Author: Isabella Taylor

Botanix isn’t the first to promise smart contracts on Bitcoin, but it may be the first to deliver them without centralization and possibly cut BTC block times to five seconds. Its mainnet launch signals a new phase in the evolution of Bitcoin’s utility beyond store of value. According to a press release, Botanix Labs has officially launched its Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible Bitcoin (BTC) Layer 2 mainnet, backed by a decentralized federation of 16 node operators, including Galaxy, Fireblocks, and Antpool. The network, which processed over 26 million testnet transactions since December 2024, now supports live applications like GMX and Dolomite,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Top under-$0.10 memecoins like SHIB, FLOKI, ELON, and LILPEPE show potential with strong communities and exchange traction. The memecoin landscape has evolved significantly since Dogecoin’s rise, presenting a range of tokens currently trading below $0.10. These alternatives combine dedicated communities, active development roadmaps, and growing listings across major exchanges.  By offering reduced entry points, they present potential opportunities for market participants seeking early positions in trending digital assets. This report examines four such tokens, Dogelon Mars (ELON), Shiba Inu…

A little-known SEC consultation could scrap months of bureaucratic delays for crypto ETFs. Instead of dual filings, issuers may soon need just an S-1 and patience, setting the stage for an unprecedented wave of listings. FOX Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has uncovered early discussions between SEC officials and major exchanges about creating standardized listing rules for crypto ETFs. The potential overhaul could fundamentally change how these funds reach the market. Instead of navigating the bureaucratic maze of 19b-4 approvals, issuers might only need to file an S-1 registration and endure a 75-day waiting period. What’s catching industry observers’ attention is…

Bitcoin and altcoin prices could stage a strong rally in July after a surprise statement from Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve Chair. In a statement, Powell changed his tune on when the Fed will start cutting interest rates. For the first time this year, he did not rule out slashing rates as soon as in the July meeting. He said: “I really can’t say. It’s going to depend on the data. And we are going meeting by meeting. I wouldn’t take any meeting off the table or put it directly on the table. It’s going to depend on how the data…

33-year-old socialist Zohran Mamdani became a surprise favorite among the NYC mayoral candidates from the Democratic Party and is considered a likely winner in the election. Mamdani’s socialist platform is criticized for being naive and unrealistic. However, his popularity is a signal to capitalists that the masses of New Yorkers are unheard of. Why does crypto X blast Mamdani? Is he an enemy of cryptocurrencies? Zohran Mamdani’s background and platform Zohran Mamdani’s parents are Ugandan academic and political commentator Mahmood Mamdani and award-winning Indian American filmmaker Mira Nair. Mamdani’s family moved to the USA from Uganda when Zohran was seven. …

Nearly 200 companies now hold billions in Bitcoin, but a new report cautions that only a few can avoid the dangers of a potential death spiral. Bitcoin’s (BTC) corporate adoption is accelerating fast, with nearly 200 entities now holding over 3 million BTC on their balance sheets. But as new players seem to rush in, only those who can skillfully grow their Bitcoin holdings per share are more likely to survive the risks ahead. As of May 2025, about 199 entities reportedly hold 3.01 million BTC, roughly $315 billion at current prices. Among these, 147 companies — both private and…

Money markets platform Spiko is tapping into Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability protocol to enable multichain access to over $380 million in regulated on-chain funds. The European fintech announced on July 1, 2025, noting that it was integrating Chainlink (LINK), with the strategic aim of bolstering interoperability. Chainlink’s cross chain standard, CCIP, will enable more than $380 million of its institutional-grade onchain money market funds to be accessible to users much more easily and compliantly. “Until now, Spiko MMFs were deployed natively across multiple networks — but investors couldn’t move their shares from one chain to another. The only workaround was to…

Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” passed the Senate, but without any provisions related to the crypto industry. Trump’s budget bill passed the Senate, but the crypto industry has little to celebrate. On Tuesday, June 1, the U.S. Senate passed the sweeping budget bill, with a razor-thin margin. Yet, despite Donald Trump’s past vocal support for the crypto industry, the bill had no crypto-related provisions. Specifically, there was no mention of “digital assets,” “Bitcoin,” “Ethereum,” “crypto,” “web3,” or “blockchain” anywhere in the over 1000-page bill. This is despite specific efforts by pro-crypto Senators to include tax breaks for the industry in the…

Crypto billionaires are using their resources to fund a new type of paradigm in science, specifically focusing on biotech. Major players in the crypto industry are working on a new way to fund biotech and science. On Tuesday, June 1, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao revealed he personally donated $10 million in BNB (BNB) to Ethereum (ETH) founder Vitalik Buterin’s open-source biotech initiatives. Their goal, according to Buterin, is to apply blockchain’s principles to the most impactful fields in science. 🙏 Moved by this post👇. Just doing my little part.The best way to attract mission-driven talent is having conviction yourself. Likeminded…

Solana is testing a major resistance zone near $178, which has triggered multiple rejections. If price fails to break through, the path opens toward $105.89 — a level that may form a bullish double bottom if defended. Market structure and volume behavior suggest further downside is likely unless bulls reclaim control quickly. Solana (SOL) is currently trading below the $178 resistance, a level that aligns with both the value area high and a key high time frame supply zone. Since establishing the local swing high, price action has formed lower highs and lower lows — a bearish pattern signaling weakness.…