
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 HarutunianBitcoin 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.
In the related article we wrote that despite the downturn and the bear market, StepN has a lot in the pipeline, and may see a bright future when the bear market is over. However, some disturbing news about the company has spread in the media.
Alex HarutunianThe wealthiest living artist in the UK, Damien Hirst, set fire to millions of dollars worth of his own artworks as part of his NFT project The Currency, which examines the value of digital art vs physical art.
Alex Harutunian
Mastercard, one of the biggest payment providers, introduced Crypto Source a software that enables financial institutions to offer cryptocurrency trading and services to their clients. To launch the new program, Mastercard has teamed up with Paxos, a leading regulated blockchain infrastructure platform. The partnership aims to provide Paxos crypto-asset trading
Observers
This was a productive month for institutional crypto custody. We have seen a steady flow of news announcements about another financial giant launching crypto services for their clients. Three world-leading banks have started to provide their customers with crypto services.
Observers
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned after her questionable and already reversed economic plan sent the pound plunging and put her government into chaos.
Alex Harutunian
SWIFT completes another phase of its CBDC trials. The focus is on cross-border settlements between different CBDCs. The conclusion so far is that their existing systems can handle it.
Alex Harutunian
The global fast food chain McDonald’s has started accepting BTC and USDT in the Swiss town of Lugano which aims to become a “European Bitcoin Capital”.
Sasha Markevich
Crypto exchange Huobi Global founder Leon Li sold his 60% share in the company to About Capital Management HK.
Sasha MarkevichBitcoin 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.

