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World.xyz’s Robinhood Chain Joke Goes Viral Across Solana X
In less than a week since its launch, World.xyz (World), a prediction platform on Solana, has transformed from a relatively unknown name on Solana into
Former SWIFT Exec Denies Rumors of XRP Integration With Global Payment Network
Fresh speculation about a partnership between SWIFT and Ripple swept across crypto social media this week, only to be shut down within hours by one
Kraken Prepares to Relaunch Mobile App With AI-Powered Trading
Kraken is rebuilding its mobile app around agentic artificial intelligence, a shift the exchange told CNBC could mark the next major competitive battleground among crypto
SWIFT Launches Blockchain-Based Ledger for 24/7 Cross-Border Payments, Pilots With 17 Global Banks Using Tokenized Deposits
Swift, the cooperative behind the world’s dominant financial messaging network, announced on July 9, 2026 that its blockchain-based ledger has moved from pilot concept to
Sony Bank Gains U.S. Approval for Stablecoin Trust Bank
Sony’s online banking arm has secured conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank
Maczo Highlights Crypto-Ready Gaming for Digital Asset Users
Maczo is highlighting the growing role of digital asset payments in online gaming as more users look for faster, clearer, and more flexible ways to
Zapper’s Seven-Year Run in DeFi Comes to a Close
Zapper, one of decentralized finance’s earliest and most recognizable portfolio dashboards, is shutting down for good. Co-founder and CEO Seb Audet announced on X that
Paradigm Raises $1.2 Billion Fourth Fund, Expands Beyond Crypto Into AI and Robotics
Paradigm, one of crypto’s most influential venture capital firms, announced on July 8 that it has closed a $1.2 billion fourth fund. The vehicle marks
Coinbase Wins UK License to Offer Equities and Derivatives
Coinbase has received a UK MiFID investment services license, paving the way for the company to expand its product suite beyond crypto into equities and
Vanguard Seeks Digital Assets Chief After Years of Crypto Caution
Vanguard has opened its first-ever search for a Head of Digital Assets, a senior hire that would put a single executive in charge of the