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Equilibria Introduces $USDS-$SPK Pool to Provide Stablecoin Farmers 13% APY

Equilibria, a well-known yield optimization entity developed by Pendle Finance, is unveiling an exclusive $USDS-$SPK pool in collaboration with Spark, a famous DeFi liquidity platform. As per Equilibria, the latest $USDS-$SPK pool also offers 13% APY to benefit stablecoin farmers. The platform took to its official X account to reveal this development. 📩 Stablecoin farmers, we’ve got a fresh one for you — the USDS-SPK pool from @sparkdotfi is now on Equilibria. USDS is @SkyEcosystem’s stablecoin, and this pool lets you earn SPK tokens as yield. But why stop at the basics? With vePENDLE boosts on Equilibria, you can take…

DeFiJul 14

Ethereum’s New Roadmap: Key Points

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has released a new roadmap titled “The Future of Ecosystem Development at the EF,” focusing on accelerating development, amplifying community efforts, supporting key contributors, and unblocking long-term barriers. As Ethereum’s influence spreads from crypto-native users to enterprises, governments, and institutions, the Foundation is recalibrating. It now aims to deliver practical blockchain solutions at scale, while preserving Ethereum’s core values of decentralization, transparency, and open collaboration. A Clear Mission for Ethereum’s Next Chapter At the heart of the roadmap is a dual mission: To increase the number of people who benefit from Ethereum To ensure the technical…

EthereumJul 14

Arbra Unveils Tokenized Private Equity Basket with SpaceX, Ramp, and Varda on Colb

London, UK, June 27, 2025 Arbra Partners Group (“Arbra”), the global financial services company, has confirmed the introduction of its leading strategy, ‘High Conviction Basket’, via Colb Asset SA’s blockchain-agnostic web portal. The actively managed portfolio—which includes a cherry-picked collection of high-growth private technology companies like SpaceX, Ramp, Varda, and more—will be tokenized as an Actively Managed Certificate (AMC). This strategic partnership with Colb, a Swiss-based leader in real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, is a significant step toward democratizing access to private market investment opportunities. Using blockchain technology, Arbra and Colb are allowing institutional-grade financial products to be securely and transparently…

MarketsJul 14

Unexpected Developments in Solana Spot ETFs – Dates for Potential SEC Approval Begin to Clarify

The approval process for the spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) may accelerate beyond expectations. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked potential issuers to resubmit revised S-1s by the end of July, responding to comments. Two sources close to the matter confirmed this development. While the SEC technically has until October 10 to approve or reject such a fund, the Commission is reportedly looking to speed up the process and approve one or more funds well before that date. One of the reasons behind this move is the REX-Osprey SOL and Staking ETF (SSK), which was automatically approved…

AltcoinsJul 14

Major Exchange Provides Insight into Error

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced the completion of its PUMP token sale. The sale did not proceed as planned due to an unexpected API delay, resulting in oversubscription. This resulted in some users receiving token allocations while others did not. Bybit's official statement stated that users who failed to receive an allocation will have their deposited funds fully refunded. It also noted that the final allocation results for users who subscribed but whose funds are still frozen are being reviewed. Bybit made the following statement in its statement: The PUMP token sale has concluded. Due to an unexpected API delay,…

ExchangesJul 14

$1.14B in Crypto Shorts Rekt as Ethereum Tops $3K For First Time Since February

Ethereum has climbed 8.8% over the past 24 hours, topping $3,000 for the first time since early February. The move comes following the largest single day for U.S. Ethereum exchange-traded fund inflows at $383.1 million, according to Farside data. As Ethereum's price jumped, $258.6 million worth of Ethereum shorts were liquidated over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data. Ethereum remains down 38.3% from its all-time high of $4,878 hit in November 2021. The move marks a reversal of somewhat negative sentiment regarding Ethereum. Predictors on Myriad Market believed there was a near 50% chance that the cryptocurrency would…

EthereumJul 14

One of the Most Hawkish FED Members, Neel Kashkari, Announced the Month in Which He Expects a Rate Cut!

The Fed is expected to resume interest rate cuts, which have been paused since January, as soon as possible. However, despite the positive data, the Fed prefers to keep interest rates steady due to concerns about tariffs. At this point, the FED left interest rates unchanged in June. While the next interest rate cuts are expected to be made in July and September, the market expects the first interest rate cut of 2025 to be made in September. I Expect Two Interest Rate Cuts in 2025, The First in September! At this point, Minneapolis FED President Neel Kashkari announced that…

MarketsJul 14

Here’s How Much XRP You Need Now to Be a Top 10% Holder

Crypto educator Edoardo Farina has revealed important insights into XRP wallet distribution based on the latest figures from the XRP Rich List. The update highlights how much more competitive the landscape has become for holders on the XRP rich list. As of today, an XRP wallet must hold at least 2,486 XRP to rank among the top 10% of all XRP wallets globally. Meanwhile, to reach the top 5%, holders need 8,758 XRP. For the top 4%, the requirement is 11,000 XRP, while the top 3% requires 16,299 XRP. The top 2% hold at least 25,639 XRP, and to enter…

AltcoinsJul 14

The Best Bitcoin and Crypto Credit Cards in 2025

As traditional finance and crypto converge, a growing number of products are emerging that straddle the shrinking divide between the two. Crypto credit cards are one such product, offering users an array of different perks, benefits, and rewards linked to their crypto exchange account. But no card is like another. For example, some crypto cards offer flat cashback rewards, while others offer variable percentages based on the spending category. In this article, we’ll walk through some of the most popular crypto credit cards that are available to users in 2025. Gemini Credit Card Image: Gemini American crypto exchange Gemini offers…

ExchangesJul 14

Bitcoin Nears $130K Technical Target as Analysts Track Final Bullish Wave

Bitcoin nears $130K as multi-year Cup and Handle pattern signals breakout potential. Elliott Wave count suggests Bitcoin is entering wave 5 with $400K+ long-term target. Market data shows strong liquidity despite recent price dip and trading volume decline. Bitcoin’s long-term technical formation has reached a serious juncture, with analysts noting that the cryptocurrency is approaching the upper boundary of a major bullish pattern. Chart data from analyst Gert van Lagen indicates that Bitcoin is nearing the $120,000 to $130,000 price range, a target derived from a multi-year Cup and Handle formation. Beyond this level, a separate growth projection places the…

BitcoinJul 14