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CoinShares Analysts Report Growth in Real-World Assets Amid DeFi Decline
CoinShares and Token Terminal report a rise in real-world assets to $7.4 billion, despite a decline in DeFi deposits, highlighting a shift in financial utility.
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Bitcoin Developers Identify 85 Serious Bugs Amidst Security Concerns
A volunteer group analyzing Bitcoin codebases has uncovered 85 critical bugs, raising significant security concerns within the ecosystem.
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Founder Declares AI Agent Token Worth $2.4 Billion as Dead
The ELIZAOS token, once valued at $2.4 billion, is now deemed dead by its founder, Shaw Walters, who urges holders to sell as the foundation closes.
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Ethereum Researchers Propose Reduction of Staking Rewards
A proposal to reduce Ethereum staking rewards through a burning mechanism has been introduced by a group of researchers and developers, sparking debate.
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Ethereum Proposal Aims to Zero Out Issuance at $112 Billion Staked ETH
A new Ethereum proposal suggests that if staked ETH reaches $112 billion, issuance could be reduced to zero through a gradual burning of validator rewards.
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Solana Governance Proposal Aims to Boost Daily SOL Burns Significantly
Solana validators are considering a proposal to significantly increase daily SOL burns while reducing token issuance, potentially impacting the token's inflation rate.
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XRP Holders Can Borrow RLUSD on Ethereum via $280 Million Lending Pool
XRP holders can now borrow RLUSD on Ethereum using wrapped XRP as collateral through a new $280 million lending pool.
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New Proposal Could Boost Daily SOL Burns on Solana from $47,000 to $650,000
A new Solana proposal aims to increase daily SOL burns significantly, from $47,000 to $650,000, by altering fees and disinflation rates.
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XRP Holders Can Access Ripple's RLUSD on Ethereum Without Selling
XRP holders can now borrow Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin on Ethereum using Flare's FXRP as collateral, enhancing liquidity without selling their assets.
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Crypto Privacy Solutions Offer Vital Safeguards, Says Report
A new report highlights the crucial protective roles of crypto privacy tools, asserting that compliance and privacy can coexist without conflict.
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South Korea Sees $367 Million Outflow of Stablecoins
In June 2026, South Korea experienced a $367 million outflow of stablecoins, continuing a trend that has persisted for 18 months.
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DeFi Platform Shifts Focus from Consumer App to B2B Infrastructure
Spark has shifted from a consumer app to a B2B model, supplying yield to firms like Robinhood as it aims to navigate the fragmented stablecoin market.
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