability. The current dominant interface to blockchain —non-custodial wallets—remains too complex for the average person. Managing private keys, writing down 24-word seed phrases, buying native tokens just to perform transactions,…

Today, Breez and Spark have announced a new implementation of the Breez SDK, built on Spark’s Bitcoin-native Layer 2 infrastructure. According to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine, the update is intended to make it easier for developers to integrate self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning payments into everyday apps and services. Few companies are as good as @Breez_Tech at putting Bitcoin in people’s hands. We’re incredibly humbled to have them building on Spark. Learn more → https://t.co/KRPpWJa3os pic.twitter.com/QiCfHbWu9d — Spark (@buildonspark) May 22, 2025 “This is what the future of Bitcoin looks like — fast, open, and embedded in the apps…