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Why a 'Mobile-First' Mentality Drove OpenSea's Latest Acquisition

Prominent NFT marketplace OpenSea announced Tuesday that it acquired mobile token trading and portfolio management app Rally (formerly Floor) in an effort to build “the on-chain everything app.” As part of the acquisition, Rally co-founders Chris Maddern and Christine Hall—the latter the former COO at Robinhood Crypto—will join OpenSea’s executive team, with Maddern taking the role of chief technology officer and Hall becoming OpenSea’s chief of staff. Details of the deal were not disclosed. OpenSea commanded much of the trading volume during the explosive NFT trading boom of 2021 and 2022. While NFT demand has plunged since then, OpenSea is…

NFTJul 9

Altcoins Surge as Pi Network, Arbitrum, and Optimism Top Weekly Gainers

Pi Network leads altcoin rally with over 61% weekly gain and rising trading volume. Arbitrum and Optimism post strong gains amid ecosystem activity and token events. Gaming and identity tokens see double-digit growth, boosting overall altcoin momentum. The altcoin market recorded major gains over the past week, with several tokens showing double-digit growth in price and trading activity. According to data from May 11, 2025, Pi Network (PI), Arbitrum (ARB), and Optimism (OP) ranked among the strongest performers, alongside notable movements from gaming and infrastructure-focused tokens such as Gala, Immutable, and NEAR Protocol. The rise in market capitalization across these…

AltcoinsJul 9

More than 40 companies are in fierce competition to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong: report

The race for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong is heating up, with dozens of firms preparing to apply ahead of the new regulatory framework set to go live. According to a recent report by local media outlet First Financial, more than 40 companies are preparing to apply for the soon-to-be-launched Hong Kong stablecoin license. Applicants reportedly include JD.com and Ant Capital, with anticipation mounting as the August 1 rollout date nears after months of regulatory work to finalize the framework amid growing market interest. However, local industry sources say the number of licenses regulators will issue is expected to be…

RegulationJul 9

Tanssi Network Launches Mainnet: Ignites RWA Revolution

Tanssi Network has officially launched its mainnet, marking a significant milestone in the world of decentralized infrastructure. With over $300 million in delegated assets securing its customizable appchains from day one, Tanssi is set to meet the growing demand for high-performance infrastructure in the realm of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), which have now surpassed $17 billion globally. — This launch comes at a crucial time when projects across Latin America are seeking compliant and efficient blockchain solutions. Tanssi’s mainnet debut is complemented by the listing of the $TANSSI token on major exchanges, including Binance Alpha, Binance Futures, and Kraken. Why…

BlockchainJul 9

Elon Musk's xAI Quietly Fixed Grok by Deleting a Line of Code

Elon Musk’s xAI appears to have gotten rid of the Nazi-loving incarnation of Grok that emerged Tuesday with a surprisingly simple fix: It deleted one line of code that permitted the bot to make“politically incorrect” claims. The problematic line disappeared from Grok's GitHub repository on Tuesday afternoon, according to commit records. Posts containing Grok's antisemitic remarks were also scrubbed from the platform, though many remained visible as of Tuesday evening. But the internet never forgets, and "MechaHitler" lives on. Screenshots with some of the weirdest Grok responses are being shared all over the place, and the furor over the AI…

MetaverseJul 9

Winklevoss Twins Fuel $1M BTC Talk, Claim “Orange Is the New Gold”

The Winklevoss twins predicted Bitcoin could reach $1M at Bitcoin Conference 2025, calling it “orange is the new gold.” Bitcoin is up 15.47% this month; market activity surged, and Glassnode data shows a 7% rise in wallets holding over one BTC. The Bitcoin Conference 2025 sparked a new wave of market optimism, led by high-profile appearances from crypto pioneers Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. Sharing the stage with prominent journalists, the Winklevoss twins drew attention for their bold forecast of Bitcoin’s future value. Winklevoss Twins Predict $1M Bitcoin During the event, the twins predicted that Bitcoin could eventually reach $1 million,…

BitcoinJul 9

AAVE Token Rides DeFi Wave to New Heights

Aave’s native token, AAVE, experienced a significant surge on Tuesday, hitting a three-week high that exceeded the $290 threshold. This growth parallels a broader resurgence in the decentralized finance sector. During the two-day span of Monday and Tuesday, AAVE saw a fluctuation from a low of $277.57 to a peak of $291.11, reflecting an approximate 5% increase. What Does the Technical Analysis Reveal?How Is Aave Cementing Its DeFi Position? What Does the Technical Analysis Reveal? The surge in trading volumes reached over 2,000 units by midday Tuesday, highlighting considerable buying interest. Technical analysis indicates that purchases within the $277-$280 range…

DeFiJul 9

Sberbank's CEO not keen on Russia's digital ruble

German Gref, CEO of Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, is making headlines for expressing skepticism about the digital ruble during a financial forum in St. Petersburg on July 2, 2025. His opinion contrasts with Russia’s push to implement the digital ruble, with the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) mandating that banks offer digital ruble payment options by September 1, 2026. Gref struggles to see how digital currencies benefit Russia On Wednesday, German Gref, CEO of Russia’s dominant lender Sberbank, stated that he was having trouble seeing any potential benefits to Russia developing the digital ruble, except for cross-border settlements. According to…

MarketsJul 9

Massive Token Unlocks Coming for 24 Altcoins in the New Week – Here’s the Day-by-Day, Hour-by-Hour List

After a week in which the cryptocurrency market was extremely active and the Bitcoin price exceeded $ 100,000 and came very close to its all-time high, there will be large amounts of token unlocks in many altcoins in the new week. Here is the token unlock calendar that we, as Bitcoinsistemi.com, have prepared specially for you. (All times are stated as UTC+3 Türkiye time) Aptos (APT) Market Value: $3.66 billion Unlock Amount: $66.60 million (1.82% of Market Value) Date: May 12, 2025, 03:00 ether.fi (ETHFI) Market Value: $258.63 million Unlock Amount: $1.30 million (0.50% of Market Value) Date: May 12,…

AltcoinsJul 9

Kazakhstan to Establish State-Run Crypto Reserve as Part of Growing Digital Finance Push

Kazakhstan’s National Bank is moving ahead with plans to create a national cryptocurrency reserve. This initiative follows a May 22 response to a parliamentary inquiry and is part of broader efforts to integrate digital assets into the country's regulated financial framework. A centralized body will control the reserve and is likely to be funded by seized digital assets and state-linked crypto mining. According to an X post by Kashif Raza, Chairman Timur Suleimenov confirmed the central bank’s support and outlined the role of a bank subsidiary that will manage the reserve under an alternative investment structure. https://x.com/simplykashif/status/1939643393073926632 The development comes…

RegulationJul 9