🌟 U.S. Launches First Solana + Staking ETF: A New Era in Crypto Investing

On July 2, 2025, the REX‑Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (ticker: SSK) began trading on the Cboe exchange, marking a major milestone: the first U.S.-listed crypto ETF that combines direct Solana (SOL) exposure with native staking rewards. Anchorage Digital has been appointed as the fund’s exclusive custodian and staking partner, leveraging its unique status as a federally…

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Thesis* Acquires Lolli to Expand Bitcoin Rewards Ecosystem

Bitcoin Magazine Thesis* Acquires Lolli to Expand Bitcoin Rewards Ecosystem Thesis*, a Bitcoin-focused venture studio, announced its acquisition of Lolli, a bitcoin rewards platform, in a move to integrate it with its broader ecosystem of companies such as Fold, Mezo, and tBTC. The announcement outlines plans to enhance consumer Bitcoin experiences through expanded rewards and…

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Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB Launches BitVM Bridge Testnet

Layer-2 network BOB has launched its testnet ahead of the mainnet going live in Q4 of this year. Describing itself as a hybrid layer-2, BOB’s aim is to combine Bitcoin’s security and reserves with Ethereum’s programmability using the BitVM computing paradigm to create a decentralized finance (DeFi) hub. BitVM was introduced in late 2023 by…

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JP Morgan’s blockchain unit plans to tokenise carbon credits

JPMorgan is testing a blockchain system to tokenize carbon credits, partnering with S&P Global, EcoRegistry, and the International Carbon Registry. The initiative aims to improve transparency and efficiency in the carbon market, which faces fragmentation and credibility issues. Tokenization could create a unified, tradable ecosystem for carbon credits. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is taking steps…

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Public Firms Snag 131,000 BTC, Surpassing ETFs In Bitcoin Purchases

According to CNBC, corporate treasuries around the globe have surpassed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Bitcoin (BTC) acquisitions for three consecutive quarters.  This indicates a growing interest among public companies to adopt strategies similar to those pioneered by Strategy, especially in a more favorable regulatory environment under President Donald Trump’s administration. Bitcoin Holdings Surge Data from…

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Instant Payments Fintech Ivy Adds Circle’s USDC, EURC Stablecoins

Ivy, a German startup focused on instant payments, said it added access to Circle’s (CIRCL) USDC and EURC stablecoins to its always on-transaction rails. The Berlin-based fintech’s platform allows crypto firms, payment service providers (PSPs) and e-commerce merchants to instantly make bank payments, settle funds to local collection accounts across Europe in multiple currencies, and…

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Bybit, OKX expand crypto services in Europe under MiCA

Bybit and OKX have both launched MiCA-compliant crypto exchanges in the EU, marking a significant push into Europe’s newly unified regulatory landscape. News COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEED Crypto exchanges Bybit and OKX both launched fully regulated platforms in Europe this week as regulatory clarity continues to attract major exchanges to the bloc. According to…

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