Base refocuses on global finance, hands app back to Coinbase
Base's pivot to finance over social features could strengthen its position in the competitive Layer-2 market, leveraging Coinbase's user base. The pos...
Jul 15open_in_new
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Binance Calls Its Multi-Asset Strategy a Financial “Super App”
Binance has for the first time described its expansion beyond crypto as a plan to build a “multi-asset financial super app,” outlining a strategy that...
Jul 15open_in_new
Team Behind Ethereum's Institutional Privacy Push Spins Out For-Profit Firm EthSystems
The startup's backers, including Bitmine and Joe Lubin, are betting institutions need a privacy layer before running money on a public chain.
Jul 15open_in_new
Coinbase Base Mainnet Reminder Shows How Fast Layer-2 Expectations Have Moved
Coinbase Base Mainnet Reminder Shows How Fast Layer-2 Expectations Have Moved is a useful reminder that crypto coverage is not only about token prices...
Jul 15open_in_new
Lubin defends Ethereum Layer 1 fees amid Robinhood Chain debate
Lubin's defense of low fees suggests a strategic focus on Ethereum's long-term growth, impacting market sentiment and competitive dynamics. The post L...
Jul 14open_in_new
Here’s Why Robinhood Chain Is Ultra Bullish for ETH Despite Cannibalizing Revenue
The launch of Robinhood Chain on an Ethereum layer-2 network is bullish for long-term value and network effects, argue analysts.
Jul 14open_in_new
Kraken’s Arbitrum Stablecoin Listings Show Exchanges Are Treating L2 Rails As Real Infrastructure
Kraken’s support for Arbitrum-based stablecoins looks like a listing update, but it points to something bigger. Exchanges are increasingly treating La...
Jul 13open_in_new
Robinhood’s Chainlink CCIP Integration Raises The Stakes For Tokenized Equity Infrastructure
Robinhood’s Layer-2 ambitions are starting to look more infrastructure-heavy. The decision to use Chainlink CCIP adds a serious cross-chain layer to t...
Jul 13open_in_new
BitMine Buys $49 Million in Ethereum as Tom Lee Hails Early Robinhood Chain Demand
According to BitMine Chairman Tom Lee, Ethereum is benefiting from the early success of the Robinhood Chain layer-2 network.
Jul 13open_in_new
Robinhood Chain Surges: L2 Posts More Than $3 Billion in DEX Volume With 7 Million Daily Transfers
Robinhood Chain processed more than $3 billion in trading volume during its first full week of public operation, according to defillama.com data, but ...
Jul 13open_in_new
Solana Address Growth Story Needs Real Usage, Not Just Bigger Wallet Counts
Solana’s growth story is often told through speed, fees, and developer momentum. Address growth adds another layer, but it needs to be read carefully....
Jul 13open_in_new
NOWPayments vs. Transfi: Which Platform is Right for Your Business?
Businesses searching for a TransFi alternative usually need one of two things: a crypto-native business ecosystem for payments, payouts, and treasury,...
Jul 13open_in_new
Robinhood’s Chainlink CCIP Choice Adds Infrastructure Weight To Its Layer-2 Bet
Robinhood’s crypto strategy is becoming less about offering a few coins and more about owning infrastructure. Its decision to use Chainlink CCIP for i...
Jul 13open_in_new
Robinhood Chain launch boosts Ethereum optimism; Saylor hints Bitcoin sale shift
Robinhood's Layer-2 launch and Saylor's Bitcoin strategy shift may drive broader crypto market dynamics, influencing both ETH and BTC trends. The post...
Jul 12open_in_new
Trump Warns of 1,000 Missiles Aimed at Iran as Bitcoin Holds Near $64,000
Bitcoin traded a hair above $64,000 on July 12 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, as President Donald Trump declared a fragile ceasefire with Iran finished, adding a ...
