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In brief Kaia and LINE NEXT have announced Project Unify, a stablecoin-powered app inside LINE Messenger, which has nearly 200 million users in Asia. The app will launch in beta later this year, offering payments, remittances, yield services, and access to more than 100 decentralized applications. Plans include support for regional stablecoins from the yen…
In brief Prediction markets and DAOs are both all about coordination, Syndicate co-founder Ian Lee said. One is focused on human intelligence, while the other on human capital. Syndicate was once dedicated to providing infrastructure for DAOs. Prediction markets and decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, may be closer cousins than most people think, according to…
In brief Arc is a blockchain built by USDC issuer Circle for stablecoin-focused applications. It uses USDC for gas, features a built-in FX engine, and enables opt-in privacy. Public testnet is expected later this year, with a mainnet beta planned for 2026. Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has launched a new blockchain platform…
In brief Publicly traded firm Caliber has acquired $6.7 million worth of LINK as it builds out its Chainlink treasury. The firm intends to do more than accumulate LINK though, it will also integrate the Chainlink network into its daily business. Its next step is hiring the right fit with a history in real estate…
In brief Coinbase unveiled a lending product this week offering “competitive yields.” DeFi lender Morpho is currently subsidizing those rates. A Coinbase employee acknowledged that it’s a marketing tactic. A lending product unveiled by Coinbase that offers up to 10.8% returns on USDC deposits is receiving a temporary boost from DeFi lender Morpho.On X, Coinbase…
We’re excited to announce the next major step in the growth of xStocks — the industry’s gold standard for tokenized equities. In partnership with Backed, Kraken is collaborating with Trust Wallet to integrate xStocks directly into one of the most widely used self-custody crypto wallets, bringing interoperable tokenized equities to over 200 million users across…
In brief A new paper argues that BTC-settled prediction markets could beat stablecoin-powered platforms by preserving Bitcoin exposure. It explores three liquidity bootstrapping methods and their risk profiles, favoring cross-market making. However, the author warns that volatility, hedging costs, and user risk perception remain major hurdles to adoption. Imagine placing a bet on whether a…
In brief Base is an Ethereum layer-2 network launched by crypto exchange Coinbase. The exchange wants Base to onboard “billions of users to the cryptoeconomy.” In September 2025, Coinbase revealed that it is “exploring” a token launch for Base. Leading American crypto exchange Coinbase ventured deeper into the on-chain economy with the launch of its…
In brief Pixelverse is expanding beyond its successful Telegram tap-to-earn game, launching an arcade platform on Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. Its expansion is focused on delivering more Web3 mechanics to a receptive audience of crypto-native users. Its first game is Storychain, an AI agent-led game focusing on collaborative storytelling through social media. Pixelverse is moving…
In brief Two dormant Bitcoin whales have moved upwards of 2,000 BTC in the past three days. Despite whales’ selling activity, institutional demand remains strong, with ETF-driven accumulation spree exceeding new supply. Experts suggest watching out for the Fed Chair’s tone in today’s rate cut meeting at 2pm ET. Bitcoin whales inactive for more than a…
