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iExec, the platform serving as the trust layer for DePIN and AI, has launched a 1 million $RLC ecosystem fund to support Web3 projects across emerging sectors. The fund will deploy both dilutive and non-dilutive capital to back teams building novel decentralized solutions, particularly in areas involving AI, data privacy, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN). This initiative aligns with iExec’s broader mission to advance blockchain development by equipping builders with privacy-preserving tools and infrastructure for secure, decentralized computing. The fund emphasises support for projects that leverage confidential computing and prioritise user privacy, core tenets of iExec’s platform. The launch…

The worth of the Bitcoin holdings of the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has broken back into the $100 billion range. This milestone comes as Bitcoin’s price reclaims the $94,000 level today, briefly trading at $94,500 before settling slightly lower. Notably, before now, Bitcoin last touched the $94K mark on March 2. Since then, its price plunged dramatically, reaching as low as $74,400 earlier this month — the lowest level since November 2024. With this new monthly high, Bitcoin has rebounded by about 27% from that five-month low. As Bitcoin climbs, the portfolios of steadfast holders are also seeing notable…

World Liberty Financial, the crypto company owned by President Donald Trump, was already laying its tracks before he even stepped into the White House for the second time, according to The New York Times. Zachary Folkman, who used to run a business called Date Hotter Girls, messaged a Cayman Islands crypto startup through Signal. He pitched a deal: swap coins to boost each other’s reputations. But the catch was brutal. The startup would have to secretly hand over millions to World Liberty just to say they were associated with Trump. Folkman bragged that others were already paying between $10 million…

The Federal Reserve’s latest Financial Stability Report identifies rising global trade tensions, increasing policy uncertainty, and concerns about the sustainability of U.S. debt as the top risks to the stability of the U.S. financial system. The report is the first six-month risk survey since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. The report reveals a sharp increase in concerns among market participants, with 73% of respondents citing global trade risks as their primary concern, more than double the figure reported in the previous survey conducted last November. Policy uncertainty also ranks high among financial fears, with half of respondents…

With the first-ever SUI-based ETF filing by Canary Capital and bullish momentum supported by technical indicators, SUI could see a potential 350% price increase by the end of 2025, according to VanEck. Amid VanEck’s proposal for BTC bonds for U.S. debt refinancing, Bitcoin continues its upward trend, currently trading near $93,825 with notable weekly gains of over 11%. According to the recent Crypto News Flash (CNF) coverage on VanEck, the investment giant launched a SUI-based financial product. Now, VanEck sees SUI price exploding 350% with the ETF catalyst. According to the reports, SUI has staged an impressive comeback following a…

With Donald Trump back in the White House, the regulatory tides are shifting—and fast. The SEC’s once-hostile stance toward crypto has softened, signaling a new era for blockchain innovation in the U.S. At the center of this evolution is Komodo’s CTO, Kadan Stadelmann, who offers a direct, insider’s view on how policy changes are already reshaping the DeFi landscape. From dismantling anti-crypto regulations to unlocking institutional capital, Stadelmann breaks down the key forces driving the resurgence of decentralized finance—and shares essential advice for builders navigating this new terrain. Q1. What is the key driving force behind the SEC’s shift in…

Ohio residents may soon be able to pay their fees in digital assets. According to reports, the state is edging closer to allowing residents in the state to pay taxes in digital assets after a new GOP proposal has laid the groundwork for digital assets to become mainstream. With the stock market currently experiencing volatility, investment experts have urged residents to diversify their portfolios, and that is the incentive that politicians in Ohio are trying to give to their residents. “We are authorizing the use of cryptocurrency as just another way to keep up with the current practices that are…

“All Things XRP,” a widely followed XRP community pundit, has shared insights into what could cause the price of XRP to soar. Rather than relying on mere speculation and hype, the pundit believes that XRP’s long-term success hinges on five key pillars. If these factors align, XRP could potentially experience substantial growth. Adoption: Ripple’s ODL Powers Real-World Use According to the commentator, the first pillar is adoption. Ripple Payments (formerly On-Demand Liquidity) is already facilitating cross-border transactions for numerous financial institutions around the globe. The pundit believes that as more banks integrate Ripple’s technology, XRP’s real-world utility will continue to…

This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The final known Satoshi email was sent to Mike Hearn, one of the earliest Bitcoin contributors and former Google engineer, in April 2011. By that point, Bitcoin had been running for 840 days, or less than two and a half years. Satoshi previously said they had been working on Bitcoin’s design since 2007 — so at most they were active in Bitcoin development for about four years. Hearn, who has since stepped back from Bitcoin, had kept up emails with Satoshi even after their final post…

The omnichain liquidity infrastructure protocol, StakeStone, has partnered with Matrixport, an all-in-one cryptocurrency financial services firm. As per the official tweet of StakeStone, the main purpose of partnering with Matrixport is to bring $SBTC to the big financial sector. This collaboration is unique of its kind as it is boosting mass adoption of, bringing $SBTC to the big leagues of the financial market at the global level. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @Matrixport_EN – one of the most respected names in institutional crypto finance.Together, we’re bringing $SBTC to the big leagues.Tailored for institutions, and made accessible across chains.With…