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AILayer Collaborates with Veritas Protocol to Power Decentralized Applications Efficiency with Advanced AI Security

AILayer, a Bitcoin L-2 network, has announced a strategic collaboration with Veritas Protocol, an AI security protocol. AILayer is an AI-powered Layer-2 solution developed on the Bitcoin network, designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of decentralized applications. On the other hand, Veritas Protocol is a system that helps keep blockchain applications safe for businesses. The alliance between the two firms seeks to substantially improve the security and stability of decentralized applications in the Web3 landscape. 🤝 #AILayer is thrilled to announce a partnership with @veritas_web3! Veritas is reconceiving Web3 security with the first self-healing smart contract infrastructure, powered by…

BlockchainJul 23

India-listed Jetking Approves Private Placement of 460,000 Shares to Expand Bitcoin Strategy

Jetking Infotrain Ltd. a 77-year-old Indian IT training company, is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy, announcing a new ₹11.5 crore (~$1.34 million) equity issue to support its expanding Bitcoin treasury and blockchain education initiatives. On July 21, the company’s board approved a preferential allotment of 460,000 equity shares at ₹250 each to selected non-promoter investors. This is their second and by far the largest funding this year, to deepen its digital asset strategy. Jetking Moves Deeper into Bitcoin Strategy According to CFO Siddarth Bharwani, the proceeds will be used to expand the company’s Bitcoin holdings, cover general operational expenses,…

BitcoinJul 23

DC embraces DeFi with GENIUS, CLARITY Act amendments

This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. DeFi just secured its biggest US policy win yet. President Trump on Friday signed the GENIUS Act into law, establishing the first federal framework for stablecoin regulation. The law defines clear standards for reserve backing, consumer protection and AML compliance, while carving pathways for both state and federally chartered issuers. DeFi Education Fund (DEF) called it a “landmark” moment for onchain finance. Importantly, GENIUS trains federal oversight on identifiable, custodial stablecoin issuers while leaving self-custodied wallets and other non-issuer onchain activity largely outside its scope. That makes…

DeFiJul 23

Ozzy Osbourne’s passing sparks 400% surge in CryptoBatz NFTs

Ozzy Osbourne’s passing at 76 on Tuesday sparked a surge in the non-fungible token (NFT) market as fans rushed to own a piece of the heavy metal icon’s legacy through his CryptoBatz collection. Within hours of Osbourne’s death announcement, the floor price of his CryptoBatz NFTs briefly surged by more than 400%, from under 0.02 Ether (ETH) to as high as 0.08 ETH, according to OpenSea data. At current market prices, the peak floor price for a CryptoBatz NFT was worth $295 at 8:00 pm UTC on Tuesday, according to CoinGecko. Osbourne made a historic entry into the NFT industry…

NFTJul 23

Is Ethereum fated for more upside? Here’s what analysts think

Ethereum has been on a tear lately, clawing its way back after several months of sluggish performance. The rally has flipped industry chatter from ‘when ETH surge?’ to ‘how long can this rally last?’ and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan is weighing in on what the future holds. Summary ETH is up over 50% in the past month, fueled by heavy demand from exchange-traded products and corporate treasuries. Corporate giants like SharpLink and Bitmine are leading a new wave of Ethereum accumulation. Analysts expect billions in fresh acquisitions over the next year. In a July 22 X thread, Hougan broke down…

EthereumJul 23

One in two Russians won’t touch digital ruble, another 40% don't see any point

Around half of Russian citizens have no interest in trying the digital ruble, according to a survey which also found that some 40% see no advantages in the latest incarnation of the national fiat. The results were published after lawmakers in Moscow approved a new timetable for the introduction of the state-issued coin. It should start about a year from now in accordance with Bank of Russia’s latest proposal that followed Putin’s recent call for wide adoption. Russians largely unaware of digital ruble Despite recently increased media coverage surrounding the updated deadlines for the gradual launch of the digital twin…

MarketsJul 23

Ripple CTO Ends Speculation on Real XRP ATH: Details

XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, skyrocketed nearly 20% in the past 24 hours, reaching its highest level in over six years at $3.66 (on Coinbase). The XRP price surge has ignited a fresh discussion about XRP’s true all-time high (ATH), a topic that has long divided traders, analysts and holders. The discussion gained traction on X after a user claimed that XRP is now in price discovery, implying that the token had surpassed its historical peak. Another user pushed back, stating that XRP "will be in price discovery once it breaks $3.84," citing Jan. 4, 2018, as when…

AltcoinsJul 23

Zypher and Nebulai Unite to Build Trusted Decentralized AI

Zypher Network has formed a new collaboration with Nebulai, a decentralized AI Agent marketplace and compute infrastructure provider. The collaboration will involve incorporating Zypher trust technologies into the Nebulai platform to offer a verifiable and privacy-preserved environment for developing and deploying AI agents. 🤝Zypher Network × NEBULAI! We're excited to announce new partnership with @NebulaiHQ , a decentralized AI Agent marketplace and open compute network that empowers users and developers to collaborate, deploy, and scale intelligent agents with real-world utility.#OpenCompute is… pic.twitter.com/LkcN0cgBd8 — Zypher Network (Hiring) (@Zypher_Network) July 22, 2025 Nebulai provides an OpenCompute permissionless compute infrastructure. This Web-based platform…

BlockchainJul 23

Legendary Bitcoin Whale Just Cashed out Big Time

A legendary Bitcoin (BTC) wallet that has been dormant for over a decade is now selling BTC in alarming numbers. According to Lookonchain, a crypto whale that originally bought 5,000 BTC for only $1.66 million in 2012 has started to distribute the stash in large amounts. The latest move occurred just three hours ago: 250 BTC, worth about $29.68 million, was deposited to the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance. This same wallet first appeared 12 years ago when Bitcoin was trading at only $332. At today’s price near $118,248, the initial cost basis translates to a jaw-dropping 34,900% return -…

BitcoinJul 23

ArtGis Finance Joins Forces with Infinaeon to Revolutionize L2 DeFi’s Future

ArtGis Finance, a prominent platform driving DeFi innovation, has commenced a new partnership with Infinaeon, a cutting-edge Ethereum-built L2 network. The main purpose of the collaboration is to unlock exclusive opportunities concerning DeFi liquidity, cross-chain value development, and scalability. The platform shared the details of this joint effort in a recent social media post. 🚨New Partnership🚨 ArtGis Finance 🤝 @Infinaeon 💡Infinaeon is a next-gen Layer 2 built on Ethereum. With every transaction fueling its native and liquidity tokens, they are building an ecosystem where value flows and grows. 🔥Let’s shape the future of finance together! pic.twitter.com/mytroXxs67 — Artgis Finance (@ArtgisFinance)…

DeFiJul 23