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Celo Prepares for Major Isthmus Hardfork and L2 Boost

Celo will launch the Isthmus hardfork today, bringing key Ethereum EIP and OP Stack upgrades. The upgrade will include EigenDA v2 integration to enhance L2 scalability and data handling. Celo has been attracting a lot of attention today, as its hardfork, Isthmus, will officially launch on its mainnet on Wednesday, July 9th, at 3:00 PM UTC. This hardfork is a crucial milestone that solidifies Celo’s position as an agile, cost-effective Ethereum Layer 2, closer to today’s Ethereum infrastructure. And yes, it’s also part of the preparations for integration into the modern data availability (DA) system via EigenDA version 2. 🚨…

Altcoins

A Breakthrough for Blockchain Exploration

Are you ready to dive deeper into the world of blockchain, with unparalleled clarity and insight? The crypto community is buzzing with excitement following a significant announcement from Etherscan, the go-to platform for Ethereum blockchain data. Via their official X (formerly Twitter) account, Etherscan unveiled HyperEVM Scan, a brand-new, dedicated block explorer tailored specifically for HyperEVM. This launch marks a pivotal moment for developers, users, and enthusiasts alike, promising to streamline how we interact with and understand this evolving blockchain ecosystem. What Makes HyperEVM Scan a Game-Changer for Blockchain Exploration? For those new to the space, Etherscan has long been…

Blockchain

Billionaire Bryan Johnson pledges to witness the final Bitcoin halving in 2140

Tech entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast Bryan Johnson announced he will speak at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, aligning his vision of radical life extension with Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term roadmap. In a social media post on May 26, Johnson referenced the final Bitcoin halving over 100 years away from now, pledging to be alive for the event and encouraging others to do the same. Johnson, the former CEO of Braintree and founder of Project Blueprint, is widely known for investing millions into age-reversal research. His appearance at Bitcoin 2025 is set to bridge the worlds of decentralized finance and bio-optimization under…

Bitcoin

Cwallet Unites with Creditlink to Reshape the Future of Web3 and DeFi

Cwallet, an all-in-one crypto wallet, has announced its strategic collaboration with Creditlink, an AI-powered on-chain protocol. The primary objective of this groundbreaking partnership is to redefine the future of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and provide a seamless bridge between Web2 and Web3 finance, offering frictionless utility. 🌐 Cwallet x Creditlink Partnership Announcement Redefining Trust & Access in Web3 Finance 🚀 We are proud to announce a strategic partnership between Cwallet and Creditlink, uniting two Web3 powerhouses to reshape the future of decentralized finance. 🔍 @creditslink is… pic.twitter.com/K2p2iz5v0u — Cwallet (@CwalletOfficial) July 9, 2025 Cwallet is a more secure and multi-chain support…

DeFi

$100 Million Institutional Doping for Ethereum (ETH)! – Why Institutions Are Switching From Bitcoin to Ethereum? Here's What You Need to Know…

Ethereum (ETH) has been receiving institutional attention for a while now, as much as Bitcoin (BTC). While many companies have announced their ETH purchases one after another, Sharplink Gaming, which is on its way to becoming Ethreum’s MicroStrategy, continues to maintain its position as the largest public ETH holder in the world and the second largest holder after the Ethereum Foundation. While companies other than Sharplink Gaming continue to purchase ETH, the latest news came from Nasdaq-listed Blockchain company BTCS. Accordingly, BTCS announced a plan to raise $100 million to purchase additional Ethereum. BTCS said in its X post: “To…

Ethereum

US crypto push spurs Chinese reassessment regarding stablecoin use

China is under increasing pressure from prominent economists and policy advisers to explore using stablecoins for cross-border payments, as the United States accelerates efforts to entrench the dollar’s global dominance through crypto innovations. Though China continues to enforce a sweeping ban on cryptocurrency activities, recent comments from senior People’s Bank of China (PBOC) officials have reignited debate over stablecoins — digital assets typically pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar. PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng recently acknowledged that stablecoins could “revolutionize international finance,” especially in a geopolitical climate where traditional payment systems are vulnerable to weaponization through sanctions. Pan highlighted…

Markets

Astronomical $500 Million XRP Changes Unknown Hands

A large XRP transfer has appeared on-chain with no direct explanation, involving 214,148,716 tokens valued at just under $500 million, as per WhaleAlert. The transaction moved the entire amount in one shot, from a long-active wallet to a newly activated address, both previously unattributed. No labels, alerts or announcements were issued surrounding the transfer. The destination wallet was set up in June 2025 and had not been used much before. After the transfer, the balance is now 708 million XRP, making it one of the biggest holders on the ledger. The sending address still has a balance above one billion…

Altcoins

KULR Mining Hits 750 PH/s With New Bitmain Mining Rigs Stationed in Paraguay

KULR Technology Group Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) has expanded its bitcoin ( BTC) mining operations, the company announced July 9. KULR Reaches 750 PH/s Bitcoin Mining Milestone On Wednesday, KULR disclosed that it deployed 3,570 Bitmain S19 XP 140 terahash per second (TH/s) bitcoin mining machines at facilities in Asunción, Paraguay. This deployment increases KULR’s operational capacity to 750 petahash per second (PH/s) across its global mining sites. Concurrently, KULR revealed yesterday that it finalized a $20 million credit facility with Coinbase Credit Inc., a subsidiary of Coinbase Global Inc. Announced July 8, the agreement establishes a multi-draw term loan…

Mining

Dechat Forges Partnership with Bullbit AI to Transform AI-Driven Trading Infrastructure

Dechat, a well-known decentralized communication platform, has partnered with Bullbit AI, a prominent AI derivatives forum. The key purpose of this collaboration is to revolutionize the existing AI-led trading platforms. The platform shared the details of this partnership in a recent social media post. Dechat is proud to announce our partnership with @Bullbitai@Bullbitai brings AI to the core of trading infrastructure and democratizes AI creation and ownership😎 Together, stronger. Take a tour to our partner: https://t.co/N3dmaopVaP pic.twitter.com/UJuKuBieWL — Dechat (@dechat_io) July 7, 2025 Dechat and Bullbit AI Collaborate to Revolutionize Decentralized Trading Infrastructure with AI Dechat’s announcement reveals that the…

Blockchain

Flare Blockchain Integrates TrustSwap for Seamless Token Management and IDOs

Flare, the popular blockchain aimed at improving data efficiency, is announcing an integration with TrustSwap – a leading launchpad, as well as Team Finance, which is a token management platform. Big Names In The Industry Join Forces According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, the partnership will bootstrap a new chapter for developers on Flare. They will be able to raise capital, manage token logistics, and even reach new communities through the fundrasing tools provided by TrustSwap. The first project to launch from the alliance will be the native decentralized exchange (DEX) and DeFi platform on Flare – SparkDEX.…

DeFi