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Injective, a super-high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, has officially launched its greatly anticipated Testnet, marking a historical moment in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The Injective Testnet is now LIVE!This launch brings some of the best apps in all of crypto to $INJ, enabling users to level up and build like never before. It also makes Injective the only L1 with a unified VM layer.Test drive the fastest EVM in history today 🚀 pic.twitter.com/7vFDIibAML — Injective 🥷 (@injective) July 2, 2025 This launch is the introduction of the fastest Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) in blockchain history that is built natively into…

In her recent op-ed published by Fortune, Jenny Johnson, chief executive officer at financial giant Franklin Templeton, argues that the financial industry can no longer afford crypto and blockchain, arguing that they represent the future of finance. Johnson has warned that legacy firms that are reluctant to embrace this disruptive technology could end up getting “wiped out” like American video rental shop Blockbuster. This inevitable disruption is expected to take place within the next five years, according to the Franklin Templeton boss. She believes that legacy financial systems are too slow and geographically siloed to remain relevant. Johnson is convinced…

Asset manager VanEck is launching a long-term digital assets fund focused on Avalanche to back real businesses over hype-driven tokens. VanEck said Tuesday it will launch the PurposeBuilt Fund in June to invest in tokenized businesses building on Avalanche (AVAX) and focused on long-term value and utility. In a press release shared with crypto.news, the New York-headquartered asset manager said the fund will back liquid tokens and venture-backed crypto projects in sectors such as gaming, payments, AI, and financial services — primarily around or after a token generation event. The fund will also deploy idle capital on-chain through Avalanche-native real-world…

Moca Chain, a notable L1 blockchain for management of user data and identity, has announced its latest partnership with zkMe, a well-known zero-knowledge identity validation provider. The collaboration is devoted to strengthening users with private and seamless validation processes across dApps. The platform revealed the details of this endeavor in a recent social media post. 👁 Moca Chain x @zkme_ 🔒zkMe joins Moca Chain as an Issuer and Verifier, bringing their 1.5M+ user base into the Moca ecosystem as our go-to partner for privacy-preserved demographic and financial credentials.🧠 Dive deeper: https://t.co/rihnynYeup✨ Up next: zkMe’s… pic.twitter.com/fYeiCtfz5i — Mocaverse💼🪐 (@Moca_Network) July 2,…

Bitcoin sank on Thursday and Friday, continuing its decline for much of the past week as investors pivoted away from the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency in favor of the most traditional safe haven asset: gold. This recent trend appeared to restore the paths that the two assets have traveled for most of 2025, with gold’s gains outpacing those of BTC.  “There’s no denying it, gold had a great year. Especially during the tariffs—even if you’re a hardcore Bitcoiner, you have to respect what gold did in the first quarter,” Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas told Decrypt.  The two assets have…

Burve is now live on Berachain mainnet, introducing multi-token stableswaps and de-peg protection features. Built on Berachain, Burve uses PoL mechanics to enhance liquidity and DeFi utility. Burve is officially live on the mainnet, and has immediately caught the attention of DeFi enthusiasts. Its launch not only adds to the list of protocols in the crypto space, but also immediately emphasizes its commitment to supporting the Berachain ecosystem. With features such as multi-token stableswaps, a yield mechanism from rehypothecation, and a de-peg protection system, Burve immediately dives into the core of the liquidity and capital efficiency issues that have so…

Web3 Decision has confirmed the strategic alliance with REI Network, a lightweight, EVM-compatible, and zero-cost blockchain platform. The partnership includes a Web3 Decision AI-powered engine that performs audits and a REI scalable blockchain, which is a major development in the safety of smart contracts. Partnership Announcement 🥳@web3decision 🤝 @GXChainGlobal Smart contracts on REI Network are now supported by our AI-powered audit engine at:https://t.co/oZ1eEMViA5✅ EVM-compatible contract scan in under 1 minute✅ Blockchain-specific logic agent for threat… pic.twitter.com/odIa5rk2X1 — Web3 Decision (@web3decision) July 2, 2025 This collaboration seeks to integrate artificial intelligence and a zero-gas blockchain infrastructure that will improve safety, speed,…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) ongoing sell-off may be nearing its end, with key technical indicators signaling a potential rebound after recent selling pressure. Notably, prominent trading expert Ali Martinez highlighted that the TD Sequential indicator is flashing a major buy signal on Bitcoin’s 12-hour chart. This setup suggests a possible move above $105,000, he said in an X post on May 31. The TD Sequential is a time-based indicator that identifies trend reversals or price exhaustion. When the system counts to “9,” it often signals that the current trend is weakening and that a reversal or correction may be imminent. Notably, Bitcoin…

Solana’s on-chain fundamentals gained a major vote of confidence on Thursday as Florida-based DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) announced it had expanded its SOL treasury by acquiring 17,760 additional tokens. The purchase, valued at approximately $2.72 million, was executed at an average price of $153.10 per token. This move aligns with the company’s stated long-term strategy of compounding SOL holdings and staking rewards.Following this acquisition, DeFi Dev Corp’s total holdings reached 640,585 SOL and SOL equivalents, representing a U.S. dollar value of around $98.1 million. Based on the company’s last reported total of 14,740,779 shares outstanding, the current SOL-per-share (SPS) stands…

VeChain, a prominent enterprise blockchain platform, announces its first-ever cross-chain bridge launch by a groundbreaking integration with Wanchain. Through this milestone, the sustainable, enterprise-powered blockchain enters in a new connectivity phase. This phase of conncetivity allows more than 40 leading blockchains an effortless interoperability. The leading blockchains include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Polkadot. VeChain, in the Web3 ecosystem, aims to become a completely interconnected player from a high-performance and sustainabe network. The Wanchain bridge launch is a significant step forward for VeChain to achieve its goal. VeChain to Expand its Ecosystem as Interoperability Meets Utility VeChain, by…