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What Really Happened After the ‘Confusing’ March Victory Call

Back in March 2024, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse made headlines by declaring a win in Ripple’s long-running legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a video message, Garlinghouse confidently said, “This case has ended. It’s over.” At that time, the SEC had decided to drop its lawsuit against Ripple, and it seemed like the fight was finally finished. But months later, new developments have raised fresh questions about whether that announcement came too early. What’s Happening Now? Since March, both Ripple and the SEC have been working through final legal steps. Ripple agreed to drop its…

RegulationJul 14

DePINs Provide an Escape Hatch for Frustrated Telecom Subscribers

According to Mickey Watkins, decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePINs) can potentially fill the void or blackspots that major telecoms have consistently failed to cover. DePINs can potentially offer an alternative to frustrated subscribers and a chance to earn an extra income. DePIN Market Projected to Reach $3.5 Trillion by 2028 The World Economic Forum (WEF) has projected that the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) market could skyrocket to $3.5 trillion by 2028, up from its current estimated value of $30 billion to $50 billion with more than 1,500 active projects worldwide. According to a report, a major driver of this…

BlockchainJul 14

Why Arthur Hayes Is Betting on the “Most Hated L1”

Arthur Hayes (former BitMEX CEO and current CIO of Maelstrom) has made some bold bullish calls on Ethereum, suggesting it could reach $10,000. He shared a chart on X with a potential reversal point, suggesting that ETH could skyrocket. At the moment, Ethereum is sitting at around $2784. This isn’t the first time Hayes has been talking optimistically about Ethereum, especially in recent months. In late May, he called Ethereum the “most hated Layer-1”, saying that it’s usually best to be in the most hated asset at the turn of the cycle. Hayes then predicted that at the very least,…

EthereumJul 14

Why Gradient Network’s $10 Million Funding Is Critical for Decentralized AI

Gradient Network’s recent $10 million seed round is the latest signal of accelerating capital deployment in decentralized AI infrastructure. Backed by Pantera Capital, Multicoin Capital, and HSG, the funding will support the development of Gradient’s decentralized AI runtime stack. The Shift from Centralized AI to Decentralized Alternatives The project is launching two core protocols—Lattica and Parallax—to facilitate peer-to-peer data movement and distributed AI inference. This development is not isolated. According to market data, the decentralized AI sector included 164 companies by the end of 2024. Of those, 104 secured funding. The total market cap is expected to reach $973.6 million…

MarketsJul 14

Major Crypto Exchange Announces $250,000 in Shiba Inu Reward

Centralized exchange Crypto.com has announced a Shiba Inu prize pool for users, with a $250,000 reward in SHIB for select participants. Crypto.com has launched a new event in its Airdrop Arena, an earn section on its platform that rewards participants for staking the native CRO token. This time, it involves Shiba Inu, the second-largest meme coin by market cap. Users to Receive Shiba Inu in Prize Pool For context, Crypto.com announced in a recent tweet that it has started a new reward program, where eligible users will share $250,000 worth of Shiba Inu. The new event requires users to stake…

AltcoinsJul 14

Top Crypto Tax-Free Countries in 2025

Cayman Islands, UAE, El Salvador, UAE, etc. are some of the best countries to invest crypto without worrying about tax. India, Spain, Netherlands, etc. - worst countries to invest in crypto with high tax regime. Crypto adoption has surged in 2025, but taxes remain a major concern for traders and investors. While most countries now impose strict regulations and high tax rates, a few nations still offer zero-tax regimes, making them global hubs for crypto startups, traders, and digital nomads. Here’s a look at the top crypto tax-free countries in 2025 and the worst countries to trade crypto if you…

RegulationJul 14

OKX Wallet Boosts Web3 Access with Irys Integration

OKX Wallet, a popular multi-chain, self-custody crypto wallet, has announced its exclusive integration with Irys, a rising decentralized ecosystem focusing on NFT infrastructure and on-chain storage. The integration takes into account the release of GENESIS HUNT, a unique promotional campaign providing whitelist spots concerning Irys Genesis NFTs. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. We’re thrilled to share that @irys_xyz has integrated #Wallet! You can now use our Wallet to explore the Irys ecosystem securely and participate in GENESIS HUNT, an exclusive giveaway for Irys Genesis NFT whitelist spots. pic.twitter.com/Owj936JX19 — OKX Wallet (@wallet) July 13, 2025…

BlockchainJul 14

PayPal CEO says US stablecoin adoption faces hurdles

PayPal CEO Alex Chriss says it will take time before the use of stablecoins in the US becomes widespread. Consumer appetite is weak despite increasing public discussion and legislative action; incentives are still being formulated. While PayPal brought one of the first stablecoins from a big financial company to market in 2023, it has proved difficult for users to use the coins for everyday financial activities, Chriss said. The Genius Act may also cause restrictions around cryptocurrency to ease up and become more accessible to people, he said. PayPal uses stablecoins mainly for sending money abroad Chriss believes stablecoins are…

MarketsJul 14

XRP Lawsuit Won’t End by July 14, Says Former SEC Attorney

Lawyer Marc Fagel says a Ripple vs SEC settlement this weekend is unlikely due to SEC’s internal review process and no pending motions. Judge Torres currently has no jurisdiction; SEC hasn’t filed to dismiss the appeal, making a quick ruling or settlement before July 14 improbable. The XRP community is on edge as rumors spread about a possible Ripple vs SEC settlement before July 14. But well-known lawyer Marc Fagel says it’s too early to expect anything and that a deal this weekend is unlikely. The community is feeling anxious, especially since the SEC hasn’t said anything after Ripple’s dismissal…

RegulationJul 14

5 Reasons Stocks Are Going Onchain—And Why Chainlink Is Leading the Shift

Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network that’s become essential infrastructure for making tokenization secure, scalable, and trusted. Tokenization enables direct trading of shares on the blockchain, eliminating the need for middlemen and market hours, and providing 24/7 access. Tokenization is the process of turning real-world assets, like stocks, real estate, gold, or even art, into digital tokens that live on a blockchain. Each token represents a share of ownership in that asset, and once it’s tokenized, it becomes much more flexible. For example, instead of buying a $1,000 share of a private investment, you could buy just $50 worth in token…

BlockchainJul 14