Rollups are Layer 2 scaling solutions that bundle multiple transactions together and submit them to a main blockchain as a single batch. This approach reduces fees and increases transaction throughput while maintaining security. Rollups are commonly used in Ethereum’s scaling strategy. There are different types, including optimistic and zero-knowledge rollups. Rollups play a major role in improving blockchain efficiency and usability.
Charles Schwab has officially launched spot Bitcoin and Ether trading for its initial retail group, allowing users to manage digital assets alongside traditional stocks for a 0.75% fee.
A coalition of wallet developers, security firms, and the Ethereum Foundation has introduced ERC-7730 and a new clear-signing infrastructure to transform hexadecimal transaction data into human-readable intent.
The world’s largest custodian, BNY, is expanding its digital footprint into the Middle East, partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ether custody.
Robert Hackett of a16z crypto argues that “stablecoin” is a defensive, outdated term that fails to capture the programmable future of onchain money as the market hits $321 billion.
Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot has reached a $7 billion annualized run rate, prompting the payment giant to add support for Arc, Base, Canton, Polygon, and Tempo.
Circle Ventures has acquired AAVE tokens to join the DeFi United recovery effort following the April 18 rsETH exploit, alongside a 30,000 ETH commitment from Consensys.
The Ethereum Foundation liquidated over 20,000 ETH in 2026 to fund operations, even as Ether’s price surged 10% in April and institutional demand reached new highs.
Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed USDC loans in the UK, allowing users to borrow against Bitcoin and Ether as regulators move toward a full crypto framework.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted almost $1 billion in inflows last week, signaling renewed institutional confidence as geopolitical developments influence market sentiment.
Foundation, a prominent Ethereum-based NFT marketplace, is closing operations after a failed acquisition deal, highlighting ongoing challenges in the NFT market.