The Open Platform is the first unicorn in Web3 ecosystem in Telegram at $1bn valuation

[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 3rd, 2025] The Open Platform raises $28.5M in Series A equity funding round, showcasing investor confidence in TON’s ecosystem The equity round was led by Ribbit Capital, a leading fintech and crypto investor, with Pantera Capital also participating. The investment underscores strong confidence in The Open Platform’s […]

Spot Solana Staking ETF Scores Big on Day 1, Overshadows XRP Futures ETF

Solana’s staking-enabled ETF launch (SSK) provides the signals growing institutional demand and regulatory momentum. The market very clearly favors Solana’s staking model over XRP futures, shifting investor focus and capital inflows. On this last July 2nd, REX‑Osprey debuted the new Solana + Staking ETF (ticker SSK) on Cboe, making history as the first U.S. staking-enabled crypto […]

The EU Proposes New Rules to Govern the European Space Race

There are around 11,000 satellites orbiting Earth, and it is estimated that at least 50,000 more will be launched in the next decade. There are also exploration instruments, resupply vessels, and complexes like the International Space Station. But who regulates all this activity in space? In the absence of clear regulations, the European Union has […]

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 […]

Japan’s Minna Bank teams up with Fireblocks and Solana Japan to explore stablecoins

Japanese digital bank Minna is reportedly exploring the use of stablecoins and Web3 wallets for real-world payments. According to a July 4 X post from digital asset infrastructure company Fireblocks, the bank is collaborating with Fireblocks, Solana Japan, and Japanese tech firm TIS on a joint study assessing the viability of stablecoins in everyday financial […]

How to watch July 4 fireworks livestreams: Where and when to tune-in

Looking up at the sky is probably option No. 1 for viewing fireworks. But if, for some reason, you can’t watch them in person, you’re still in luck. After all, the year is 2025, and everything is livestreamed. That’s right: You can watch fireworks from the comfort of your couch. You won’t even need to […]

US House Announces July ‘Crypto Week’

On the same day the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald Trump’s flagship piece of legislation, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Republican House leaders also declared the week of July 14, “Crypto Week,” according to a press release published by Arkansas House Republican French Hill. Crypto Week will feature a marathon review of […]

SEC Grayscale deal Greenlights Multi-Asset Crypto: Debuts As US First

The SEC Grayscale deal just greenlit Grayscale’s plan to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) into a spot ETF. It’s another step toward folding crypto into Wall Street’s standard menu. The move gives everyday investors direct exposure to top digital assets, and no wallets or seed phrases are required. What the SEC Grayscale ETF […]