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Maestro is looking to bring Bitcoin-based assets such as Ordinals and Runes into the nascent BTCFi ecosystem with the upcoming launch of a new “metaprotocol indexer” for applications built on the Internet Computer Protocol. It promises to be a key piece of infrastructure for Bitcoin DeFi developers that will change the way Ordinals and Runes can be used by financial applications, simplifying how they’re used as collateral for decentralized loans, for example. What the Indexer does is enable trustless validation of Runes and Ordinals, which means they can be verified without using vulnerable cross-chain bridges or third-party custodians. In turn,…

Key Takeaways Thumzup Media Corporation has been authorized to hold up to $250 million in various crypto assets. The company’s portfolio now includes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, DOGE, LTC, and USDC. Thumzup Media Corporation, the California-based SaaS company specializing in social media branding and marketing, announced Thursday that it has secured authorization from its board of directors to hold up to $250 million in crypto assets. The Nasdaq-listed company currently holds 19 Bitcoin worth approximately $2.3 million and plans to invest in major altcoins, including Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Litecoin, and USDC. The expansion was approved by its board earlier…

Sui’s decentralized storage technology has started gaining traction as a viable alternative to established players like Filecoin and Arweave. While the crypto industry primarily focuses on token prices and significant chain developments, Sui’s ecosystem continues to evolve beneath the radar. In 2025, its approach to decentralized storage is reshaping how developers think about data permanence, accessibility, and integration across Web3 applications. What Makes Sui’s Storage Approach Different? Sui combines object-centric programming with horizontal scalability, enabling storage that fits seamlessly into smart contract logic. Unlike Filecoin, which relies heavily on proof-of-replication for its storage validation, and Arweave, which emphasizes permanent data…

This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Today’s topic is a touchy subject for anyone who’s been in Bitcoin for the past decade. Eight years ago exactly, a key voting threshold was met that would lead to the official adoption of Segregated Witness (SegWit), a backwards-compatible scaling upgrade that had been in the pipeline since late 2015. SegWit would make it technically possible to fit up to 4MB of transaction data within Bitcoin blocks by separating out related witness data into a different construct. A neat workaround to spiritually stretch the block-size limit…

MaAvatar, first-ever metaverse on Web3, announces its strategic partnership with Kalp, a prominent engineering digital infrastructure for global transformation. The core purpose of this alliance is to bridge the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). In addition to that, both fintech firms aim to revolutionize the representation and exchange of real-world assets (RWA) across blockchain ecosystems. MaAvatar🤝Kalp | Partnership Announcement!We’re officially partnering with Kalp Network, the 1st permissioned cross-chain RWA tokenization platform with built-in compliance. Together, we’re bridging traditional & digital finance.Follow us & @Kalp_Official to stay updated on… pic.twitter.com/v6QU7dWoD7 — MaAvatar (@MaAvatarmeta) July 22, 2025 Through…

The total amount raised in the global cryptocurrency market has surpassed $10 billion, marking the highest level in the past three years. Backed by supportive U.S. government policies and large-scale investment, the crypto industry is experiencing its strongest recovery phase in three years. The Crypto Fundraising Overview The latest report from data platform CryptoRank reveals that in Q2 2025, the total amount raised in the global cryptocurrency market surpassed $10 billion. This figure serves as a symbolic marker and a clear signal that the crypto industry is entering a phase of strong recovery and reshaping. It reflects the growing involvement…

Schiener praised the comparison and hinted at possible collaboration between the IOTA and XRP communities. IOTA pushes modular decentralization and real-world utility while XRP sticks to fast financial transfers. Dominik Schiener, co-founder of IOTA, has responded positively to a public comparison between IOTA Rebased and XRP, suggesting future cooperation could benefit both sides. The comment came after X user Cigamatoi posted a detailed comparison, highlighting the different directions taken by these two decade-old blockchain networks. Schiener stated, “Really nice comparison of IOTA and XRP!” He emphasized that both are “OG projects” with over ten years in development. He described XRP…

Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle manufacturer Volcon announced the successful completion of a private funding round with gross proceeds exceeding $500 million. Volcon Raises $500 Million for Bitcoin Treasury Strategy The company is officially launching a Bitcoin treasury strategy, using 95% of the proceeds. Volcon’s main partner in this strategic move is the leading cryptocurrency exchange Gemini. Volcon’s funding round attracted strong interest from prominent crypto venture capital firms and blockchain infrastructure providers, including FalconX, Pantera Capital, Borderless, and Relayer Capital. Members of the company’s board of directors and traditional financial institutions also participated in the investment process. “Volcon aims to offer…

Ethereum treasury firm, Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions (BTCS), is using DeFi lending protocol Aave to generate yield and buy more Ether. The CEO, Charlie Allen, disclosed this on X, noting it is farming yield through the platform. According to Allen, the Nasdaq-listed company deposited $100 million in Lido staked ETH (stETH) on Aave at a 3% yield per annum(APY), and borrowed $30 million USDT from the protocol at a 5% rate. It has now used the $30 million stablecoins loan to buy more ETH, which it is staking at 4% APY. 🔁 How @NasdaqBTCS Uses @aave for Leveraged ETH Yield…

Ethereum’s ether (ETH) raced ahead on Wednesday, leading the crypto market higher after a modest dip earlier this week. ETH broke above the $3,200 level for the first time since early February, gaining 6.5% over the past 24 hours, CoinDesk data shows. It’s now ahead a full 22% over the past seven days. Bitcoin also bounced back above $119,000 during the early hours of the U.S. session, climbing 2.6%. The CoinDesk 20 index, a broad-based benchmark focusing on majors, was up 4.5%.BTC investors bought this week’s dip to $116,000 from record highs hand over fist, analytics firm Glassnode noted. According…