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Kadena, a popular public L1 blockchain using Chainweb architecture for DeFi protocol deployment, RWA tokenization, and AI-led application integration, has issued a new report examining RWA tokenization standards. In its report, Kadena has categorized ERC-3643 as the top compliance-ready standard for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Additionally, the report also emphasizes the significant requirement for efficient, compliance-ready protocols while financial institutions are adopting blockchain technology for tokenization of assets. ERC-3643 Emerges as Top Compliance-Ready Standard for Compliant RWA Tokenization, Says Kadena Report Kadena’s report highlights a paradigm shift from the traditional ERC-721 and ERC-20 standards, which are deficient in compliance capabilities…

Another historic milestone has passed in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) has become the world’s fifth most valuable asset, exceeding $2.2 trillion in market value for the first time this week, thanks to its strong rally. Bitcoin Market Cap Surpasses $2.2 Trillion: New Peak in Institutional Interest, Options Market Points to More Bitcoin has thus overtaken giants such as Amazon (AMZN) and Google (GOOG), while falling behind only tech giants such as Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA), as well as gold with an estimated value of around $22 trillion. BTC’s strong price movement around $110,000 is supported by…

Zerohash is reportedly nearing a $100 million funding round that could value the company at nearly $1 billion. Zerohash Nears Unicorn Status Zerohash, a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure startup, is reportedly close to raising approximately $100 million in a funding round that would value the company at nearly $1 billion. According to a report citing two anonymous said that the publicly traded online brokerage Interactive Brokers is leading the investment. The new fundraise follows Zerohash’s Series D round in 2022, when it secured $105 million from investors including Bain Capital and Point72 Ventures. That round valued the company at $340…

IOTA Notarization has been officially unveiled to complement traditional systems in addressing document-related fraud that organizations face. Research suggests that organizations lose billions of dollars of their annual revenue to document-related fraud, which includes falsified invoices. In a recent update, CNF discussed the alpha release of the IOTA Notarization to enable developers, builders, and infrastructures to integrate blockchain-based data authenticity and integrity proofs into their products. According to that report, this comes with a ready-to-integrate tooling designed for individuals and entities that seek compliance, verifiable records, and tracking. Detailing this in a blog post, the IOTA communication team highlighted that…

Deribit, the world’s largest crypto options exchange, has announced a new rewards program for eligible USDC holders to enhance users’ collateral choices and boost overall capital efficiency on the platform. These payments are possible because Deribit leverages Coinbase as a custody solution for USDC and Coinbase, in turn, pays rewards to those holding USDC through them. As of July 2025, the reward rate stands at 4%, though users should note that Coinbase regularly adjusts these rates. USDC is the world’s second-largest dollar-pegged stablecoin with a market value of $63.83 billion at press time. Deribit accounts for nearly 80% of the…

MetYa, an innovative platform in the AI-led SocialFi sector, has announced its new partnership with Conflux Network, a well-known regulatory-compliant blockchain in Asia. The collaboration denotes a notable move toward the establishment of an AI-led, compliant, and scalable ecosystem for advanced decentralized social entities. The platform provided the details of this development in a recent social media post. 🌏 @metyacom x @Conflux_Network 🤝We’re excited to explore collaboration with Conflux, leading regulatory-compliant public chain — powering partnerships with McDonald’s, China Telecom, and more.Together, we’re building the next frontier of AI-driven SocialFi in Asia.… pic.twitter.com/FHCCQBA6dW — METYA (@metyacom) July 15, 2025 MetYa…

After a volatile start to 2025, Bitcoin has now reclaimed the $100,000 mark, setting a new all-time high and injecting renewed confidence into the market. But as prices soar, a critical question arises: are some of Bitcoin’s most experienced and successful holders, the long-term investors, starting to sell? In this piece, we’ll analyze what on-chain data reveals about long-term holder behavior and whether recent profit-taking should be a cause for concern, or simply a healthy part of Bitcoin’s market cycle. Signs Of Profit-Taking Appear The Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) provides immediate insight into realized profit across the network. Zooming…

Cardano’s rollout of visual governance tools is a strategic shift toward inclusive, transparent, community-driven governance. With the rising adoption of ADA, this visual-first approach may well set a new standard for how blockchain communities govern themselves effectively. The Cardano Foundation, the network’s unit responsible for overseeing the ecosystem’s growth and adoption, has released a set of 14 comprehensive flow charts that illustrate the current voting processes associated with different types of governance actions within the Cardano ecosystem. According to the Foundation, these newly developed resources are intended to simplify what are often complex governance procedures. “These resources are designed to…

Crypto exchange Kraken on Tuesday debuted its U.S.-regulated crypto derivatives trading platform as it eyes expansion into a broader set of asset classes. Dubbed Kraken Derivatives US, the marketplace integrates futures trading with spot crypto markets, giving traders a single interface to manage margin and risk. The service allows for instant collateral transfer between spot and futures positions. The offering first went live in Vermont, West Virginia, North Dakota, Mississippi and District of Columbia, with more states to be added, the exchange said in an X post. The firm also shared plans in a press release about expanding its derivatives…

As financial markets took a sudden bearish turn early Friday, the cryptocurrency market was not spared. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, fell sharply, reaching a low of $107,327, as investors considered macroeconomic concerns. Amid the drop, Strategy founder Michael Saylor has responded with characteristic optimism. In a tweet, Saylor wrote, “No tariffs on Bitcoin.” No Tariffs on Bitcoin — Michael Saylor (@saylor) May 23, 2025 Saylor’s tweet, simple yet telling, suggests a continued belief in Bitcoin as a global, ungoverned asset unaffected by macroeconomic factors impacting traditional markets. This week, Michael Saylor’s Strategy announced an intention to sell up to…