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Blockchain-based open intellectual property (IP) project Story Network and iris-scan digital identity project Worldcoin will integrate World ID into Story’s IP-focused layer-1 blockchain, according to The Block. Starting in fall 2025, the partnership aims to verify human authorship, combat AI-generated IP infringement and let creators set terms for how their work is used and licensed on-chain.

Crypto exchange Bullish has partnered with the Solana Foundation to integrate Solana-based stablecoins into its trading and clearing services. According to CoinDesk, the collaboration aims to develop institutional-grade financial infrastructure, using Solana's stablecoins for custody, payments and settlements within Bullish's ecosystem.

Bitcoin cloud mining company Bitdeer joined the Russell 2000 and 3000 indexes as of June 30, according to the GlobeNewswire press release. Its self-mining hashrate rose 21% to 16.5 EH/s, and it mined 203 Bitcoin in June. The SEALMINER A3 is nearly ready for mass production.

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will extend its support for its tokenized U.S. stocks, xStocks, to the BNB Chain, alongside Solana, according to @cryptounfolded on X.

Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Group's APLUS now allows cardholders in Japan to convert loyalty points into small amounts of cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP. Users can redeem 2,100 points for about ¥2,000 ($13) in crypto, which is deposited directly into their VC Trade accounts, CoinDesk reported.

Crypto data analytics firm Swissblock analyzed on X Ethereum's (ETH) recent performance, noting increased inflows and relative outperformance compared to Bitcoin (BTC). The firm highlighted that if ETH maintains strength over the next 72 hours, it could mark the beginning of altcoin season.

Ripple (XRP) has selected BNY Mellon to hold reserves for its new RLUSD stablecoin, reflecting growing institutional interest in crypto, according to Unfolded on X.

Binance’s 32nd Proof of Reserves report, based on a July 1 snapshot, shows user BTC holdings at 573,000, down 3.27% from June. ETH holdings fell 5.34% to 5.051 million, while USDT holdings rose 2.64% to 29.59 billion, according to Wu Blockchain on X.

According to on-chain analyst @EmberCN on X, the 1inch team’s investment fund has spent $4.4 million in USDC to purchase 22.99 million 1INCH tokens since July 6, driving the price up by 14%, from $0.18 to $0.206. The fund also transferred 3 million USDC to Binance Exchange on July 8 and used it to purchase 4.75 million 1INCH tokens ($962,000). Not all the transferred USDC has been used for 1INCH purchases yet, suggesting ongoing buying activity. Adding earlier purchases from February to April, the total amount spent on 33.19 million 1INCH tokens in this cycle is approximately $6.65 million, with an average purchase price of $0.20, @EmberCN concluded.

Most wallet groups, especially retail holders with 1–10 BTC, are selling, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode on X. However, entities with 1,000–10,000 BTC are steadily accumulating, showing a clear divide in confidence between small and large investors.