
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 HarutunianUkraine sanctions 60 Russian crypto firms, 73 individuals for enabling war financing. Real estate giant MURANO to add $500M in Bitcoin to its reserves. UAE denies Toncoin visa scheme, clarifies crypto staking doesn’t grant 10-year golden visa. Bitcoin hits all-time high for weekly close. Shenzhen Office warns of stablecoin

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.

The Pacific nation of Tuvalu is planning to create a version of itself in the metaverse, as a response to the existential threat of rising sea levels.
Alex Harutunian
Mundo Crypto, a crypto education business with its own metaverse and token ambitions, is facing industry headwinds.
Alex Harutunian
MakerDAO Management unanimously voted to withdraw the RENBTC-A pledge.
Alex Harutunian
Web3 gaming is progressing as new projects continue to receive investments and attract funds. New player Fenix Games has raised $150 million in funding to establish as a new Web3 gaming publisher.
Alex Harutunian
Despite the crypto market drop, BAYC NFTs can still command sizeable prices judging by the latest $1 million sale.
Alex Harutunian
While most crypto industry players have to monitor the development of negative trends and live through a series of events that undermine the trust in blockchain technology, the crisis goes far beyond the price in charts of cryptocurrencies.
Sasha Markevich
The collapse of FTX has had a huge impact on the whole crypto industry. Let’s check out how it is all going almost one month after the crash.
Sasha Markevich
Curve has published a white paper for its own stablecoin.
Alex HarutunianUkraine sanctions 60 Russian crypto firms, 73 individuals for enabling war financing. Real estate giant MURANO to add $500M in Bitcoin to its reserves. UAE denies Toncoin visa scheme, clarifies crypto staking doesn’t grant 10-year golden visa. Bitcoin hits all-time high for weekly close. Shenzhen Office warns of stablecoin

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.

