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Grupo Murano, a $1 billion real estate firm based in Mexico, is pioneering a bold strategy to integrate bitcoin into its operations, with CEO Elías Sacal arguing that bitcoin is “demonetizing” the real estate industry. By shifting from traditional asset-heavy models to a bitcoin-centric treasury, the publicly traded company aims to optimize its finances and capitalize on bitcoin’s potential appreciation, offering a model for businesses navigating volatile interest rates and currencies. In an exclusive interview on the Bitcoin for Corporations show, Sacal, a 30-year veteran of real estate development, outlined Grupo Murano’s vision. The firm, which manages hotels under brands…

Since April, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols have added approximately $49 billion in net total value locked (TVL). Interestingly, Aave accounted for around $15 billion of this increase and represented roughly 31% of the total growth across DeFi platforms during the period. Aave Leads the Pack The latest figure means that for every $10 billion added to DeFi TVL, Aave contributed about $3 billion, according to recent data shared by Sealaunch on Dune Analytics. Aave is a decentralized finance platform that allows users to lend and borrow crypto assets without relying on traditional intermediaries. Users who provide assets like stablecoins, Bitcoin,…

It may finally be the Ethereum season, as a multi-week consolidation breakout points to a rally to price levels last seen in December 2024. For context, Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is slowly rediscovering its former glory. With Bitcoin consolidating after its recent surge to an all-time high, ETH is now taking the lead. Ethereum is up 5.25% in the past 24 hours, while BTC has increased barely 1%. Furthermore, Ether is the best-performing cryptocurrency in the top 10 rankings by market cap and the second in the top 15, as capital appears to be shifting towards the…

The financial world is constantly evolving, and the line between traditional banking and the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector is blurring faster than ever before. In a landmark move that signals a significant shift in the landscape, Shinhan Bank, a titan among South Korean financial institutions, has officially launched a dedicated crypto page within its popular SOL Bank application. This isn’t just another update; it’s a pioneering step, marking Shinhan Bank as the first Korean commercial bank to venture into this digital frontier with such a comprehensive offering. For anyone tracking the integration of digital assets into mainstream finance, this development is…

MEI Pharma announced Friday a $100 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) transaction to add Litecoin into its corporate treasury. The announcement is the first known instance of a publicly traded biotech company adopting Litecoin (LTC) as its primary reserve asset. Per a press statement published at 13:00 BTS, the investment round was led by Titan Partners Group and crypto trading firm GSR. MEI Pharma plans to raise gross proceeds of approximately $100 million through the sale of 29,239,767 shares of common stock, or pre-funded warrants, at $3.42 per share. The deal is expected to close on or around…

Marvin Bertin has raised concerns about the security risks posed by bridges and wrapped assets. He warned that these solutions introduce vulnerabilities that compromise Bitcoin’s security model. Bertin: Wrappers Are Worse In the rapidly expanding world of decentralized finance, cross-chain solutions like bridges and wrapped assets have emerged as popular tools to enhance interoperability between blockchains. However, Marvin Bertin, co-founder and CEO at Maestro, recently issued a stark warning on X: “Bridges are risky! Wrappers are worse. If it’s not on Bitcoin, it’s not Bitcoin.” Bertin’s assertion zeroes in on fundamental security vulnerabilities that, from his perspective, fundamentally undermine the…

Ethereum has continued to display signs of a sustainable bull run as the cryptocurrency leads with the highest daily gains among the top ten leading cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Amid this positive price trend, on-chain monitoring firm Whale Alert has spotted massive amounts of Ethereum moved among major exchanges in mere hours. The tracker has identified a series of voluminous Ethereum transactions, with over 117,678 ETH shifted in less than four hours. The transferred tokens, worth about $374 million, have sparked questions among market watchers. While the big ETH moves have been followed by a higher surge in the trading…

Global interest in de-dollarization has grown, but tangible progress remains limited due to political and strategic constraints. VALR co-founder Badi Sudhakaran argues that USD-based stablecoins may prove more effective than the AU initiative known as PAPSS for cross-border payments. Dollar’s Enduring Appeal Challenges De-Dollarization Efforts In recent years, the discourse surrounding de-dollarization has intensified, capturing significant global mindshare as nations explore alternatives to the U.S. dollar’s pervasive dominance in international trade and finance. Beyond the heightened rhetoric, however, tangible progress toward this objective has remained largely limited. This stagnation can be attributed to a confluence of factors, chief among them…

VeChain is eyeing fresh gains as altcoins bounce amid the latest bullish catalysts, including massive traction for its recently launched StarGate staking feature and support from Revolut’s Learn & Earn program. The VeChain (VET) token ranked among the top 100 gainers by market cap on July 18, with the cryptocurrency up double digits over the past week and more than 28% over the past month. Having broken above $0.022, VET price climbed past $0.029, reaching levels last seen in May 2025 and touching a key resistance zone. Why is VET price up today? As noted, VeChain’s native token has surged…

Elderglade, a Web3 gaming ecosystem, has announced a strategic collaboration with LINEUP Games, a multi-game and cross-chain network. Elderglade is an AI-powered MMORPG gaming platform driven by blockchain technology. It is a game where players participate in strategic fights, navigate an adventurous world, and own in-game assets like Elderglade native token, ELDE, and others. On the other hand, LINEUP Games is a gaming firm designed to develop a multi-chain network for dynamic short games. The alliance represents a strategic step focusing on enhancing and broadening GameFi networks, aiming to bridge various gaming networks and communities to provide advanced gaming experiences.…