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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has drawn the community’s attention to what he describes as one of the most significant releases in the blockchain’s history. The Cardano founder’s remarks followed the launch of the RealFi Phase 1 testnet, which marked the first public opportunity for users to interact with the protocol ahead of its mainnet debut. RealFi Testnet Goes Live With Core Features The RealFi team has officially launched Phase 1 of its testnet, introducing the protocol’s foundational features in a controlled testing environment. During this phase, users can perform three key actions. They can swap supported test digital assets for…

On-chain data has confirmed that June was a painful month for bitcoin ($BTC), but beyond the price weakness, both spot demand and institutional flows faltered. Due to last month’s performance, there is speculation that the market may be nearing a cyclical bottom, but this remains unconfirmed. In the meantime, analysts at the crypto exchange Bitfinex revealed in this week’s Bitfinex Alpha that historical data suggests that July could be better for $BTC. However, a seasonality dynamic will not be able to sustain a recovery for $BTC this month – the asset needs sustained spot and institutional demand. Worst June in…

Ethereum is quietly rebuilding its bullish case, and this time it’s not just another social media hype cycle. A combination of improving market sentiment, undervalued on-chain metrics, accelerating development, and aggressive whale accumulation is painting a much stronger picture than the price alone suggests. Sentiment Recovery Gains Real Momentum Investor confidence has improved notably over the past month. After weighted sentiment plunged to -3.70 in early June 2026, it recovered to -0.61 by July 13, following a brief move into positive territory at +1.50. That steady improvement suggests market psychology is shifting away from extreme pessimism. The recovery isn’t happening…

Allianz Chief Economist Ludovic Subran said the US Federal Reserve (FED) may have to raise interest rates in September. Subran stated that the non-farm payroll data released in the US was actually weak. Despite this, he expressed his belief that inflation could peak above 3.7%, arguing that investments in artificial intelligence, fiscal stimulus, and the energy sector continue to support the US economy. Subran stated that this situation might force the Fed to raise interest rates in September, adding, “I think this is the main point of contention between Europe and the US.” Related News Analyst Assesses the Technical Outlook…

Lido recently announced that it has received the Web3SOC certification, confirming its protocol’s suitability for institutional and low-risk capital. This development, shared in a tweet by Lido, emphasizes its commitment to high security and governance standards. The certification was explained by @p_misirov from @cantinasecurity, highlighting the operational excellence that led to this achievement. For further details, check the original tweet at LidoFinance. Breaking It Down The crypto market is currently experiencing mixed signals, with various major assets showing different momentum. Lido’s latest certification comes at a crucial time as the demand for secure and reliable staking protocols grows among institutional…

Oobit has expanded its Tether-backed non-custodial crypto payments platform to Guatemala and Paraguay, extending its Latin American footprint as demand for stablecoin-based payments continues to grow across the region. The launch allows users in both countries to spend and send cryptocurrencies anywhere Visa is accepted, covering more than 150 million merchants worldwide across online and in-store transactions. Users will also be able to join the waitlist for Oobit’s AI Agent Cards. Oobit expands LATAM footprint The expansion marks Guatemala and Paraguay as Oobit’s 10th and 11th markets in Latin America, joining countries including Brazil, Colombia, and Bolivia. Through Oobit’s non-custodial…

Matt Cole, CEO of Bitcoin acquisition firm Strive (Nasdaq: ASST), has made a striking commitment regarding the company’s Bitcoin holdings. In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Cole stated unequivocally that Strive has no intention of selling its Bitcoin, even if the price were to fall to one cent. Zero Debt, Zero Liquidation Risk Cole emphasized that Strive is entirely debt-free and that its Bitcoin holdings are not leveraged or used as collateral. This structure eliminates any risk of forced liquidation, regardless of market conditions. “The price could drop to one cent and remain there for 18 months, and we would…

Ethereum ($ETH) hovers within the $1.7K range. The buyers control the broader market structure. Two notable institutions have pulled significant Ethereum off exchanges within the same hour. A wallet tied to K3 Capital withdrew 10,000 Ethereum worth $17.85M from Binance, while Abraxas Capital followed with 6,948 $ETH valued at $12.42M pulled from both Binance and Bitfinex. That is nearly $30M in Ethereum moved off exchanges. When institutions withdraw tokens from exchanges, they are not selling; they are moving them into cold storage or private custody, hinting at accumulation behaviour. It infers the plan to hold, not trade. Every $ETH pulled…

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit said it is not participating in the issuance of Open USD, after its operator Dunamu was named among more than 140 businesses involved in the new stablecoin initiative. “Upbit has only indicated our potential willingness to consider taking part in the future expansion of the OpenStandard ecosystem,” an Upbit spokesperson told Cointelegraph. The clarification follows similar pushback from Samsung Electronics and other South Korean companies listed by Open Standard. According to a Friday report by ChosunBiz, Samsung said it had not held formal discussions with the project and did not know what role it was…

Quant Network builds its business around banks, central banks, and large financial institutions, not everyday crypto users.Its core product, Overledger, is designed to solve a problem most retail users never face. It connects incompatible blockchain networks with legacy banking systems. Large regulated institutions need that interoperability to move data and assets across different platforms at scale. Retail users trade tokens on one chain. Banks need to move regulated money across dozens of private and public ledgers at once, and that’s the gap Quant fills. What Does Quant Network Actually Sell? Quant’s product is Overledger, described by the company as a…