Just another normal day in crypto, and the exploit season never ends.
Triple-A, a payment protocol that enables businesses to pay and get paid globally, has become a victim of yet another cryptocurrency hack. The exploit resulted in a loss of more than $9.70 million on multiple chains.
This exploit comes two days after the crypto space saw $35 million vanish in three separate exploits in a single day. Are hackers outwitting the existing blockchain ecosystem?
Triple-A loses $9.7M in crypto to a hack As per PeckShieldAlert, Triple-A wallets lost more than $9.7 million after hackers drained tokens across 4 chains and the amount could be more. These chains exploited in the Triple-A hack included TRON [TRX], Ethereum [ETH], Polygon [POL], and Arbitrum [ARB].
Notably, the bridge on the Arbitrum chain continues to be involved in most of these hacks.
The exploiter bridged the stolen funds to Ethereum, as in almost every other hack. Currently, the funds have been consolidated in an address containing 5,227 ETH, equivalent to $9.696 million.
Source: PeckShieldAlert What is worrying is the fact that Triple-A is yet to acknowledge the attack. Deposits are still live, and new funds continue to be drained, a classic hot wallet custody failure.
Users have criticized the silence of the Triple-A team, which is acting like it is not happening. However, some users suggest that it could be a developer rather than a hacker.
Crypto hacks skyrocket in July The hack is an indication that hackers could be outwitting the existing blockchain infrastructure. Some recovery attempts have been successful, but most of the hacks have left institutions counting losses.
Two days ago, there were three crypto attacks on BSquared Network, AFX Trade, and the Verus-Ethereum bridge. The new hack takes the total hacked capital to $41.83 million this week, as per DefiLlama.
By extension, crypto has lost about $106 million to hacks this month of July, with still 6 days to go. Bonzo Lend leads in the largest funds lost this week, at about $10.05 million.
Source: DeFiLlama In the past 90 days, $264 million has been extracted from crypto through exploits. On average, that is $2.90 million per day across 94 exploits. The pace appears to be increasing with each new generation of more capable AI models.
Source: DeFiLlama These hacks reinforce the sentiment that DeFi could be bracing for another FUD cycle similar to the one seen in Q1 and Q2.
Final Summary Triple-A lost $9.70 million to an exploit that affected the TRON, Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum chains. The exploiter bridges funds to Ethereum as the weekly total value hacked reaches $41.83 million.
The European-founded, MiCA-licensed fintech Ramp Network expands its full wallet product to its home market, giving EU users a self-custodial, everyday crypto account with a built-in rewards program.
Ramp Network, a global crypto infrastructure company founded in Europe and licensed under MiCAR by the Central Bank of Ireland, today announced that its Multichain Wallet and Rewards program is now available across all European Union countries.
The launch brings Ramp Network’s self-custodial everyday crypto account to its home market, enabling EU users to buy, sell, hold, and send Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported assets across multiple chains, all within the Ramp Network app, with one identity verification and no third-party handoffs.
EU users can now manage major crypto assets in one unified wallet experience while retaining ownership of their funds. The Ramp Network Wallet is self-custodial, passkey-secured, and gives users access to exportable private keys, combining the simplicity of a mainstream fintech app with the ownership model of a self-custodial wallet.
The EU launch also includes Ramp Network Rewards, a missions-based program that pays users real USDC for completing actions in the app. Available missions include activities such as buying and selling crypto and sending to contacts. The swap mission is excluded in the EU, as cross-chain swaps are not available in the EU at launch.
“We are a European company, and the EU is our home market. We’re proud to bring our best wallet experience home, an everyday crypto account where users can hold major assets self-custodially and earn real USDC for using the app,” said Przemek Kowalczyk, CEO and Co-Founder of Ramp Network. “One app, every chain, your keys, now in Europe.”
Ramp Network’s regulated services in the EU — buying and selling crypto — are provided by Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited trading as Ramp Network, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. The self-custodial wallet is a separate service that does not require authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland.
The Multichain Wallet is now available across all EU countries. Cross-chain swaps and additional EU features are currently in development.
About Ramp Network
Ramp Network is a global fintech company making it easy for anyone to buy, sell, send, swap*, pay, and save with stablecoins and crypto. Founded in 2017, the company combines a self-custodial wallet app with trusted on- and off-ramp infrastructure, empowering millions worldwide to securely manage digital assets. Built for global access, Ramp Network is available in 150+ countries and continues to expand local services every day.
* Geo restrictions apply. For EU customers: Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited trading as Ramp Network is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Using Top up, Buy, or Sell:
Warning: If you invest in this product, you may lose some or all of the money you invest.
Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up.
Using a self-custodial wallet:
Warning: The provision of this service does not require licensing, registration or authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland, and as a result is not covered by Central Bank of Ireland rules designed to protect consumers or by a statutory compensation scheme.
[PRESS RELEASE – Dublin, Ireland, July 23rd, 2026]
The European-founded, MiCA-licensed fintech Ramp Network expands its full wallet product to its home market, giving EU users a self-custodial, everyday crypto account with a built-in rewards program.
Ramp Network, a global crypto infrastructure company founded in Europe and licensed under MiCA by the Central Bank of Ireland, today announced that its Multichain Wallet and Rewards program is now available across all European Union countries.
The launch brings Ramp Network’s self-custodial everyday crypto account to its home market, enabling EU users to buy, sell, hold, and send Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported assets across multiple chains, all within the Ramp Network app, with one identity verification and no third-party handoffs.
EU users can now manage major crypto assets in one unified wallet experience while retaining ownership of their funds. The Ramp Network Wallet is self-custodial, passkey-secured, and gives users access to exportable private keys, combining the simplicity of a mainstream fintech app with the ownership model of a self-custodial wallet.
The EU launch also includes Ramp Network Rewards, a missions-based program that pays users real USDC for completing actions in the app. Available missions include activities such as buying and selling crypto and sending to contacts. The swap mission is excluded in the EU, as cross-chain swaps are not available in the EU at launch.
“We are a European company, and the EU is our home market. We’re proud to bring our best wallet experience home, an everyday crypto account where users can hold major assets self-custodially and earn real USDC for using the app,” said Przemek Kowalczyk, CEO and Co-Founder of Ramp Network. “One app, every chain, your keys, now in Europe.”
Ramp Network’s regulated services in the EU — buying and selling crypto — are provided by Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited trading as Ramp Network, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. The self-custodial wallet is a separate service that does not require authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland.
The Multichain Wallet is now available across all EU countries. Cross-chain swaps and additional EU features are currently in development.
About Ramp Network
Ramp Network is a global fintech company making it easy for anyone to buy, sell, send, swap*, pay, and save with stablecoins and crypto. Founded in 2017, the company combines a self-custodial wallet app with trusted on- and off-ramp infrastructure, empowering millions worldwide to securely manage digital assets. Built for global access, Ramp Network is available in 150+ countries and continues to expand local services every day.
* Geo restrictions apply. For EU customers: Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited trading as Ramp Network is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Using Top up, Buy, or Sell:
Warning: If you invest in this product, you may lose some or all of the money you invest.
Warning: The value of your investment may go down as well as up.
Using a self-custodial wallet:
Warning: The provision of this service does not require licensing, registration or authorisation by the Central Bank of Ireland, and as a result is not covered by Central Bank of Ireland rules designed to protect consumers or by a statutory compensation scheme.
TL;DR. One command spins up a working Hedera dapp with Next.js, a choice of Hardhat or Foundry, and AI agent context already wired in. Eight built-in templates at launch with more shipping through the year, plus a flagship cross-chain index strategy that takes ETH on Base and ends up holding native HBAR and an HTS token on Hedera. Built in the open with Buidler Labs.
npm create scaffold-hbar@latest Why scaffold-hbar Exists Bootstrapping a dapp typically means picking an SDK, hunting through examples, and stitching config together before the first transaction lands on testnet. scaffold-hbar collapses that into a single command, so prototypes ship in seconds rather than days. The templates ship with the patterns Hedera builders ask for most often, so projects start from best-practice foundations rather than a blank file.
New to Hedera? It’s the fastest way in. Already building? It’s a modern monorepo template built around Next.js, RainbowKit, and the scaffold-ui component library.
Three principles define scaffold-hbar:
Multichain-first — Hedera as part of a multichain stack, not isolated. AI-native — AI coding agents are first-class users of the toolchain. Pick your tools — developer ergonomics over forced migration. Multichain-First, Not Hedera-Only Many Hedera builders ship across multiple chains. scaffold-hbar treats that as the default, with bridge primitives wired in from the start, so multichain projects start from a working baseline rather than a blank Solidity file.
The bridge template ships with LayerZero, Chainlink CCIP, and Axelar wired in. The wiring is a solid starting point for production work. Going to production from there is the developer’s call, with the modifications, integration testing, and security audits any cross-chain deployment warrants.
The flagship community template goes further. It is a cross-chain index strategy. A user deposits on Base in ETH, LayerZero carries the message to Hedera, and on arrival the strategy contract splits funds 50/50 across two on-chain positions: native HBAR and HUSTLER, a custom HTS token created inside the template. The HUSTLER token and liquidity pool is created on first deploy; the template doubles as a working walkthrough of HTS token creation, SaucerSwap integration, and LayerZero composition in a single project.
