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Zeus Network is leveraging the secure Chainlink CCIP and proof of reserve to bridge Bitcoin to Solana in a decentralized way. More and more companies are rolling out advancements in cross-chain bridges. On Tuesday, May 20, Zeus Network, a cross-chain communications layer for Bitcoin and Solana, implemented Chainlink CCIP. This widely adopted standard for bridging crypto assets now enables users to transfer Bitcoin to Solana securely. Users can now move Zeus’s Bitcoin-backed token, zBTC, across Ethereum, Base, and Solana. All zBTC tokens are backed 1:1 by Bitcoin, which users can verify in real time using Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve. You…

White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks celebrated the passage of a major legislative package he called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” while signaling that key crypto bills are the next major victories on the Trump administration’s agenda. In a July 3rd tweet, Sacks congratulated President Trump and legislative leaders for securing “historic victories on border security, tax cuts, welfare reform, deregulation.” He then immediately pivoted to the administration’s next priority, announcing, “Next up: Crypto Week in the House (July 14). GENIUS Act (stablecoins) is heading to the President’s desk. CLARITY Act (market structure) is heading to the Senate.” Congratulations…

Neural, an AI-based gaming platform, has announced its expansion to the Solana blockchain. This move adds Solana to Neural’s multi-chain network, which is powered by LayerZero. The expansion is part of Neural’s effort to provide accessible tools for building AI-generated games. Neural will also launch an AI Launchpad to help users create and publish games more easily. The platform uses natural language processing, allowing creators to describe their game ideas in plain English. The AI then generates interactive game experiences from these descriptions. This approach removes the need for traditional coding. By joining the Solana ecosystem, Neural brings its AI…

CZ publicly shut down claims that Binance was hiding its proof-of-reserves, calling it routine delay. Binance’s June report confirms 1:1 asset backing, with a major increase in BTC holdings. The FUD came from trader James Wynn, known for major Hyperliquid losses and controversy. Don’t try to spread rumors around CZ! In crypto, doubt spreads fast especially when it targets big names like Binance. One tweet is all it takes to stir up fear, fuel speculation, and send social media into overdrive. But this time, the response came just as fast and straight from the top. Here’s what the twitter buzz…

A closely followed crypto analyst is laying out Bitcoin’s worst-case scenario while also showing how BTC could shoot up to a new all-time high. In a new thread, pseudonymous crypto analyst Pentoshi tells his 865,000 followers on the social media platform X that the top crypto asset by market cap could dip to a price in the mid-$90,000s if it were to lose support around the $101,000 to $102,000 area. However, according to the analyst, demand for the flagship digital asset will be greater than all the BTC mined from all points, which in turn should eventually lead to a…

As Erebor fills the void left by the collapsed SVB, experts are warning about the potential risks of stablecoin integration with banking. Stablecoins are increasingly integrating with traditional finance, which presents both risks and opportunities. Amid the launch of a stablecoin-powered bank, Erbor, backed by Palmer Luckey and Palantir’s Joe Lonsdale, crypto is becoming increasingly exposed to DeFi. Mitchell Amador, CEO of the blockchain security firm Immunefi, shared his insights with crypto.news on this topic. According to Amador, the integration between banks and DeFi protocols carries several structural trade-offs. Notably, banks will gain access to more functionality but also become…

The third phase of the CBDC pilot will involve implementing tokenization solutions that allow customers to provide banks with visibility into their collateral assets in Brazil. This, in turn, would simplify the process of assigning credit within an onchain, open, and shared finance ecosystem. Central Bank of Brazil Seeks to Solve Onchain Credit in Drex’s CBDC Third Pilot Phase The Central Bank of Brazil has revealed the new direction that its current central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, drex, will take in the short term. Rogerio Antonio Lucca, executive secretary of the central bank, highlighted that the third and next…

Congress Sets Crypto Market Structure Hearing with Top CEOs: Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse and other leaders will testify on digital asset regulation. CLARITY and GENIUS Acts Under Spotlight: Lawmakers aim to define crypto assets, split regulatory duties, and push for legal clarity in the industry. The US Congress has scheduled a hearing on crypto market structure next week with industry leaders set to testify, including Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. The initiative is expected to influence future crypto legislation in the United States. Attorney John E Deaton shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), detailing the lack of clarity. Committee Hearing Set…

HeLa Space is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaboration with Onmi to revolutionize the future of entertainment. This strategic alliance aims to empower players by allowing them to experience an interactive world with Web3 adventure. In this interactive world, a new era begins where reality meets fantasy. HeLa Space, a platform for immersive experience powered by Web3, witnesses the news via its official X account. We’re excited to announce our newest collaboration with @onmi_ar!Onmi® (https://t.co/PqPpUibdCt) is a treasure map AR RPG with a rich, immersive storyline — set to become the next global go-to entertainment experience. 🗺️📱🎮Together, we’re unlocking a…

Richard Teng, the Binance chief executive officer, has spread the word about Binance rolling out a new offering to the platform’s institutional clients. The new product is called Binance Institutional Loans and, according to Teng’s tweet, it is not just an average credit line but “it reimagines how institutions access liquidity across their entire portfolio.” Binance to support institutions with loans To his X post Teng added a link to an article which explains in detail what the new Binance offer to institutions is about. The title claims that they are up to 4x leverage and “zero interest potential.”The new…