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Chainlink’s LINK Climbs as Whales Add to Holdings Following Protocol Release
The CCIP protocol is designed to help build cross-chain applications and services and went live for early access users on the Avalanche, Ethereum, Optimism and Polygon blockchains this week.

Crypto Exchange Bitget Opens Dubai Office, Plans Middle East Expansion
The crypto trading platform plans to hire up to 60 new members of staff in the region.

First Mover Americas: Investors Pile Into Bitcoin ETPs Following BlackRock ETF Filing
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 19, 2023.

Solana’s Largest Protocol, Marinade, Bets Growth on ‘Native’ SOL Staking Product
Marinade Finance contributors say the new service could appeal to institutional investors.

RFK Jr. Vows to Back Dollar With Bitcoin, Exempt BTC From Taxes
The Democratic presidential hopeful also reiterated a May stance defending the right to self-custody bitcoin, run blockchain nodes at home and promising industry-neutral energy regulation.

XRP Futures Set Open Interest Record High for 2023
Open interest on XRP-based futures contracts crossed the $1.1 billion mark in the past 24 hours.

Societe Generale Becomes First Company to Win French Crypto License
SG Forge is licensed to provide buying and selling, exchange and custody of digital assets.

Crypto Miner Argo Blockchain Raises $7.5M in Share Sale; Stock Slumps
Proceeds from the private placing and public sale will be used to pay down debt.

Deadlines for U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Approvals Come Into Sight
The applications by industry giant BlackRock and others have sparked speculation approval will be granted.

Crypto Insurer Evertas Buys Bitcoin Mining Cover Specialist Bitsure
Evertas has snagged the authority to offer mining policy limits of up to $200 million per location.