Eight built-in templates are available at launch, with more shipping throughout the year:
Blank Template. Minimal scaffold. Pick your own primitives. Bridge. Cross-chain bridging through LayerZero, CCIP, or Axelar. Cross Chain DCA. Schedule smart contracts on other chains with Hedera as the hub. Hedera Native. HTS, HCS, and Schedule Service in a cohesive template. Oracles. Consume real time data with Chainlink datafeeds, Pyth, or Supra. Onchain Cron Job. Recurring on-chain payments via HIP-1215 Generalized Scheduled Contract Calls. Tokenize Subscriptions. Allow subscriptions / contracts to be sold and rented using a smart contract powered marketplace. x402 Pay Per Use. Use native online payments to buy and sell data stored in S3 buckets. And the flagship cross-chain index, opted into with the community org/repo form:
npm create scaffold-hbar@latest --template hedera-dev/template-hedera-lz-app Every template is testnet-ready out of the box, with deploy scripts and detailed READMEs that match.
AI-Native Foundations, Not Bolted-On AI coding agents are doing a growing share of the typing. Their fluency depends on the context they have access to and the languages they have seen the most. Hedera’s native SDKs are available in Python, JavaScript, and Go: the languages AI agents write best. Generated code drops straight into a Hedera project without translation, so building velocity stays high whether the developer or the agent is writing.
AI agents also work from inferred user intent and prior patterns. A generic prompt for “mint a token” might generate ERC-20 logic by default, even when the project needs an HTS token created through the Hedera system contract. The remedy is targeted context.
scaffold-hbar handles this during scaffolding. The CLI installs Hedera Skills by default: a package that loads Hedera context straight into the agent in your editor, covering system contracts, native services, the Hedera Agent Kit, and the day-to-day dev workflow tools. With Hedera Skills installed, Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex generate code that aligns with Hedera’s actual primitives from the first prompt onwards.
AI coding agents are treated as first-class users of the toolchain.
Pick Your Tools Developer ergonomics matter. Forcing a switch in package manager, Solidity framework, or component library is friction that kills projects before they start. scaffold-hbar meets developers where they already are.
Each scaffolded project is a monorepo with:
A Next.js (App Router) frontend with RainbowKit, wagmi, viem, Tailwind, and DaisyUI The scaffold-ui component library for Hedera-aware web3 UI (address inputs, balance displays, transaction signers) A choice of Hardhat or Foundry for contracts, where the template supports both Hedera testnet, mainnet, or local forked networks pre-wired with Hashio RPC and Mirror Node endpoints Built-in deployment scripts for supported templates, on both Hardhat and Foundry One-command verification on HashScan Yarn workspaces by default, with npm and pnpm supported alongside Frontend-only or contracts-only scaffolds for projects that need just one half of the stack Built in the Open scaffold-hbar is OSS, with Buidler Labs as the technical partner on the CLI and template architecture.
BuidlerLabs built the scaffold-hbar libraries, CLI, and templates to bring a familiar developer experience to Hedera, helping builders move faster from exploration to working applications. Drawing on its history of MIT-licensed open-source developer tools for Hedera, BuidlerLabs focused on practical, real-world examples that reduce onboarding friction, showcase the network’s capabilities, and support broader ecosystem adoption.
In August 2026, a $5k HBAR bounty opens for community templates worth shipping in the CLI. Five winners receive $1k HBAR each. The winning templates merge into the CLI’s built-in list. The rubric publishes the day the bounty opens.
If you have a template you wish existed when you started your Hedera project, this is the moment to ship it.
Try It Now Pick a template, run the deploy command, and a working dapp is on Hedera testnet in under a minute.
Ripple has reaffirmed its commitment to multichain payments and institutional blockchain infrastructure by joining Open USD as a day-one integration partner.
Ripple President Monica Long said the future of payments will be built on interoperable blockchain networks rather than isolated ecosystems. She said Ripple’s focus is to strengthen the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as a leading blockchain for institutional payments while expanding the global use of RLUSD and XRP.
“The future of payments will be multichain, interoperable, and built on institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure,” Long said. She added that Ripple wants XRPL to become a natural home for the next generation of regulated stablecoins.
Ripple Doubles Down on Interoperability Responding to the Open USD launch, Ripple said stablecoins are reshaping global value transfers. It added that interoperability is essential for institutional-scale adoption.
The company said that joining Open USD as a launch integration partner supports its strategy to build open, multichain infrastructure. The goal is to connect institutions across the digital asset ecosystem.
Ripple has also continued to position RLUSD as a regulated stablecoin that complements XRP and XRPL rather than competing with them. The company says both assets play key roles in institutional payment solutions.
Open USD Focuses on Open Governance The announcement came from Open Standard, which introduced Open USD as a new stablecoin for global money movement.
The project is based on three core principles:
Free and unlimited minting and redemption. Reserve earnings shared with partners after management fees. Collaborative governance through an independent organization led by participating partners. According to Open Standard, this model addresses common concerns with existing stablecoins. These include high issuance costs, limited access to reserve revenue, and dependence on a single issuer’s roadmap.
Open Standard CEO Zach Abrams said Open USD gives businesses an open, low-cost, high-throughput stablecoin. He said the project supports internet-scale payments while aligning with partners’ long-term interests.
More Than 140 Companies Join Open Standard said more than 140 organizations have joined the initiative ahead of its planned launch later this year.
The participants include companies from traditional finance, payments, technology, and crypto. Among them are Visa, Stripe, Mastercard, BlackRock, BNY, Shopify, Google, Coinbase, Fireblocks, Solana, Ripple, Crypto.com, Gemini, Polygon, Stellar, Aptos Labs, MoneyGram, Western Union, and several global banks.
Executives from participating companies described Open USD as an important step toward shared, regulated payment infrastructure. They said open governance and interoperability could help speed up mainstream stablecoin adoption.
The consortium expects Open USD to launch later this year. It aims to build an open payment network for institutional and cross-border financial activity on a global scale.
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BlackRock’s 2026 Thematic Outlook positions Ethereum as core financial infrastructure rather than a speculative asset. The report frames the network as a potential “toll road” for tokenized assets—capturing value through issuance, settlement, and transaction fees as real-world assets move onchain. For investors, the central question is whether growth in tokenization activity can translate into durable economic demand for ETH.
In brief BlackRock positions Ethereum as tokenization infrastructure, but avoids linking market share directly to ETH price. Rollups now secure most activity and value, weakening assumptions that tokenization growth boosts ETH fee demand. Filtered stablecoin data shows headline volumes overstate real usage, reshaping how investors assess onchain economics. Multi-chain tokenization via BlackRock’s BUIDL shifts focus from dominance to settlement paths, fees, and demand. According to BlackRock, more than 65% of tokenized assets currently reside on Ethereum. This makes the network the leading base layer for tokenization today. However, the report stops short of drawing a direct link between this share and ETH’s price performance.
Instead, it emphasizes where economic activity ultimately settles and which networks capture fees as tokenized cash and securities circulate across blockchains.
Stablecoin data is critical to that analysis. BlackRock notes that transaction volumes in its materials are adjusted to remove “inorganic activity,” such as bot-driven transfers. The firm references Coin Metrics and Allium data presented through Visa’s Onchain Analytics dashboard.
This filtering approach highlights a key limitation of raw onchain metrics: headline transfer volumes can significantly overstate real economic use, particularly when investors attempt to infer throughput or fee generation.
Ethereum’s current market share should be viewed as a snapshot, not a permanent outcome. Data from late January shows meaningful variation depending on timing and methodology. RWA.xyz’s directory view lists Ethereum with a 59.84% share of tokenized real-world assets, representing roughly $12.8 billion in value as of Jan. 22.
A separate networks view from the same platform shows Ethereum leading by value as well, with approximately $13.43 billion excluding stablecoins, based on data time-stamped around Jan. 21.
The gap between these figures and BlackRock’s early January estimate underscores how quickly tokenization data can shift. Issuance is expanding across multiple chains, while reporting windows and asset classifications change from week to week.
Tokenization Growth Doesn’t Guarantee ETH Fees as Rollups Take Center Stage For ETH holders, institutional adoption alone is not the deciding factor. What matters is whether tokenization activity settles in ways that generate demand for ETH through fees or collateral.
BlackRock’s thesis favors Ethereum as the base settlement layer for tokenized assets. That role, however, becomes more complex as execution increasingly moves off the main chain. Rollups already secure large pools of value while handling most user activity.
According to L2BEAT, Arbitrum One secures approximately $17.52 billion, and Base about $12.94 billion. Meanwhile, OP Mainnet holds around $2.33 billion, with all three classified as Stage 1 rollups.
This rollup-centric structure complicates the “toll road” analogy in several ways:
Ethereum can remain the final settlement and security layer even if users rarely transact on L1. Fee payment assets vary by rollup, affecting how much value flows back to ETH. Execution costs increasingly accrue to L2s, shifting where day-to-day activity appears. Security is inherited from Ethereum, but revenue capture is not guaranteed. Growth in rollup TVL does not automatically translate into higher L1 fee revenue. Tokenized cash is a potential driver of future transaction volume. Citi’s stablecoin report projects issuance reaching $1.9 trillion by 2030 in a base case and $4.0 trillion in a bull case. Assuming a 50x velocity, Citi estimates annual transaction activity between $100 trillion and $200 trillion. At that scale, even small shifts in settlement share across networks could have meaningful economic implications.
