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Rather than competing directly with faster chains, Ethereum is increasingly serving as the settlement and security layer for L2 networks where perpetual futures trading is booming. Trading volumes have surged to $3.5 trillion in the last quarter.
MoonPay has launched PayBox, a crypto wallet that integrates with AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude. It allows users to authorize AI-driven transactions while maintaining control over their funds. The service is currently in beta and supports multiple cryptocurrencies.
Stablecoin firm Brale claims its new protocol can address liquidity fragmentation as more companies issue their own stablecoins. The current bridge model struggles with scaling as hundreds of new stablecoins enter the market.
Safe, a programmable smart wallet provider, processed nearly 130 million transactions in Q2 2026, ending the quarter with over 63 million accounts created. This marks a significant milestone in the adoption of programmable smart wallets.
BNY, the world's largest custodian, is adding blockchain-based digital ownership records for tokenized funds while keeping its existing systems. This move targets the $8.6 trillion transfer agency market, aiming to streamline fund transfers and improve transparency. The initiative is expected to begin in 2027, with the first tokenized funds to be issued by the end of the year.
Researchers have proposed a cryptographic method to safeguard Bitcoin and other blockchain wallets against future quantum attacks. This approach ensures compatibility with existing addresses, preventing the need for a hard fork.
Venice has obtained its own Autonomous System Number (AS402818), allowing it to operate its own network infrastructure. This move reduces reliance on third-party services like AWS and Cloudflare, giving Venice more control over its internet operations.
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1inch has expanded its Aqua liquidity protocol to 13 blockchains, allowing liquidity providers to keep assets in their own wallets and use a single balance to back multiple positions without splitting capital across different pools.
Hyperliquid is capitalizing on the volume and depth of its order book by giving firms the option to compose with the platform’s shared liquidity, rather than fragmenting it. This move aims to make crypto derivatives more accessible and efficient for users.
EthSystems, a new startup spun out of the Ethereum Foundation in July 2026, is building privacy infrastructure to help banks and financial institutions use public blockchains without exposing sensitive data.
Ondo is shifting away from its blockchain for tokenized assets to focus on a private, high-speed trading network. This new network will power its perpetual futures platform and eventually support trading across onchain financial assets.
Zcash has locked down a $1.7 billion shielded pool after a critical upgrade. The move fixes a four-year-old counterfeiting bug in the Orchard protocol and introduces new withdrawal limits.
BlackRock, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, and SoFi have publicly endorsed the Clarity Act, a bill aimed at regulating crypto markets. The Senate's timeline for passing the bill is tightening, with a vote expected within weeks.
The Bank of Russia drafted rules establishing organized trading, equity requirements, and digital depositories for digital asset markets.
Morgan Stanley has introduced low-cost ether and solana exchange-traded products (ETPs), following the success of its bitcoin fund, which now holds over $381 million in assets. This move signals growing institutional interest in diversifying crypto investments beyond bitcoin.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says AI agents will boost crypto adoption, highlighting Base's 100 million AI payments. The company is positioning itself as a leader in agentic finance, combining AI with blockchain technology.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has acquired Magic Labs' wallet business. The deal brings wallet technology to Payward's enterprise platform, potentially reducing the number of infrastructure providers businesses need to integrate with.
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has purchased nearly 1,000 blockchain-related patents from IBM. The deal covers technology in blockchain, banking, insurance, and cloud security, though financial details were not disclosed.
Securitize, a partner of BlackRock, has obtained an SEC adviser license, enhancing its ability to offer tokenized investment products. This move comes as regulators consider new rules for onchain securities. The license allows Securitize to advise on securities portfolios, a significant step for the tokenization industry.
Fanatics has bought a regulated exchange to build its own prediction market platform. This move comes as event-based trading grows in popularity across sports, finance, and crypto. The deal gives Fanatics control over its trading infrastructure, allowing it to offer more customized and compliant prediction markets.
A new malware called SparkKitty hides in mobile apps and scans photos for crypto wallet recovery phrases. Security firm Check Point detailed how it steals cryptocurrency by targeting seed phrases stored in images.
Regulated perpetual futures are now available in the U.S., but big banks are waiting for better liquidity and clearer rules. Meanwhile, crypto exchanges and trading firms are moving quickly to meet high retail demand.