Project Progress

BlackRock's tokenized BUIDL fund reached approximately $552.4 million in assets under management as of September 22, according to dashboard validation data. The institutional fund, distributed through Securitize, provides qualified investors with onchain access to a portfolio centered on cash and

Stellar is exploring on-chain privacy solutions for blockchain transactions, with security firm OpenZeppelin providing insights on maintaining confidentiality while ensuring transparency. The initiative addresses growing demand for secure and confidential financial transactions in the

Strike announced new banking services for Bitcoin users, introducing fee-free direct paycheck deposits, Bitcoin buying and selling, borrowing against holdings, and bill payments using Bitcoin. The platform, which focuses exclusively on Bitcoin, aims to expand everyday cryptocurrency usage among

According to ChainCatcher, Kamino, a lending protocol on Solana, has launched a sUSDai collateral market today (Sept. 24). Users holding sUSDai, an asset tied to GPU loans, can now deposit it as collateral to borrow USDC at a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 80%. Liquidation will be triggered

Kamino launched a market for sUSDai on Solana, as reported by crypto commentator @SolanaFloor. The yield-bearing token is backed by over $280 million in loans financing GPU infrastructure for artificial intelligence operators. This initiative aims to create funding opportunities for AI-driven

According to ChainCatcher, Gnosis Pay will shut down its debit card services on December 20, shifting its business focus to B2B operations. The platform stated that user funds held in Safe accounts will remain accessible after the service closure. Users wishing to continue using debit cards will ne

According to Foresight News, NEAR Protocol's near.com application has launched privacy limit orders for any on-chain assets. Users can set target prices, and orders automatically execute when market prices reach the specified level. Orders remain hidden during the waiting period for

Solana core developer Anza began public testnet testing of Alpenglow on 23 September, the largest consensus overhaul in the network's history. The upgrade replaces the TowerBFT voting mechanism Solana has used since launch with a new protocol called Votor, targeting finality of roughly 150

Lido DAO has executed onchain Vote 206, updating staking-router and node-operator configuration parameters within its Ethereum staking protocol. The governance action focuses on operational adjustments to validator assignment keys and capacity distribution across node operators, rather than

According to Bitcoinist, Lido DAO has executed Vote 206, updating staking-router and node-operator configuration parameters. The governance action focuses on adjusting validator assignment keys and capacity distribution across operators, while maintaining existing stETH withdrawal mechanics

According to CryptoTwitter commentator @SolanaFloor, Solana's Alpenglow upgrade has launched on the testnet, targeting 150 milliseconds for transaction finality—85 times faster than the current 12.8 seconds. Described as Solana's most significant consensus upgrade, Alpenglow allows developers to tes

Trust Wallet users can now execute non-custodial cross-chain trades directly within the app as of September 24, following a new integration with MoonPay Trade. The feature enables swaps across seven blockchains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Base, and Arc, without funds passing through

Pyth Network has launched corporate actions data for all US equities, now available for financial applications. The data offering includes splits, dividends, ticker changes, and mergers. Pyth Network provides high-fidelity data feeds in the crypto and financial sectors, and this expansion aims to

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is preparing to launch a tokenization service targeting real-world assets valued at $114 trillion, with an expected rollout in Q4 2026. Frank La Salla, President and CEO of the DTCC, announced the initiative during his speech at Link:NYC. The DTCC p

According to DTCC CEO Frank La Salla, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation announced plans to tokenize real-world assets valued at $114 trillion, with the service expected to launch in Q4 2026. La Salla shared the announcement during his speech at Link:NYC. The tokenization service aims to en

Backpack expanded its stock trading capabilities, enabling users to borrow USD against their holdings, trade perpetuals, and hedge positions without selling shares. The platform introduced these features to help retail investors maximize their trading strategies. This development comes as the

According to SkyEcosystem, the organization recently announced a $500 million lending facility designed for institutional loans secured by digital assets. The facility was established through a partnership with Grove and Galaxy, utilizing the Sky Protocol framework to enhance USDS liquidity for loan