BlackRock and Visa Cast Doubt on Raw Stablecoin Transfer Metrics As volumes grow, measurement becomes increasingly important. Visa has argued that stablecoin transfer data contains substantial “noise.”
In one example, Visa found that reported 30-day stablecoin transfer volume fell from $3.9 trillion to $817.5 billion after excluding inorganic activity. BlackRock’s reliance on similar filtering methods reinforces its focus on economically meaningful usage rather than headline flow metrics.
If the “toll road” model depends on settlement, then organic demand that cannot be easily replicated elsewhere becomes the key variable. Multi-chain product design weakens any simple connection between tokenization growth and ETH demand.
Multi-Chain Tokenization Reshapes Ethereum’s Role as Settlement Layer BlackRock’s tokenized fund, BUIDL, already operates across seven blockchains, with cross-chain interoperability provided by Wormhole. This architecture allows other chains to function as distribution and execution layers, even if Ethereum retains an advantage in settlement credibility or issuance value.
Several dynamics now shape how investors interpret tokenization data:
Asset issuance spreading across multiple L1s and rollups. Stablecoin metrics increasingly adjusted to remove bot activity. Rollups altering where fees are paid relative to where security resides. Institutional products reducing reliance on any single platform. Settlement location becoming more important than raw transaction volume. Questions have also emerged around whether institutional tokenization will converge on a single ledger. During Davos week, that idea circulated online following remarks attributed to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. However, World Economic Forum materials released this month emphasize tokenization benefits such as fractional ownership and faster settlement without endorsing the view that all assets will ultimately settle on one blockchain.
Ethereum’s unresolved issue is whether neutrality and decentralization can be maintained as regulated tokenization scales. Claims of transparency depend on resistance to unilateral change and on settlement finality that downstream layers rely on.
Current data shows rollups expanding under Ethereum’s security umbrella. At the same time, BUIDL’s multi-chain rollout suggests that major issuers are actively hedging against dependence on a single platform.
BlackRock’s “toll road” framing established a clear market-share benchmark above 65% earlier this year. By late January, however, RWA dashboards and new product launches suggested that the near-term debate is less about dominance. Instead, it was more about settlement paths, fee capture, and how organic usage is measured across the tokenized asset ecosystem.
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Stargate Finance, a prominent cross-chain asset bridging and liquidity protocol, has announced its collaboration with Aptos, a cutting-edge L1 blockchain prioritizing scalability, security, and performance. The partnership is focused on launching Wrapped Bitcoin ($WBTC) on Aptos through Stargate and LayerZero, an advanced omnichain interoperability platform. The platform took to social media to announce this initiative.
Stargate Finance Partners with LayerZero to Release $WBTC on Aptos With this partnership, Startgate Finance and LayerZero have officially launched Wrapped Bitcoin ($WBTC) on Aptos. Hence, more than $15B in $WBTC is currently in circulation. This integration leverages Stargate to enable the native movement of Bitcoin ($BTC) between ten linked blockchains and Aptos. This ensures transactions with zero fees and zero slippage when routed through the omnichain protocol of Stargate.
Apart from that, $WBTC’s launch underscores an exclusive chapter in the journey of Bitcoin beyond the native blockchain thereof. This reportedly offers comprehensive liquidity while also improving Aptos’ DeFi capabilities. Aptos also plays a crucial role in this development with the provision of modular architecture, parallel execution, and scalability. Additionally, this makes it the perfect hub to broaden the use cases of Bitcoin ($BTC) in decentralized finance (DeFi).
Now, on Aptos, $WBTC has already witnessed integrations with a broad range of DeFi entities. They include Hyperion XYZ, Kofi Finance, Cellana Finance, Tapp Exchange, Moar Market, Kanalabs, Pandora Exchange, Thala Labs, Echelon Market, and Aries Markets. Hence, the respective ecosystem-wide support delivers rapid liquidity of Bitcoin ($BTC) across Aptos-based yield farming, trading, and lending platforms.
By utilizing the Omnichain Fungible Token standard of Stargate, Bitcoin ($BTC) can smoothly move across diverse networks without facing liquidity fragmentation. This development also provides consumers with access to new DeFi opportunities in the Aptos ecosystem. At the same time, this also maintains unparalleled interoperability with the rest of the blockchains.
Strengthening Users and Developers with Comprehensive Liquidity, Security, and Speed According to Stargate, the release of $WBTC on Aptos in collaboration with LayerZero advances BTCfi. Thus, this move allows users and developers to delve into the latest financial products that merge the liquidity and security of Bitcoin with the low-latency and high-speed infrastructure of Aptos. Overall, this unlocks wider liquidity, improved efficiency, as well as additional opportunities to benefit $BTC holders working across ecosystems.
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Trueluck.io today announced the launch of its multichain raffle protocol designed to provide fully automated and verifiable on-chain lucky draws. The platform integrates Chainlink VRF for provably fair winner selection and cross-chain infrastructure powered by Stargate v2 and LayerZero, enabling participants across multiple blockchain networks to enter raffles using USDT.
Entries are collected. A winner is announced. Funds are processed. The outcome is presented, and users are expected to accept it without any independent verification.
Web3 changed those expectations. Users now demand transparency, auditability, and automation. Opaque systems no longer meet the bar.
trueluck.io was built to close that gap. As a fully on-chain, non-custodial raffle protocol, trueluck removes human discretion from every stage of the raffle process. Entry rules are locked at deployment. Winner selection triggers automatically when a room fills. Payouts reach the winning wallet in seconds. No administrator approval or manual intervention influences the outcome.
What Is Trueluck.io
Trueluck.io is a multichain raffle protocol where users participate in fully automated, verifiable on-chain lucky draws using USDT.
The platform offers three participation formats. BNB-exclusive rooms for BNB Chain users. POL-exclusive rooms for Polygon users. And Multichain rooms, the flagship format, which pulls participants from Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and Abstract into a single shared raffle environment.
Each room launches with fixed parameters: ticket price and total slot count are embedded within the smart contract before the room opens and cannot be changed after activation.
What users see on the interface is exactly what the blockchain holds. No hidden configuration. No adjustable odds.
When the final slot is taken, the contract executes. No human involvement required.
Provably Fair: Chainlink VRF at the Core
Fairness in any raffle depends entirely on the randomness behind it.
Trueluck integrates Chainlink VRF, a Verifiable Random Function that generates cryptographically secure randomness with proof recorded on-chain. When a room fills, the smart contract triggers Chainlink VRF automatically. The result cannot be predicted in advance, influenced after the fact, or adjusted by anyone, including Trueluck itself.
The cryptographic proof is publicly available. Any participant can inspect the transaction and validate the winner selection independently.
Once the winner is determined, the contract distributes the full USDT prize pool directly to the winning wallet. No manual claims. No withdrawal forms. No waiting period. The payout executes in seconds because the contract enforces it, not because a team processes it.
User funds never sit inside a company-controlled wallet. Trueluck never holds participant assets at any stage.
Solving Web3’s Liquidity Fragmentation Problem
Most Web3 raffle platforms are locked to a single chain. Ethereum users stay in Ethereum pools. BNB Chain participants operate in BNB environments. The result is smaller rooms, smaller prizes, and access gaps depending on which network a user is on.
Trueluck integrates omnichain infrastructure powered by Stargate v2 and LayerZero. A user on Ethereum can enter the multichain raffle room as a user on BNB Chain, Polygon, or Abstract, all paying in USDT from their native network, without manually bridging assets.
The cross-chain coordination happens entirely behind the scenes. From the user’s side, the experience is simple: connect a wallet, browse rooms, buy tickets, and participate.
Combining liquidity across multiple chains means larger prize pools and wider participation, a structural advantage no single-chain raffle platform can match.
Why USDT
Pricing raffles in volatile tokens creates uncertainty around both cost and reward. A ticket priced in a fluctuating asset becomes hard for users to evaluate, especially those new to crypto.
Trueluck uses USDT for all entries and all payouts. Entry cost stays stable. Prize value stays predictable. The familiar denomination removes a common friction point for newer participants while keeping full on-chain functionality for experienced users.
The user experience remains streamlined while the underlying infrastructure manages smart contract execution, verifiable randomness, and cross-chain routing. Smart contract execution, cryptographic randomness, and cross-chain routing all operate beneath a user experience that requires nothing more than a connected wallet and USDT.
No top-up wallet. No centralised Custody.
Getting started on Trueluck requires no internal deposit wallet. Users connect an existing Web3 wallet, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or any WalletConnect-compatible option, and interact directly with the protocol.
Funds are never transferred to a custodial address. The wallet connection only authorizes direct interaction of pay with USDT on the smart contract.
After a raffle ends, transparency stays intact. Winners and non-winners can independently verify ticket allocation, the randomness execution record, and the payout transaction on-chain. The raffle does not rely on platform reputation. It relies on publicly auditable proof.
What Comes Next
Current functionality focuses on automated raffle rooms. The development roadmap includes DAO-governed parameter management, cross-chain jackpot aggregation, and on-chain analytics dashboards.
The long-term objective is to build verifiable infrastructure for programmable digital luck, a foundation other Web3 applications can build on top of.
Online raffles are not a new concept. Transparency at the protocol level is.
Winner selection and payout execution are recorded on-chain and remain publicly auditable.
