California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a new government efficiency task force that includes representatives from various crypto firms, potentially signaling the state’s recognition that blockchain technology could enhance public services. The task force, dubbed California Breakthrough Project, has tapped executives from Ripple, Coinbase, MoonPay and others to “advise and advance government efficiency and collaboration,” journalist Eleanor Terrett reported Tuesday. According to Terrett, the task force held its inaugural meeting at Ripple’s San Francisco headquarters on June 6. It aims to foster collaboration between California regulators and industry leaders across…
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Standard Chartered Launches Spot BTC, ETH Trading in UK
Key Notes The banking giant said that after adding BTC, ETH trading, it will soon add non-deliverable forwards (NDFs). The move comes amid growing institutional interest in digital assets, improved regulatory clarity, and increasing integration of crypto. Alongside the trading launch, Standard Chartered has forecasted that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025. Banking giant Standard Chartered recently made an announcement to allow spot trading for Bitcoin BTC $116 748 24h volatility: 4.6% Market cap: $2.32 T Vol. 24h: $70.83 B and Ethereum ETH $2 974 24h volatility:…
Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading
The bank is rolling out the service to a select group of investors, positioning itself as the first major global bank to do so. According to a Tuesday Reuters report, Standard Chartered is launching spot trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and… Original
NAGA Founder Ben Bilski Launches “AI-Native” Decentralized Exchange on Solana
Ben Bilski, the Founder and former CEO of NAGA Group, has launched a new crypto trading platform called True Trading, which is now live in pre-launch. According to Bilski’s announcement on LinkedIn, the decentralized exchange incorporates a “trainable” artificial intelligence engine and is built on a Layer 2 protocol using the Solana blockchain. AI Functionality and Automation According to its official website, True Trading describes itself as an AI-native decentralized exchange. The platform features an integrated large language model designed to improve over time by analyzing user interactions, trades, and…
Pump.fun Launches ICO, Raises $500 Million Within Minutes
Memecoin launch platform Pump.fun raised $500 million in an initial coin offering (ICO) on Saturday, which sold out in about 12 minutes. The PUMP token has a maximum supply of 1 trillion, and 33% of the supply was allocated to the ICO. 24% of the supply was allocated to the ecosystem and future community projects, while 13% was reserved for existing investors, according to the memecoin platform. Of the 33% ICO allotment, 18% went to institutional investors, and 15% was offered to retail traders. Pump.fun’s ICO may signal the return…
South Africa’s Sygnia Launches Bitcoin Fund Tied to Blackrock’s IBIT
Sygnia, a South African investment manager, has launched the Sygnia Life Bitcoin Plus Fund, which tracks Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF). Sidestepping South Africa’s Regulatory Hurdles South African investment manager Sygnia has launched a product that tracks Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). Known as the Sygnia Life Bitcoin Plus Fund, the product, […] Original
Samurai Shodown R Launches on Sui with Blockchain-Integrated MMORPG Experience
Alvin Lang Jul 09, 2025 05:00 Samurai Shodown R, a mobile MMORPG by SNK and Lumiwave, launches on Sui, featuring real-time multiplayer and onchain progression, leveraging blockchain for seamless gameplay. Samurai Shodown R, the latest mobile MMORPG developed by SNK in collaboration with Lumiwave, has been officially launched on the Sui blockchain. The game introduces a unique blend of fast-paced combat, evolving NFTs, and cooperative multiplayer features, all supported by a robust blockchain infrastructure, according to Sui Foundation. Blockchain-Powered Gameplay The game…
Banking Giant BBVA Launches Crypto Trading for Retail Users in Spain
BBVA unleashes mainstream crypto access in Spain, letting millions seamlessly buy, sell, and hold bitcoin and ether directly within its mobile banking ecosystem. BBVA Ignites Crypto Frenzy With Bitcoin and Ether Now Live for Millions in Spain Banking giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) revealed last week that it has launched a cryptocurrency trading and […] Source CryptoX Portal
Cardano Launches Blockchain Accounting Tool: Will ADA Falling Wedge Trigger 120% Price Rally?
Key Notes Reeve targets NGOs and ESG enterprises under regulatory pressure to modernize their financial reporting systems. ADA price forms falling wedge pattern with potential 120% upside to $1.30 if bulls break above $0.6053 resistance. Snorter presale raises $1.46 million as ADA traders diversify into Solana-based meme coin trading opportunities. On Tuesday, July 8, the Cardano Foundation announced Reeve, a new enterprise-grade financial reporting tool built on the Cardano blockchain. The launch now positions Cardano in the corporate compliance space, as the Charles Hoskinson-led Layer-1 network looks to deepen institutional…
Jack Dorsey Launches Bluetooth-Based Bitchat Over the Weekend
Most people use the weekend to unwind, not Jack Dorsey, CEO of Bitcoin tech firm Block and former CEO of what was then Twitter. Dorsey spent this past weekend building a messaging app that exclusively communicates via Bluetooth. “My weekend project: to learn about Bluetooth mesh networks, relays, and store and forward models, message encryption […] Source CryptoX Portal