Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc announces BTC hard fork called eCash

In recent developments, the hard fork will introduce a new, competing layer-1 blockchain and seven layer-2 scaling networks, according to Sztorc’s announcement. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Hack at Vercel sends crypto developers scrambling to lock down API keys

In recent developments, breach tied to compromised AI tool may have exposed credentials used by app frontends, the user-facing layer that connects web3 wallets and trading interfaces to backend services.…

The Translation Layer: Why AI Is Necessary to Scale Decentralized Finance

In recent developments, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) agents in decentralized finance signals a transition into an autopilot era. Jacob C. of Coinfello argues that these agents fundamentally enhance…

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

In recent developments, rEAL has partnered with Redstone to strengthen its ecosystem’s data and transparency layer. The collaboration also integrates risk intelligence from Credora, supporting standardized risk assessments for issuers…

Circle Deploys USDC and CCTP on Pharos Network to Advance RealFi Goals

In recent developments, pharos Network has deployed Circle’s USDC stablecoin and Cross‑Chain Transfer Protocol on its Layer‑1 blockchain and launched a $10 million incubator program. Establishing a Core Settlement Layer…

Midas raises $50M to build instant liquidity layer for tokenized yield

In recent developments, tokenization startup Midas’s Series A round was led by RRE and Creandum to scale an “instant liquidity layer” for onchain yield products. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Midas Raises $50 Million to Build Instant Liquidity for Tokenized Assets

In recent developments, midas has secured $50 million in Series A funding to launch a new liquidity layer for tokenized assets. The platform aims to make onchain investments faster, more…

Gnosis, Zisk, and Ethereum Foundation Launch Framework to Fix Layer 2 Fragmen…

In recent developments, the new Ethereum Economic Zone framework enables synchronous composability between rollups to unify liquidity and eliminate the need for cross-chain bridges. Gnosis, Zisk, and the Ethereum Foundation…

DeFi lending giant Aave launches on OKX’s Ethereum L2, X Layer

In recent developments, oKX’s X Layer is the 21st blockchain to integrate Aave, which recently surpassed the $1 trillion mark in cumulative lending volume. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Aster Chain Launches With Private, Zero-Gas Trading

In recent developments, aster has launched its mainnet, introducing a privacy-first Layer 1 blockchain. The network combines zero-knowledge cryptography with high-speed execution to deliver a decentralized yet confidential trading experience.…