About Trueluck.io
Trueluck.io is a multichain, non-custodial raffle protocol built for automated, provably fair on-chain lucky draws. Smart contracts govern execution. Chainlink VRF determines winners. Stargate v2 and LayerZero enable cross-chain participation using USDT across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and Abstract. No registration required. No funds held. Prizes go directly to winning wallets.
TLDR: TRON Network is now supported on Reown SDK, removing the need for custom wallet adapters in dApps. Developers can access TRX transfers, fiat on-ramps, and analytics tools through one SDK configuration. TRON supports over 369 million accounts, giving Reown SDK builders access to a massive user base. Reown SDK supports TRON testnets Shasta and Nile, plus Travel Rule tools for financial applications. TRON Network support is now officially live on the Reown SDK, an open-source toolkit for building onchain apps. TRON DAO made the announcement on March 17, 2026, from Geneva, Switzerland.
The integration gives developers a unified solution for incorporating both TRON and EVM networks into their dApps.
Builders no longer need custom wallet adapters or separate chain-specific infrastructure. This launch opens a more direct path for multichain development.
What the Integration Offers Developers Through the Reown SDK, developers can now connect wallets to TRON and authenticate users. They can also send transactions and enable payments across networks within a single session.
This removes a common barrier in building for multiple blockchain ecosystems simultaneously. Builders gain a consistent user experience across both EVM and TRON networks from day one.
The SDK includes wallet authentication on TRON alongside social and email login options. Developers can also enable TRX and TRC-20 token transfers within their applications.
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On-platform swaps, fiat on/off-ramps, and built-in analytics dashboards are part of the toolkit as well. These tools give development teams a more complete platform for building TRON-based dApps.
Justin Sun, Founder of TRON, commented on the launch. “TRON was built to give developers the performance and scale needed to power the next generation of onchain applications,” Sun said. He noted that lower friction for builders leads directly to faster innovation.
The SDK also supports both modern and legacy TRON transaction formats for full wallet interoperability. Developers can test on TRON testnets, including Shasta and Nile. Travel Rule compliance tools are available for teams building financial applications on the platform.
TRON’s Growing Role in Global Blockchain Infrastructure TRON Network currently supports more than 369 million accounts across the globe. The ecosystem has strong adoption in stablecoin transfers, payments, and decentralized finance.
This large user base makes TRON an attractive network for developers building multichain applications. The Reown SDK integration now gives builders direct access to this audience through a simple configuration.
Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect, spoke to the reasoning behind the partnership. “Developers shouldn’t have to choose between ecosystems or build bespoke infrastructure for every chain they want to support,” she said. She added that teams can reach TRON’s users through the same workflow already used for EVM chains.
Since its 2022 launch, the Reown SDK has been adopted by platforms such as Morpho, Ethena, Marinade Finance, and Coinbase.
Adding TRON further broadens its network coverage and developer reach. Teams can now manage EVM and TRON support without separate technical setups, saving time and resources.
Through this integration, TRON continues to strengthen its position in global blockchain infrastructure. Developers can now build multichain applications with fewer technical barriers.
The combination of TRON’s user base and Reown SDK’s capabilities provides a strong foundation. Both ecosystems stand to benefit as more builders adopt this unified multichain approach.
TRON Network integration has gone live on the Reown SDK, opening new possibilities for multichain decentralized application (dApp) development. This advancement, announced by TRON DAO in March 2026, enables builders to work with both TRON and Ethereum-compatible networks through a unified toolkit.
Unified Tools For DevelopersWith this update, developers using the Reown SDK gain a single solution for wallet connections, user authentication, and asset transactions across TRON and EVM-compatible chains. The SDK eliminates the previous need for custom wallet adapters or network-specific infrastructure, allowing for a streamlined process from project inception.
The toolkit includes wallet authentication for TRON, with support for social and email login, as well as built-in capabilities for TRX and TRC-20 token transfers between users. Teams can also make use of on-platform swaps, fiat on-off ramps, and analytics dashboards, presenting an integrated foundation for dApp creation focused on TRON’s technology stack.
Expanding Multichain CapabilitiesThe launch adds support for both current and legacy TRON transaction models, enhancing wallet compatibility. Developers are also able to test applications on TRON’s primary testnets, Shasta and Nile. In addition, financial developers can access tools supporting Travel Rule compliance, important for cross-border and regulated use cases.
TRON is a global blockchain protocol frequently used for stablecoin movements, digital payments, and DeFi platforms. It currently maintains over 369 million user accounts worldwide. Integrating this into the Reown SDK extends a large audience to projects adopting the toolkit, positioning TRON as a vital option in multichain strategies for developers.
Reown SDK, released in 2022, is an open-source framework aimed at simplifying onchain application development across multiple networks. It has been adopted by various platforms in the Web3 and DeFi space, such as Morpho, Ethena, Marinade Finance, and Coinbase.
WalletConnect CEO Jess Houlgrave shared reasoning for the SDK’s multichain approach, explaining that:
“Developers shouldn’t have to choose between ecosystems or build bespoke infrastructure for every chain they want to support.”
This approach now allows teams to reach TRON’s user base while using workflows already familiar from building on EVM networks, reducing both technical challenges and resource demands.
TRON founder Justin Sun commented on the milestone, emphasizing performance and scalability:
“TRON was built to give developers the performance and scale needed to power the next generation of onchain applications.”
By broadening Reown SDK’s reach to include TRON, the integration lowers barriers for multichain builds, paving the way for new projects and strengthening both TRON’s and Reown’s standing in the global blockchain landscape.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
Centrifuge's largest tokenized fund, JTRSY, is among the first of its products to adopt LayerZero.
LayerZero and Centrifuge are partnering to integrate Centrifuge's institutional tokenization infrastructure into the interoperability protocol’s ecosystem, according to a press release shared exclusively with The Defiant. The companies said that the deal aims to make access and distribution of tokenized real world asset (RWA) products broader with multichain reach from launch.
The partnership addresses the issue of blockchain fragmentation for institutional tokenization. Via LayerZero's OApp standard, issuers can extend products across over 165 blockchain networks, while retaining a unified supply, according to the release.
The first Centrifuge products to adopt LayerZero includes three of its tokenized funds, JTRSY — its largest by total value, with nearly $861 million in tokenized U.S. Treasuries — as well as JAAA, and SPXA, which launched in September as the first licensed tokenized S&P 500 index fund.
The three tokenized funds will expand across Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, BNB Chain, Base, Optimism, and HyperEVM, per the release. Data from RWAxyz shows that JTRSY is currently mostly on Ethereum, while SPXA is exclusively on Coinbase’s Base.
The partnership also sets the stage for Centrifuge assets to be deployed on Zero, LayerZero's recently announced Layer 1 blockchain. The L1 is slated for launch this fall, per the company’s original announcement, and is backed by Citadel Securities, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, Intercontinental Exchange, and Google Cloud, and designed as core infrastructure for financial markets.
Bryan Pellegrino, CEO of LayerZero Labs, told The Defiant:
"We want partners building on LayerZero to extend into Zero, and Centrifuge, with its institutional client base and tokenization suite, is exactly the kind of asset we're designing the network for."For its part, Centrifuge framed its plans for deploying on LayerZero’s Zero as a wait and see situation, provided the L1 gains traction after launch.
"As part of our broader multichain distribution strategy, we see Zero as an important ecosystem over time," Anil Sood, chief strategy and growth officer at Centrifuge Labs, told The Defiant, continuing:
"Our objective is to make key products such as JTRSY, JAAA, and SPXA accessible across the networks where liquidity, users, and onchain utility are forming."LayerZero Labs’ told The Defiant that the interoperability protocol currently has over $90 billion in assets secured, and more than 700 projects building in its ecosystem, though The Defiant was unable to independently verify this data. As of last May, the company said it handles over 70% of all cross-chain messaging traffic in web3.
Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge Labs said in a statement, “For institutions, tokenization becomes strategic when products are built to move beyond a single venue or chain and enter markets with real distribution from day one.”
Centrifuge, whose CFG token rallied 60% this week on a Binance listing announcement, currently has a total of $1.33 billion in distributed asset value across its tokenized RWA products, per RWAxyz.
Today’s move comes as tokenized RWAs on chain reached $18.4 billion at end of 2025, with RWA holders growing from 84,000 to 564,000 over the course of the year, per a report from Centrifuge — a trend The Defiant documented in depth as RWAs became Wall Street's gateway to crypto last year.
Disclaimer: This story has been updated to clarify that LayerZero’s Zero chain has yet to launch.
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Moving your treasury onchain can be straightforward in some cases. Managing funds across multiple wallets and chains is where operational complexity shows up.
USDC balances quickly become fragmented across networks. Users, vendors, and employees expect to get paid on different chains. Teams end up moving funds constantly just to stay operational.
Onchain treasury management is essentially the set of tools and processes to:
Create and manage operational walletsMove USDC between chains when needed Consolidate balances so they’re usable for day-to-day operations Execute payouts with logging and basic controlsTo make these workflows easier to understand end-to-end, we built the Arc Fintech Starter, an open-source sample app that demonstrates how a multichain treasury system can be built on Arc.
Who this is forThis starter is designed for builders working on:
Fintech apps (wallets, neobanks, payment platforms)Marketplaces with cross-chain payoutsPayroll or remittance systemsAI agents that need to move and manage moneyIf your product needs to hold, move, or pay USDC across chains, this is a practical place to start.
