Changpeng Zhao raises doubts over The Open Network’s claim that staking Toncoin can secure a UAE Golden Visa, citing lack of official confirmation. The announcement has sparked significant market activity,
Changpeng Zhao is skeptical of the new offer promising a UAE Golden Visa to TON stakers.
A dormant Bitcoin whale has moved $8.6 billion in BTC after 14 years, igniting widespread speculation about potential key compromises and strategic asset reallocations. Prior to the massive transfer, unusual
Collectibles & NFT tokens represent a vibrant blend of digital ownership, blockchain technology, and entertainment. Typically tied to gaming, metaverse worlds, or creative assets, these tokens power unique ecosystems where users can buy, collect, trade, or battle digital items, which each one backed by on-chain records of rarity and provenance. Though often speculative, tokens under $1M market cap can be high‑upside early plays, albeit with elevated risk and volatility. StarHeroes (STAR) StarHeroes is an esports‑style multiplayer space shooter on Arbitrum, backed by veterans from AAA studios and funded partly by Microsoft. Players compete with NFT‑based spacecrafts in real-time battles, with STAR serving as utility and governance token. Backed by prominent entities like Microsoft and GameSwift_io NoX Colony, StarHeroes has garnered significant attention. The game boasts over 400,000 pre-registered players and is gearing up for its Early Access public launch in Q2 2024. The STAR token also plays a crucial role in the game’s economy, facilitating marketplace transactions and offering airdrop rewards. Unit Price: $0.005843 Market Cap: $796,611 24 h Volume: $370,261 Exchanges Traded On: DEXes on Arbitrum (SushiSwap, Uniswap V3) CEX liquidity pools via platforms Bybit, MexC, Gate My DeFi Pet (DPET) My DeFi Pet blends DeFi and a virtual pet game across BSC, OpBNB, and KardiaChain. Users breed, evolve, battle, and stake NFT pets. DPET token drives in‑game economy, staking rewards, breeding mechanics, and governance decisions. Besides that, My DeFi Pet offers yield-farming in cooperation with other projects and plans to have battle and storage options. Price Unit: $0.018847 Market Cap: $817,315 24 h Volume: $74,633 Exchanges Traded On: Gate Exchange (main DPET/USDT pool ~$60K volume) LATOKEN, Bibox, PancakeSwap V2/V3 (BSC) SENATE (SENATE) SENATE is the governance token for an NFT‑driven gaming ecosystem (Sidus Heroes). It’s used to vote on game upgrades, economic factors, and guild mechanics—tying community decisions to token ownership. Burn Update: Total tokens burned as of the end of June: 11,099,293,979.55 SIDUS | 37.00% of the Max Supply! 108,220,773.92 SENATE | 36.07% of the Max Supply! Price: $0.006993 Market Cap: $868,824 24 h Volume: $64,937 Exchanges Traded On: Gate Exchange (most active SENATE/USDT pair) DSLA Protocol (DSLA) DSLA Protocol isn’t a game; it’s a decentralized SLA (Service Level Agreement) risk‑management platform. Users stake DSLA tokens to support service providers; if SLAs aren’t met, token holders receive compensation—making it a “decentralized assurance layer.” The protocol is also known for its innovative use of decentralized technologies to enhance its risk management capabilities. It is being upgraded to version 3.0, which introduces several advanced features such as ALI Agents, Hives, distributed GPU and Storage Clusters, tokenized AI Models and Datasets, and tokens with non-custodial embedded liquidity. These features are indicative of DSLA Protocol’s commitment to leveraging decentralized AI technology to improve its services and offer a more robust risk management solution. Unit Price: $0.000173 Market Cap: $947,708 24 h Volume: $53,582 Exchanges Traded On: Mexc, Uniswap V2 VIDT DAO (VIDT) A decentralized governance token (formerly VIDT Datalink) powering data authentication on blockchain, which is ideal for integrity in digital asset verification. It has since transitioned to full DAO operations. The core of VIDT DAO’s offering is its $VIDT Utility Token, which facilitates the timestamping process. Each timestamp requires only 1 $VIDT, allowing all holders to seamlessly secure their digital documents. This simple yet powerful mechanism positions VIDT DAO as a vital player in the blockchain space, with over 25 real-life integrators already utilizing its technology. Unit Price: $0.000538 Market Cap: $484K 24‑h Volume: $748K Circulating Supply: 879.8 M Exchanges: Active across MEXC (notably VIDT/USDT), plus listings on BingX, KuCoin. Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services. Follow us on Twitter @nulltxnews to stay updated with the latest Crypto, NFT, AI, Cybersecurity, Distributed Computing, and Metaverse news !
