Project Progress

NAVI Protocol launched NAVI Prime, a modular lending framework on Sui that replaces shared liquidity pools with independently curated lending markets. The framework is designed for professional allocators seeking customized collateral parameters and controlled risk environments, differentiating it f

According to Cointelegraph, World Liberty Financial launched its first USD1-settled traditional finance perpetual futures market on Aster on August 21. The market is supported by 250 million WLFI and 12.5 million USD1 in

BlocksBridge Consulting reported in its latest “Miner Weekly” newsletter that nine publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies spent $5.11 billion on capital expenditures for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) businesses during the first half of 2026, while directly reported AI/HPC revenue totaled only $341.2 million during the same period, resulting in a capital expenditure-to-revenue ratio of approximately 15:1. BlocksBridge’s Capital Expenditure Data According to BlocksBridge Consulting’s m

Bloomberg reported on August 21 that code embedded in the U.S. iPhone version of TikTok’s app revealed that TikTok is developing a “DM-to-DM payments” feature that would allow U.S. users to send money directly through direct messages (DMs). Rival platform X is building a super app that includes cryptocurrency and stock trading, and some creators have tested financial features such as X Money. Feature Details Discovered in TikTok’s iPhone Code According to Bloomberg’s code analysis, TikTok’s P2P

According to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev in a CNBC interview, the company launched its own blockchain approximately one month ago with 190 tokenized U.S. stocks now live. The platform supports 24/7 trading and operates across 120 countries, allowing users to transfer stocks on-chain like Bitcoin. Tenev

According to The Defiant, Arbitrum activated ArbOS 61 Elara upgrade on August 20, introducing optional protocol-level compliance filtering, priority fee support, and alternative data availability interfaces for dedicated

XCAD Network announced today it has ceased operations due to insufficient funds, with products and services no longer maintained. The crypto project operated for five years, persisting longer than most projects without major exchange listings. After retail interest waned and the fan token strategy f

According to Blockworks research, Hyperliquid is pursuing U.S. market compliance through regulatory advocacy and technical modifications. The report highlights Hyperliquid's modular architecture—where HyperCore handles trading and settlement, Deployer manages market creation, and Builder enables

According to PANews, the Ethereum Foundation launched an open research challenge called 'Better Codes' on August 21, aimed at advancing post-quantum cryptography development on Ethereum with focus on hash-based SNARKs. Participants can use AI agents,

According to ChainCatcher, XCAD Network announced it is ceasing operations, with no remaining funds and accounts showing no updates since April. The fan token project, which operated for five years without exchange listing, failed to gain traction after retail departures and an unsuccessful pivot to

According to BlockBeats, Binance launched its Agent OS developer platform on August 20, integrating APIs, Wallet Agentic Hub, Binance x402, Skill Hub, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) into a unified agentic crypto ecosystem for developers to build AI-driven trading, wallet, and on-chain

According to PANews, on Aug 21, Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, called for "tokenizing everything," stating that tokenization is one of the best ways for countries and companies to raise capital or attract foreign direct investment. He noted that blockchain networks should all pursue tokenizatio

According to The Block, on Aug 21, Ondo Finance Managing Director John Hoffman stated that tokenized assets are following the same adoption trajectory as early ETFs, with initial skepticism shifting to growth. Tokenized products have adopted faster than stablecoins and Treasury bonds: stablecoins to

According to The Block, at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2026, John Hoffman, head of product at Ondo Finance, said tokenized assets are following a development path similar to early ETFs, progressing from initial skepticism to broader market adoption. Hoffman, who spent 18 years in traditional

According to Odaily, Travala has opened an AI agent feature that allows users to book over 2 million properties on Base using USDC through large language models. Brian Armstrong announced the development on X, stating he anticipates more enterprises will build upon AWS AgentCore to serve the

According to Sui's official statement on X, @0xbeepit now supports writing strategies into text files and submitting them to agents for execution. Sui's parallel execution capability allows agents to execute independent transactions without waiting in queue behind other

John Hoffman, managing director and head of product portfolios at Ondo Finance, stated that tokenized assets are following a trajectory similar to exchange-traded funds, with early skepticism transitioning into growing adoption. Hoffman made the remarks at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2026,

According to John Hoffman, Ondo Finance's managing director and head of product portfolios, speaking at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 2026, tokenized assets are following the same adoption trajectory as exchange-traded funds. Hoffman, who spent 18 years in traditional finance leading Invesco's ETF

According to Sui on X, AftermathFi's perpetual futures V2 has launched with a rebuilt contract engine, with 15 markets now live. The protocol has also completed two audit reports for the upgrade.

Optimism governance approved a proposal to repurpose 546.9 million OP tokens previously reserved for user airdrops to support ecosystem growth and institutional adoption. The decision redirects tokens toward partnerships with chains, protocols, and institutions, as well as incentives to increase