What you’ll get in ~15 minutesBy running this app locally and following the guided flow, you’ll:
Create and manage wallets across multiple chainsMove USDC between chains using Bridge Kit and GatewayConsolidate balances into a unified Gateway balanceExecute a real payout across chainsGet startedClone the repoRun the app locallyFollow the “create → fund → rebalance → unify → pay” flowWhat the starter app demonstratesThis is a minimal fintech dashboard that acts like a treasury operations console.
It uses:
Circle Developer-Controlled Wallets
Create and manage wallets programmaticallyCircle Bridge Kit + Forwarding Service
Rebalance funds across chainsCircle Gateway
Consolidate balances into a unified, spendable poolThis is not meant to be a finished product. It’s a reference architecture you can run, inspect, and extend.
The core workflowThe app follows a simple but realistic flow:
Create → Fund → Rebalance → Unify → Pay
1) Create wallets on multiple chainsStart by creating a few Developer Controlled Wallets across different supported testnets (for example, Arc Testnet plus one or more other chains).
This sets up the basic “multichain treasury” state.
2) Fund your primary walletDeposit testnet USDC into your Arc wallet using the Circle Testnet Faucet.
This becomes your initial treasury balance.
3) Rebalance from Arc to other chainsUse the Rebalance feature to distribute USDC from the Arc wallet to wallets on other chains.
Under the hood, this uses Bridge Kit + Forwarding Service.
import { BridgeKit } from '@circle-fin/bridge-kit'; // Initialize Bridge Kit const kit = new BridgeKit(); // Create Circle Wallets adapter const adapter = createCircleWalletsAdapter({ apiKey: process.env.CIRCLE_API_KEY, entitySecret: process.env.CIRCLE_ENTITY_SECRET, }); // Validate the transfer parameters early by running an estimate // This catches errors like insufficient balance before we commit to the transfer const estimateResult = await kit.estimate({ from: { adapter, chain: bridgeSourceChain as any, address: sourceAddress, }, to: { adapter, chain: bridgeDestChain as any, address: destAddress, }, amount: amountString, config: { transferSpeed: transferSpeed as 'FAST' | 'SLOW', }, }); // Execute the bridge transfer const result = await kit.bridge({ from: { adapter, chain: bridgeSourceChain as any, address: sourceAddress, }, to: { adapter, chain: bridgeDestChain as any, address: destAddress, useForwarder: true, // Enable Circle Forwarding Service for automatic attestation and minting } as any, amount: amountString, config: { transferSpeed: transferSpeed as 'FAST' | 'SLOW', }, });app/api/bridge/rebalance/route.ts
4) Consolidate into GatewayUse Add Funds to deposit USDC from multiple wallets into Gateway, creating a single consolidated gateway balance.
This is what enables simplified spending across chains.
// Deposits USDC into Gateway by calling Wallets SDK createContractExecutionTransaction function const depositChallengeId = await initiateContractInteraction( walletId, GATEWAY_WALLET_ADDRESS as Address, 'deposit(address,uint256)', [usdcAddress, amountInAtomicUnits.toString()], );app/api/gateway/deposit/route.ts
5) Execute a payout from the Gateway balanceOnce funds are consolidated, you can use Payout to send USDC to recipients on different chains using the Gateway balance.
This is useful for cases like paying vendors or employees with wallets on various networks.
// Step 1: Sign and submit burn intent on source chain - full implementation in lib/circle/gateway-sdk.ts const { transferId, attestation, attestationSignature } = await signAndSubmitGatewayBurnIntent( user.id, amountInAtomicUnits, sourceWallet.chain, destinationChain, recipientAddress as Address, depositorWallet.address as Address, // Pass the depositor address ); // Step 2: Execute mint on destination chain - full implementation in lib/circle/gateway-sdk.ts mintTx = await executeGatewayMint( walletAddress, destinationChain, attestation, attestationSignature, ); app/api/payout/route.ts
What you can build from thisYou can extend this into:
Cross-border payroll systemsStablecoin neobank backendsMarketplace payout enginesAI-native financial agentsTreasury automation tools for startupsFrom demo → productionAs you extend this, think in terms of:
Reliability (retry logic, monitoring)Security (permissions, approvals)Observability (logs, audit trails)Build something with itIf you end up building on top of this starter, we’d love to see it.
This repo is meant to be forked, modified, and turned into real products.
👉 Get started building with the repo
Sample apps provided for demonstration and educational purposes only, is intended for testnet use only, and is not production-ready.
Arc testnet is offered by Circle Technology Services, LLC (“CTS”). CTS is a software provider and does not provide regulated financial or advisory services. You are solely responsible for services you provide to users, including obtaining any necessary licenses or approvals and otherwise complying with applicable laws.
Arc has not been reviewed or approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
The product features described in these materials are for informational purposes only. All product features may be modified, delayed, or cancelled without prior notice, at any time and at the sole discretion of Circle Technology Services, LLC. Nothing herein constitutes a commitment, warranty, guarantee or investment advice.
USDC is issued by regulated affiliates of Circle. See Circle’s list of regulatory authorizations.
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Self-custodial wallet tether.wallet supports Bitcoin, USDT, USAT and XAUT across multiple blockchains at launch.
Tether today unveiled its self-custodial crypto wallet using the open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK) developed by the firm. According to an announcement from the firm, tether.wallet supports USDT, USAT, Bitcoin and XAUT, what the firm says represent “the only assets that truly matter for most of the people.”
Tether says the initiative, which it’s dubbing “the People’s Wallet” aligns with its mission to promote financial inclusion globally, particularly in developing countries and regions with high inflation.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino was quoted in the announcement on the firm’s aim of preserving self-custody, without compromising on user experience:
“The objective is to remove the complexity that has prevented broader adoption while preserving the properties that make the digital assets technology valuable. Users should be able to send value as easily as sending a message, without relying on intermediaries and without giving up control of their assets.”As an example, the firm’s announcement notes that the wallet lets users pay fees in the asset being transferred, instead of needing to acquire or hold separate tokens for gas. The wallet also supports easily readable addresses for sending and receiving that look more like an email address, instead of the typical alphanumeric string.
Tether says at launch, the wallet supports USDT and XAUT on Ethereum, Polygon, Plasma, and Arbitrum, and USAT on Ethereum. It also supports Bitcoin both natively and via the Lightning Network. The firm plans to add support for “several other blockchains” in the future.
Last month, Tether announced that it had engaged a Big Four firm to conduct its first ever “full independent financial statement audit.”
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Consumers are able to purchase, sell, trade, and pay out digital assets inside a single application thanks to the wallet. From launch, the wallet supports users to store assets from eight other networks, including Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Solana, in addition to supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum. With the introduction of Ramp Network Wallet, the business is integrating that infrastructure straight into a product that is aimed at the end user. There is a long-standing limitation of self-custodial cryptocurrency products, which is the requirement to rely on third-party providers for core actions such as buying, swapping, and cashing out. Ramp Network, a global crypto infrastructure provider that enables seamless access between fiat and digital assets, has today announced the launch of a multichain wallet that is designed to address this limitation.
Throughout its history, Ramp Network has served as the infrastructure layer that enables cryptocurrency purchases to be made inside partner programs such as MetaMask and Trust Wallet. This network has provided services to more than 10 million customers all over the world. With the introduction of Ramp Network Wallet, the business is integrating that infrastructure straight into a product that is aimed at the end user.
Consumers are able to purchase, sell, trade, and pay out digital assets inside a single application thanks to the wallet. This eliminates the need for consumers to depend on third-party providers or external interfaces for fundamental tasks.
Self-custodial wallets have always relied on third-party services for critical functionality, despite the fact that they provide users control over their assets. Because of this, user experiences are often fragmented, identity verification is performed many times, and various interfaces are created. In spite of the fact that the majority of self-custodial wallets are primarily concerned with key management, they often depend on a number of third-party providers for fundamental functionality such as payments, swaps, and withdrawals.
These features are integrated into a single platform via Ramp Network’s wallet, which enables users to authenticate their identity just once and conduct transactions across all supported networks without the need for extra onboarding stages.
From launch, the wallet supports users to store assets from eight other networks, including Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Solana, in addition to supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum. These networks account for a significant portion of the total valuation of the cryptocurrency market worldwide and the assets that are regularly held.
“Every self-custodial wallet has the same problem nobody talks about,” said Przemek Kowalczyk, CEO and co-founder of Ramp Network. “The moment you try to actually do something, buy, swap, or cash out, you get sent to a third party you’ve never heard of and asked to verify yourself again. We built the infrastructure ourselves, so we never have to do that. One account, every chain, your keys.”
The end result is a self-custodial experience that, in terms of functionality, is more comparable to that of centralized systems, while at the same time allowing users to retain complete control over their assets. Existing users of the Ramp Network are able to use the wallet to utilize their existing credentials, with identity verification and payment methods being carried over from their previous accounts.
On-ramp, off-ramp, and cross-chain execution are all provided by Ramp Network, which is responsible for the building and operation of the basic infrastructure that powers the wallet. Users are able to conduct transactions across supported networks inside a single application, eliminating the need for them to depend on external bridges or service providers.
