Stablecoins are now the “default settlement layer for the internet,” surpassing Visa and Mastercard in onchain transaction volume.

Stablecoins are becoming ‘default settlement layer’ for internet: Alchemy

The Pi Network price remained under pressure over the weekend, despite 
management&#8217;s notable announcements on Pi Day 2. Pi Coin (PI) dropped to 
$0.532, down by 20% from its highest point last week and 68% from its May 
high. This…

Pi Network price stalls despite pivot to AI and directory staking

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns that digital identity 
systems using zero-knowledge proofs, such as Sam Altman&#8217;s World project, could 
weaken online pseudonymity while introducing new risks. Buterin Argues One-ID- 
Per-Person Systems Create New Vulnerabilities In a June 28 blog post, Buterin 
argued that even privacy-focused designs face fundamental challenges when 
enforcing a one-identity-per-person rule. […]

Buterin: Zero-Knowledge Digital IDs Still Carry Coercion, Privacy Risks

As real estate investing moves onto the blockchain, Bart de Bruijn is making 
sure everyday investors don’t get left behind. De Bruijn is the co-founder and 
main director of EstateX, a rapidly growing platform that utilizes 
tokenization and smart contracts…

From rent checks to smart contracts: EstateX’s tokenized twist on real estate investing

South Korean equities have surged following President Lee Jae-myung&#8217;s pledge 
to permit cryptocurrency assets backed by the won. This has driven intense 
interest among retail investors in companies associated with digital currency 
projects. The benchmark Kospi Composite index has gained…

South Korean stocks ride crypto wave as new president backs won-based tokens

All eyes are on Sui this week as the Layer-1 blockchain prepares for a major 
token unlock that could reshape its near-term price action. While Bitcoin 
(BTC) flirts with a breakout past $107,000 and ETF inflows near $50 billion, 
Sui…