Japan’s SBI to launch yen stablecoin lending with 3% yield
SBI VC Trade will open JPYSC lending applications on July 16, offering an initial 3% annual rate for a 12-week term without deposit insurance.
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Japan stablecoin payments advance with Lawson trial, Netstars launch
Lawson will test yen stablecoin payments in Tokyo as Netstars launches a merchant service supporting USDC, USDT and JPYC.
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Webull EU Secures MiCA Authorisation as EU Targets Post-Regulation Gaps
Webull EU has secured approval under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, granted by the Dutch regulator. This authorisation represents on...
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Robinhood Chain launch boosts Ethereum optimism; Saylor hints Bitcoin sale shift
Robinhood's Layer-2 launch and Saylor's Bitcoin strategy shift may drive broader crypto market dynamics, influencing both ETH and BTC trends. The post...
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Bank of Thailand and SEC launch joint probe into high-value USDT transactions
Increased regulatory scrutiny on USDT transactions in Thailand may reduce trading volumes, impacting market liquidity and foreign participation. The p...
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard releases missile launch video as US-Iran conflict escalates in the Gulf
Escalating US-Iran tensions in the Gulf could destabilize global energy markets and increase reliance on cryptocurrencies for sanctions evasion. The p...
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Elon Musk’s Grok 4.5 launch intensifies AI arms race with implications for crypto-adjacent compute markets
Grok 4.5's launch could reshape AI compute markets, challenging decentralized networks' revenue models while spurring AI adoption growth. The post Elo...
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LAB Token Collapses, Strike Launches New ‘Volatility-Proof’ Product, and More – Weekly Recap
This week’s crypto stories ranged from policy and payments to market stress and Bitcoin infighting. Trump fueled fresh crypto speculation during the l...
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SteakhouseFi vaults attract nearly 6,000 users on Robinhood Chain in first days of launch
Rapid user adoption of SteakhouseFi vaults on Robinhood Chain highlights growing retail interest in DeFi, but also underscores potential risks. The po...
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Chinese chip startup launches world’s first 8-inch 2D semiconductor line, escalating the US-China tech war
The launch of 2D semiconductor production in China could reshape global tech dynamics, challenging US dominance and impacting AI and crypto sectors. T...
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Solana Music nears launch, aims to disrupt Spotify with new platform
Solana Music's success hinges on sustainable revenue models and overcoming blockchain-music integration challenges to rival Spotify. The post Solana M...
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SK Hynix surges in NASDAQ debut after raising $26.5B in share sale, as tokenized versions launch on Solana
SK Hynix's dual listing highlights the growing convergence of traditional finance and decentralized finance, impacting global investment dynamics. The...
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The Digital Euro Moves Forward: EU Parliament Clears Path for Key Interinstitutional Negotiations
With 426 votes in favor, the European Parliament has approved moving to the next stage to launch and implement the digital euro in the eurozone. Now, ...
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Robinhood Chain surpasses Tempo in daily active users just days after launch
Robinhood Chain's rapid user growth highlights the potential for established platforms to leverage existing user bases to dominate new markets. The po...
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Uniswap surpasses $1B in volume on Robinhood Chain just nine days after launch
Uniswap's rapid growth on Robinhood Chain highlights the potential for DeFi platforms to integrate with traditional finance, boosting liquidity and in...
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Polymarket Applies for US License to Offer Margin Trading
The filing would let Polymarket users open positions without posting full collateral, following Kalshi's FCM-backed perpetuals launch.
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Total asset market cap on Robinhood Chain surpasses $420M within days of launch
Robinhood Chain's rapid growth highlights the increasing integration of traditional finance with blockchain, potentially reshaping investment landscap...
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Backpack joins race for 24/7 stock markets with tokenized equities
The launch comes as tokenized stocks become one of the fastest-growing corners of crypto, with exchanges and traditional finance firms racing to expan...
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Kraken plans to launch agentic trading with AI bots
Kraken's AI trading tool could democratize sophisticated crypto strategies, potentially increasing market activity and competition among traders. The ...
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Metaplanet, JPYC and Progmat launch study on Bitcoin-backed credit products
Metaplanet, JPYC and Progmat launched a joint study on Bitcoin backed digital credit products in Japan, including digital bonds and stablecoin payment...
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VanEck Ethereum ETF Update Adds More Fee Pressure To The Fund Launch Race
VanEck Ethereum ETF Update Adds More Fee Pressure To The Fund Launch Race is the kind of crypto story that looks simple at headline level but becomes ...
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Starknet powers launch of Internet Court for agentic commerce
The Internet Court's launch signifies a shift towards autonomous AI-driven commerce, potentially transforming transaction efficiency and dispute resol...
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Uniswap TVL on Robinhood Chain surpasses $30M as Layer-2 launch gains serious traction
Robinhood Chain's rapid TVL growth highlights the potential for new Layer-2 solutions to quickly disrupt established blockchain ecosystems. The post U...
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ETF issuers prepare to launch products tied to SK Hynix shares as AI chip demand reshapes capital flows
The launch of SK Hynix ETFs could significantly shift investment focus from crypto to AI, increasing market volatility and trading volumes. The post E...
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Zcash targets July 28 launch for Ironwood network upgrade
Zcash’s next upgrade will replace the once-compromised Orchard pool and may offer clues about whether counterfeit tokens were created via a recent bug...
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Taiwan’s radar system tracks PLA ballistic missile launch, raising fresh geopolitical risks for markets
Heightened cross-strait tensions could destabilize global markets, impacting technology supply chains and increasing geopolitical uncertainties. The p...
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New ETFs let investors track the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 without Elon Musk’s companies
The launch of Musk-exclusion ETFs highlights growing demand for value-aligned investing, but raises questions about performance and viability. The pos...
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OpenAI shuts down ChatGPT Atlas browser less than a year after launch
OpenAI's shift to enterprise tools highlights challenges in consumer AI adoption, potentially opening opportunities for decentralized AI solutions. Th...
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ChatGPT Work launches, enabling advanced task execution with GPT-5.6
ChatGPT Work's launch with GPT-5.6 may widen the gap between paid and free users, influencing AI accessibility and market dynamics. The post ChatGPT W...
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CFTC chair calls CME’s self-certified 24/7 crude oil futures trading ‘wholly inappropriate’
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig stayed CME Group's self-certified 24/7 crude oil futures contract one day before launch, calling the move 'wholly The post...
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