In addition to managing balances, trading, and cash access in a single location, the wallet functions as a consolidated account that is accessible across many chains. As a core balance, it leverages USDC on Base for transactions like as transfers, payments, and activities inside the app.
A self-custodial arrangement that is protected by passkeys and includes the capability to export keys is used to ensure that all assets continue to be in the control of the user.
With the exception of the European Union, the wallet is accessible all around the world. It is anticipated that increased regional availability will occur as regulatory circumstances continue to develop. In future updates, Ramp Network intends to broaden the range of assets that are supported and the use of blockchain integrations.
With this launch, the business has begun the first step of its larger multichain strategy, which is centered on easing the process of self-custody while still preserving user ownership over digital assets.
Ramp Network is a finance technology firm that operates on a worldwide scale and makes it simple for anybody to purchase, sell, trade, exchange, pay, and save using stablecoins and cryptocurrency. Through the combination of a self-custodial wallet app and trusted on- and off-ramp infrastructure, the firm, which was established in 2017, gives millions of people all over the globe the ability to safely manage their digital assets. Built with global access in mind, Ramp Network continues to increase its local service offerings on a daily basis and is now accessible in more than 150 countries.
*Geo restrictions apply. For EU customers: Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited trading as Ramp Network is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, April 17th, 2026]
Ramp Network, a global crypto infrastructure provider enabling seamless access between fiat and digital assets, today announced the launch of a multichain wallet designed to address a long-standing limitation of self-custodial crypto products: the need to rely on third-party providers for core actions like buying, swapping, and cashing out.
Ramp Network has historically operated as the infrastructure layer behind crypto purchases within partner applications, including MetaMask and Trust Wallet, serving over 10 million users globally. With the launch of Ramp Network Wallet, the company is bringing that infrastructure directly into a consumer-facing product.
The wallet enables users to buy, sell, trade, and cash out digital assets within a single application, removing the need to rely on third-party providers or external interfaces for core actions.
While self-custodial wallets offer users control over their assets, they have historically depended on external services for key functionality. This often results in fragmented user experiences, repeated identity verification, and multiple interfaces. While most self-custodial wallets focus on key management, they often rely on multiple external providers for core functionality such as payments, swaps, and withdrawals.
Ramp Network’s wallet integrates these functions into a single platform, allowing users to verify their identity once and transact across supported networks without requiring additional onboarding steps.
From launch, the wallet supports Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with assets across eight networks, including Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Solana. These networks represent a significant share of global crypto market capitalization and commonly held assets.
“Every self-custodial wallet has the same problem nobody talks about,” said Przemek Kowalczyk, CEO and co-founder of Ramp Network. “The moment you try to actually do something, buy, swap, or cash out, you get sent to a third party you’ve never heard of and asked to verify yourself again. We built the infrastructure ourselves, so we never have to do that. One account, every chain, your keys.”
The result is a self-custodial experience that more closely resembles centralized platforms in terms of functionality, while maintaining full user control over assets. Existing Ramp Network users can access the wallet using their existing credentials, with identity verification and payment methods carried over.
Ramp Network built and operates the core infrastructure powering the wallet, including on-ramp, off-ramp, and cross-chain execution. This allows users to transact across supported networks within a single application, without relying on external bridges or service providers.
The wallet operates as a unified account across chains, with balances, trading, and cash access managed in one place. It uses USDC on Base as a core balance for transfers, payments, and in-app activity.
All assets remain under user control through a self-custodial setup secured by passkeys, with optional key export functionality.
The wallet is available globally, excluding the European Union, with additional regional availability expected as regulatory conditions evolve. Ramp Network plans to expand supported assets and blockchain integrations in future releases.
The launch represents the first phase of the company’s broader multichain strategy, focused on simplifying self-custody while maintaining user control over digital assets.
About Ramp Network
Ramp Network is a global fintech company making it easy for anyone to buy, sell, send, swap*, pay, and save with stablecoins and crypto. Founded in 2017, the company combines a self-custodial wallet app with trusted on- and off-ramp infrastructure, empowering millions worldwide to securely manage digital assets. Built for global access, Ramp Network is available in 150+ countries and continues to expand local services every day.
*Geo restrictions apply. For EU customers: Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited trading as Ramp Network is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
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CoinGecko announced a major product expansion this week, adding market intelligence features and a unified Partner Platform to its crypto data aggregator.
The Singapore-based company said the update reflects a shift from pure price tracking toward contextual analysis for investors and growth infrastructure for Web3 projects.
AI-Powered Insights and Advanced ChartingCoinGecko’s new Market Insights feature aggregates signals from news and social media discussions, then uses AI-generated summaries to explain what is driving price movements across coins and categories.
The company also introduced Advanced Charts, which let users compare price movements across multiple cryptocurrencies in a single view.
Coingecko Advanced Charting FeatureCharts are shareable and downloadable, giving investors tools previously limited to expensive terminals.
“Better data leads to better decisions, but today, data alone isn’t enough. Context is the missing layer, and that’s what we’re building,” read an excerpt in the announcement, citing Bobby Ong, co-founder and CEO of Coingecko, highlighting how the crypto market has outgrown basic data displays.
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The third consumer feature, Portfolio Insights, consolidates wallet tracking across EVM-compatible networks.
Coingecko Portfolio Insights FeatureIt shows profit-and-loss metrics and average buy prices, with AI-generated summaries that explain what is driving portfolio changes. Multichain support is expected in the coming months.
Partner Platform Targets Crypto Project GrowthFor crypto projects, CoinGecko launched a Partner Platform that combines listing management, advertising campaigns, and performance tracking across both CoinGecko and GeckoTerminal.
The platform serves over 30 million monthly visitors and millions more on GeckoTerminal. Projects can submit listings, update token information, and use tools like Fast Pass to speed up time-to-listing.
CoinGecko plans to add deeper analytics, including pageview and watchlist data, in future updates.
The expansion follows a period of leadership restructuring and renewed product investment at CoinGecko.
With over 36 million tokens now tracked across hundreds of blockchains, the company is positioning itself as both a consumer intelligence layer and a distribution channel for the projects building on those networks.
In Web3, transparency has always been a defining feature. Every transaction is recorded on-chain, visible to anyone, and verifiable in real time. While this openness underpins trustless systems, it also creates an overlooked trade-off: the loss of financial privacy.
Today, as more users actively engage with DeFi and on-chain applications, this trade-off is becoming harder to ignore.
When transparency becomes overexposure From token swaps to simple transfers, nearly every on-chain action leaves a public footprint. Wallet balances, transaction histories, and behavioral patterns can all be tracked—often without users fully realizing it.
For many, this level of transparency was once seen as a necessary compromise. But as the ecosystem matures, expectations are changing. Users are beginning to ask a different question:
Should participating in Web3 mean giving up control over your financial data?
Privacy: the missing layer of Web3 While infrastructure around scalability and interoperability has rapidly evolved, privacy remains one of the least addressed aspects of the user experience.
Historically, privacy tools have been complex, fragmented, or limited to niche use cases. As a result, everyday users—those simply swapping tokens or sending assets—have had little access to practical privacy solutions.
This is where a shift is beginning to take place.
Bringing privacy into everyday transactions Coin98, a multichain wallet known for simplifying cross-chain interactions, is introducing Private Mode—a feature designed to bring privacy directly into two of the most common on-chain actions: swapping and sending.
Rather than treating privacy as an advanced feature, Private Mode integrates it seamlessly into the existing wallet experience.
With just a simple toggle, users can activate:
Private Swap: Helping reduce the visibility of transaction patterns. This also helps mitigate the risks of predatory bots and front-running by reducing the visibility of trading intent. Private Send: Making transfers untraceable, ensuring your financial footprint remains your own. Designed for real-world usage, not just experts One of the biggest barriers to privacy in Web3 has been usability. Many solutions require technical knowledge or involve multiple steps that deter mainstream adoption.
Coin98 takes a different approach: making privacy intuitive.
There is no need for additional tools, complex setups, or deep technical understanding. Users interact with the same familiar interface—only now with the option to choose when and how their activity is exposed.
As a result, privacy becomes part of the default user experience, rather than an afterthought.
A step toward user-controlled Web3 The introduction of Private Mode reflects a broader shift in how Web3 products are evolving—from purely transparent systems to more user-controlled environments.
Transparency remains essential for security and verification. But without privacy, users are left with limited autonomy over their own data.
By embedding privacy into everyday actions, Coin98 is helping to redefine this balance.
“Web3 has always been built on transparency, but users shouldn’t have to sacrifice privacy to participate. With Private Mode, we’re making privacy a seamless part of everyday on-chain transactions.”
As the conversation around privacy continues to grow, solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing user behaviors will likely play a key role in shaping the next phase of Web3 adoption.
Looking ahead Privacy is no longer a niche concern—it is becoming a fundamental expectation.
And as more users enter the space, the demand for simple, accessible, and effective privacy tools will only increase.
With Private Mode, Coin98 positions itself at the forefront of this shift—bringing privacy not just to advanced users, but to everyday transactions across chains.
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Solana memecoin launchpad and one of Solana’s largest consumer crypto applications Pump.fun, has officially expanded beyond the Solana ecosystem. The platform now supports trading on Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain, and other EVM-compatible networks.
