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.
Smart Contracts
Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain that automatically run when predefined conditions are met. They remove the need for intermediaries by enforcing rules and agreements directly through code. Once deployed, smart contracts operate transparently and cannot be easily altered. They are widely used in DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and decentralized applications. By enabling trustless automation, smart contracts significantly expand what blockchains can do beyond simple transactions.
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.
Aptos Commits $50M to AI Agent Infrastructure as Agentic Economy Booms
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
The Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs have pledged $50 million to bridge the gap between blockchain and AI, focusing on sub-second finality for autonomous agents.
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.
UAE Free Zone Debuts Blockchain-Based Business IDs for 1,000+ Registered Firms
By
Emily Carter
• 2 mins read
Innovation City Ras Al Khaimah is replacing static PDFs with dynamic onchain credentials, making sovereign digital identity a native feature for over 1,000 registered companies.
Telegram to Absorb TON Foundation and Become The Open Network’s Largest Validator
By
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.
Visa Goes Multi-Chain: Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Nine Blockchains
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
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.
Ripple and OKX Form Strategic Alliance to Scale RLUSD Stablecoin Global Liquidity
By
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.