Cryptocurrency analysis platform Arkham Intelligence stated that the move that took place yesterday and enabled the transfer of 80,000 Bitcoins worth approximately $8 billion may have been due to an address format update, not a sale. According to Arkham’s analysis, the Bitcoin whale in question is moving its assets from the traditional “1-” address format to the more modern and secure Bech32 address format, which starts with “bc1q-.” This is thought to provide increased security, lower transaction fees, and long-term storage for Bitcoin users. Analysts explained the situation as follows: “Yesterday’s $8 billion transfers were most likely related to address format upgrades. There is a shift from 1- addresses to bc1q- addresses. There is no indication that the whale is selling.” Related News: Coinbase Executive Responds to Claims That the Largest Ethereum Short Position in History Has Been Opened Address formats have changed over time on the Bitcoin network: Addresses starting with “1-” (P2PKH): Bitcoin's first address format. Although shorter and more widely used, it does not support SegWit (Segregated Witness), which leads to higher transaction fees. Addresses starting with “3-” (P2SH): Provides multi-signature (multisig) and SegWit compatibility, but still does not offer full throughput. Addresses starting with “bc1q-” (Bech32 format): The latest format that supports full SegWit features. It offers advantages such as lower transaction fees, faster transaction processing, and greater resistance to typos. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Final Word on the Whale Moving $8 Billion in Bitcoin: Here’s the Possible Reason Behind the Transaction
This week, a report disclosed that the Trump family’s crypto holdings crossed $620 million amid a $220 million Bitcoin mining raise. Regulatory activity intensified with U.S. lawmakers announcing an upcoming "Crypto Week" and Ripple settling its long-running SEC dispute. On the other hand, FTX is struggling with repayments in 49 regions, including China, which has a pretty strict crypto ban. Let’s find out more. DeFi Graphite Network’s Phonebook MVP is a practical, real-world application of decentralized tech built to introduce transparency and reputation scoring to phone numbers. Business Stablecoin issuer Circle has formally applied to establish a federally regulated national trust bank in the United States, a move aimed at enhancing oversight of its USDC stablecoin reserves and aligning with evolving regulatory frameworks for digital assets. BlackRock’s flagship spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT , has become the asset manager’s third-highest revenue-generating fund, sitting only behind the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF and the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. The FTX Recovery Trust has suspended repayments to creditors in 49 regions where cryptocurrency operations face legal restrictions, with Chinese users accounting for the majority of the disputed claims. Fresh disclosures reveal the Trump family’s cryptocurrency holdings have swelled to over $620 million, with memecoins, token sales, and blockchain ventures rapidly becoming one of the most lucrative segments of their portfolio. Trump-affiliated American Bitcoin has raised $220 million to upgrade its mining infrastructure, expand its Bitcoin treasury, and advance plans for a public listing amid growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency mining. Germany’s largest banking group, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe , will introduce cryptocurrency trading by mid-2026, integrating the service into its flagship banking app while maintaining a cautious stance on digital assets. Web3 Cronos has joined the sub-second blockchain club, rolling out a key upgrade that reduces its block confirmation times by ten times. SCOR on Sweet, a growing Web3 mini-app ecosystem, has announced the launch of its latest mini-game, Flappy Racquet , coinciding with the start of Wimbledon. Inspired by the popular mobile game Flappy Bird, Flappy Racquet introduces an arcade-style tennis experience, allowing users to compete using animated avatars of professional tennis players. Layer 1 blockchain Dymension has kicked off season two of its Genesis Rolldrop, which awards tokens to eligible participants including DYM stakers. In a landmark partnership, Nexo, one of the leading digital assets wealth platforms, will be sponsoring the DP World Tour, the main men’s professional golf tour of the European Tour group, for the next three years. The Zenswap DEX has now launched in beta, promising true cross-chain swaps that eliminate reliance on bridges or wrapped tokens. Regulation U.S. House Republicans have declared a dedicated " Crypto Week " to accelerate passage of landmark bills on digital assets, stablecoins, and CBDC restrictions. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has dismissed Pakistan’s proposal to provide subsidised electricity rates for crypto mining operations, citing concerns about market distortions and further strain on the country’s already burdened power sector. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider Aeza Group , targeting its infrastructure, executives, and a cryptocurrency wallet allegedly linked to illicit activities. Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to drop all appeals and end their five-year legal battle. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