The update represents one of the most significant strategic shifts in the platform’s history. Until now, Pump.fun operated primarily as a Solana-native memecoin launchpad and trading venue. Its rapid growth helped fuel Solana’s memecoin economy throughout 2024 and 2025. With the latest release, users can trade assets across multiple chains while continuing to use $SOL as their trading currency. Pump.fun says users will not need to bridge assets or hold native gas tokens for supported EVM networks.
In its announcement post, Pump.fun described the update as “frictionless multichain trading.”
The platform outlined several new features, including a single wallet that trades across multiple chains, no requirement for manual bridging, no need to hold native gas assets like $ETH or $BNB, sponsored gas fees, and automatic multichain wallet generation for users.
The application framed the expansion as an effort to simplify access to opportunities across multiple ecosystems while maintaining a unified user experience.
Shortly after the announcement, Pump.fun co-founder Alon commented on the launch. He described the expansion as “another step towards making the pump fun app the greatest place to trench on the go!”
Mixed Reaction from Community Community reaction to the announcement quickly spread across crypto social media. Some users responded positively, especially because the feature removes several common pain points associated with cross-chain trading. One trader wrote, “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but good update.”
Crypto analyst @jussy_world described the feature as “cool,” particularly because users can buy Ethereum-based memecoins using $SOL.
However, the analyst also expressed skepticism about the long-term business impact of multichain expansion. He argued that other crypto products that expanded beyond Solana still derived most of their revenue from Solana activity. Referencing Phantom Wallet as an example, he stated, “96% of all revenue still comes from Solana and only 4% other chains.”
Other users compared the update to the growing popularity of Fomo, a social trading platform focused on simplifying token discovery and cross-chain trading. Several reactions directly referenced that comparison. One social media user said, “Just like the $USDC option, this is 100% because of the FOMO app.”
Another post read: “pump fun is the new fomo app.”
The comparison reflects a broader trend in crypto product design. Applications increasingly compete on simplicity, social discovery, and ease of execution rather than purely on blockchain loyalty.
The comparisons to Fomo did not emerge randomly. Fomo has gained attention by making token trading across Solana, Base, and BNB Chain feel more like a social application than a traditional crypto interface. Users can follow traders, monitor purchases in real time, and buy trending assets quickly through simplified payment methods. The application aims to reduce many of crypto’s traditional barriers, including wallet setup complexity, bridging friction, and gas management.
Pump.fun’s latest update appears to move in a similar direction. By allowing users to trade across chains without manually bridging funds or acquiring native gas tokens, Pump.fun removes several technical steps that often discourage casual participants. The platform’s decision to sponsor gas fees further reinforces this shift toward abstraction and convenience.
A Debate Around Solana’s Long-Term Value While some traders welcomed the update, others questioned what the move means for Solana itself. Popular trader and analyst CryptoKaleo asked, “What is the primary bull case for Solana now with pump fun opening the doors to EVM chains & USDC?”
The question reflects a broader debate that has intensified in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Pump.fun announced plans to introduce $USDC pairings for newly launched tokens. Previously, the platform heavily relied on $SOL-based liquidity pools.
Critics of the new $USDC pairing model argued that shifting away from $SOL-based liquidity could weaken one of the ecosystem’s strongest structural demand drivers. The multichain expansion has now added another layer to that discussion. Some traders believe Pump.fun is increasingly positioning itself as a chain-agnostic trading platform rather than as a product deeply tied to Solana’s long-term success.
Others argue that the move could ultimately strengthen Solana by expanding the reach and influence of one of its largest applications. The debate eventually drew responses from larger industry figures. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko had previously pushed back against claims that Pump.fun’s optional $USDC pairings were “extremely bearish” for Solana. Responding to criticism on social media, Yakovenko argued that using $SOL as a currency is “generally net zero” because the asset is bought, spent, and eventually sold.
He also challenged the idea that liquidity pools permanently remove meaningful amounts of $SOL from circulation. He added that at scale, the denomination of liquidity matters less than the depth and activity of the ecosystem itself, whether liquidity is held in $USDC, $BTC, or $SOL
After users questioned Solana’s long-term value proposition, Zach Pandl, Grayscale’s Head of Research, replied, “Solana is the leading high-performance blockchain.”
That argument continues to represent one of Solana’s core narratives. Even as applications expand across chains, supporters maintain that Solana still offers advantages in transaction throughput, execution speed, and retail trading activity.
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wCrypto loves resurrection stories, and Wormhole is suddenly trying to audition for one. Its not up yet, but it could be in future. After spending most of 2026 looking like a token trapped in permanent hibernation, W token is getting fresh attention because Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now moving across multiple blockchains through Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) standard announced just today.
RLUSD Isn’t Another Meme-DollarThe announcement matters because RLUSD is being pitched as an institutional-grade product, not a retail yield gimmick. According to the disclosed details, the stablecoin is backed 1:1 to the US dollar, issued by Standard Custody under New York DFS oversight, and subject to monthly reserve attestations by an independent U.S.-licensed CPA.
The more interesting piece is the transport layer. Traditional cross-chain moves often rely on wrapped representations that create fragmentation and additional trust assumptions. Wormhole says RLUSD will move natively across ecosystems using NTT, preserving issuer control and compliance features instead of creating wrapped copies.
The Infrastructure Numbers Suddenly Matter AgainMetricFigure disclosed by WormholeCumulative cross-chain volume$70B+Cross-chain messages processed1B+Assets supported100+Connected chains40+That’s the sales pitch: RLUSD joins an existing network that already claims substantial throughput and asset coverage. If institutions actually care about moving compliant dollars across multiple chains for payments, tokenization, and treasury operations, those metrics become more than marketing decoration.
Can The W Token Wake Up?The chart, however, remains brutal. On the weekly timeframe, W has been in a prolonged downtrend and has shown little momentum through most of 2026. This news doesn’t magically erase that history.
Still, if RLUSD activity translates into real usage of Wormhole infrastructure, demand for the ecosystem could improve. The technical level traders are watching is $0.05107. A decisive move above that resistance would be the first meaningful signal that the market is willing to price in a recovery. Beyond that, the longer-term upside markers sit around $0.18881 and $0.51268.
In other words: the infrastructure story just improved materially, but the Wormhole token (W) still has to prove it’s more than a dead asset.
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A tokenized fund that only lives on one chain is a closed-loop product. Capital sits wherever the vault was deployed. Investors need to be on that exact chain. DeFi integrations are limited to what's available within that ecosystem.
Distribution to any chain is not a feature. It's a requirement. Institutional allocators operate across chains. DeFi protocols launch where liquidity concentrates. A fund that can't follow capital where it moves will always be constrained by the deployment decisions made on day one or the operational complexities.
The async settlement model from part 3 is what makes this possible. Cross-chain round-trips become normal steps in the request lifecycle rather than blockers.
Hub-and-spoke: one source of truthCentrifuge implements multichain through a hub-and-spoke architecture. A single hub chain holds the authoritative state: pool accounting, NAV calculations, pricing, and permission management. Spoke chains are distribution endpoints where share tokens and vaults accept local payment assets.
A fund manager operates one pool. Investors on Base, Arbitrum, Ethereum mainnet, or any other supported chain interact with local vaults. The hub reconciles everything: share prices, balances, investment and redemption flows. No per-chain bookkeeping. No reconciliation across isolated deployments.
The architecture abstracts away the complexity of each individual chain. A builder or fund manager doesn't need to understand the gas model, finality characteristics, or bridging quirks of every chain. They interact with a single pool, and the protocol handles the translation.
A tokenized asset can be deployed to any number of chains in a single action. Each new spoke is provisioned automatically with share tokens, escrows, and vault contracts.
The cost argument is fadingThe standard objection to multichain distribution is overhead: bridging costs gas, takes time, and introduces risk. These concerns were valid. With L2 gas fees measured in fractions of a cent and relay costs falling as providers compete, the overhead is shrinking with every rollup upgrade.
Cross-chain messaging is commoditizing. Multiple providers (Axelar, LayerZero, Wormhole, Chainlink CCIP) compete on cost and speed. Rollup economics continue to push gas costs down. Fast finality on L2s shrinks confirmation windows.
The real cost is not being multichain: fragmented liquidity, missed integrations, and the operational burden of managing isolated deployments.
Multi-adapter securityMultichain architectures are only as reliable as the bridge they depend on. Centrifuge doesn't depend on one.
Each chain connects to multiple interoperability providers through adapters. Each cross-chain message can be verified by multiple independent proofs from different providers. This was designed from the first deployment.
Adapters are modular. Pool deployers select which providers to use and can add new ones as the interoperability landscape evolves. If a new provider offers better cost or speed, it can be integrated without redeploying the vault infrastructure.
If an adapter is temporarily unavailable, messages can still be confirmed by the remaining providers. Pools configured with a confirmation threshold lower than the total number of adapters maintain liveness as long as enough adapters are operational to meet the threshold.
Automatic batchingCross-chain messaging has a per-message cost: relay fees, proof verification, destination gas. For a vault processing dozens of requests across multiple chains, per-request messaging gets expensive fast.
Centrifuge batches automatically. Multiple cross-chain messages are grouped into a single payload with a single set of proofs. A day's worth of deposit fulfillments, share transfers, and price updates can settle in one batched transaction rather than dozens of individual relays.
