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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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 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
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
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
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
Lagarde Reportedly Opposed Binance EU Entry As France Becomes Last MiCA Route
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reportedly opposed Binance’s entry into the European Union during discussions with the Greek government, adding a political dimension to the
OKX Adopts Chainlink Data Streams on X Layer Mainnet
OKX has adopted Chainlink Data Streams on its X Layer mainnet, integrating real-time oracle infrastructure that could support the next wave of decentralized applications on the network. What
OKX CEO Says Binance Regulation Could End Crypto’s Arbitrage Era
OKX founder and CEO Star Xu has argued that tighter regulation of Binance would strengthen the crypto industry by removing regulatory arbitrage as a major source of competitive advantage. In
Michael Saylor Calls Bitcoin the Base Layer for a New Digital Capital Stack
Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor says the company’s core purpose is creating financial products backed by Bitcoin (BTC), a business model he compared to a reserve bank. According to