Cardano Bitcoin DeFi Vision Is No Longer Theory: Hoskinson

The article discusses the latest advancements in blockchain technology, focusing on scalability solutions and their impact on decentralized applications and enterprise adoption.
Activity on Ripple’s XRPL EVM Slows Two Weeks After Launch – “The Defiant”

Ripple’s XRPL EVM sidechain saw initial success but daily users dropped 77% post-launch. Over 1,300 contracts and 17,000 transactions occurred, but activity has significantly declined since June 30.
Pump.fun ICO Sold Out in 12 Minutes After $500M Raise, Rallies Snorter Token – Brave New Coin

Pump.fun’s ICO raised $500M in 12 minutes, valuing $PUMP at $4B. The Solana-based meme coin platform’s success boosted Snorter token’s presale to $1.6M. Pump.fun plans to expand while staying on Solana.
Ethereum vs. Solana in 2025: Why decentralization may surpass speed in DeFi’s next chapter

The article compares Ethereum and Solana in 2025, highlighting Ethereum’s decentralization-first approach versus Solana’s speed-focused model, and their implications for DeFi’s future.
ICP Up 4% Ahead of Caffeine Launch, the AI Platform Behind the ‘Self-Writing Internet’

Caffeine, an AI-powered platform on ICP blockchain, enables no-code Web3 app creation via natural language. Launching July 15, it allows decentralized app development accessible to all users.
GameSquare to Launch $100M Ethereum Treasury Targeting 14% Yields

GameSquare plans a $100M Ethereum treasury targeting 14% yields via DeFi, partnering with Dialectic. Shares surged 60% post-announcement, reflecting investor confidence in the strategy.
Pump.fun ICO Sells Out In Minutes, Raises $500 Million And $4 Biilion Fully Diluted Valuation

Pump.fun’s ICO sold out in 12 minutes, raising $500 million at a $4 billion FDV. 125 billion PUMP tokens were sold at $0.004 each, with distribution expected within 72 hours amid bullish pre-market activity.
RWAs build mirrors where they need building blocks

Real-world assets (RWAs) onchain are gaining traction, with stablecoins leading as programmable financial infrastructure. Successful RWAs must integrate into DeFi, but legal compliance remains a major bottleneck.
Ondo DAO Greenlights Full Decentralization: Governance Expands to Treasury and Cross-Chain Upgrades News ETHNews

Ondo DAO approves full decentralization, expanding governance to treasury and cross-chain upgrades. OUSG tokenized bonds launch on Coinbase Prime and MetaMask Institutional, boosting RWA yields for institutions.
Over 10K Wallet Purchased $44K Worth of PUMP on Average – Coinspeaker

Pump.fun’s PUMP ICO on Solana sold out $500M in 12 minutes, with 10K wallets averaging $44K purchases. Despite initial hype, revenue has declined since April. Whale activity drove FOMO, but the token faced a selloff post-launch.