Batching is nestable. Multiple contracts can compose operations within the same batch without worrying about whether a sub-call already started its own. The protocol tracks nesting depth and only sends when the outermost batch completes. For builders, the interface stays the same whether the vault serves 5 investors or 5,000.
Messages for the same pool and chain are collected into a single payload. Different pools or chains produce separate batches. Without batching: 7 messages x relay fee = 7x cost. With batching: 1 message x relay fee = 1x cost.Cost estimates and gas subsidiesCross-chain operations have variable costs. Builders and managers need to know what an operation will cost before committing to it. Every adapter provides an estimate function that returns the expected cost of a cross-chain message based on current conditions, so managers can budget accurately and builders can surface costs to users.
For institutional investors, holding native gas tokens on every chain just to pay for vault interactions is an operational burden. Centrifuge solves this with gas subsidies. Each pool has a dedicated escrow that managers can fund with native tokens. Cross-chain gas costs are drawn from the escrow, so investors interact with vaults using only their deposit asset.
If a message is sent without sufficient gas the protocol queues it and anyone can fund it later. Cross-chain operations are resilient to temporary gas gaps rather than failing permanently.
Distribution is the productThe value of a tokenized fund is significantly impacted by where it can be accessed. A treasury fund on Ethereum mainnet that's also available on Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism doesn't just reach more investors. It becomes eligible for more DeFi integrations, more protocol treasuries, more automated strategies.
Centrifuge's multichain architecture makes distribution a single deployment step, not a multi-month engineering project. A fund manager clicks once, and a new spoke is provisioned with share tokens, escrows, and vault contracts on the target chain. The hub handles cross-chain accounting and settlement automatically. Adding a tenth chain works the same as adding the second. Builders integrate with a standard vault interface on whichever chain their users are on.
Multichain operations also need multichain observability. Centrifugescan is the first cross-chain explorer built for tokenized assets. Rather than checking five different block explorers, managers and builders track cross-chain message lifecycle, investment flows, and vault state across every spoke in a single view.
Centrifuge is currently available on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Solana, Stellar, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Plume, Optimism, Hyperliquid, Monad and Pharos.
BetSwirl, a decentralized gambling platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Base, an Ethereum layer 2 network owned by Coinbase. BetSwirl disclosed the development through its X account today December 14.
With the collaboration, the two platforms aim to bring the next billion users to the Web3 landscape. The alliance enabled BetSwirl to bring assets to the Base network and all BetSwirl users can now access the new feature on the Base ecosystem.
Bringing gaming to the Web3 world The BetSwirl’s new feature acts as a bridge to the Base ecosystem, enabling access to Base’s liquidity and user base while maintaining low transaction costs and high processing speed.
The collaboration is part of BetSwirl’s commitment to build up its global initiative. The integration allows it to tap into Base’s broader user base, which is already over 110 million active users, helping it to fuel adoption.
On the other hand, Base recognizes BetSwirl’s role as a major player in the gaming industry. Together, the two firms are working to drive the next generation of Web3 users.
Established in 2021, BetSwirl is a crypto-gambling platform whose mission is to ensure everyone worldwide can enjoy fair play and an advanced gamer experience. Gamers across the globe are unable to access traditional blockchain casinos because of the limitations associated with these platforms. Normally, these platforms target the gambler’s demographic. Decentralized gaming platforms resolve this problem as they offer open interactive gameplay, together with visual stories, and fantastic scenes accessible worldwide.
BetSwirl and Base are working together because they are driven by a mutual vision. They believe in decentralized finance, manifested by their dedication to offering real-world assets on-chain that can be freely utilized in the expanding crypto economy.
The Base is an Ethereum layer 2 network that provides a secure, low-cost, developer-friendly environment to create dApps on-chain. It functions as both a site for Coinbase’s on-chain resources and as a permissionless ecosystem where everyone can build decentralized applications.
Multi-chain expansion By BetSwirl launching its feature on the Base blockchain, the development marks an important step in its multi-chain expansion initiative. With its commitment to cross-chain, the platform aims to provide users with essential tools to navigate multiple protocol networks seamlessly.
The Base is the sixth largest protocol, following prominent layer-1 networks like Ethereum, Solana, Tron, Binance chain, and Bitcoin. As of November 2024, Base amassed a Total Value Locked worth $3.4 billion, making it the biggest layer-2 chain by TVL. Its close rival Arbitrum, another major layer-2 network, had a TVL of about $3 billion.
With this integration, BetSwirl users can now purchase tokens on Base and carry out swaps between Base and other blockchain networks. The functionality enhances the BetSwirl user experience by bringing integrations within Base’s ecosystem and enabling wider access to various assets on multiple blockchains.
The development is part of BetSwirl’s dedication to bringing fair blockchain gambling to Ether-compatible blockchains. Its mission is to integrate online gambling into the virtual reality (VR) world and it is already in talks with multiple metaverse projects to enable this.
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Stablecoins are blockchain tokens pegged 1:1 to a fiat currency, usually the U.S. dollar. They give you the programmability and speed of crypto without the price swings. That simple combination has turned them into plumbing for DeFi, cross-border payments, remittances, treasury management, and on-chain settlement.
The market crossed $250 billion in total supply by mid-2025 and has continued growing. As of early 2026, total stablecoin market capitalization is above $310 billion according to DefiLlama data. Tether’s USDT sits around $183-187B (roughly 60% of the market), Circle’s USDC around $74-76B. Growth has been driven by regulatory clarity in the U.S. and EU and a wave of institutional adoption.
This article is for anyone considering issuing a stablecoin, evaluating the infrastructure to do so, or trying to map the competitive field. It covers issuance models, regulatory frameworks, technical architecture, service providers, the new “stablechains,” step-by-step launch guidance, and the risks worth planning for.
How stablecoin issuance works Issuing a stablecoin means designing, launching, and operating a token where new units are minted only when equivalent reserves or collateral are locked up. Tokens can be burned (destroyed) when someone redeems. The issuer’s job is keeping that mint-burn cycle trustworthy, transparent, and compliant.
You can either build it yourself with custom smart contracts, banking partnerships, and compliance infrastructure, or use a turnkey platform (often called “Stablecoin-as-a-Service”). Most organizations in 2026 choose the turnkey route, at least to start. But understanding both matters. Even turnkey solutions force architectural decisions that stick with you for years.
Which issuance model fits? Every stablecoin starts with a model decision. Your choice determines capital requirements, regulatory burden, revenue mechanics, and risk profile.
Fiat-backed (custodial / off-chain reserves) The dominant model, accounting for over 90% of the market. Also the one regulators prefer.
Users or institutions deposit fiat (USD cash, Treasuries, repos, money market funds, or insured bank deposits) with the issuer or a qualified custodian. The issuer mints an equivalent number of tokens on-chain. When someone redeems, the tokens get burned and the reserves are released. Reserves sit in segregated, audited accounts.
The economics: issuers earn yield on reserves, primarily from short-term Treasuries. That’s how Circle, Tether, and Paxos make money.
The trade-off is centralization. You depend on banks and custodians, you need licenses, and you’re subject to ongoing audits. But for most businesses, this is the right starting point. USDC, USDT, PayPal’s PYUSD, and newer entrants like KlarnaUSD (issued via Bridge) all use this model.
Crypto-collateralized (on-chain, over-collateralized) Users deposit volatile crypto (typically ETH) into smart contracts at 120-200% collateralization ratios. Price oracles are central to this model. They’re external data feeds (Chainlink is the most widely used) that supply real-time asset prices to on-chain contracts. If oracle data is stale, manipulated, or delayed, liquidations can misfire or fail entirely, potentially threatening the peg. Oracle risk is one of the less-discussed but more dangerous failure modes in crypto-collateralized stablecoins. If the collateral ratio drops below a threshold, automatic liquidation kicks in. Minting and burning happen entirely through smart contracts.
This model is fully transparent and doesn’t need traditional banking relationships. The downside is capital inefficiency: you lock up significantly more value than you mint. Liquidation risk during volatile markets is real. MakerDAO’s DAI is the best-known example. Ethena’s USDe is a newer hybrid.
Revenue comes from stability fees and liquidation penalties rather than reserve yield.
Algorithmic / hybrid Pure algorithmic stablecoins use smart contracts to expand and contract supply through incentive mechanisms, with little or no collateral backing. After the TerraUSD collapse in 2022, this model is largely discredited. Most regulators have banned or restricted it. The EU’s MiCA framework prohibits purely algorithmic stablecoins outright.
Hybrids like FRAX combine partial reserves with algorithmic mechanisms, but adoption remains niche. Unless you have a very specific reason, avoid this model in 2026.
Tokenized deposits / bank-integrated Tokens represent direct claims on insured bank deposits or tokenized reserves on permissioned or public chains. JPMorgan’s JPM Coin (now JPMD) is the primary example. These stablecoins integrate directly with traditional banking rails.
The advantage is deposit insurance and the trust infrastructure of established banks. The downside is ecosystem lock-in and limited multichain reach. This model works best for large financial institutions that already have a banking charter and want to extend their rails onto blockchain.
Regulatory frameworks in 2026 Regulation is simultaneously the biggest barrier and biggest enabler of stablecoin issuance. If you don’t understand the regulatory environment, the rest of this article won’t matter much.
The global picture has converged around a few core requirements: 1:1 reserves in high-quality liquid assets, licensing, redemption rights at par, regular audits, and AML/KYC compliance. