The partnership marks the next phase of xStocks, expanding the tokenised equities framework beyond U.S. stocks and ETFs to include equities from international markets and, over time, other asset classes. Subject to the required licences, it also plans to bring tokenised assets to GTN’s institutional network DUBAI, UAE and ST. HELIER, Jersey, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GTN, the fintech powering limitless investment, and Payward, the developer of the xStocks tokenised equities framework and parent company of Kraken, have partnered to enhance and accelerate the global expansion of the xStocks offering. The partnership unlocks a pathway for xStocks to significantly scale…
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Miami, United States, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire Unserious today announced the acquisition of Creepz, one of the most recognizable NFT collections of the 2021-22 cycle. Backed by entrepreneur and investor Adam Weitsman, and with the support of the original founders, the deal places the lizard cult brand under a powerhouse new team. Most importantly, the acquisition marks a homecoming for Psychrome – the original mastermind and creative genius behind the Creepz lore. Returning to lead IP development, he also brings a resume as a globally exhibited artist whose commercial collaborations span Nike, Salomon, Sneaker Con, Staple, Disney, Warner Bros., and…
Grayscale filed a new Form 8-K related to its Solana product, outlining proposed amendments to its trust agreement that would allow it to distribute net staking rewards to shareholders at least quarterly. The filing relates to the Grayscale Solana Staking ETF (GSOL) and was filed with the SEC on July 17. The proposed amendments are expected to come into force on August 7, 2026. Importantly, this is not a story about spot Solana ETF approval. This application concerns how staking rewards will be handled in the existing Solana-linked trust structure. This introduces a cash payment mechanism for net staking rewards,…
Lidar technology uses pulses of infrared light to calculate distances and create detailed 3D maps of the surrounding environment. This allows autonomous vehicles to detect objects in their path and respond quickly. However, conventional lidar sensors are often large and costly, and many rely on moving components that can wear out over time. These limitations make the systems difficult to use in a wider range of settings. MIT researchers have now developed an approach that could lead to smaller, more durable lidar sensors that operate without any moving parts. Their advance centers on a new silicon-photonics chip, a type of…
Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 22, 2026 – MEXC, the world leader in 0‑fee digital asset trading, today announced the appointment of Robert MacDonald as Chief Compliance Officer. Robert brings over two decades of experience leading regulatory transformation at the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, and will oversee MEXC’s global compliance strategy, governance framework, and regulatory engagement. Robert joins MEXC from Bybit, where he served as Chief Legal & Compliance Officer. In this dual capacity, he directed the exchange’s global licensing strategy and corporate legal operations and oversaw the implementation of international AML and KYC frameworks. Robert’s previous leadership roles…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Stock Earnings Season from July 21 to August 30, 2026, aligned with one of the most concentrated stretches of quarterly earnings reporting on the financial calendar. Global investors are in full gear as the Q2 earnings season unfolds on Wall Street, bracing for potential gains and corrections of some of the biggest names in tech, AI, and semiconductors. Through the new program, Bybit brings together the community in fostering disciplined trading, encouraging informed decision-making and responsible investing habits. The program kicks…
Key TakeawaysRiver’s July report found 49.6 million Americans hold bitcoin versus 28.8 million who own gold.US bitcoin ownership climbed from a 14.3% adoption rate to 18.6% in about six months.The US government holds 328,372 BTC as lawmakers weigh a formal strategic reserve. Bitcoin Adoption Outpaces a 5,000-Year-Old Rival River, a bitcoin-focused financial services company, published research earlier this month showing that bitcoin ownership among American adults has overtaken gold ownership for the first time on record. The firm reported that 49.6 million Americans now hold bitcoin, or 18.6% of the adult population, while 28.8 million, or 10.8%, own gold. Gold…
Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, increased its market share in Q2 2026 and ranked No. 2 globally in commodity perpetuals market share, according to TokenInsight’s newly released Q2 2026 Crypto Exchange Report. The report provides a comprehensive review of trading volume, open interest, and TradFi perpetuals markets across major global crypto exchanges. MEXC Expands Market Share Amid Industry-Wide Slowdown Overall trading volume across crypto exchanges declined approximately 8% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, falling to $16.5 trillion. Despite the broader market slowdown, MEXC’s quarterly trading volume reached approximately $1.412 trillion, with its…
Damoon Technology (Europe) AG, trading as Paymonade, becomes one of just 280 firms authorised EEA-wide under MiCA as the bloc’s transitional period closes VADUZ, Liechtenstein and SINGAPORE, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Europe’s crypto industry is undergoing one of the most drastic regulatory consolidations any financial sector has faced in recent years. Before the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”) took full effect, the bloc was home to an estimated 3,000-plus registered crypto firms operating under a patchwork of national regimes[1]. Following the close of MiCA’s transitional period on 1 July 2026, only 280 firms hold full EEA-wide authorisation[2]…