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Iris Scans Replace Credit Scores & US-EU Trade Deal Sparks Optimism!

What else does the crypto world have in store with a busy week ahead?

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Austin Hodge
July 28, 2025

In a twist that blends sci-fi with finance, Divine Research is offering thousands of unsecured loans, not by asking for your credit score, but by staring into your eyes. This isn’t some Orwellian fantasy; it’s a real innovation in microfinance, cooked up in the tech cauldron of San Francisco. With 30,000 short-term loans already in circulation, could this be the breakthrough that finally gives the world’s underserved consumers access to credit? These loans are powered by World ID, an iris-scanning identity platform, and are paid in USDC, setting a new precedent in the crypto-lending market.

Meanwhile, a massive week lies ahead for the U.S. economy, with inflation data, GDP reports, and the highly anticipated Federal Reserve rate decision on July 30 taking center stage. Positive trade developments are also fueling optimism, as President Trump struck a zero-tariff deal with the EU—just days after an agreement with Japan—sending U.S. stock futures higher.

Midweek will be packed with key releases, including consumer confidence, job openings, and the second-quarter GDP report, followed by Thursday’s crucial PCE inflation gauge. All this comes ahead of Friday’s tariff deadline and blockbuster earnings from tech giants Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple. With so many major catalysts in play, this week promises to be a thrilling ride for markets and investors alike.

Let's dive in!

  • Crypto lender Divine Research issues 30,000 unsecured short-term loans using iris-scanning ID from Worldcoin. — Read More

  • Crypto markets surge as trade tensions ease and focus shifts to federal interest rate decision. — Read More

  • Tokenization democratizes access to sustainable energy projects for investors. — Read More

  • Russia launches two state-backed crypto exchanges and a stablecoin tied to the Chinese yuan amidst Western sanctions. — Read More

  • Despite widespread awareness, only a small portion of Americans own crypto, with young men and higher earners leading the pack. — Read More

  • JasmyCoin surged 25% after a healthcare partnership but fell below key support levels, indicating mixed market sentiment. — Read More

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