The Katana mainnet has officially launched, introducing a new decentralized finance (DeFi) platform designed to enhance liquidity and yield opportunities in the sector. With over $240 million in pre-deposits within weeks of its announcement, Katana is now live, offering users the chance to earn from day one through a liquidity mining incentive of 1 billion […] Source CryptoX Portal
On July 1, 2025, Paxos officially launched the Global Dollar (USDG), a fully regulated USD-backed stablecoin, in the European Union (EU). Compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and overseen by the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, USDG is designed to meet the increasing demand for stablecoins in […] Source CryptoX Portal
The first US staked cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) will launch on Wednesday, allowing investors to hold Solana (SOL) and earn yield through staking. Two days after Cointelegraph reported that the REX-Osprey Solana and Staking ETF could launch imminently, issuer REX Shares confirmed on Monday that the fund is set to debut. As the name suggests, the REX-Osprey fund will give investors direct exposure to spot SOL along with staking income, potentially paving the way for broader institutional adoption of crypto. Source: REX Shares The launch follows REX’s updated prospectus and…
Key Notes XRPL’s new EVM sidechain enables Ethereum smart contracts and DeFi protocols within the XRP ecosystem for the first time. XRP trading volume jumped $1.1 billion to reach $2.4 billion, marking June’s highest activity amid ecosystem developments. Bulls target $2.40 breakout to invalidate bearish Head and Shoulders pattern, with potential upside toward $2.70 resistance. Ripple XRP $2.22 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $130.99 B Vol. 24h: $2.23 B price stalled around the $2.20 on Monday, June 30 as crypto markets experienced mild profit-taking in European trading sessions after considerable…
More than 60 tokenized stocks are now available on crypto exchanges Kraken and Bybit, as well as on Solana-based decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. In a Monday announcement from Backed Finance, the company said its tokenized stocks product, xStocks, launched, with over 60 stocks becoming available on Bybit, Kraken and and several Solana DeFi protocols, offering users exposure to traditional stocks via blockchain infrastructure. The stock selection is focused on blue-chip giants and crypto firms, emerging and established alike. Supported stocks include Netflix, Meta, Robinhood, Coinbase, Amazon, Nvidia, McDonald’s, Apple, Tesla…
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System has officially launched a currency marketplace aimed at reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar for intra-African trade. No Hard Currency Involved The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has launched the African Currency Marketplace, a major step toward reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar for intra-African trade settlements. This […] Source CryptoX Portal
Robinhood launches micro XRP futures, expanding derivatives offerings amid rising XRP momentum and legal clarity to boost retail demand and reshape crypto trading. Micro XRP Futures Debut as Ripple Lawsuit Settles, Boosting Retail Access and Confidence Retail trading platform Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) announced on social media platform X on June 27 the launch of new […] Source CryptoX Portal
World, previously known as Worldcoin, has launched Priority Blockspace for Humans (PBH) on its World Chain mainnet. The feature aims to create a large network of verified human users, targeting over a billion participants. PBH Prioritizes Actual People World, the project formerly known as Worldcoin, has unveiled a major upgrade to its blockchain ecosystem: Priority […] Source CryptoX Portal
Blockchain-based identity layer Billions Network announced the launch of its identity mobile application for both Android and iOS devices. According to a Thursday statement shared with Cointelegraph, Billions Network’s identity system is AI-proof. The announcement follows Polish investor Borys Musielak’s April demonstration of how ChatGPT can generate photos of government-issued IDs likely to pass photo-based Know Your Customer (KYC) checks. “As AI continues to erode trust in traditional verification methods and digital interactions, this launch ensures people can safely and privately enjoy personalized digital experiences,” Evin McMullen, co-founder and CEO…
Key Notes The Microsoft-backed protocol delivers real-time verifiable data for smart contracts and AI applications through decentralized infrastructure. SXT token broke above its descending channel pattern with RSI reaching overbought levels near $0.0752. Grayscale’s trust provides regulated access for accredited investors to participate in Web3’s data infrastructure evolution. Grayscale has launched a new investment trust targeting Space and Time’s SXT token, bringing decentralized data compute into the spotlight as AI and blockchain converge. The launch marks a notable shift in digital infrastructure investments, bringing together decentralized data compute and legacy…