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MaAvatar and Kalp Partner to Bridge TradFi and DeFi

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,…

DeFiJul 23

Q2 Raises Top $10 Billion With Institutional Momentum

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…

MarketsJul 23

IOTA Cofounder Calls for XRP Collaboration, Highlights Key Differences

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…

AltcoinsJul 23

A Giant Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Listed on Nasdaq Raised Funds to Buy Bitcoin! Here Are the Details

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…

BitcoinJul 23

ETH treasury company BTCS says it is leveraging Aave to generate yield on its ETH holdings

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…

DeFiJul 23

Ether Leads Crypto Market Higher as Bitcoin Attempts to Shrug Off Dip

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.…

EthereumJul 23

ChinaAMC Unveils a Revolutionary Leap in Digital Finance

In a move that’s sending ripples across the global financial landscape, China Asset Management’s (ChinaAMC) Hong Kong arm has just made history. Imagine a world where your investments are not just digital, but also more accessible, transparent, and efficient. That future is becoming a reality with the launch of the world’s first RMB-denominated tokenized money market fund. This isn’t just a technical achievement; it’s a profound statement about the direction of modern finance and a significant step forward for digital finance globally. What’s ChinaAMC’s Bold Move All About? ChinaAMC, a prominent name in asset management, has taken a giant leap…

MarketsJul 23

$68M UNI & COMP Withdrawals, Halting ETH Activity

The cryptocurrency market is a dynamic landscape, often influenced by the strategic maneuvers of large institutional players. Recently, a significant development involving Trend Research, a firm reportedly linked to LD Capital, has captured the attention of analysts and investors alike. This move signals a potentially pivotal shift in their portfolio strategy, raising questions about the immediate future of key DeFi assets. What’s Happening with Trend Research‘s Portfolio? According to reports from AmberCN, Trend Research has executed substantial withdrawals from Binance over the past week. These aren’t minor transactions; we’re talking about millions of dollars in prominent DeFi tokens. Specifically, the…

AltcoinsJul 23

A New Era for Real Estate

Grupo Murano, a $1 billion real estate firm based in Mexico, is pioneering a bold strategy to integrate bitcoin into its operations, with CEO Elías Sacal arguing that bitcoin is “demonetizing” the real estate industry. By shifting from traditional asset-heavy models to a bitcoin-centric treasury, the publicly traded company aims to optimize its finances and capitalize on bitcoin’s potential appreciation, offering a model for businesses navigating volatile interest rates and currencies. In an exclusive interview on the Bitcoin for Corporations show, Sacal, a 30-year veteran of real estate development, outlined Grupo Murano’s vision. The firm, which manages hotels under brands…

BitcoinJul 23

Aave Dominates DeFi Rally, Grabs 31% of $49B TVL Increase

Since April, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols have added approximately $49 billion in net total value locked (TVL). Interestingly, Aave accounted for around $15 billion of this increase and represented roughly 31% of the total growth across DeFi platforms during the period. Aave Leads the Pack The latest figure means that for every $10 billion added to DeFi TVL, Aave contributed about $3 billion, according to recent data shared by Sealaunch on Dune Analytics. Aave is a decentralized finance platform that allows users to lend and borrow crypto assets without relying on traditional intermediaries. Users who provide assets like stablecoins, Bitcoin,…

DeFiJul 23