Experts Say Circle’s Reversibility Feature Will Align USDC With Traditional Finance

Some industry voices believe Circle’s plan to introduce a transaction reversibility feature could reinforce bitcoin’s appeal as a censorship-resistant asset. Institutional Integration vs. Core Crypto Principles Recent reports indicating that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is weighing whether to add a feature which will enable transaction reversal in certain circumstances has sparked controversy. … Read more

Ripple’s Vision for Institutional DeFi Is Taking Shape Fast on XRP Ledger

Ripple is accelerating institutional DeFi as the XRP Ledger hits $1 billion in monthly stablecoin volumes, unlocks real-world asset momentum, and builds compliant blockchain credit infrastructure. Ripple Drives Institutional DeFi Forward as XRP Ledger Enters Its Most Ambitious Phase Yet Ripple shared insight early this week that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has secured a leading … Read more

Report: SWIFT Flirts With Ethereum’s Linea in Bold Onchain Experiment

SWIFT, the grand old gatekeeper of global bank messages, is reportedly testing its approach onchain—dabbling with Ethereum layer two (L2) Linea to see if its buttoned-up messaging system can handle life in crypto’s fast lane. TradFi Meets DeFi: SWIFT Experiments With Ethereum L2 The SWIFT network—aka the buttoned-up Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications—is the … Read more

NFT Weekly: Sales Rise 6.72% to $128.7M as BNB Chain Pops 196%

Non-fungible token (NFT) sales climbed 6.72% to $128.65 million from Sept. 20–27, 2025, according to cryptoslam.io. Cross-Chain Check: Ethereum Rules, BNB Rockets, Bitcoin NFTs Take a Breather As far as chains are concerned, Ethereum kept the crown with $46.03 million in sales, edging 2.32% higher, while BNB Chain jumped 196.64% to $25.39 million as Binance’s … Read more

‘From Risk to Curiosity’: Egypt’s Blockchain Mindset Is Changing

Pravica CEO Mohamed Abdou highlights Egypt’s evolving blockchain stance, praising a shift from skepticism to curiosity. High-Level Participants Discuss Practical Use Cases The recent closed-door forum on blockchain utility in Egypt marks a potential turning point in policy and underscores the power of open dialogue in building trust, according to Mohamed Abdou, founder and CEO … Read more

New Rails for Digital Dollars: Plasma’s Mainnet Beta Is Live

Plasma launched the beta of its layer one (L1) mainnet and the XPL token on Thursday, pitching a chain purpose-built for stablecoin transactions and declaring more than $2 billion in stablecoin total value locked at kickoff. Plasma Targets Payments at Scale With Mainnet Beta, USDT Fee-Free Transfers The company says the network debuts with PlasmaBFT, … Read more

Trezor Launches MEV Protection for More Predictable Crypto Transactions

Trezor has introduced maximal extractable value (MEV) protection in Trezor Suite, aiming to reduce manipulative transaction practices for users across several supported networks. Trezor Partners With Merkle.io to Shield Suite Transactions From MEV Bots Trezor, the hardware wallet brand under Satoshilabs, said the feature is now integrated directly into its desktop app, routing transactions through … Read more

Franklin Templeton’s Benji Platform Plugs Into BNB Chain to Scale Tokenized Funds

Franklin Templeton is planting its Benji Technology Platform on the BNB Chain, widening its tokenization footprint to reach everyday investors and institutions. Benji Platform Migrates to BNB Chain Franklin Templeton, which manages $1.6 trillion, says the integration taps BNB Chain’s low-cost rails and finality to deliver tokenized financial products. Benji, its blockchain-integrated stack, handles trading, … Read more

VC Firm Archetype Launches $100M Third Fund to Back Crypto Founders

Venture capital firm Archetype has announced the launch of its third fund, Archetype III, which is a $100 million investment vehicle focused on backing early-stage crypto and blockchain companies. Focus on Early-Stage Startups and Founder Support Venture capital firm Archetype has announced the launch of its third fund, Archetype III, a $100 million investment vehicle … Read more

ETH Could Soar as Ethereum Positions Itself as AI Settlement Layer, Experts Say

The Ethereum Foundation has launched a new decentralized AI team led by Davide Crapis. For Gil Rosen, co-founder of the Blockchain Builders Fund, this move represents a shift for Ethereum from a neutral settlement layer to a more “opinionated” Layer-1. The Ethereum Foundation Ventures Into AI With New Team The Ethereum Foundation has recently launched … Read more