Crypto venture capital keeps finding pockets of strength even in the midst of overall economic tightness. In June, DeFi, AI, and hybrid trading infrastructure startup companies attracted significant amounts of capital despite recent slowdowns in some areas of the market. Though some companies struggle to raise fresh funds, large segments — including blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and real-world assets (RWAs) — remain attractive to investors, according to industry leaders. Rails Raises $20M for Hybrid Exchange Model Rails, the Kraken and Slow Ventures-backed exchange , has raised $20 million across two rounds. The exchange marries centralized velocity and decentralized custody. It is likely to resonate with professional traders who desire CEX performance without compromising on control over their assets. Slow Ventures termed Rails as a “hybrid perpetual exchange” designed for speed, security, and non-custodial trading. Beam Raises $7M to Expand Global Stablecoin Payments Beam, a Visa Direct and FedNow connected stablecoin payments service provider, raised a $7 million funding round from Castle Ventures. Beam will use the funds to expand its network in Latin America, Africa, APAC and the EU, targeting fintechs and banks. Frachtis Launches $20M Crypto-Native Fund Xavier Meegan, former Chorus One executive, started Frachtis, a $20 million fund backing early-stage ventures in decentralized AI, infrastructure, and DeFi. The fund has already closed eight deals and is seeking to help founders find long-term blockchain use cases. Inference Labs Raises $6.3M to Build AI Trust Layer Inference Labs raised $6.3 million to construct Proof of Inference — a cryptographic overlay to authenticate AI outputs with zero-knowledge proofs. The funding was led by DACM, Delphi Ventures, Arche Capital and Lvna Capital. The testnet is live, and mainnet deployment will occur Q3 2025. Gradient Network Raises $10M for Decentralized AI Gradient Network secured $10 million from Multicoin Capital and Pantera Capital. The company is building decentralized AI infrastructure on Solana, including Lattica and Parallax — tools to scale large AI models. Gradient’s Solana architecture attracted the attention of leading investors. OKX and Story Announce $10M IP Innovation Fund OKX crypto exchange and blockchain startup Story launched a $10 million ecosystem fund to support IP-related Web3 innovation . Initiatives are available for funding with Story’s native token, IP. PIP Labs, the company building Ethereum-based sidechain Story, has raised $140 million to date, including $80 million on its Series B round last August. Yupp Raises $33M from a16z to Evaluate AI Models Yupp raised $33 million in seed funding led by a16z Crypto. The platform allows users to experiment with outputs from leading AI models like ChatGPT and Claude and get crypto rewards for contributing. Yupp’s model aims to create human judgment a useful economic layer for blockchain. Blueprint Finance Adds $9.5M for DeFi Expansion Multichain DeFi infrastructure development company Blueprint Finance closed a $9.5 million round led by Polychain Capital. The funds will be utilized to cover new products in addition to its existing platforms — Concrete on Ethereum and Glow Finance on Solana. Blueprint’s raise comes as DeFi is rebounding, though TVL still lags its 2022 peak. Units Network Raises $10M to Enhance Web3 Scalability Units Network, built on the Waves protocol, has raised $10 million from Nimbus Capital to expand its validator network and AI integration. The platform will enhance crosschain liquidity and address scalability bottlenecks in the Web3 ecosystem. Nimbus Capital is backed by In On Capital, which has more than $1.2 billion in assets under management. Conclusion: Infrastructure and AI Drive VC Activity June’s VC move is a sign of investor enthusiasm in particular crypto verticals — particularly infrastructure, DeFi and AI. With top backers like a16z, Pantera and Multicoin continuing to deploy capital, the future generation of blockchain innovations will continue to be fueled by ventures that are working on real-world use cases and decentralized smarts.
