Starknet Launches strkBTC: New Wrapped Bitcoin Token with Built-In Privacy
Starknet has officially deployed strkBTC, a zero-knowledge Bitcoin wrapper that enables private balances and confidential transfers on Ethereum’s Layer 2.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, refers to a financial system built on blockchain technology that operates without traditional intermediaries like banks or brokers. DeFi platforms use smart contracts to offer services such as lending, borrowing, trading, and yield generation. These systems are typically open-source and accessible to anyone with a crypto wallet. While DeFi enables greater financial inclusion and innovation, it also carries risks related to smart contract vulnerabilities and market volatility. DeFi has become one of the most influential sectors in the crypto industry.
TON Core Unveils Acton: AI Toolkit Turning Smart Contracts into Autonomous Robots
TON Core has launched Acton, an AI-powered development suite that allows builders to deploy autonomous agents on the TON blockchain with the ease of a template.
Ondo Finance Pipes 35 Tokenized US Stocks to Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM
Ondo Finance has extended its multi-chain bridge to Hyperliquid, bringing 35 blue-chip US stocks and ETFs to the perpetuals-focused ecosystem for advanced on-chain trading.
Sui Network to Launch Free Confidential Transactions in 2026, Co-Founder Confirms
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Sui co-founder Adeniyi Abiodun reveals plans for privacy-preserving payments at scale, triggering a 25% surge in SUI token price as the network eyes a private internet future.
MetaMask Reimagines Wallet Experience with New Rewards Tab Powered by theMiracle
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Discover how the new MetaMask Rewards tab, powered by theMiracle, uses behavioral intelligence to deliver personalized on-chain benefits directly to your wallet.
Telegram to Absorb TON Foundation and Become The Open Network’s Largest Validator
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Daniel Brooks
• 3 mins read
In a monumental shift for the ecosystem, Pavel Durov announces Telegram will replace the TON Foundation as the primary driver of The Open Network, signaling a new era of tech superiority.
Ripple and OKX Form Strategic Alliance to Scale RLUSD Stablecoin Global Liquidity
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David Walker
• 2 mins read
Ripple’s enterprise-grade stablecoin, RLUSD, has officially integrated with OKX, bringing 280+ trading pairs and institutional-grade margin collateral to one of the world’s largest trading platforms.
Telegram’s TON Tech Launches AI Agents for Autonomous DeFi and Trading
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
TON Tech has introduced AI-powered agents to the Telegram ecosystem, enabling users to automate swaps, staking, and portfolio management directly on the TON blockchain.
Visa and WeFi Team Up to Bridge Last Half Mile of Onchain Banking
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Daniel Brooks
• 3 mins read
Visa is partnering with WeFi, co-founded by Reeve Collins, to integrate decentralized finance with regulated payment rails, bringing IBANs and stablecoin payments to the under-banked.
CZ Reflects on Freedom of Money: New Chapter Focused on AI and Crypto Mentorship
By
Emily Carter
• 3 mins read
In a recent AMA for his memoir, Binance founder CZ confirmed he has no plans for new startups, shifting his focus toward AI research, crypto investing, and founder mentorship.