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Blockticity, a platform using blockchain and AI to secure trade documents, has launched a custom Avalanche Layer-1 blockchain network using AvaCloud. As part of the transition, the company has migrated 45,000 existing Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) from the Avalanche C-Chain and minted 700,000 new COAs on its new mainnet. Together, these documents represent more than $1.2 billion worth of authenticated goods. The move comes amid increasing regulatory attention to global trade from the U.S. Customs and international authorities. Blockticity’s digital COAs include metadata and verification features, replacing traditional PDF certificates with formats that support automation and auditability. The COAs are…

Quack AI, a well-known AI-native platform for Web3 coordination, has commenced a new collaboration with Coral Finance, a decentralized marketplace to trade premium derivatives. The Collaboration permits consumers to seamlessly take part in AI-driven decentralized governance. The platform took to its official X account to disclose this joint initiative. 🕹New Integration Confirmed: @Coral_Finance Coral Finance is now live on Quack AI 👉🏻https://t.co/jmdY7WtYcq🗳 Users can now participate in Coral Finance governance directly via the Quack AI platform — powered by AI-native tools, smart delegation, and intelligent… pic.twitter.com/HJpRWHBIZg — Quack AI (@QuackAI_AI) June 19, 2025 Quack AI and Coral Finance Integrate to…

Today, Ethereum has suffered a double-digit price decline as escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran rattle investor confidence across global markets. On-chain data reveals that ETH’s sharp decline has sparked a surge in short positions across its futures market, signaling that many traders are now betting on further price losses. ETH Crashes Amid Middle East Turmoil The airstrike launched by Israel on Friday has intensified fears of broader conflict in the Middle East, sending shockwaves through both traditional and digital asset markets. ETH, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has been hit hard, plunging over 10% in the past…

In a move that signals the continued convergence of traditional finance and the burgeoning world of digital assets, Mirae Asset Securities, one of South Korea’s largest financial investment companies, is reportedly exploring a significant strategic shift. According to a report by local media outlet Herald Economy, citing insights from industry insiders, the firm is contemplating spinning off its dedicated crypto business unit into a separate, independent entity. This potential separation marks a pivotal moment, suggesting a deeper commitment to the digital asset space beyond integrating it within existing structures. Mirae Asset Securities Eyes a Dedicated Crypto Future The core of…

BNB is holding steady around $668 as positive developments in its ecosystem are meeting with regulatory tension and broader market volatility. The token has gained over 11% in the past month, aided by strong decentralized finance activity and the end of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s long-running lawsuit against Binance. Binance’s crackdown on bots exploiting its Alpha Points reward system has highlighted the exchange’s controls, likely boosting investor confidence. Users were relying on automation to farm points to secure additional rewards. Alpha Points helped drive a wave of new BNB Chain activity, bringing decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volumes up…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new director of the trading and markets division is a crypto-native.  Wall Street’s top regulator on Friday named Jamie Selway as new chief of the SEC department.  Selway previously worked at Blockchain.com and for Skew, a crypto analytics platform owned by Coinbase, according to his LinkedIn page. He also previously worked at Goldman Sachs, where he was an associate, and at Silvertrain AI. His most recent role was at Gradient, a financial services firm that uses AI.  SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins said in a statement that Selway “brings decades of industry experience in…

PayPal (PYPL) is bringing its PYUSD stablecoin to the Stellar blockchain network to strengthen the dollar-pegged token’s position in cross-border remittances and payment financing, the companies said on Wednesday. PYUSD, which already operates on Ethereum and Solana, will expand to Stellar to explore new areas like payment financing, or “PayFi”. This allows small and medium-sized businesses that face delayed receivables or pre-funding requirements to access new sources of real-time working capital, disbursed in PYUSD, according to a press release. That capital can be used to pay suppliers, manage inventory or address other operational needs with instant settlement on Stellar, the…

JZXN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN), a China-based company that offers energy batteries and EV, has announced that its board of directors has approved a plan to raise capital through the issuance of convertible notes. The funds will be used to acquire 23.5 Bitcoins as part of the company’s previously announced “Thousand Coins Plan,” which was introduced on May 22, 2025. The purchase will be carried out by JZXN’s U.S. subsidiary and marks the company’s entry into digital asset holdings. The company confirmed that investor agreements and funding terms have been finalized. The initial Bitcoin acquisition represents the first step in…

Veteran trader James Wynn closed off his 40x Bitcoin long position today, amounting to a small loss of $70.71. Almost at the same time as his exit, Wynn started a new short position on Bitcoin. James has closed his $BTC (40x) long position and once again recorded a loss of $70.71.James has now opened a $BTC short position with 40x leverage.Right now, turning a profit is proving challenging for James. Even with a small position, he is unable to make a profit.… pic.twitter.com/GrKeWbXBOM — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) June 8, 2025 From Leverage Loss to Short Bet One of the reasons…

Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms offer the promise of democratized financial services but come with significant risks. Tobias van Amstel emphasizes that both newcomers and experienced users can navigate the complexities of DeFi lending by following a disciplined approach. Understanding the Threats: Smart Contracts and Mismanagement DeFi platforms, while revolutionary in their promise of democratized financial services, are not without risk. For both newcomers and seasoned participants, the landscape of DeFi lending can feel like a treacherous sea—fraught with hidden currents and unpredictable storms. However, as Tobias van Amstel, co-founder of the innovative DeFi platform Altitude, explains, users can still navigate…