Joseph Rees

China’s New Sodium-Ion Battery Targets a 20-Year Lifespan and Stronger Cold-Weather Range – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways CATL unveiled a 15,000-cycle sodium battery, targeting EVs with up to 600 km range. Wanhua Chemical-backed anodes may cut supply risks and ease battery cost pressures. CATL plans rollout later in 2026; third-party tests will gauge cold-weather claims. At a MIIT-backed showcase, CATL put sodium back in the EV spotlight with cells built…

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Tokenized Real-World Assets Reach $31.76 Billion as Circle’s USYC Tops $3 Billion

Key Takeaways Tokenized real-world assets reached about $31.76 billion, with Circle’s USYC topping $3 billion and Blackrock’s BUIDL near $2.4 billion. Recent launches have put tokenized SpaceX and Revolut equity onchain via platforms like Colb. Concentration among a few issuers and thin liquidity for newer assets remain key risks for the sector. A Market Pushing…

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Bitcoin’s Next Phase Is Bigger Than Holding BTC: Saylor Outlines 5-Layer Stack

Key Takeaways Saylor outlined a five-layer framework that expands bitcoin’s financial applications. Beyond direct ownership, the structure targets income, liquidity, and stability needs. Future products could combine bitcoin-backed credit with fiat cash equivalents to create stable-value, yield-bearing instruments. Saylor Details How Bitcoin-Backed Markets Could Move Beyond Treasury Holdings Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq:…

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Stack’s Bowers Auctions Funded 0.5 Bitcoin Casascius Token From America’s 237th Birthday – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Stack’s Bowers Galleries auctions a funded Casascius 0.5 BTC token graded MS-66 on June 18, 2026. Only 15 Casascius coins exist at MS-66, with 11 graded finer, tightening supply for collectors. Stack’s Bowers’ 120-lot crypto sale tops $500K intrinsic value, including Topps Allen and Ginter crypto cards. What’s Being Sold According to the…

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