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Real-world asset platform Securitize upgraded its tokenized private credit fund with Hamilton Lane, an investment firm with $956 billion of assets under management and supervision, expanding its reach across multiple blockchains and adding features aimed at decentralized finance (DeFi) users. Introduced in 2023 on Polygon (POL), the Hamilton Lane Senior Credit Opportunities (SCOPE) Fund is now available on Ethereum and Optimism , with blockchain interoperability enabled by Wormhole . This means investors can move fund units across chains, unlocking wider participation and liquidity in different DeFi ecosystems. Securitize also added support for daily net asset value (NAV) pricing through RedStone…

After bleeding billions from its flagship funds, Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management is reportedly taking a defensive turn. It is entering into the booming “buffer ETF” arena with a fresh lineup of loss-limiting products. The firm filed proposals last week for four new exchange-traded funds, the ARK Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 Defined Innovation ETFs. These Exchange-traded funds are designed to cushion downside risks while limiting upside returns. Each product will follow a rolling 12-month strategy starting in January, April, July, and October, respectively. This space has turned out to be an investors’ hunt for protection in a slump while…

Shadow War, a cutting-edge hybrid game, is partnering with Nexus Night, a part of the GM Vietnam, the premier tech and blockchain convergence event of Vietnam. With this partnership, Shadow War, the event that GameFi.org is hosting, will be a part of the blockchain game titles showing up in the Nexus Night. GameFi.org revealed this development in a recent social media post shared on its official X account. STRATEGIC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: SHADOW WAR 🔥@PlayShadowWar is heading to #NexusNight – #GMVietnam by deep wisdom! This 5v5 action title blends heavy elements with unique gameplay, powered by big industrial names. You’d want…

The Bitcoin price has officially smashed its previous all-time high, reaching a new record of $111,861. This move cements Bitcoin’s position as the most dominant asset in the crypto market and sets the tone for what could be an explosive second half of the year. But why is Bitcoin up again? What’s behind this breakout? BTC/USD YTD – TradingView Why Is Bitcoin Price Up? The primary driver behind this surge is massive institutional buying. Major financial institutions and funds are accumulating Bitcoin, positioning themselves ahead of what they expect to be even higher prices in the near future. The potential…

Decentralized exchange (DEX) dYdX said it bought Pocket Protector, a social-trading startup known for its Telegram-based trading bot. The financial details of the deal were not revealed. The eight-year-old company known for its derivatives market also said it appointed Pocket Protector co-founder Eddie Zhang, who previously worked at Meta and Amazon, as its new president. The purchase comes about a year after Bloomberg reported that dYdX was looking for a buyer itself. The acquisition positions dYdX for its next phase of growth in the increasingly competitive decentralized finance (DeFi) derivatives market, pushing into social trading to compete with newer, more…

Imagine a future where your national currency is entirely digital, issued and backed by your central bank, offering instant transactions and enhanced security. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the evolving reality, and the Bank of Korea CBDC initiative is taking significant strides towards making it a cornerstone of South Korea’s financial future. The recent news of the Bank of Korea nearing approval for 44 trademarks related to its central bank digital currency, including familiar names like ‘Digital Won’ and ‘KRDW,’ signals a pivotal moment for the nation’s financial landscape and the broader global push for digital currencies. What’s Behind the…

Bonk surged 9.87% to $0.00001494 on July 2, extending recent gains across the Solana meme token space, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The move came amid fresh attention to Tuttle Capital’s proposed 2x Long BONK ETF, which has taken a procedural step forward but remains unapproved. Tuttle Capital originally filed a Form N-1A on Jan. 27, for a suite of leveraged ETFs, including a 2x Long BONK product. On July 1, the firm submitted a post-effective amendment stating that the ETF could become effective no sooner than July 16. This means the product could launch after that date,…

The leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed its previous ATH for the first time yesterday after a difficult 4 months and reached a new ATH. Bitcoin continues to break records, rising above $111,000 in the morning hours. While it is stated that the new record in BTC is due to the increasing interest of institutional investors, the rally is expected to continue. At this point, Presto Research analyst Min Jung said that Bitcoin’s recent rise above $111,000 was largely driven by institutional accumulation, with major firms such as Strategy, Metaplanet, and Twenty One Capital making the biggest contributions. Jung noted that…

The crypto market is on the rise, with major altcoins rallying in the past 24 hours. Cardano also saw strong gains and is currently trading at $0.8534, up 5.8%. It saw a rise in trading activity, with 24-hour volume hitting $2.98 billion, up 31.3% from the previous day. Blockchain.com Adds Cardano to DeFi Wallet Cardano has just been integrated into Blockchain.com’s DeFi Wallet, opening access to 37 million users. Users can send, receive, and hold ADA directly, right alongside Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, and more. This update also brings support for Cardano Native Assets (CNAs), which allows access to the growing…

The cryptocurrency world is no stranger to volatility, but a recent incident in South Korea has brought the emotional and financial stakes into stark relief. The news of a South Korean man attacking Delio CEO James Jung over significant crypto losses has sent ripples through the community, serving as a powerful reminder of the intense frustrations that can arise when investments go awry. This isn’t just a story about a fine; it’s a window into the human cost of market instability and the critical need for robust investor protection. Delio CEO Attack: Unpacking the Incident In a turn of events…