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StraitsX Launches Its Singapore-Dollar Pegged Stablecoin, XSGD, on XRP Ledger

Crypto infrastructure provider StraitsX debuted its Singapore dollar-pegged stablecoin, XSGD, on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to cater to growing demand for regulated multi-chain stablecoins supporting real-time cross-border payments. Digital asset developers, fintechs firms and financial institutions can use XSGD to conduct cross-border transactions, settle transactions on-chain and create programmable financial flows. XGSD is being powered by XRPL, a decentralized public blockchain from Ripple. StraitsX, a major payment institution licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, began issuing XSGD in 2020. The stablecoin pegged to the Singapore dollar is fully backed 1:1 by reserves held with DBS Bank and Standard Chartered.…

AltcoinsJul 6

Luffa Joins Arichain in Strategic Collaboration to Redefine Web3 Liquidity

Luffa, a well-known decentralized social platform leveraging Distributed Encryption technology, has started a unique partnership with Arichain, an advanced L1 blockchain entity. The collaboration indicates an exclusive merger of Luffa and Arichain to boost liquidity within the Web3 landscape. The platform revealed this endeavor in a recent social media post shared on its official X account. 🔥 Excited to announce our partnership with @Arichain_ ! Arichain reunites blockchain’s fractured liquidity into a single, multi-dimensional Layer 1. Let's embark on this journey together!#Luffa #ARI pic.twitter.com/KlIy6z7uj3 — Luffa (@LuffaMessage) July 4, 2025 Luffa Collaborates with Arihain to Bolster Web3 Liquidity The partnership…

BlockchainJul 6

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs End 10-Day Inflow Streak! Here Are the Details

US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a total net outflow of $358.6 million on Thursday, ending a 10-day streak of positive inflows totaling $4.26 billion across 12 ETFs. US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $358 Million Net Outflow: 10-Day Inflow Streak Ends BlackRock’s IBIT fund was the exception of the day, recording net inflows of $125 million alone, according to data provider SoSoValue. Other major providers suffered significant losses: Fidelity's FBTC fund: $166.32 million exit Grayscale's GBTC fund: $107.53 million exit Ark & 21Shares’ ARKB fund: $89.22 million exit Bitwise's BITB fund: $70.85 million exit Other ETF providers including VanEck,…

BitcoinJul 6

3 Token Unlocks for the Fourth Week of May 2025

As token unlocks continue to play a crucial role in influencing market liquidity and price volatility, three significant projects—Polyhedra Network (ZKJ), Melania Meme (MELANIA), and Pyth Network (PYTH)—are set to release a large volume of tokens this week. Here’s a breakdown of what to watch. 1. Polyhedra Network (ZKJ) Unlock Date: May 19 Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 15.50 million ZKJ (1.55% of Total Supply) Current Circulating Supply: 308.39 million ZKJ Polyhedra Network provides interoperability infrastructure through its zkBridge technology. It enables secure and scalable cross-chain operations. ZKJ is the utility token used for operations, incentives, and governance within…

AltcoinsJul 6

Why loyalty is becoming web3 gaming’s next essential layer

The following is a guest post and opinion of Neil Mullins, CEO at Mojito Web3 gaming is growing rapidly, but loyalty systems haven’t kept pace. In the last year, blockchain gaming didn’t just grow: it leveled up. According to the 2024 DappRadar Games Report, the space hit 7.4 million daily active wallets and added over 1,600 new games. Total gaming activity nearly quintupled compared to the end of 2023 as new users, ecosystems, and experiments poured in. But growth is only half the story. Retention and community engagement remain a grind. Many games are stuck with loyalty systems that feel…

GameFiJul 6

Bitcoin Hashrate Revs up 88 EH/S Since the Low as Miners Race Toward Profitability

Bitcoin’s hashrate has picked up speed, adding 88 exahash per second (EH/s) over the past 11 days after falling to 810 EH/s on June 24. Meanwhile, miners are enjoying an 11.62% increase in profitability compared to a month ago. From Slump to Sprint: Bitcoin Hashrate Rockets Back, Profits Surge Since bottoming out on June 24, bitcoin’s computational power has jumped from 810 EH/s to 898 EH/s. The rebound followed summer cutbacks by U.S.-based miners, a bump in price, and a 7.48% network difficulty adjustment that took place six days ago. The network’s hashprice—the estimated earnings from one petahash per second…

MiningJul 6

Zypher Network Introduces zkAI Mining to Transform Decentralized AI Infrastructure

Zypher Network has officially launched its advanced zkAI mining protocol, igniting the next chapter in the decentralized AI infrastructure. Zypher differs from traditional mining models, as they require expensive hardware and processes to consume energy. Zephyr Network is a trustless, on-chain system, further supported by behavioral identity and zero-knowledge proofs. Through this new model, the users can participate actively, no need for gas fees or GPUs. This advancement aims to prioritize verifiability and sustainability while democratizing AI computation access. Zypher Network, a decentralized zkAI mining protocol, witnesses the news via its official X account. [1/x] Zypher Network is building the…

BlockchainJul 6

Bitcoin Index Shows Early Upside Signal: BTC Price Rally Next?

While the cryptocurrency market appears quiet on the surface, an important indicator suggests that there may be a shift in Bitcoin sentiment. The 7-day moving average of the Bitcoin Combined Market Index (BCMI) has risen to about 0.6. Traders often see this increase as an early sign of optimism. BCMI suggests potential BTC price uptrend In contrast, the 90-day average of this index remains stable at 0.45, suggesting that the market isn't overheated yet. The BCMI is a combination of many factors like the Fear & Greed Index, unrealized gains (NUPL), investor profitability (MVRV), and spending trends (SOPR). When this…

BitcoinJul 6

Whale Profits $658K on Solana Meme Coins after $5.86M Investment: Here’s How

A crypto whale invested $5.86 million in five different Solana-based meme coins and currently holds $658,000 in unrealized gains from the move. Blockchain tracking platform Lookonchain called attention to this whale’s movement in a tweet. The whale’s strategy involved splitting the capital across WIF, Fartcoin, POPCAT, MEW, and BONK. All these tokens are native to the Solana blockchain and represent the growing trend of speculative trading in meme-themed cryptocurrencies. Lookonchain noted that the whale bought 1.48 million WIF tokens for $1.49 million, which are now valued at approximately $1.42 million. He also acquired 1.14 million Fartcoin for $1.47 million, with…

AltcoinsJul 6

Midle and Globe Vault Collaborate to Redefine Wallet Experience Across Chains

Midle, an emerging platform in the decentralized sector, has collaborated with Globe Vault, a popular entity offering solutions concerning crypto wallets. The partnership underscores a significant step to provide a more consumer-focused, seamless, and secure wallet experience across chains for worldwide Web3 community. The platform disclosed the details of this mutual endeavor in a recent X post. NEW PARTNERSHIP: @GlobeVault 🌐 GloveVault is cross-chain, secure, and user-first, redefining the crypto wallet experience for the decentralized world. Shaping the next era of secure and seamless crypto wallet experiences. pic.twitter.com/45jX42844x — Midle (@midle_official) July 4, 2025 Midle Partners with Globe Vault, Revolutionizing…

BlockchainJul 6