The GBBC’s 2025 Handbook captures a new phase of blockchain adoption: from renegade roots to institutional alignment. With compliant infrastructure and regulated tokenization, blockchain is no longer an outsider—it’s becoming the backbone.
EigenLayer has launched EigenCloud, a decentralized platform combining off-chain compute, verification, and data availability. Built on its restaking model, EigenCloud enables developers to build trust-minimized apps using services like EigenCompute, EigenVerify, and EigenDA.
Etherealize has released “The Bull Case for ETH,” a report that positions Ethereum as the digital oil of the modern economy. Aimed at traders, it argues that ETH is one of the most mispriced assets in the world—and could eventually reach a valuation of $706,000.
Several major crypto projects are winding down their DAOs, citing the need for more effective governance. Once seen as the future of decentralization, DAOs now suffer from low participation and stalled decisions—raising the question: if no one’s steering the DAO, should it still stand?
A new blockchain, Plasma, is positioning itself as purpose-built for stablecoins. The chain will be fully EVM-compatible and promises zero fees on USDT transfers. But beyond marketing appeal, what core features do stablecoins truly need from the underlying blockchain?
The GBBC’s 2025 Handbook captures a new phase of blockchain adoption: from renegade roots to institutional alignment. With compliant infrastructure and regulated tokenization, blockchain is no longer an outsider—it’s becoming the backbone.
Bitcoin hits all-time high for weekly close.
Shenzhen Office warns of stablecoin risks amid illegal finance concerns in China.
Bybit to add 18% GST on trading fees in India from July 7.
US Secret Service launches global crackdown on crypto scams.
TON partners with UAE to offer 10-year Golden Visas.
The platform brings real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain by offering tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills and a stablecoin with a novel yield distribution design. This gives crypto investors access to low-risk returns from T-Bills without leaving the DeFi ecosystem.
The U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, a sweeping bill to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins while promoting private-sector leadership in digital finance. Backed by the Trump administration, the bill now heads to the House—marking a pivotal moment in the future of digital dollars.
The spike in activity is primarily attributed to the rapid growth of Avalanche’s Coqnet subnet, which has seen an unusual surge in volume. However, other subnets, including the main Avalanche C-Chain, have also experienced significant increases in activity.
Switzerland will adopt the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework in 2026, automatically sharing crypto data with 74 partner countries. While tough on foreign tax evasion, Swiss residents continue to enjoy tax-free capital gains and a clear, favorable crypto policy.
The new safety module significantly enhances the Aave Protocol’s protection against potential shortfall events, representing a major upgrade over the original safety module introduced in 2020.
US Supreme Court denies Coinbase request to block IRS access to user data.
Robinhood launches crypto staking for Ethereum and Solana.
Germany’s Sparkassen to launch crypto trading for retail clients in summer 2026.
REX-Osprey’s staked Solana ETF to start trading Wednesday.
Kazakhstan’s National Bank to launch state
Worldcoin’s new Layer 2 network, Worldchain, is built to prioritize real users, with features like free gas and priority blockspace for verified humans. While still early, the network is showing steady growth and has started to attract meaningful onchain activity.
x402 is a new open-source protocol from Coinbase that enables on-chain payments directly over HTTP using the long-unused 402 status code. It allows apps, APIs, and autonomous agents to pay per request without accounts or third-party gateways, aiming to power the machine-payable internet.
From warnings about offline payments to concerns about scammers, here are this week's biggest developments in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) from around the world.
The HKMA is taking its exploration of a digital Hong Kong dollar (e-HKD) to the next level. Phase 2 of the e-HKD Pilot Programme is now open for applications, inviting businesses to propose creative ways to utilize this digital currency.
In the first two months of 2024, the volume of crypto transactions significantly rose. The Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency meanwhile is preparing to transfer crypto oversight to the Financial Services Authority.
The asset management firm is partnering with Securitize and Coinbase to offer a new tokenized fund on Ethereum. Crypto users have shown their enthusiasm by sending meme coins and NFTs to the fund’s address on Ethereum.
OKX crypto exchange delisted USDT trading pairs for EEA-based users. The upcoming implementation of the MiCA regulation pushes market participants to make bets.
Ethena says it's a decentralized rival to stablecoins reliant on the traditional banking system — but its "synthentic dollar" has drawn unfavorable comparisons to ТerraUSD.
MicroStrategy's shares plummeted after the company announced that it had bought an additional 9,245 Bitcoins and now holds over 1% of the asset total supply.
Bitcoin hits all-time high for weekly close.
Shenzhen Office warns of stablecoin risks amid illegal finance concerns in China.
Bybit to add 18% GST on trading fees in India from July 7.
US Secret Service launches global crackdown on crypto scams.
TON partners with UAE to offer 10-year Golden Visas.
The platform brings real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain by offering tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills and a stablecoin with a novel yield distribution design. This gives crypto investors access to low-risk returns from T-Bills without leaving the DeFi ecosystem.
The U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, a sweeping bill to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins while promoting private-sector leadership in digital finance. Backed by the Trump administration, the bill now heads to the House—marking a pivotal moment in the future of digital dollars.
The spike in activity is primarily attributed to the rapid growth of Avalanche’s Coqnet subnet, which has seen an unusual surge in volume. However, other subnets, including the main Avalanche C-Chain, have also experienced significant increases in activity.
Switzerland will adopt the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework in 2026, automatically sharing crypto data with 74 partner countries. While tough on foreign tax evasion, Swiss residents continue to enjoy tax-free capital gains and a clear, favorable crypto policy.
The new safety module significantly enhances the Aave Protocol’s protection against potential shortfall events, representing a major upgrade over the original safety module introduced in 2020.
US Supreme Court denies Coinbase request to block IRS access to user data.
Robinhood launches crypto staking for Ethereum and Solana.
Germany’s Sparkassen to launch crypto trading for retail clients in summer 2026.
REX-Osprey’s staked Solana ETF to start trading Wednesday.
Kazakhstan’s National Bank to launch state
Worldcoin’s new Layer 2 network, Worldchain, is built to prioritize real users, with features like free gas and priority blockspace for verified humans. While still early, the network is showing steady growth and has started to attract meaningful onchain activity.
