Project Progress

MoonPay Launches PYUSDx Framework, Allowing Developers to Issue Branded Stablecoins Backed by PayPal USD, Combining M0 Protocol with MoonPay's Issuance Capabilities to Accelerate Deployment. PYUSD is issued by Paxos Trust, with MoonPay serving as the stablecoin issuer. Recently, it obtained a New York State trust license, supporting the launch of customized stablecoins. At the same time, the product's compliance and scope of application have attracted significant market attention.

Block announced after the earnings release that it will lay off 40% of its staff and accelerate AI transformation. Analysts believe its payment business Square will benefit. The operating profit for the fourth quarter was $485 million, with an expected 18% increase in gross profit by 2026. The company also increased its Bitcoin holdings to approximately 8,883 coins, with a total value of about $577 million.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko claims Solana is more decentralized than Ethereum and possibly surpasses Bitcoin. He highlights Solana's ability to run nodes on laptops as a key factor in its decentralization, despite past criticisms of network downtimes.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse alleged that former SEC Chair Gary Gensler apologized for the agency's prolonged battles against crypto during a meeting at the White House. This exchange, notable for its context, followed years of conflict, particularly regarding regulation and securities classification.

IOTA launched a sustainability page that shows network energy use emissions and MiCA indicator data. The page shows electricity consumed totaling 387,377.16 kWh and 100,404 kg of CO₂ emissions. The IOTA Foundation has launched a new Sustainability page that compiles environmental footprint i

The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced that this new educational program will be implemented during the upcoming school period. The program, produced in partnership with Wespark, seeks to explain bitcoin and money concepts to public school students in a simple way. El Salvador

Ripple's plans for the XRP Ledger in 2026 involve a shift to a more decentralized support structure, enabling independent organizations and community-driven programs to foster growth. A new FinTech Builder Program will aid startups in integrating blockchain with traditional financial infrastructure.

Cardano is set to launch the USDCx stablecoin, a variant backed by original USDC via Circle’s Xreserve infrastructure, designed for non-EVM chains. It emphasizes transaction privacy and aims to enhance liquidity and access for Cardano users and developers.

Ripple’s tokenization of 1 billion AED worth of diamonds, “isn’t just a win for the UAE, it’s a masterclass in how the XRP Ledger handles high-value RWA at scale,” says Reece Merrick. The network is solving the trust gap by integrating Ripple Custody’s bank-grade vaulting with XRPL’s native f

Ripple has minted 20 million RLUSD stablecoins on the Ethereum blockchain, continuing recent minting and burn activities. The stablecoin is essential for cross-border payments in regions like Türkiye, where crypto adoption is rising. Ripple plans to shift to a distributed funding model for the XRP Ledger by 2026.

Hyperliquid's HIP-6 enables teams to raise funds and launch tokens via Continuous Clearing Auctions, enhancing price discovery and liquidity while reducing manipulation. A 5% fee helps support the ecosystem and its Assistance Fund, making it a strategic option for projects.

Circle's CEO Jeremy Allaire emphasized the integration of AI, blockchain, and stablecoins in transforming economic activity. The company reported strong Q4 earnings, with revenue of $770M, a 72% rise in USDC supply, and a significant stock price increase post-announcement.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced Ethereum's short-term and long-term scalability plans. In the short term, the Glamsterdam upgrade will introduce block-level access lists and multi-dimensional Gas mechanisms. In the long term, the focus will be on the iteration of ZK-EVM and Blobs, with full deployment of ZK-EVM expected by 2027.

The on-chain financial market platform Theo launches gold-backed interest-bearing stablecoin thUSD, based on the tokenized gold product thGOLD, with an expected annualized return of 8.27% in 2025. Next week, a $100 million thUSD Genesis Vault pre-deposit will be launched through Concrete.

Baumz Pro is launching 1024x leverage trading, targeting experienced traders with enhanced capital efficiency, precision execution, and advanced risk controls. This feature aims to improve profitability while managing systemic risk in volatile markets.

Grupo Braza, one of Brazil’s largest foreign exchange banks, has launched BBRL, a new stablecoin on the Polygon network. BBRL is backed by reals in reserve, expanding the reach of Brazil’s national currency in global digital finance as CBDC development slows down. Grupo Braza, one of Brazil’

The Ethereum Foundation recently launched a development plan called "Strawmap," which aims to conduct at least 7 hard forks before 2029 to improve transaction speed and network throughput. The main goals of the plan include reducing transaction confirmation time to 8 seconds and increasing Layer 1 throughput to 10,000 TPS. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized the importance of this roadmap for network scalability.

The Ethereum Foundation launches Project Odin, aimed at providing structured support to infrastructure teams, helping them establish diversified funding sources and reduce reliance on single funding. The program lasts for 12 months and is staffed with strategic advisors to assist teams in achieving sustainable development. The first pilot team is the Foundation for Verified Software.

PayPal partners with MoonPay and M0 to launch PYUSDx, aimed at supporting developers in creating stablecoins anchored to PayPal USD. This tokenization framework allows for rapid deployment of customized stablecoins, with the first application in the DeFi protocol USD.ai. Additionally, the PYUSDx token is independent of PayPal USD and cannot be used directly within its accounts.

The article discusses the evolution of prediction markets, particularly how Opinion Labs has made breakthroughs in liquidity and localized belief trading through AI technology. There are significant differences between Eastern and Western markets in terms of focus and participation methods; the East emphasizes content and entertainment, while the West is moving towards financialization. Ultimately, Prediction Market 2.0 has evolved into a culturally driven, diversified development path.