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US Housing Agency Authorizes Crypto Assets In Mortgage Assessments
- The FHFA has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to recognize cryptocurrency as an asset in their assessments of single-family mortgage loan risks.
- This directive aligns with President Donald Trump’s vision of positioning the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency.
- The decision signals a shift in perspective towards crypto's acceptance within institutional finance and federal policy, allowing borrowers to use digital assets in home loans without converting them to US dollars.
- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must adhere to certain requirements, including considering only digital assets stored on US-regulated, centralized exchanges, and accounting for the volatility of cryptocurrencies in their underwriting standards.
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Meet Pepe Dollar: DeFi Integration and Institutional Appeal
- Pepe Dollar (PEPD) is a Layer-2 meme coin designed to address token inflation and scalability issues faced by Ethereum and meme coins like Pepecoin (PEPE).
- PEPD imposes a fixed max supply of 3.695 billion tokens, making it a deflationary asset appealing to institutions concerned about inflationary risks.
- Pepe Dollar integrates real DeFi functionalities such as staking, yield, payFi payments, and on-chain governance, setting it apart from speculative meme coins.
- With Layer-2 scaling, cross-chain readiness, fixed supply, real use cases, and community transparency, institutions are eyeing Pepe Dollar over Pepecoin and Ethereum.
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Medium
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Why You Feel Like You’re Not Winning in Web3 (Even If You’re Doing Everything Right).
- Feeling stagnant in Web3 despite efforts is a common struggle due to comparison, silent builders, and seeking instant gratification.
- Tips to shift mindset include rebuilding your scoreboard, acknowledging small wins, and detaching from immediate outcomes.
- Focus on real growth indicators like learning, consistency, and impact rather than superficial metrics.
- Understanding the compound effect of patience and silent progress is key to success in Web3.
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TronWeekly
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Sei Network Hits $1.2B TVL and $94M DEX Volume, Setting New ATHs
- Sei Network achieves a new ATH of $1.2 billion TVL and $94 million DEX volume.
- Wyoming stablecoin pilot contributes to the network's increased adoption and value.
- Sei Network shows promising DeFi momentum with rising TVL and trading volume.
- The blockchain platform hits all-time highs in TVL and DEX volume as of June 25, 2025, attracting more users and attention after the Wyoming stablecoin pilot.
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Bitcoinist
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Warning From Central Banks: Stablecoins Fall Short As Effective Monetary Tools
- The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned about the risks associated with stablecoins, urging countries to tokenize their currencies.
- This caution follows the US Senate passing the GENIUS Act to regulate US-dollar-pegged stablecoins, potentially boosting their popularity.
- BIS highlighted concerns such as stablecoins impacting monetary sovereignty, transparency issues, and risk of capital flight from developing economies.
- The BIS advocates for a tokenized 'unified ledger' comprising central bank reserves, commercial bank deposits, and government bonds to address stability and functionality concerns.
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Global Fintech Series
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Grove Announces Launch of Institutional-Grade Credit Infrastructure DeFi Protocol with $1 Billion Allocation to Tokenized Janus Henderson Anemoy AAA CLO Strategy
- Grove, part of Sky Ecosystem, launches institutional-grade credit infrastructure DeFi protocol.
- $1 billion allocated to tokenized Janus Henderson Anemoy AAA CLO Strategy.
- Grove serves as bridge between traditional finance and DeFi, bringing CLO strategy onchain.
- Protocol aims to increase capital efficiency and unlock credit investment opportunities.
- Grove's decentralized infrastructure caters to asset managers, protocols, and DeFi ecosystem.
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Global Fintech Series
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BitGo Partners with Reown to Launch WalletConnect Integration to Deliver Seamless Institutional Access to DeFi
- BitGo has partnered with Reown to launch a WalletConnect integration, providing institutional clients seamless access to DeFi directly from BitGo's self-custody hot wallets.
- The integration allows institutions to interact with DeFi, DAO governance, and trading protocols securely through a single interface, combining BitGo's security controls with Reown's connectivity layer.
- Users can supply or borrow assets via DeFi protocols, vote in governance proposals, access perpetual trading, and swap tokens on AMMs, all from their BitGo self-custody wallet.
- The integration is currently live on BitGo's hot wallets and supports various EVM-compatible networks, enabling institutions to engage with DeFi while maintaining compliance and security.
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TronWeekly
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Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto Launch Shelby, a Decentralized Web3 Hot Storage Network
- Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto have launched Shelby, a decentralized hot-storage protocol for high-speed Web3 use cases like streaming video, AI data pipelines, and DePIN systems.