Jul 12open_in_new
What Is Robinhood Chain? The Ethereum Layer-2 Network for Tokenized Stocks
Robinhood Chain is an Ethereum layer-2 network built with Arbitrum technology for tokenized assets, crypto apps, and on-chain financial products.
Jul 11open_in_new
Chainlink’s Arbitrum Orbit Integration Targets The Security Gap In Layer-3 Messaging
Chainlink’s Arbitrum Orbit Integration Targets The Security Gap In Layer-3 Messaging is the kind of crypto story that looks simple at headline level b...
Jul 11open_in_new
Chainlink CCIP Comes To Arbitrum Orbit As Layer-3 Builders Chase Safer Messaging
Chainlink CCIP Comes To Arbitrum Orbit as Layer-3 Builders Chase Safer Messaging is the kind of crypto story that looks simple at headline level but b...
Jul 10open_in_new
USDT0 and USDC.e deposits and withdrawals now available on Tempo!
Kraken is the first U.S. centralized exchange to natively support Tempo — the payments-purpose-built Layer 1 with near-instant, sub-cent settlement fo...
Jul 10open_in_new
Uniswap tops $30 million in TVL on Robinhood Chain
Robinhood Chain's rapid TVL growth highlights the potential for new Layer-2 solutions to quickly disrupt established blockchain ecosystems. The post U...
Jul 10open_in_new
Uniswap TVL on Robinhood Chain surpasses $30M as Layer-2 launch gains serious traction
Robinhood Chain's rapid TVL growth highlights the potential for new Layer-2 solutions to quickly disrupt established blockchain ecosystems. The post U...
Jul 10open_in_new
Robinhood Chain sees over $70M in ETH bridged during first week
Robinhood’s choice to use Ethereum further solidifies its position as the “ultimate settlement layer and liquidity foundation for tokenized assets,” s...
Jul 10open_in_new
Base TVL Above $2 Billion Shows Coinbase’s Layer-2 Is No Longer A Side Bet
Base crossing $2 billion in total value locked is a milestone that changes the way the network should be discussed. This is no longer just Coinbase’s ...
Jul 9open_in_new
Robinhood surpasses Hyperliquid in 24-hour DEX volume, powered by memecoins and a brand-new Layer 2
Robinhood's rapid DEX volume surge highlights the volatile influence of memecoins and Layer 2 tech on decentralized finance dynamics. The post Robinho...
Jul 9open_in_new
Arbitrum to Capture 10% of Fees From Robinhood Chain
Offchain Labs co-founder Steven Goldfeder says every Arbitrum-based Layer 2, not just Arbitrum One, will now route a fee cut back to the ARB treasury.
Jul 9open_in_new
Circle Brings Native EURC To Base As MiCA Gives Euro Stablecoins A Clearer Lane
Circle’s EURC launch on Base is a small but important stablecoin infrastructure move. It brings a native euro-denominated token to one of the most wat...
Jul 9open_in_new
Chainlink CCIP Lands On zkSync Era As Layer-2 Interoperability Race Heats Up
The layer-2 race is not only about speed and low fees anymore. It is also about how easily assets and messages can move between chains. Chainlink’s CC...
Jul 9open_in_new
ESMA MiCA Stablecoin Guidelines Put Non-Euro Tokens Under A Tighter European Lens
Europe’s stablecoin rulebook is becoming much more real. ESMA’s finalized MiCA guidelines add another layer of detail to how stablecoin issuers and se...
Jul 9open_in_new
Ava Labs partners with Hyundai Motor Group to build stablecoin remittance layer on Avalanche
Hyundai's stablecoin initiative could revolutionize global corporate treasury operations, reducing transaction times and costs significantly. The post...
Jul 9open_in_new
Aave’s Native GHO Deployment On Arbitrum Pushes Stablecoin Liquidity Deeper Into Layer 2
Aave’s GHO stablecoin needs liquidity, distribution, and real places to be used. A native Arbitrum deployment helps with all three, pushing the asset ...
Jul 8open_in_new