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Linqto Stands Firm on Ripple Holdings, Threatens Legal Action Against False Reports

On Monday, Linqto, a San Francisco-based investment platform, released an official statement denying the misinformation shared by Matt Rosedin, Founder and CEO of CapSign. A post shared by Mr. Rhodesian on X falsely indicated that a private equity fund being established by CapSign holds 4.7 million Ripple shares held by Liquidishares. Statement Clarity: Ripple And Linqto In June, it was reported that the investment company, Linqto, was heading toward bankruptcy. The reports gained more credibility after Mr. Rosendin encouraged false information that his company, CapSign, holds $4.7 million of Ripple, further boosting the false idea of Linqto’s bankruptcy. Linqto denied…

RegulationJul 9

Floki's Valhalla Surpasses 100K Veras Minted Within Days of Launch

After more than three years of development, Floki officially launched the mainnet of its highly anticipated blockchain MMORPG, Valhalla, on June 30, 2025. Within days, the game has already recorded over 100,000 Veras minted. These Veras—tameable, tradable NFT creatures—form the foundation of Valhalla’s Norse-inspired universe and are central to both gameplay and the in-game economy. Valhalla is a browser-based game, making it widely accessible without requiring downloads or high-end hardware. This is a major advantage for onboarding users in emerging markets, where mobile gaming dominates and crypto adoption is accelerating. The game’s lightweight structure, paired with NFT integration and a…

GameFiJul 9

The Hashgraph Group Teams Up with MPBCDC to Launch India’s First State Carbon Bank on Hedera

Mumbai – The Hashgraph Group (THG) has partnered with the Mahatma Phule Backward Class Development Corporation Ltd. (MPBCDC) to establish India’s inaugural Hedera-powered State Carbon Bank. This initiative aims to support the country’s climate action goals while promoting the economic development of marginalized communities. — THG, a Swiss-based international technology firm specializing in enterprise solutions on the Hedera network, will work alongside MPBCDC and its technical partner, Aaryahub Technologies Pvt. Ltd. The latter is known for its expertise in ERP system development and digital transformation. Stefan Deiss, Co-Founder & CEO of THG, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are thrilled…

BlockchainJul 9

'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Predicts Bitcoin to $1 Million Amid Coming Economy Crash

Robert Kiyosaki, known for his financial education advocacy and “Rich Dad Poor Dad” authorship, has addressed the X community with a new post. This post contains a link to an article about him, where Kiyosaki predicts a massive economy crash approaching and his forecast about the world’s flagship cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, surpassing $1 million in the near future. Bitcoin to $1 million as economic catastrophe looms The Daily Mail article refers to several viral tweets published by Kiyosaki recently. In those tweets he predicts that the US economy is in not just for another “downturn,” he expects it to eclipse the…

BitcoinJul 9

After PancakeSwap ban, Turkey may target other DeFi services, regulators explain

After a recent ban on PancakeSwap, Turkish regulators may soon crack down on other DeFi services and wallets. Turkey’s recent ban on PancakeSwap (CAKE) decentralized exchange brought concerns that other DeFi services may follow. A recent panel by regulators, during the Istanbul Blockchain Week, suggested that this may be the case. In a transcript shared with crypto.news, regulators outlined the new criteria for enforcement, which also apply to DeFi services. Under the new framework, DEXs and even non-custodial wallets would be required to follow the same rules as centralized services. You might also like: DeFi at a crossroads: The SEC’s…

DeFiJul 9

Here’s What to Watch for in Altcoins in the New Week

The DeFi Investor, one of the analysts closely following the cryptocurrency world, announced the altcoin projects on its radar this week with the list it shared on social media. These projects, which are expected to see significant developments in the coming days, include both major network updates and token economy changes. Here is The DeFi Investor’s weekly watchlist: Sonic (S): Sonic is expected to make a big announcement on May 15th. KAITO (KAITO): Kaito will be announcing its new tokenomics model next week that will reward long-term investors. Stacks (STX): Stacks will increase the supply limit of its Bitcoin-backed DeFi…

AltcoinsJul 9

European Union's Cryptocurrency Law MiCA Authorizes 53 Companies! Coinbase is Here, Binance and Tether are Not! Here's Why!

A one-year status report was announced after the European Union's cryptocurrency rules, MiCA, came into force in June after great debate last year. Accordingly, within the scope of MİCA rules and in line with crypto regulations, it has been seen that 53 cryptocurrency companies have been licensed within the European Union so far. According to a post by Patrick Hansen, Circle EU Strategy and Policy Director, Europe’s MiCA has authorized 53 cryptocurrency firms, but Binance and Tether are not on the list. The MİCA list includes 14 licensed stablecoin issuers and 39 authorized crypto asset service providers from seven countries.…

RegulationJul 9

Kraken extends xStocks to BNB Chain, betting on DeFi as Wall Street’s successor

The race to put Wall Street on-chain just hit a new gear. Kraken, Backed, and BNB Chain are teaming up to bring tokenized stocks to one of crypto’s most active ecosystems, pushing xStocks into the mainstream. On July 9, crypto exchange Kraken announced a strategic partnership with tokenization firm Backed and BNB Chain, expanding its xStocks offering to one of the largest blockchain networks by daily users. The integration will enable Kraken clients outside the U.S. to deposit and withdraw tokenized U.S. equities, such as Apple’s AAPLx and Tesla’s TSLAx, as BEP-20 tokens in the coming weeks. This follows xStocks’…

BlockchainJul 9

Michael Saylor Predicts When Bitcoin Price Will be $1,000,000 a Coin

At the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, the executive chairman of Strategy, Michael Saylor, mentioned major market dynamics driving Bitcoin’s potential surge. Saylor emphasized that as Wall Street’s ownership of Bitcoin increases, the total market value is expected to expand significantly, possibly hitting $20 trillion. This valuation would place Bitcoin at approximately $1 million per coin. Institutional Ownership and Market Dynamics Saylor explained that when Wall Street owns 5% of all Bitcoin, the remaining 95%, which amounts to about $2.5 trillion, is held by others outside Wall Street. He further stated that if Wall Street’s ownership rises to 10%, Bitcoin’s…

BitcoinJul 9

Morpho crypto holds key level as TVL on Base nears $2b

Morpho traded near $1.39 and was 2.4% in the green on the day, as bulls look to hold a key price level, with resilience at this crucial zone showing as Morpho’s total value locked on Base nears $2 billion. The Morpho (MORPHO) crypto platform is increasingly a major player in the decentralized finance ecosystem. It’s native token reached highs of $4.17 in January, but fell sharply as cryptocurrencies mirrored broader risk assets, MORPHO hit lows of $0.85 in April. Although bulls have seen MORPHO bounce 93% since its all-time low of $0.71 in November 2024, they failed to rally higher…

DeFiJul 9