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Bitget , the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the addition of Rhea Finance (RHEA) will be listed in the Innovation Zone, for spot trading. Rhea Finance is a decentralized liquidity hub on NEAR born from the merger of Ref Finance and Burrow Finance. Trading for the RHEA/USDT pair started on 30 July 2025, 14:00 (UTC), with withdrawals available from 31 July 2025, 15:00 (UTC). Rhea represents the next chapter of DeFi innovation on the NEAR Protocol, formed through the strategic merger and rebrand of NEAR’s two leading protocols: Ref Finance and Burrow Finance. This unification is designed to reinvigorate the NEAR DeFi ecosystem by creating a streamlined foundation to accelerate the growth of future decentralized finance projects on the network. Positioned as NEAR’s primary liquidity hub, Rhea functions as a chain-abstracted liquidity layer that supports deep protocol integrations and community-driven incentive models. Built on NE...

Dover, US, July 30th, 2025, Chainwire Midl , an infrastructure that brings smart contracts to the Bitcoin network, enabling native decentralized applications (dApps) and financial products, has announced the successful close of a $2.4 million seed round. The round was led by Draper Associates , the early-stage venture capital firm founded by Tim Draper and known for backing industry-defining companies like Coinbase, Robinhood, and Ledger. It was also supported by Draper Dragon , a cross-border venture fund focused on innovative blockchain solutions, with notable investments in Kelp DAO and Ether.Fi. This funding milestone marks another step towards Bitcoin's evolving financial ecosystem, spotlighting the growing institutional interest in BTCFi , a new wave of Bitcoin-native decentralized finance. With Midl, developers can now build and run dApps natively on Bitcoin, unleashing the potential of the network’s $2 trillion in liquidity. “It’s rare to be this early to some...

Zug, Switzerland, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire Ika , the pioneering blockchain infrastructure provider, has officially launched its mainnet, marking a significant milestone in blockchain interoperability. The launch introduces the first-ever zero-trust multiparty computation (MPC) network capable of native cross-chain asset control directly from smart contracts on the Sui blockchain. Ika’s protocol allows Sui-based smart contracts to securely and seamlessly manage native assets across many blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and modern L1s and L2s, without relying on bridges, token wrapping, or trusted third parties. This breakthrough eliminates common risks associated with cross-chain solutions, such as vulnerabilities inherent in bridging protocols or wrapped tokens, fundamentally transforming blockchain interoperability. At the heart of Ika’s innovation is the introduction of dWallets, a decentralized, programmable, and transferable signing mechanism. dWallets enable ...

Palo Alto, USA, July 29th, 2025, Chainwire Bringing Walrus’s decentralized data layer and SEAL encryption to FLock.io, unlocking secure, community-owned AI development. FLock.io , the first decentralized AI training platform, will build on Walrus as its core data layer to bring secure, privacy-preserving AI model development to the Sui ecosystem.  This partnership connects Walrus’s robust decentralized infrastructure, including data storage, availability, programmability, and access controls, with FLock.io’s innovative approach to AI development. FLock.io utilizes Federated Learning and blockchain to enable communities to build, train, and own AI models without centralizing sensitive data. Their ecosystem includes AI Arena for competitive model training, FL (Federated Learning) Alliance for privacy-focused collaboration, and Moonbase for decentralized model hosting. Together, these components provide an end-to-end stack for open, community-governed AI development....

Singapore, Singapore, July 28th, 2025, Chainwire The first real-time battle RPG on Aptos is setting a new standard for on-chain gameplay and player rewards. As Aptos accelerates toward its vision of becoming the Global Trading Engine , the entire ecosystem is gaining momentum. Fueled by Bitcoin’s new all-time highs, the broader market is resurging - and Aptos is riding that wave. With $APT surging over 40% and on-chain activity climbing, the Aptos ecosystem is witnessing a wave of positivity. DeFi infrastructure is evolving rapidly, with standout projects crossing $100M in volume just one week post-TGE. Now, the GameFi sector is making its move - led by a title that’s reimagining on-chain gameplay from the ground up. Backed by Aptos Foundation: Commanding A Cattos Army in Real-Time Battles DeFi Cattos , the latest title backed by and grant-funded by the Aptos Foundation , has officially launched its mainnet gameplay. It merges strategic depth with casual accessibility. Play...

Wayzata, United States / Minnesota, July 28th, 2025, Chainwire Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. Announces $450,000,000 Private Placement to Initiate Sui Treasury Strategy Upon the closing of the Private Placement, Mill City will adopt a Sui Treasury Strategy Mill City intends to continue its short-term non-bank lending and specialty finance business Marius Barnett and Stephen Mackintosh, Co-founders of Karatage, will become Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and Chief Investment Officer of the Company, respectively, effective upon the closing of the Private Placement Industry-First Relationship with Sui Foundation Provides Institutional-Grade Gateway for Exposure to Only Blockchain Built for Mass Adoption   Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (" Mill City " or the “ Company ”) (NASDAQ:MCVT), a non-bank lender and specialty finance company, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements (the “ Securities Purchase Agreements ...

