Digital Currency Showdown: Chinese Tech Giants Plot Yuan Stablecoin Strike Against the Dollar

Chinese tech giants are urging the central bank to grant them permission to issue yuan-backed stablecoins in a bid to challenge the growing dominance of dollar-based stablecoins. Countering Dollarization of the Digital Economy Chinese tech giants JD.com and Ant Group are reportedly urging the central bank to permit them to issue yuan-backed stablecoins to counter … Read more

Why Bitcoin Isn’t Soaring? Cryptoquant Analysts Points to 895K Demand Drop Outweighing Institutional Buys

Despite significant bitcoin accumulation by U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and companies like Strategy (MSTR), broader market demand for the leading crypto asset has contracted sharply, effectively offsetting potential price gains and preventing new all-time highs, according to a July 3, 2025, analysis by Cryptoquant researchers. Institutional Bitcoin Buys Can’t Offset Market-Wide Demand Slump, Cryptoquant Study … Read more

OpenAI vs. Robinhood: Tokenized Stocks Spark Debate Over Equity Exposure

OpenAI has issued a warning regarding tokens labeled with its name that are being distributed by Robinhood, leading to a debate about the nature of these tokens. Tokens an Indirect Exposure to OpenAI OpenAI’s recent warning about tokens bearing its name, which Robinhood is distributing to its users, exposes a fundamental misunderstanding of the fintech … Read more

Coinbase Acquires Liquifi to Strengthen Token Infrastructure

Coinbase has acquired the token management platform Liquifi, marking its fourth acquisition of 2025. This move strengthens Coinbase’s position in the crypto stack by enabling more robust token distribution. Crypto Consolidation Continues: Coinbase Snaps up Token Platform Liquifi Coinbase has officially acquired Liquifi, a token management platform used by top crypto projects to handle token … Read more

DeFi Dev Corp. Secures Funding With $112.5M Convertible Note Sale, Aims to Purchase SOL

DeFi Development Corp. priced a $112.5 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2030, primarily to acquire solana ( SOL) tokens. $112.5M Offering Prices for DeFi Dev Corp. Convertible Notes The 5.5% notes, sold to qualified institutional buyers, carry an initial conversion price of $23.11 per share. According to the firm’s release, this represents … Read more

Inflation Fears From ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Boost Bitcoin – Expert

An expert says the “Big Beautiful Bill” is likely to weaken the dollar and increase inflation — factors that could enhance bitcoin’s appeal as “digital gold.” Bill Exposes Divisions Among Republicans U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is likely to weaken the dollar and stoke inflation, potentially boosting bitcoin’s appeal as “digital gold.” According … Read more

Thesis Acquisition of Lolli Targets Mainstream Bitcoin Use

Bitcoin venture studio Thesis has acquired Lolli, a platform allowing users to earn bitcoin through shopping and gaming. The deal, announced July 2, aims to integrate Lolli into Thesis’ existing portfolio, which includes Fold, Mezo, and tBTC, to expand consumer bitcoin applications. Thesis Adds Shopping Rewards App Lolli to Roster Thesis co-founder and CEO Matt … Read more

Crossmint and Visa Join Forces to Power AI-Driven Commerce

Crossmint has partnered with Visa to develop secure, AI-powered purchasing systems. The collaboration aims to scale “agentic commerce,” enabling AI agents to make payments on behalf of users under strict protections. Partnership Between Crossmint and Visa Set to Usher in Agentic Commerce Era Crossmint has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to usher in a … Read more

Crypto Grows Up: Koreans Shift From Speculation to Strategy

Korean virtual asset investors show a clear preference for Bitcoin ( BTC) as a primary holding, gradually diversifying into altcoins and stablecoins as they gain experience, according to a new study. Crypto Investors Typically Hold Two Coins A new study from the Hana Financial Research Institute highlights a significant trend among Korean virtual asset investors: … Read more