
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.
Alex Harutunian
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.
Alexander Mardar
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.
Alexander Mardar
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?
Alexander Mardar
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?
Alexander Mardar
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.
Alex HarutunianUS Secret Service launches global crackdown on crypto scams. TON partners with UAE to offer 10-year Golden Visas. Tether dominates stablecoin market with 65% supply share. Mercado Bitcoin to tokenize $200M in RWAs on XRP Ledger. Hong Kong to activate stablecoin licensing regime starting August 1. Ondo Finance to acquire

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.

Humanitarian aid through blockchain is growing. Now that the world's largest aid organization has come under scrutiny, it is more important than ever. Can technology provide a better distribution of the funds?
Eva Senzaj Pauram
From football and agribusiness to cloud infrastructure, AI, and global blockchain education, Tether continues its aggressive diversification, expanding its portfolio and strengthening ties with governments worldwide.
Rebecca Denton
Aya assumed a newly created role at the Ethereum Foundation. The move, announced this week, comes amid a broader leadership shake-up. In her previous role as Executive Director, she oversaw the Foundation's resources, the allocation of which faced criticism and scrutiny.
Rebecca Denton
Sam Bankman-Fried is trying hard to get a get-out-of-jail card from Donald Trump. Unfortunately for him, the president of the United States doesn't like losers
Eva Senzaj Pauram
Although the project offers cost benefits in the DA space, major L2s do not plan to abandon Ethereum for Celestia.
Alexander Mardar
Hamster Kombat expands its Web3 gaming ambitions with the launch of Hamster Network, a TON-compatible Layer 2 blockchain. This move aligns with Telegram’s exclusive adoption of TON, ensuring seamless integration. With new initiatives like HamsterVerse, the game aims to reignite player engagement.
Mathieu Legrand
Happy Sunday, Observers! The pervasiveness of rug pulls might be coming to an end following this week’s events surrounding the $LIBRA token launch, which led to the uncovering of a series of market manipulation schemes at the heart of Solana’s ecosystem. Meme Coins Need More Videos From PoliticiansHayden
Eva Senzaj Pauram
Crypto exchange Bybit has suffered a major hack, with $1.4 billion in Ether potentially stolen. The breach, linked to a phishing attack, raises concerns over security in the crypto industry.
ObserversUS Secret Service launches global crackdown on crypto scams. TON partners with UAE to offer 10-year Golden Visas. Tether dominates stablecoin market with 65% supply share. Mercado Bitcoin to tokenize $200M in RWAs on XRP Ledger. Hong Kong to activate stablecoin licensing regime starting August 1. Ondo Finance to acquire

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.

