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Hedera demonstrated its cross-ledger protocol (CLPR) at the Sibos conference, showcasing technology designed to enable secure digital asset movement across borders without reliance on traditional bridges. The protocol, developed by @hashgraph, aims to facilitate transactions within decentralized

Spark Finance's USDS stablecoin RLUSD/USDS pool surpassed $1 billion in transactions in less than a month of launch, with daily volume reaching approximately $40 million. The milestone was shared by CryptoTwitter commentator @SkyEcosystem. The rapid growth reflects strong trader appetite for stablec

The Arbitrum Foundation has launched a security program subsidizing smart contract audits for developers building on its platform. The initiative targets projects on testnet and mainnet, as well as those migrating from other blockchains. The program aims to enhance project security and credibility t

ETHFI is set to completely exit its ties with EigenLayer this quarter, driven by diminishing yields and escalating risks associated with restaking. As reported by CryptoTwitter commentator @WuBlockchain, less than 1% of ETHFI's assets remain restaked. The decision underscores ongoing profitability c

Chainlink launched CCIP 2.0 on Monday, introducing a Cross-Chain Verifier feature that allows institutions to operate custom verifiers for cross-chain token transfers instead of relying solely on Chainlink's default 16-operator network. The upgrade arrives five months after Kelp DAO lost $292

Chainlink launched CCIP 2.0 on Monday, enabling institutions to operate their own custom verifiers for cross-chain token transfers or hire external firms like Infosys or Nethermind. The upgrade arrives five months after LayerZero-linked Kelp DAO lost $292 million to hackers tied to North Korea,

Phygitals launched a tokenized magazine based on the One Piece series on Solana's blockchain, tapping into the digital collectibles market. The initiative showcases blockchain technology's potential in transforming how fans engage with franchises while offering creators new revenue streams. The Sola

Public launched prediction-market trading and AI agents that monitor event-contract probabilities, trade those contracts, and use the data to trigger actions elsewhere in a customer's portfolio, with event-contract execution provided through Kalshi, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-regulated d

Hedera announced the introduction of HCS-27, a framework designed to enhance the auditing of agent actions through tamper-evident context logs. The system utilizes Merkle-root checkpoints to ensure that decisions made by agents can be independently audited. The development addresses growing

Polkadot announced a proof-of-personhood identity solution designed to enhance user privacy amid evolving AI challenges. The initiative allows users to maintain anonymity while confirming their uniqueness across different applications, addressing concerns that AI can easily bypass traditional

According to Hedera's official announcement, the blockchain platform has introduced HCS-27, a framework designed to enhance the auditing and security of agent actions. The framework provides tamper-evident context logs through Merkle-root checkpoints, enabling independent verification of decisions m

According to Crypto Briefing, Chainlink's LINK token touched $14.89 in late September, marking its highest price of 2026. The rally recovered from sub-$13 levels earlier in the month. While smaller holders decreased positions, whales accumulated more than 2.5 million LINK tokens over a 10-day

Arbitrum Foundation announced on September 29 the launch of Arbitrum Security Program to provide smart contract audit subsidies for projects building on the Arbitrum ecosystem. The program covers applications on testnet, mainnet projects, projects migrated from other blockchains, and

Quant's native token QNT surged more than 300% from roughly $65 to above $350 in about a week after The Clearing House selected Quant to power its On Chain Money Initiative for tokenized deposit settlement across U.S. financial institutions. The selection positions Quant's infrastructure at the

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published 'The cryptographic world computer' on Saturday, outlining what he sees as the network's trajectory for the next decade. Buterin argues that post-Hegota Ethereum—with the fork scheduled for next year—will be the last 'normal' upgrade the network

According to Vitalik Buterin's official post, Ethereum co-founder outlined the network's next decade of development on Saturday, describing it as a hybrid of blockchain and advanced cryptography rather than a pure blockchain. The Hegota fork scheduled for next year will be "likely the last

According to Odaily, liquid staking protocol Ether.fi will unwind its final structural tie with EigenLayer this quarter, bringing restaking assets below 1%, CEO Mike Silagadze announced. The exit is driven by persistent restaking risks and diminishing yields. Restaking currently secures $10

According to Aave founder Stani, Aave App now supports users to deposit assets directly from the Ethereum mainnet as of Sept 29. The Ghost Pass code has been made available for early access.

According to The Defiant, Ondo Perps, the perpetual contract platform operated by Ondo Finance, has launched spot trading for 12 tokenized stocks and ETFs. Traders can purchase the tokenized assets and use them as collateral to open short perpetual positions. Ondo Perps waived spot trading fees for

NEAR Protocol launched confidential perpetual contracts designed to enhance user privacy in blockchain transactions. Announced via a tweet from @NEARProtocol, the feature allows users to deposit and withdraw from any blockchain while keeping transactions private. The initiative reflects a growing tr