Stellar Makes History with $242M in TVL
Stellar (@StellarOrg) set a new record for its DeFi ecosystem, with total value locked (TVL) reaching roughly $242 million on May 30, 2026, the highest level the network has ever posted. That
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What is FourMeme's New OpenFour Platform & How Does it Work?
FourMeme's (@fourdotmemezh) OpenFour is a new framework, launched on June 8, 2026, that turns BNB Chain's largest memecoin launchpad into an open, modular infrastructure for token issuance. I
Canton vs Public Ethereum: How Privacy and Composability Trade-Offs Differ
Canton and public Ethereum solve the same core problem — settling transactions between parties who do not fully trust each other, but they make opposite architectural choices to do it. Ethere
What is The United Nations' New Blockchain Advisory Group?
The United Nations Development Programme (@UNDP) launched its Blockchain Advisory Group (BAG) on June 3, 2026 in Paris during the Proof of Talk 2026 conference, bringing together senior leade
Real Finance Brings EU Broker Factori AD On-Chain as Validator in $100M RWA Agreement
Real Finance has disclosed further details of its securities tokenization agreement with Factori AD, an EU-regulated investment broker, in a deal that activates a committed pipeline of more t
How Shibarium Works as Shiba Inu's Layer 2 Network on Ethereum
Shibarium is a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain built on top of Ethereum that processes transactions off-chain in batches before settling them on the Ethereum mainnet. Launched on August 16, 2023, it
SHIB vs LEASH vs BONE: The Roles, Supplies and Mechanics Behind Shiba Inu's Token Trio
Shiba Inu is not a single token. It operates through three separate assets, SHIB, LEASH and BONE, each serving a distinct function within the ecosystem. SHIB is the primary memecoin with a la
Is Ethereum Still The Dominant Smart Contract Blockchain?
Yes, Ethereum (@ethereum) is still the dominant smart contract blockchain. It leads in total value locked, stablecoin supply, tokenized real-world assets and developer talent, often by multip
Aster's Aims for Deflation With New Tokenomics
Aster (@Aster_DEX) has rewired its tokenomics to push $ASTER toward deflation, sending 99% of daily platform fees into open-market buybacks and burning a matching amount from its reserves. Th
Base Targets June 25 Mainnet Launch for Beryl Upgrade and B20 Token Standard
Base, the Ethereum layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, is targeting June 25 for the mainnet launch of its Beryl upgrade, which introduces the B20 token standard to the chain. The announcem
DOGE Under Pressure as Whales Offload 420 Million Tokens
DOGE falls below $0.0850 as whale selling and weak demand increase pressure. Open interest drops 7%, with long liquidations heavily outweighing short positions. Analysts see mixed signals: sh
Franklin Templeton Files BTC Dividend Reinvestment ETF
Franklin Templeton has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a U.S. stock ETF structure that would reinvest dividends into bitcoin exposure, signaling a new approach to p