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BitcoinOS Launches Charms: Metaprotocol for Programmable Tokens on Bitcoin and UTXO Blockchains

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BitcoinOS (BOS) has announced the launch of Charms, a groundbreaking metaprotocol designed to enable native, programmable tokens on Bitcoin and other UTXO blockchains without the need for bridges or custodians. This new protocol allows developers to create decentralized applications and smart assets directly on Bitcoin, facilitating seamless token transfers across UTXO-based chains such as Cardano, … Read more

R3 and Solana Foundation Unite to Bridge TradFi and DeFi via Strategic Collaboration

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R3 announced a strategic collaboration with the Solana Foundation aimed at merging public and private blockchain networks to enhance institutional access to digital capital markets. This partnership will leverage R3’s enterprise-grade private blockchain technology alongside solana’s high-performance public mainnet, facilitating the integration of regulated financial institutions with tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The initiative is expected … Read more

Kraken to Launch Tokenized US Stocks for Non-American Customers, Enabling 24/7 Trading

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Kraken is set to launch tokenized versions of popular U.S. stocks, including Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, allowing non-U.S. customers to trade these assets over a digital ledger. The initiative, branded as “xStocks,” aims to simplify access to U.S. equities for international investors by enabling 24/7 trading, even when U.S. markets are closed, according to a … Read more

VeChain Launches Bridge Enabling Interoperability With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 40 More Cryptos

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VeChain has announced the launch of its bridge through an integration with Wanchain, enabling interoperability with bitcoin, ethereum, and over 40 other leading blockchains. This milestone marks a significant evolution in VeChain’s transition to a fully interconnected Web3 ecosystem, allowing users to bridge assets such as BTC, ETH, and USDC directly into VeChain while also … Read more

Pakistan to Launch Digital Assets Authority to Regulate Crypto Market and Foster Financial Innovation

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The Pakistani Ministry of Finance has announced a significant initiative to regulate digital assets in the country, unveiling plans for the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Assets Authority (PDAA). This dedicated body aims to oversee the blockchain-based financial infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards while promoting economic inclusion and responsible adoption … Read more

Kraken Launches European Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering From Cyprus

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Kraken has announced the launch of Europe’s largest regulated crypto derivatives offering, enhancing its market-leading position in the region. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now access a comprehensive suite of liquid futures instruments, including both perpetual and fixed maturity contracts, all compliant with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive … Read more

Magic Eden Taps Spark to Enhance Bitcoin DeFi With Fast, Low-Cost Settlement

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Crypto platform Magic Eden has announced a partnership with Spark to enhance trading on bitcoin by providing fast and low-cost settlement for native assets. By integrating with Spark, Magic Eden plans to unlock efficient transactions for various market types, including stablecoin-to- BTC swaps, while maintaining the integrity of bitcoin’s trust model. Spark is designed to … Read more

Theta Capital Management Raises Over $175 Million for Fund-of-Funds Targeting Early-Stage Crypto Startups

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Crypto investment firm Theta Capital Management has successfully closed a raise of over $175 million for its fund-of-funds, Theta Blockchain Ventures IV, which aims to support institutional investors in early-stage blockchain startups, according to a report by Bloomberg. The fund will specifically target venture capitalists specializing in cryptocurrency, according to Ruud Smets, the company’s managing … Read more

Solana Chain Extension Sonic SVM Introduces New Token Burn Program

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Sonic SVM, the first SVM chain extension on Solana, has announced the introduction of a new SONIC burn program aimed at enhancing the token’s value accrual mechanism. This strategic redesign replaces the previous burning model with a buy-and-lock system, where 50% of all transaction fees will be used to purchase SONIC tokens from the open … Read more

Bybit Launches Direct Trading of Global Stocks Using USDT

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Bybit exchange has announced the launch of direct trading for top global stocks using USDT. This new feature, part of Bybit’s expanding Gold & Forex (MT5) product suite, allows users to trade 78 popular Contracts for Difference (CFDs), including Apple, Tesla, Meta, Nvidia, and Amazon, without the need for fiat onboarding. This provides traders with … Read more

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