- Shelby aims to bridge the gap in decentralization storage systems by providing cloud-grade performance while maintaining data control.
- Jump Crypto contributes expertise in low-latency infrastructure to Shelby, enabling support for live video streaming, NFTs, and AI training datasets.
- Shelby, supported by Aptos Labs' high-speed blockchain infrastructure, features sub-second latency, edge caching, token-managed reads, and smart contract access control.
- Aptos Labs' CEO mentioned that Shelby unlocks new real-time applications across chains with data and economic control for creators.
- Jump Crypto's expertise in high-frequency infrastructure ensures Shelby's speed and decentralization, enabling support for AI inference, NFTs, and decentralized social timelines.
- Shelby fosters experimentation for developers through its devnet in Q4 2025, partnering with early contributors like Metaplex, Pipe Network, and Story Protocol.
- The integration of Web3's principles with Web2's capabilities in Shelby, Aptos Labs, and Jump Crypto's collaboration sets a new standard in decentralized storage.
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Global Fintech Series
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Tally Launches Crypto Clarity to Navigate America’s Evolving DeFi Regulatory Landscape
- Tally launches Crypto Clarity, a regulatory intelligence tool to assist crypto founders and DeFi builders in navigating the changing regulatory landscape in the U.S.
- Crypto Clarity aims to keep protocol builders informed about regulatory developments from Washington and industry leaders to ensure compliance and adapt to new rules.
- Tally, known for supporting leading organizations like Arbitrum and Uniswap DAO, has expanded into a widely adopted software stack for onchain organizations across Ethereum and Solana.
- With over $81 billion managed and $1 billion in value transfers facilitated, Tally emphasizes empowering builders with regulatory clarity to scale onchain organizations.
- Crypto Clarity provides real-time regulatory updates, expert analysis, builder-focused intelligence, and compliance frameworks to aid DeFi protocol developers.
- As the U.S. becomes a hub for crypto innovation, staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial for DeFi builders to capitalize on mainstream adoption.
- The tool becomes essential for compliant, scalable protocols attracting traditional financial institutions and enterprise users amid increasing institutional participation in DAOs.
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TechBullion
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Stably Introduces Stablecoin Development and Advisory Services for Institutions & Enterprises
- Stably, a Seattle-based company, is offering Stablecoin-as-a-Service (SCaaS) solutions to help institutions and enterprises issue their own stablecoins.
- The global stablecoin industry has exceeded $250 billion in market capitalization, driven by positive regulatory developments like the STABLE and GENIUS Acts.
- Mainstream adoption and corporate innovation are increasing with companies like Amazon, Walmart, and JD.com planning their own stablecoin launches.
- Stablecoins facilitate faster, cheaper, and borderless transactions, reducing payment friction and expanding market access.
- Stably, with over seven years of experience, supports the launch of compliant, fiat-backed stablecoins through various services like chain-agnostic issuance, traditional orchestration, and DeFi integrations.
- The company tailors services for a wide range of potential stablecoin issuers, including banks, FinTechs, retailers, and more.
- Stably has been involved in launching over 15 stablecoin projects and collaborating with notable entities like Ripple, VeChain, and Stellar.
- The company has worked on innovative projects like the world's first subsidized stablecoin with dTRINITY, transforming credit markets.
- For organizations seeking SCaaS solutions, Stably offers turnkey solutions for launching branded stablecoins swiftly.
- Stably also provides a stablecoin engine for institutions looking to build their stablecoin infrastructure with long-term scalability.
- The company offers stablecoin advisory services throughout the product lifecycle to assist clients at all stages.
- Founded in 2018, Stably is a leading stablecoin development and advisory firm from Seattle, with a strong track record in the stablecoin industry.
- For more information, users can visit stably.io or contact [email protected].
- Co-founder & CEO Kory Hoang can be reached at [email protected]
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TechBullion
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IoTeX Activates v2.2 Protocol Upgrade, Delivering Instant Finality for Real-World AI and DePIN Applications
- IoTeX activated its v2.2 hard fork, achieving sub-three-second transaction finality on June 19.
- The upgrade brings a reduction in block time from 5 to 2.5 seconds, enhancing user experience.
- This development benefits latency-sensitive use cases like on-chain AI agents, DePIN networks, and DeFi.
- IoTeX aims for 2,000 transactions per second in future upgrades without compromising security.
- The upgrade is driven by enhancements to IoTeX’s Roll-DPoS consensus, including Optimistic Block Minting.
- Innovations ensure network operation under high load while maintaining decentralization.
- IoTeX introduced a timestamp-based staking contract (v3) for improved accuracy and user experience.
