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Pharos Network, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on RWAfi, has joined forces with Morpho, a lending network with over $9 billion in total deposits, to bring native lending infrastructure to the Pharos mainnet, as reported to Finbold on August 7.  Thrilled to announce Pharos will integrate with @MorphoLabs, one of the most trusted lending networks By embedding Morpho’s lending framework into the Pharos Mainnet, we support intricate, institutional-grade strategies while maintaining the adaptability and openness synonymous… pic.twitter.com/iVnvfkm33V — Pharos | Testnet Live (@pharos_network) August 7, 2025 The collaboration aims to establish institutional-grade lending rails within the on-chain real-world asset ecosystem. Morpho’s deployment on Pharos will deliver capital-efficient lending with isolated risks to RWA vaults, creating flexible credit markets for asset originators and liquidity providers. The integration positions Morpho as the official lending infr...

Republic, a private investing platform for alternative assets, has partnered with Mawari, an Extended Reality (XR) and DePIN project, to launch the first node license sale for U.S. participants via Reg D, as per information shared with Finbold on July 22.  The launch operates through Republic’s managed infrastructure platform Republic Runtime, and marks the first node sale on Republic Launchpad through OpenDeal Broker LLC. Mawari operates an Immersive Compute Network that delivers high-quality, real-time 3D content through community-operated machines. The company’s patented 3D streaming engine reduces data usage by up to 80% for complex 3D content delivery.  The company has deployed technology for T-Mobile, Netflix, BMW, and KDDI, and has partnerships with Qualcomm and Niantic. Mawari has raised over $17 million from Web2 and Web3 investors, including Samsung Next. First node license sale for U.S. investors “Republic Launchpad has es...

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Chainlink (LINK) had a slow start to 2025, which is impacting price predictions for the asset this year. Investors are still mostly bullish on LINK, however, forecasts for the altcoin are slowly going down. A recently revised price prediction has put a cap on Chainlink’s $50 hopes, stating that the asset won’t go higher than that based on current performance. With a host of coins facing a correction, Chainlink has suffered a recent dip that doesn’t deter from its 19% gains as LINK looks to target $32. In the near term, there is plenty of optimism for LINK. However, according to CoinCodex, LINK may not go higher than $48 in 2025, after previous projections above $50. According to the platform, the altcoin may see its best performance during the peak altcoin season in April, where it could hit a high of $ 47.12. Chainlink LINK was previously forecast to breach its all-time high of $52.88 some time this year. Unfortunately, LINK is facing some resistance that may make that surg...

Entering the year, there were two companies that had a strong case for being the first to break through the $4 trillion market cap mark this year. Now, the promising stocks may be poised to work together in an unexpected way. Indeed, both Apple (AAPL) and Nvidia may be set to team up to take on an emerging industry that is projected to be worth $10 billion. Since its launch, the Apple Vision Pro has been overwhelming. The technology is looking to carve out its niche in the augmented reality space that is set to get crowded in the coming years. With META launching its Orion glasses, a deepened partnership with Nvidia could be just what the iPhone developer needs to edge out ahead. Source: CNBC Also Read: Citi Gives Apple Stock Buy Rating: Can AAPL Hit $300 in 2025? Apple and Nvidia Could Partner to Take Apple Vision to the Next Level The stock market is expecting big things in 2025. However, perhaps the most promising sector continues to be technology. With AI demand still surging, Appl...

SatLayer, a leading Bitcoin (BTC) restaking platform, and Sui, a prominent Layer 1 blockchain, have announced a strategic partnership to advance Bitcoin DeFi (BTCfi) by integrating Bitcoin’s liquidity and security into the Sui ecosystem, as learned by Finbold on Wednesday, December 18. What happens when Bitcoin’s unmatched security meets Sui’s high-speed innovation? With SatLayer, @babylonlabs_io, and @suinetwork joining forces, the future of BTCFi is growing. This isn’t just staking and restaking. It’s unlocking Bitcoin’s liquidity and security to power the… pic.twitter.com/NdIinRV3Uc — SatLayer (@satlayer) December 18, 2024 The collaboration aims to create new ways for blockchain developers and users to interact with the most popular cryptocurrency asset by providing the means for new decentralized apps (dApps) and infrastructure. The benefits of BTCfi SatLayer, Babylon’s designated restaking partner, strives to utilize BTC’s substantia...

XRP rival Stellar (XLM) is partnering with Mastercard’s crypto payment solution. Mastercard Crypto Credential aims to verify interactions between consumers and businesses using blockchain networks. The product enables payers to send crypto using a recipient’s email address, rather than a long blockchain address. Stellar and Mastercard are partnering to enable remittances and peer-to-peer transfers by embedding Crypto Credential in the blockchain’s ecosystem, per a new press release. Explains the Stellar Development Foundation, “As an extension of the partnership, Mastercard and Stellar will explore how Mastercard’s wide range of services can be leveraged on the Stellar network, opening doors for additional new and innovative applications of blockchain technology. The partnership will make Mastercard Crypto Credential available for the exchanges and digital asset wallet providers Coins.ph, Mercado Bitcoin and Wirex. Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhou...

Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has seen a successful first month in its efforts to transform token staking on Solana (SOL) with bbSOL, the first exchange-backed liquid staking token (LST) on Solana, according to the most up-to-date information disclosed to Finbold on Wednesday, October 9. Emily Bao, Head of Spot and Web3 at Bybit, described bbSOL’s success as a testament to Bybit’s global reach: “We are incredibly proud of the community’s enthusiastic response to bbSOL. bbSOL’s success in its first month is a testament to the power of combining Bybit’s global reach with the innovation and agility of decentralized platforms. With its listing, we’re further expanding accessibility and unlocking even more opportunities for our users to trade and benefit from bbSOL. We look forward to building on this momentum and bringing even more partners into the fold as we continue to shape the future of token staking.” ...

The Brett price plummeted 7% in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.07195 as of 3.45 a.m. EST on trading volume that surged 86% to $16.6 million. The popular meme coin has seen an even stronger drop on a weekly basis, where its price went down by 22%, while it is 38% down compared to August 2. The Base blockchain’s meme coin has seen a few surges during this time, which negated many of its price drops, but ultimately, it has been fluctuating between a resistance at $0.10 and a support at $0.70 in the past 30 days. We’re celebrating our partnership with @BasedBrett , a real supporter, real donator and a team that wants real positive impact. Thanks to your generosity and the dedication of providing clean water well in Nigeria, we’ve brought clean and safe water to hundreds and thousands of… pic.twitter.com/SLtrWSpjam — BITCOIN MANDELA (@MandelaBTC) August 28, 2024 Brett made some notable moves recently, such as the celebration of its partnership with Bitc...