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OKX Wallet, a popular multi-chain, self-custody crypto wallet, has announced its exclusive integration with Irys, a rising decentralized ecosystem focusing on NFT infrastructure and on-chain storage. The integration takes into account the release of GENESIS HUNT, a unique promotional campaign providing whitelist spots concerning Irys Genesis NFTs. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. We’re thrilled to share that @irys_xyz has integrated #Wallet!You can now use our Wallet to explore the Irys ecosystem securely and participate in GENESIS HUNT, an exclusive giveaway for Irys Genesis NFT whitelist spots. pic.twitter.com/Owj936JX19 — OKX Wallet (@wallet) July 13, 2025 OKX…

PayPal CEO Alex Chriss says it will take time before the use of stablecoins in the US becomes widespread. Consumer appetite is weak despite increasing public discussion and legislative action; incentives are still being formulated. While PayPal brought one of the first stablecoins from a big financial company to market in 2023, it has proved difficult for users to use the coins for everyday financial activities, Chriss said. The Genius Act may also cause restrictions around cryptocurrency to ease up and become more accessible to people, he said. PayPal uses stablecoins mainly for sending money abroad Chriss believes stablecoins are…

Lawyer Marc Fagel says a Ripple vs SEC settlement this weekend is unlikely due to SEC’s internal review process and no pending motions. Judge Torres currently has no jurisdiction; SEC hasn’t filed to dismiss the appeal, making a quick ruling or settlement before July 14 improbable. The XRP community is on edge as rumors spread about a possible Ripple vs SEC settlement before July 14. But well-known lawyer Marc Fagel says it’s too early to expect anything and that a deal this weekend is unlikely. The community is feeling anxious, especially since the SEC hasn’t said anything after Ripple’s dismissal…

Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that’s become essential infrastructure for making tokenization secure, scalable, and trusted. Tokenization enables direct trading of shares on the blockchain, eliminating the need for middlemen and market hours, and providing 24/7 access. Tokenization is the process of turning real-world assets, like stocks, real estate, gold, or even art, into digital tokens that live on a blockchain. Each token represents a share of ownership in that asset, and once it’s tokenized, it becomes much more flexible. For example, instead of buying a $1,000 share of a private investment, you could buy just $50 worth in token…

Bitcoin (BTC) price surged past $110,000 on Thursday, setting a new all-time high above its January peak of $109,588. This marks the second time in 2025 that Bitcoin has broken its previous record, further reinforcing its ongoing bullish trend. The rally comes even as U.S. stock markets posted declines on Wednesday, showing BTC’s relative strength in a shifting macro environment. Bitcoin has gained over 50% since hitting a local low below $75,000 on April 7, signaling strong buying interest. According to the latest market data, Bitcoin’s total market capitalization now stands at $3.49 trillion. The daily trading volume has increased…

Ethereum jumps 6.5% as ETH breaks key resistance and outpaces top cryptos in daily gains. BlackRock’s ETH ETF hits $5B market cap with record volume and $320M+ in inflows since July 7. Ethereum is making headlines again. In the last 24 hours, ETH price jumped by 6.5%, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and Solana (SOL). This bullish momentum coincides with a massive spike in trading volume for BlackRock’s spot Ether ETF, ETHA. Ethereum Price Breaks Key Resistance Ethereum is currently trading at $2,790.78, after gaining more than 6% in a single day and 7.3% over the past week.…

The gaming industry generates over $180 billion annually, yet most games remain centralized, with players owning nothing. Beam addresses this gap through an independent Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for interactive entertainment applications. This gaming-focused network launched its permissionless mainnet on October 24, 2023, leveraging Avalanche’s proven tech stack with Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility. The ecosystem combines developer-friendly tools, cross-chain interoperability, and a community-driven governance model, facilitated by the $BEAM token. Origins and Development Timeline Beam’s Foundation Beam was established in 2021 by Merit Circle DAO, a decentralized autonomous organization focused on advancing blockchain gaming. Initially focused on play-to-earn gaming,…

Since President Donald Trump’s crypto-fueled return to office, the American digital assets industry has lost most of its favorite villains, and many of its most revered martyrs.  But in the United States, at least one victim of the federal government’s so-called “war on crypto” remains: Roman Storm, co-founder of the popular coin mixing service Tornado Cash, who is set to go on trial Monday in New York for criminal conspiracy to commit money laundering and evading U.S. sanctions.  And the man now leading the charge in that prosecution? None other than Jay Clayton, the onetime crypto villain, turned hero, turned…

In 2006, software engineer Michal Pospieszalski uncovered dangerous flaws in U.S. voting machines—flaws he says still threaten American elections today. Hired by the Election Science Institute, where he served as Chief Technology Officer, Pospieszalski was flown to the headquarters of election vendor Election Systems & Software (ES&S) in Omaha, Nebraska. His task was to analyze the company’s iVotronic voting system. For over a week, Pospieszalski uncovered a wide range of issues, including “bad code practices, backdoors, static passwords,” and most importantly, what he described as a complete lack of “end-to-end cryptographic proofs.” “The biggest thing that wasn’t there was end-to-end…

After Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time high this week, a trading expert believes the asset is on track for even greater gains, possibly reaching $200,000 in 2025. According to an analysis by TradingShot, historical trends and technical setups suggest that Bitcoin might reach the $200,000 mark toward the end of this year, as per a May 23 TradingView post. In the outlook, TradingShot emphasized that Bitcoin is currently experiencing its weakest bull cycle to date, a natural consequence of the Theory of Diminishing Returns (TDM). This theory posits that as markets mature, the magnitude of returns tends to slow.…