- Legacy v1 staking contracts are still supported with adjusted options.
- The v2.2 upgrade includes foundational updates for performance and reliability.
- IoTeX becomes the first decentralized Layer 1 to achieve sub-three-second finality without Layer 2 or centralized sequencers.
- The roadmap focuses on security-first scaling, with future upgrades exploring sub-second finality.
- Gas limits will remain conservative, and changes will be made cautiously after extensive testing.
- IoTeX Core v2.2 is live, aiming for instant finality and secure throughput for real-world applications.
- Users are encouraged to check the official GitHub release notes for technical details.
- Media Contact: [email protected] www.iotex.io
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Bitcoinsensus
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Chainlink x Mastercard: DeFi Meets Real-World Payments
- Chainlink and Mastercard have partnered to allow users to buy crypto assets directly onchain with their Mastercard, bypassing centralized exchanges and delays.
- The collaboration leverages Chainlink's interoperability framework and utilizes the Uniswap protocol for seamless execution.
- Zerohash is managing the fiat-to-crypto conversion, liquidity, and smart contract backend, supported by Swapper Finance, Shift4 Payments, and XSwap.
- The initiative aims to create a bridge from traditional finance to decentralized finance, potentially setting a new standard for DeFi onboarding.
- This development signifies a significant step towards mainstream DeFi accessibility, reducing friction and risks for users by blending legacy trust systems with onchain autonomy.
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Blockonomi
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Chainlink and Mastercard Partner to Enable On-Chain Crypto Purchases for 3B+ Cardholders
- Chainlink and Mastercard have partnered to enable over 3 billion cardholders to buy crypto directly on-chain, simplifying the fiat-to-crypto process.
- Swapper Finance facilitates real-time fiat-to-crypto swaps without the need for centralized exchanges, drawing liquidity from Uniswap and supported by Zerohash and Shift4.
- The collaboration signifies a significant leap in bridging traditional payments with DeFi ecosystems, aiming to enhance mainstream access to digital assets.
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Medium
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Paper Bitcoin vs Grin: Why ツ Privacy is the Ultimate Defense Against Fractional Reserve Banking!
- The emergence of “paper Bitcoin” (IOUs) issued by banks mirrors traditional financial instruments like gold certificates and raises concerns about self-custody and decentralization.
- Regulations and institutional interest in the cryptocurrency space have led to practices like fractional reserve banking and rehypothecation of Bitcoin, diluting the ecosystem.
- Fortune 500 companies are exploring Bitcoin treasury allocations, but despite increased interest and investments, the impact on Bitcoin's price has been limited.
- Examples of paper Bitcoin include Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and bank-issued Bitcoin derivatives like CME Bitcoin futures and Coinbase rehypothicating customers' Bitcoin.
- Banks push paper Bitcoin due to institutional demand, preferring off-chain exposure and avoiding complexities of self-custody and DeFi risks.
- The concentration of Bitcoin in custodians weakens its peer-to-peer vision and leads to fractional reserve Bitcoin banking.
- Bitcoin's transparency enabled verifiable scarcity but also unintentionally created vulnerability to counterfeit Bitcoin through IOUs.
- Grin's Mimblewimble protocol offers a solution by enforcing economic finality and ownership without bank-like intermediaries.
- Grin's design prevents inflation and fractionalization, unlike Bitcoin ETFs and exchanges that issue more IOUs than Bitcoin reserves.
- Grin's unique properties prevent the creation of synthetic Grin and ensure true ownership.
- The article provides educational and informational content sourced from various references on Bitcoin, Grin, and decentralized finance.
- The focus is on privacy, decentralization, and the risks associated with the evolving landscape of paper Bitcoin in the cryptocurrency market.
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Blockonomi
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Why is the Sonic (S) Price Up Today?
- Sonic's native token, S, surged over 16% in value within 24 hours driven by positive developments including a planned Coinbase listing.
- Increased trading volumes and technical recoveries also contributed to the surge.
- Sonic launched incentive programs and integrated new features, attracting attention in the crypto market.
- The Coinbase listing increased the token's accessibility and credibility among traders.
- Trading volume spiked 77% to $270 million, open interest increased to $100.6 million, reflecting heightened speculation.
- Sonic showed signs of reversal on the charts, reclaiming key support and breaking a May downtrend.
- A recent airdrop of $82 million worth of S tokens and integration with DeFi aggregator 1inch fueled investor interest.
- Resistance levels at $0.3571, $0.42, and $0.50 are being closely watched by traders for potential breakouts.
- Longer-term targets, including the $0.60 resistance, present challenges but could lead to further upside with a breakout.
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