Forex Platform Launches at Consensus Hong Kong
@WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman announced the upcoming launch of World Swap, a forex platform, at Consensus Hong Kong, aiming to challenge traditional remittance fees. #Update #Crypto $USD1
Blockchain
Discusses advancements, use cases, and technical aspects of blockchain technology, not limited to financial applications.
Ethereum: Aurora Labs Launches Cross-Chain Widget
Aurora Labs launches Intents Widget, enhancing NEAR Intents integration for wallets and trading platforms globally. #Update #Tech $NEAR
Blockchain Powers UKs First Digital Gilt
The UK Treasury selects HSBC and Ashurst to pilot digital gilts using blockchain, potentially making the UK the first G7 country to issue sovereign bonds on a blockchain. #Update #Legal
Blockchain TPS Collapses Under Real-World Pressure
High TPS figures may suggest scalability, but increasing transactions burden nodes, threatening decentralization. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Ethereum Launches Chainlink Feeds for Ondo Stocks
@OndoFinance integrates @Chainlink as its official data oracle for tokenized US stocks on Ethereum, enabling collateral use on Euler. Initial support includes SPYon, QQQon, and TSLAon. #Update #Crypto $LINK
XRP Surges Past Solana in RWA Tokenization
The XRP Ledger ($XRP) has surpassed Solana ($SOL) in real-world asset tokenization value, reaching $1.756 billion, a 276.75% increase in 30 days, highlighting institutional interest. #Update #Crypto $XRP
JPMorgan Blockchain Executive Exits After 10 Years
Navin Malella, a key executive at @JPMorgan’s blockchain division, departs after 10 years; under his leadership, JPM Coin launched and Kinexys transactions surged tenfold. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Layer Zero Launches Groundbreaking Blockchain Upgrade
@LayerZero_Core launches Zero blockchain, targeting 2M TPS with major backing from Citadel Securities and ARK Invest. Tether invests in LayerZero Labs ahead of announcement. #Update #Blockchain $USDT
Bitcoin Dominates Day 1 at Consensus Hong Kong
Hong Kong plans to issue stablecoin licenses next month and develop a regulatory framework for perpetual contracts, aiming to bolster its crypto economy. $BTC predicted to reach $150K amid U.S. legislative changes. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Tokenization Needs More Use Cases to Thrive
Tokenization of assets on blockchains like Ethereum is just beginning, with $29T in U.S. Treasuries and $127T globally at stake, but real-world utility must catch up to the hype. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Ethereum Layer-2 Network Launches on Testnet
Robinhood’s Ethereum layer-2 network enters public testnet, inviting developers to explore tokenized assets and stock tokens. #Update #Crypto
Ethereum Layer 2 Testnet Launches on Robinhood
Robinhood has activated its public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum layer 2 network to support onchain financial infrastructure, using Arbitrum’s technology.
Ethereum Launches Layer-2 Testnet for Assets
@Robinhood has launched a public testnet for Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum layer-2 network focused on tokenized assets, with a mainnet expected later this year. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Solana Champions Internet Capital Markets at Consensus
@Solana Foundation President Lily Liu presented her “Internet Capital Markets” vision at Consensus Hong Kong 2026, emphasizing asset tokenization and crypto’s role in democratizing capital formation. #Update #Crypto $SOL