Miami, Florida, July 25th, 2025, Chainwire Floki’s flagship metaverse game, Valhalla, is kicking off its first major tournament — and there’s $75,000 worth of prizes on the line for the top 64 contenders. Designed as a competitive battleground for players worldwide, Valhalla blends strategy, skill, and blockchain-powered gameplay in a Norse-inspired metaverse. Players control powerful creatures called Veras and battle in fast-paced, 3v3 turn-based combat — and now, the stakes are higher than ever. The tournament format consists of three concurrent single-elimination bracket tournaments will run simultaneously every two months. Each tournament starts with a qualification phase, where players compete in up to three matches. A win earns one point — and the top 64 scorers from each tournament move on to the Main Event. If players are tied, ELO rankings determine who advances. The Main Event is a six-round, 64-player single-elimination bracket, where only one wi...

Are you looking for lucrative opportunities that have the potential to revolutionise the crypto market and create the next crypto millionaires? Presales have time and again proved to be very lucrative as those who invested early in the coin sales have made overnight fortunes. However, those who missed the boat are constantly seeking new promising projects, hoping they can make up for their losses and join the ranks of cryptocurrency millionaires.  Recently, promising coins like Near Protocol (NEAR) and Cosmos (ATOM) have been struck with volatility and uncertain futures, raising doubts and disappointing investors. Just when investors are about to lose hope in the market, Qubetics (TICS), a relatively new project, is already making waves in the market. Qubetics has demonstrated its growth potential with its unique features and advanced technology. This innovative Layer-1 project has brought the whole crypto community to a standstill as novice and experienced investors rush to jo...

Frisco, Texas, July 24th, 2025, Chainwire Robert Leshner makes a strategic investment in GameSquare by selling CryptoPunk #5577 for $5.15 million of the Company’s preferred stock GameSquare’s initial NFT investment anchors yield strategy targeting 6-10% annualized stablecoin return Increases Ethereum treasury holdings to approximately $52 million, with recent $10 million purchase  GameSquare Holdings, Inc . (Nasdaq: GAME) (the “Company” or “GameSquare”), a next-generation media, entertainment, and technology company, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the strategic purchase of a rare and highly sought-after "Cowboy Ape" CryptoPunk NFT from Robert Leshner, founder of the DeFi protocol Compound and CEO of Superstate. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, GameSquare issued Robert Leshner $5.15 million of preferred stock that is convertible into approximately 3.4 million shares of GameSquare’s common stock at $1....

Navigating the crypto market can sometimes feel a bit too overwhelming. You've got the big, famous cryptos like Ethereum (ETH) and Polygon (MATIC) hogging the spotlight, but are they the only ones worth your attention? Remember, those who invested in Ethereum early made a fortune before it went mainstream. So, why not take a chance on a promising newcomer like Qubetics (TICS)? Think of it like this: the Qubetics whitelist is your VIP pass to a potential goldmine. Sure, established coins might feel like a safe bet, but the newer projects often bring the biggest rewards. Plus, with some platforms like Celestia (TIA) and Aptos (APT) stumbling lately, even the ‘safe’ options might not be so secure. The lesson here? Don't just blindly follow the crowd! Crypto trends can be trickier than a maze, so pave your own path. Crypto experts can’t stop talking about the Qubetics whitelist, calling it the next crypto star. So, let's dive in and discover what all the fuss is abou...

San Jose, California, July 22nd, 2025, Chainwire As AI continues to reshape the digital frontier, a new paradigm is emerging–not just smarter tools, but sovereign, autonomous AI Beings that live, learn, and evolve on-chain. CARV , the Web3 infrastructure stack known for its decentralized identity and verifiable data layers, is doubling down on this vision with the recent launch of its new roadmap , signaling a shift from data infrastructure to full-stack agent ecosystems. The goal? To create a biosphere where AI is not merely an assistant, but a digital species able to participate with full independence. In alignment with this transformative roadmap, CARV has teamed up with Fair3 to co-host the Tech Fairness Hackathon , now entering its voting phase with over 683 participants . With $50,000 prize pool, the hackathon challenges builders to create AI applications that leverage CARV’s infrastructure, including the CARV SVM Chain , D.A.T.A. Framework , and ERC-7231 -based Agent...

Singapore, Singapore, July 22nd, 2025, Chainwire LBank , the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced a points-based reward system, advancing its commitment to fostering an inclusive, performance-driven trading ecosystem. Since its launch, the program has gained significant traction among global users, unlocking new incentives for participation across the platform. The 90-day Points Program enables users to earn points through a two-tier system—Base Points and Limited-Time Bonus Points—based on their activities on the LBank platform, including asset deposits, spot and leveraged trading, perpetual trading, KYC verification, and friend referrals. Points are calculated daily based on user activity, with higher trading volumes and successful referrals yielding greater rewards. Designed to be transparent and inclusive, the system caters to traders of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. In contrast to traditional reward programs, LBank’s i...

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