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Virtuals Protocol Opens New Era with On-Chain Governance Portal

Virtuals Protocol launches on-chain governance, empowering veVIRTUAL holders to propose and vote on ecosystem decisions. Voting power is earned through long-term conviction, shifting control from the core team to the decentralized community. Who would have thought a protocol could hand over complete control to the community? But that’s exactly what’s happening at Virtuals Protocol. Without further ado, they’ve just activated an on-chain governance system. From now on, veVIRTUAL holders will be the ones to decide the future direction of the protocol. No more core team members who can decide as they please. All major decisions will be made through open…

AltcoinsJul 19

On-chain equities and RWAs could 100x blockchain value, Nansen CEO says

Crypto markets are experiencing significant tailwinds due to regulatory shifts, but long-term opportunities remain untapped, according to Nansen’s CEO. Regulations are only now beginning to catch up with DeFi innovation. On Friday, July 18, Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, shared his insights at SCB10X’s ReDeFine Tomorrow 2025 conference. According to Svanevik, there are still major long-term opportunities in crypto that remain largely underexplored. The ongoing crypto bull market demonstrates that regulation is a key catalyst for growth. Notably, since the 2024 elections, Bitcoin (BTC) has surged from $70,000 to an all-time high of $123,091. Still, Svanevik noted a significant lag…

BlockchainJul 19

A Bitcoin 'Spam' Takeover! Data Storage Surpassed 'Money' Use Case Over the Last Year

Orange Surf, in charge of research and strategy at Mempool Research, has determined that over half of all bitcoin transactions made during the last 12 months included some data-related component. 51% of all the transactions involved Runes and BRC20 tokens, which are considered “spam” by some. Spam-Filled Bitcoin: Over Half of All Transactions Included Runes or Inscriptions The recent OP_RETURN drama surrounding a possible upgrade of Bitcoin Core lifting the guardrails designed to stop using Bitcoin with a data storage use case, considered spam by some, is again in the spotlight. A new report issued by Mempool Research has shed…

BitcoinJul 19

Q2 2025 Progress Report

Q2 2025 was a landmark chapter for IOTA, with the launch of the Rebased Mainnet, transforming it into a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, and the debut of the TWIN Foundation, advancing IOTA’s role in global digital trade. Key progress included research into account abstraction and passkeys, adoption of IOTA Identity and Gas Station tools, real-world ecosystem integrations, major community campaigns, and strong global policy engagement. Research & Development The primary focus this quarter was the successful launch of the IOTA Rebased Mainnet. This launch represents the culmination of more than a year of collaborative work across all R&D teams to…

AltcoinsJul 19

Unpacking the Astonishing $3 Million Blunder

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, where transactions typically cost mere pennies, news of an exorbitant fee can send ripples of astonishment across the globe. Imagine sending a digital asset and inadvertently incurring a charge equivalent to a luxury mansion or a small private jet. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it recently became a reality for a single Cardano (ADA) transaction, sparking widespread discussion and raising questions about the intricacies of blockchain transaction costs. According to the renowned blockchain tracking service, Whale Alert, a singular Cardano transaction was executed that shockingly included a fee of 3,700,001 ADA. At the time…

BlockchainJul 19

Bitcoin Price Charges Into New Territory, Fueled by ETF Frenzy and Soft Inflation

On Wednesday, the leading crypto asset bitcoin, vaulted over another price barrier, reaching $110,730 per coin. Bitcoin Rockets to $110,730 — Is the Next Stop a Moonshot? Throughout the day, bitcoin tapped fresh highs multiple times, with the latest peak hitting $110,730 per unit. At that point, BTC appeared to settle, hovering just below the $110,000 level at 8:58 p.m.. The top digital asset has soared 47.82% since bottoming out at $74,434 on April 6—an upswing of over $35,000 into the current range. BTC/USD 1-hour chart on May 21, 2025, following the 7:15 p.m. all-time high of $110,730 per unit.…

BitcoinJul 19

Dave Portnoy bets big on Tesla dip, drops $10 million on TSLA

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has announced that he invested $10 million in Tesla stock (NASDAQ: TSLA), aiming to profit from a quick rebound amid the ongoing sell-off. At the time of his purchase, Tesla shares were showing weakness, trading at $293.76 and down 6.85% on the day. Portnoy described his approach as buying the dip, with plans to turn the steep sell-off into a $1 million profit in a couple of weeks, according to his post on X on July 7. https://twitter.com/stoolpresidente/status/1942233926216323220 His move comes as Tesla’s stock has been under sustained pressure from multiple headwinds. In March, he…

MarketsJul 19

500,000,000 XRP May Drop Next After Ripple's Surprise July Maneuver

Fresh speculation about Ripple’s next move has emerged due to unusual patterns in token movement, as revealed by on-chain data and live commentary from XRP trackers. A total of 500 million XRP was unlocked from escrow, of which 400 million were relocked. According to the latest data, 300 million XRP have been earmarked for on-demand liquidity (ODL) corridors, exchange-traded products (ETPs) and other strategic investments. These tokens are not being relocked and appear ready for deployment. The remaining gap leaves room for an additional 500 million XRP to be unlocked later this month, which would bring the cycle closer to…

AltcoinsJul 19

Hyra Network & Azen Protocol Partner to Advance AI Computing, Efficiency in Decentralized Apps

Hyra Network has announced a strategic partnership with Azen protocol, an alliance that marks a new development for the Web3 landscape. Hyra Network is a Web3 AI technology platform designed to broaden the accessibility of AI by using blockchain and advanced computing technology. It uses the power of unused devices (such as computers and mobile phones) to develop a decentralized network of AI learning and development (to make AI process precise decisions and predictions). On the other hand, Azen Protocol is a DePIN platform that converts computing resources into tokenized assets through smart contracts. This allows seamless management and enables…

BlockchainJul 19

Crypto.com offers copy-trading for funds and politicians

Crypto.com introduces copy-trading, offering automated strategies based on prominent stock whales. The app will unroll the feature for regular users to tap demand for stock market exposure. Crypto.com will introduce a new copy-trading feature based on the portfolios of prominent investors. The new feature will not require an additional subscription fee or premium status. JUST IN: @Cryptocom launches Whale Baskets! Lets users mirror trades of top investors like Buffett, Pelosi, and Ackman with just $50 and no subscription fees. pic.twitter.com/FCVVi4WKeM — Cryptopolitan (@CPOfficialtx) July 7, 2025 App users will be able to directly follow prominent investors and whales, including Warren…

MarketsJul 19