LayerZero launches ZERO blockchain, partners with ICE and DTCC

Citrea Launches Foundation to Advance Bitcoin’s Programmable Future

Citrea has launched the Citrea Foundation to enhance Bitcoin's programmable ecosystem, focusing on open-source development, community involvement, and capital market functionality. The foundation aims to promote decentralization, fund research, and support developers while advancing Bitcoin's role in financial markets.

XRP Ledger Powers $280 Million Diamond Tokenization in Major UAE Real-World Asset Deal

Ripple’s tokenization of 1 billion AED worth of diamonds, “isn’t just a win for the UAE, it’s a masterclass in how the XRP Ledger handles high-value RWA at scale,” says Reece Merrick. The network is solving the trust gap by integrating Ripple Custody’s bank-grade vaulting with XRPL’s native f

The alliance of 12 EU banks, Qivalis, plans to launch a euro stablecoin in the second half of this year.

Qivalis was established by 12 EU banks and plans to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin compliant with MiCA regulations in the second half of the year. It will support sufficient liquidity and 24-hour redemption, aiming to provide an alternative to USD stablecoins and a cross-border payment tool for the Eurozone.

Polygon Announces Lisovo Hardfork on March 4 to Boost Performance and Wallet Compatibility

Polygon will activate the Lisovo hardfork on March 4 before block 83,756,500, with node operators asked to upgrade in advance. The upgrade adds PIP-82 gas subsidies, CLZ support, passkey wallet improvements, flexible fees, and stronger transaction checks. The Polygon Foundation has

Vitalik Pushes Ethereum Redesign Past Layer 2 Focus

Vitalik Buterin proposes EIP-7864 to enhance Ethereum's scalability by replacing the hexary Merkle Patricia tree with a binary tree, reducing proof size and costs. He also suggests a shift towards a RISC-V-based execution engine to improve efficiency, though critics warn of increased complexity and potential vulnerabilities.