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Linklogis, a Chinese fintech firm, has unveiled a collaboration with the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to digitize global supply chain finance, as reported in a recent announcement.This initiative will enable Linklogis to launch its trade finance application on XRPL’s mainnet, a move aimed at enhancing blockchain adoption for international settlements.The partnership is designed to facilitate quicker circulation of digital assets related to global trade. Linklogis aims to streamline settlements for exporters, importers, and financiers by connecting its financial infrastructure with XRPL.In addition to the initial implementation, both parties are committed to creating new products on XRPL.These products include stablecoin-based settlement systems…
A recent Bitwise report suggests that Bitcoin might outshine all major assets over the next decade, projecting an impressive 28% annual growth rate. The firm attributes this potential surge to heightened institutional interest, limited supply, and increasing worries about the devaluation of fiat currencies. Summary Bitwise anticipates Bitcoin could achieve a 28.3% annual growth rate over the next decade, potentially hitting $1.3 million per BTC by 2035. Key growth factors include institutional demand estimated between $1-5 trillion, 94.8% of the total 21 million BTC already in circulation, and a significant rise in U.S. debt, which escalated by $13 trillion over…
Summary Blueprynt’s pilot initiative for “Know Your Issuer” incorporated USDC and PYUSD. This approach is geared towards combating counterfeit cryptocurrencies. The pilot is introduced alongside new directives for banks regarding crypto protection. Bluprynt has recently finalized a pilot focusing on reducing counterfeit cryptocurrencies, embedding a “Know Your Issuer” framework into stablecoins from Circle and PayPal, the crypto compliance solution provider shared with Decrypt on Wednesday.Led by Georgetown Law Professor Chris Brummer, the firm believes that counterfeit tokens are resulting in at least $1.6 billion in losses for crypto users annually. The proposed solution aims to mitigate this by associating issuer…
In our earlier research report titled Bitcoin’s Liquidity Trifecta: Unpacking Liquidity Across On-Chain Data, Market Microstructure and Macro Drivers, we examined how different liquidity indicators inform us about capital flows and liquidity conditions related to bitcoin. Applying this same analysis to ether (ETH) provides important insights into its current liquidity profile — both on-chain and in the wider market. In this update, we also emphasize the increasing influence of digital asset treasuries (DATs) which have surfaced as a pivotal factor in ETH’s recent surge.Webinar alert: On September 9 at 11:00am ET, join Michelle Noyes from AIMA and Andy Baehr from…
Polygon, an Ethereum layer-2 (L2) scaling solution, is set to upgrade to the USDT0 standard, which introduces a unified liquidity network featuring the omnichain versions of Tether’s USDT and XAUT.USDT0 (USDT0) and XAUt0 (XAUt0), cross-chain liquidity stablecoins enabled by LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT), are launching on the Polygon blockchain, according to an announcement from USDT0 operator Everdawn Labs to Cointelegraph on Wednesday.This integration represents a significant milestone for XAUt0, as Polygon becomes its third blockchain integration, following its launch on TON and Hyperliquid’s HyperEVM.For USDT0, Polygon becomes the 11th supported blockchain, reinforcing the stablecoin’s role as the “interoperability backbone”…
Hello and welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly roundup of the key developments in cryptocurrency technology. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter for CoinDesk.In this edition:Bitcoin Mining Confronts ‘Extremely Challenging’ Market as Energy Becomes the True CurrencyBitcoin Liquid Staking Accelerates as Lombard Launches BARD Token and FoundationOptimism Collaborates with Flashbots to Enhance OP Stack SequencingHemi Labs Secures $15M to Boost Bitcoin ProgrammabilityNetwork UpdatesBITCOIN MINING FACES TOUGH MARKET CONDITIONS: Bitcoin miners have traditionally been impacted by the boom-and-bust cycle of the four-year halving. However, industry leaders at the SALT conference in Jackson Hole recently expressed that the landscape has shifted. Increased demand…
Summary Rich Widmann, the head of Google Cloud’s Web3 strategy, has confirmed that the Universal Ledger operates as a layer-1 blockchain. This system employs Python for smart contracts, setting it apart from standard programming languages like Solidity and Rust. Analysts express concerns regarding Google’s impartiality as it rivals Stripe and Circle for institutional blockchain services. More than five months after Google Cloud announced its partnership with CME Group, Rich Widmann confirmed this Tuesday that the Universal Ledger is a layer-1 blockchain.”The buzz around layer-1 blockchains has highlighted Google’s own layer-1,” Widmann noted on LinkedIn. “When creating a layer-1, differentiation is…
How the $373,000 solo miner landed their one-in-a-million win On July 26, 2025, a solo Bitcoin miner secured an extraordinary milestone by mining block 907,283 via the Solo CKPool.They faced significant odds in a network largely occupied by large-scale operations to obtain the full block reward of 3.125 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at approximately $372,700. The block comprised 4,038 transactions and fees amounting to $3,400.Solo CK is a distinctive mining pool enabling individuals to mine independently while utilizing shared infrastructure. Unlike traditional pools, it does not distribute rewards.This remarkable achievement occurred as Bitcoin’s network difficulty lingered near historic highs (around 26…
XRP Targets $3.20 Breakout as Bullish Flag Pattern Gathers StrengthXRP is demonstrating renewed vigor, as noted by market analyst Cryptodonia. The digital asset has established a classic bullish flag pattern, with a sturdy support level at $2.89. Traders and investors are keenly observing this setup, as it suggests a potential for a significant upward movement.Source: CryptodoniaA bullish flag is a technical formation that usually indicates a continuation of an existing uptrend after a short consolidation phase.For XRP, the flag pattern suggests that the cryptocurrency could reignite its rally once it breaks through the current consolidation phase. Cryptodonia points out that…
The decentralized AI initiative Swarm Network has successfully secured $13 million, comprising $10 million through NFT-based agent licenses and an additional $3 million from strategic investors.