Project Progress

According to Aave governance proposal, Aave Labs proposed a V4 isolated market structure that would enable institutions to borrow on-chain without moving Bitcoin out of regulated custody. Under the design, Bitcoin would remain held at Anchorage Digital Bank while an on-chain Custodied Collateral

XRP Ledger released xrpld server software version 3.4.0 on September 17, introducing the LendingProtocolV1_1 amendment with closed-ended vault support and cash-basis accounting. The release extends the ledger's existing lending architecture, though new features require validator approval through the

According to XRPL Foundation, xrpld v3.4.0 was released on September 17, introducing the LendingProtocolV1_1 amendment. The update adds support for closed-ended vaults and cash-basis accounting to the ledger's lending infrastructure. The new lending features require validator consensus before

Token Terminal launched a new platform designed to explore the tokenized stock market in one accessible location. The platform aims to streamline user interaction with tokenized financial instruments and consolidate access to these assets. This initiative aligns with the growing trend of

According to Ripple, asset managers are preparing to use Batch V1.1, an XRP Ledger upgrade that bundles up to eight transactions into a single atomic operation, as the amendment approaches activation on September 29. The feature ensures all transactions in a

Switchboardxyz, a permissionless oracle and on-chain data infrastructure provider, announced it will cease operations on September 25, 2026. The announcement, reported by SolanaFloor, comes after five years of service since the project's launch in 2021. The closure affects projects relying on Switch

According to SolanaFloor, permissionless oracle and on-chain data infrastructure provider Switchboardxyz will cease operations on September 25, 2026. The project, which has been operational since 2021, is urging users to migrate to alternative oracle providers before the shutdown

Solana announced the launch of STOCKLANA, a platform enabling 24/7 stock trading alongside a prize competition exceeding $125,000. The initiative aims to enhance user engagement in the cryptocurrency trading sphere by providing continuous trading capabilities. Solana operates as a high-performance b

According to Token Terminal, over the past 30 days, Uniswap's total value locked (TVL) in tokenized stocks grew by $82.8 million, with $54.7 million added to V4 and $28.1 million to V3. The platform now captures 73% of stock token deposits on Robinhood Chain, solidifying its position as the

According to ChainCatcher, cross-chain asset protocol Universal announced a shutdown today, with normal operations ceasing on November 17, 2026. The protocol, which launched two years ago and supports over 80 assets including SOL, XRP, and DOGE, will continue functioning during the 60-day

Derive, the onchain derivatives platform formerly known as Lyra Finance, listed two new perpetual futures contracts with 5x leverage for its native governance token $DRV and for $F. The expansion occurred days after Derive announced its V3 migration on September 14. Derive is a self-custodial platfo

According to Crypto Briefing, Derive, the onchain derivatives platform formerly known as Lyra Finance, listed two new perpetual futures contracts in mid-September: one for its governance token DRV and another tracking Ford Motor Company stock (ticker F), each offering up to 5x leverage. The

Circle's Arc blockchain has launched its Facilitator Service, providing a managed integration pathway for x402 developers to accept USDC payments with on-chain settlement on Arc, Base, and Polygon. The service eliminates the need for Relayer keys and separate gas fee wallets, according to the

According to Ripple, XRP Ledger's Batch V1.1 upgrade advanced toward activation on September 19, after securing support from 30 of the 35 tracked validators—exceeding the 28-vote threshold required to enter the activation countdown. The countdown began on September 15; if validator support remains a

The XRP Ledger protocol upgrade BatchV1_1 is scheduled to activate on Sept. 29, contingent on maintaining over 80% support among trusted validators for two consecutive weeks. The amendment enables bundling up to eight transactions for atomic execution, where all operations either succeed together or

NEAR Protocol launched Top Level Accounts, a new feature that removes the requirement for user accounts to end in the .near suffix. The protocol announced the update recently, stating that users can now establish up to five recovery methods to prevent account loss from forgotten credentials. The

According to its official announcement, NEAR Protocol recently launched Top Level Accounts, allowing users greater flexibility by removing the requirement for accounts to end in .near. The new feature also enables users to set up to five recovery methods, enhancing account security and preventing lo

According to Foresight News, decentralized exchange RISEx sent an on-chain message to its XLP vault attacker today, detecting fund movements and proposing white-hat conditions. The team offered the attacker the option to retain 20% (approximately 134,566

According to PANews, the Cronos community released a governance proposal on September 19 to use all revenue from Ult and Cronos Launch for monthly CRO purchases on the market and subsequent burns. Transactions will be executed on-chain with transaction hashes published for transparency.