Bitwise CIO Sees NEAR Potential in AI and Cross-Chain Trading
Matt Hougan sees NEAR’s cross-chain trading and confidential computing as foundations for a larger AI-agent economy.
Cointelegraph Denies Sale Report After 94% Traffic Slump
Cointelegraph says it is not for sale and demands a correction from CoinDesk, whose report cited a steep traffic decline. September search data adds context.
Ledger Adds USDC and USDT Loans Backed by Wrapped Bitcoin
Ledger Wallet adds USDC and USDT loans against cbBTC or wBTC through Morpho and Yield.xyz, with on-device signing, variable rates and liquidation risk.
Abstract to Shut Down December 15 as Igloo Refocuses on Pudgy Penguins
Abstract will shut down on December 15 as Igloo redirects resources to Pudgy Penguins. Users must move their assets before the chain goes offline.
Aptos Unveils MonoMove With Up to 55x Faster Execution in Tests
Aptos Labs reports up to 55x faster contract execution and 11x higher throughput in internal MonoMove tests, with mainnet targeted for 2027.
Ether.fi Introduces USD Stablecoin Powered by Ethena
Ether.fi USD will use Ethena Whitelabel for reserves, minting and redemption, building on more than $300 million in existing stablecoin balances.
Buterin Sees Cheaper, More Private Ethereum Within Two Years
Vitalik Buterin expects lower Ethereum costs and stronger privacy within two years, with AI agents reshaping applications and raising security demands.
Solana Foundation Launches DvP Standard for Institutional Settlement
Solana DvP links tokenized assets and payments in one atomic exchange, with J.P. Morgan providing settlement expertise and confidential trades planned.
VanEck’s Sigel Sees $500,000 Bitcoin in This Cycle or the Next
VanEck’s Matthew Sigel sees a path to $500,000 Bitcoin by capturing part of gold’s monetary role, while highlighting quantum risks and miners’ AI opportunity.
Blast Announces L2 Shutdown, Sets October 26 Interface Deadline
Blast will wind down its Ethereum L2, pause withdrawals to unwind Lido assets and close its withdrawal interface on October 26.