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Filecoin and Magmar Unlock Safe File Storage for Web3

File Vault enables secure, encrypted file storage directly inside smart wallets using Filecoin and Lighthouse infrastructure. Magmar Infra integrates Filecoin and Lighthouse to offer censorship-resistant, permanent Web3 file storage for real-world applications. When it comes to storing files in the Web3 world, many may still be stuck in the old pattern: upload them to the cloud, then hope they remain secure. But now, Magmar Infra is trying to reverse that perspective. Through the integration between their smart wallet and Filecoin—via Lighthouse—they are launching a new feature called File Vault. Its function is quite simple, to store files directly in your…

AltcoinsJul 16

Coinbase Announces Listing of the Most Talked About Altcoin Currently!

A surprise listing came from Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States. At this point, Coinbase announced that it will list the long-awaited altcoin PUMP. Accordingly, Coinbase announced that it will list PUMP, the token of Solana-based memecoin launch platform Pump.fun. Coinbase announced that PUMP will be listed with an experimental tag and warned users not to send PUMP over other networks. “Coinbase will add support for http://Pump.fun (PUMP) on the Solana network (SPL token). Do not send this asset over other networks or your funds may be lost. Subject to liquidity conditions being met, trading will commence…

ExchangesJul 16

Boundless beta launch triggers new era of zero-knowledge market infrastructure

The launch of Boundless’ incentivized testnet marks crypto’s first real stress test for production-ready zero-knowledge infrastructure. With the Ethereum Foundation and EigenLayer as early adopters, the scramble to operationalize ZK proofs across chains has officially begun. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on July 15, Boundless Network has deployed its Mainnet Beta on Coinbase’s Base blockchain, introducing what it calls the first “universal” zero-knowledge protocol. Backed by RISC Zero’s zkVM, the incentivized testnet has already drawn participation from major players including the Ethereum Foundation, Wormhole, and EigenLayer—an unusual show of early confidence for a project still in beta.…

BlockchainJul 16

Will Bitcoin Continue to Break New Records, or Has the Rally Halted? Analysis Firm Evaluates the Latest Situation in BTC!

Bitcoin (BTC) broke new records after four difficult months, rising above $111,000 according to Binance TR data. While the general expectation in the market is for the rise in Bitcoin to continue, Singapore-based cryptocurrency company QCP Capital evaluated the latest situation in Bitcoin. Accordingly, analysts stated that the upward trend in Bitcoin is solid, and that the brief pullback after ATH was due to profit taking, but the upward demand quickly resumed. Noting that the recent BTC rally reflects a solid trend supported by improved structural fundamentals and relatively low volatility, analysts said, “this rally feels more structurally sound than…

BitcoinJul 16

Metaplanet CEO Quietly Helps Acquire Asian Firms to Push Bitcoin Agenda

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich is helping to advance a Bitcoin treasury strategy campaign in Asia through a newly approved acquisition of a South Korean public firm, following a similar move in Thailand earlier this month. South Korea's SGA Co., a systems integrator serving government and education clients, has received regulatory approval to issue more than 58 million new shares to a group led by Sora Ventures and KCGI, and including Gerovich in an individual capacity. The issuance, approved by the Korean Financial Services Commission and Korea Exchange on Monday, will make Asia Strategy Partners LLC, an investment vehicle backed by…

MarketsJul 16

VeChain CEO Breaks Down StarGate Staking and What It Means for Your VET Bag

VeChain launches staking plan with early access rewards, minimum entry at 10,000 VET. Redeno tool lets users simulate staking outcomes, tweak holdings, and preview possible APY returns. VeChain began its $15 million StarGate staking program on July 1, opening new earning possibilities for holders of its native token, VET. The update allows users to access increased rewards through direct protocol-level staking on the VeChainThor blockchain. With the minimum entry set at 10,000 VET, a broader segment of holders is now eligible to participate. The VeChain Foundation allocated 5.48 billion VTHO tokens, equal to about $15 million, to fund bonus rewards…

AltcoinsJul 16

Gemini rolls out 14 more tokenized stocks, including Nike, Starbucks, and Coca-Cola

Crypto exchange Gemini is introducing 14 tokenized stocks to its European Union investors. On Monday, on its “List-a-Thon” livestream, the platform announced it will be adding stocks of major US companies like Nike (NKE), McDonald’s (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Coca-Cola (KO), Uber, and Yum! Brands (YUM). The platform now offers 37 equities to EU users following its earlier launches of tokenized stocks in late June and July 3. Gemini boosts EU market access with 21 new tokenized stocks across top sectors Gemini’s official blog highlights the latest stock additions as a major step forward in expanding its offerings for European users.…

ExchangesJul 16

Rumors of Collaboration Between Ripple and California, Biggest Economy in the US – Governor Announces

California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new initiative called the “California Breakthrough Project” to increase efficiency in public services and strengthen public-private partnerships. According to FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett, senior executives of leading cryptocurrency companies such as Ripple, Coinbase and MoonPay were also invited to the project. The project's working group held its first meeting at Ripple's San Francisco headquarters on June 6. Also attending the meeting were executives from technology companies such as Instacart, Snapchat, and Anduril Technologies, as well as well-known angel investor Ron Conway. The main objectives of the Breakthrough Project are as follows: Encouraging…

BlockchainJul 16

Bearish Patterns Emerge as Volume Declines

Bitcoin’s price is coasting along at $107,793 to $108,316 per unit over the last hour, marking a 1% decrease from the previous trading session. With a market capitalization of $2.19 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $38.79 billion, the cryptocurrency saw a wide intraday price movement between $107,367 and $112,000. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s daily chart presents a cautiously optimistic macro perspective despite today’s decline. The price reached a recent high of $112,000, signaling a strong bullish trend, although the emergence of a bearish engulfing candlestick pattern suggests potential for short-term exhaustion. Volume surged during the ascent to $112,000 but has…

BitcoinJul 16

Brazil-Based Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Prepares to Enter US Markets

Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, the first Latam-based bitcoin treasury company, announced that the company is in the final stages of listing its stock on U.S. markets, without issuing new shares. Brazilian Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Ready to List Stock on U.S. Markets Meliuz, the cashback company that became the first Latin American and Brazil-based bitcoin treasury company ( BTC), is aiming to expand its target audience. The company decided to go forward with an expansion aimed at making its stock available to U.S. investors, boosting global visibility for the company’s operations. Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, broke the news…

MarketsJul 16