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The Open Network (TON) has announced an incentive for holders of Toncoin (TON) who wish to remain in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to the update , TON is offering a 10-year Golden Visa to the UAE for investors willing to stake a portion of their holdings on the platform. Key Details of the Golden Visa Offer Via Crypto Route Notably, the offer is for those willing to use a crypto-based route to obtain a visa to the UAE. The benefits of this long-term residency in the region include exemption from income tax, flexibility in business setup, and access to various other services. To enjoy these benefits, a Toncoin holder needs to stake $100,000 worth of TON for a minimum of three years. They will also need to pay a one-time processing fee of $35,000. Once this is done, within seven weeks after the submission of relevant documents, they will secure the Golden Visa for the UAE. Interestingly, the Golden Visa provides coverage to the holder’s immediate family members, including spouses, children, and parents. These beneficiaries will not incur further costs beyond the official government fees. Notably, applicants retain control of their staked assets while earning between 3% and 4% interest on them. TON’s Bold Push Into Real-World Utility The move could trigger an increased shift toward staking for Toncoin. The ecosystem’s offer is significantly incentivized, as the conventional UAE cost implication is much higher than TON is requesting. To obtain it via the regular route, an applicant would require a minimum of $540,000 investment in the form of illiquid assets. Traditionally, the UAE Golden Visa requires real estate investments or business ownership. This route enables crypto investors to leverage their holdings, allowing them to enjoy the same benefits at a substantial discount of approximately 80%. Toncoin whales might likely leverage the offer to obtain the UAE’s Golden Visa. Notably, Dubai in the UAE stood out as the leading destination for crypto businesses in 2024. Toncoin Price and Market Reaction In the cryptocurrency market, Toncoin’s price spiked by a significant 10% after the announcement by TON. As of this writing, Toncoin is exchanging at $2.88. It had earlier peaked at $3.05 before witnessing a slight pullback. Meanwhile, trading volume has soared by 430.52% to $596.01 million within the same time frame as market participants engage the asset. The post TON Unlocks UAE Golden Visa With $100K Stake in Toncoin appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
As the Web3 market matures, investors are moving beyond hype and speculation, searching instead for crypto assets with substance. In this shifting landscape, two prominent memecoins, Pepeto and Dogecoin, are igniting interest. While Dogecoin attempts a technical rebound, Pepeto is emerging as a fresh contender with bold utility plans and a fast-growing community. With Q3 already showing volatility, these two tokens are shaping very different narratives in the battle for memecoin dominance. Pepeto: A Rising Star with Real Utility Pepeto’ s story begins with its explosive presale momentum. Having held a micro-entry price of 0.000000139 and raised more than 5.5 million dollars, it cannot just be a meme anymore; it intends to be relevant in the long run. Overall, the project is developed on audited smart contracts, has community governance, and could provide up to 270% APY by staking. These characteristics have been designed to appeal to serious investors but not to short-term speculators. Besides offering staking rewards and governance, Pepeto delivers on infrastructure. Its demo exchange has already been opened with the tools of the swap, bridge, and advanced charts. According to the team, it offers access to more than 850 reviewed tokens, which marks early proof-of-concept that makes it stand out among conventional meme tokens. A first sneak peek into the $Pepeto Exchange is finally here. Live trading charts, swap and bridge features, and over 850 high-quality tokens already approved for listing once $Pepeto secures its Tier 1 exchange. While markets remain uncertain, the team behind the God of Frogs… pic.twitter.com/ndk5gYs6y4 — Pepeto (@Pepetocoin) June 23, 2025 Additionally, Pepeto’s tokenomics are carefully structured. Thirty percent of its 420 trillion supply will be allocated as presale and staking and the remainder will fund liquidity, marketing, and development. What makes Pepeto particularly relevant now is its alignment with the Web3 push for decentralized value. With the platform design, the transparency and scalability of memecoins is made available to an asset category that currently lacks both. This positions Pepeto to benefit from the current market climate, where utility-focused altcoins are outperforming even Bitcoin. Dogecoin: Technical Momentum Faces Market Hesitation Dogecoin, the original memecoin, is showing signs of life again. The token has developed a bullish double-bottom pattern around the $0.15 following months of trading between the price levels of $0.13 to $0.25. This tendency, combined with an ascending triangle on the week-long chart, means traders are gearing to push the price above $0.20. The recovery, though, is weak. Brand new breakouts will have to move through resistance in 0.18 and 0.19 to be sustained. As long as DOGE has support above the price of $0.16, a breakdown can push it into the price of $0.14 or less. Due to market uncertainty and confused technical signals, it could take a long time before it makes its next big move. Get in on the presale today, connect your wallet at pepeto.io, buy tokens, and start staking before major exchange listings go live. Don’t miss early-tier access to Pepeto’s ecosystem and rewards. About Pepeto Pepeto is a cutting-edge cryptocurrency project blending the playful spirit of memecoins with a powerful utility-driven ecosystem. It features a zero-fee exchange, a cross-chain bridge for seamless swaps, and staking rewards designed to support the next generation of tokens. Media links Website: https://pepeto.io/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Pepetocoin YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Pepetocoin Telegram Channel: https://t.me/pepeto_channel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepetocoin/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pepetocoin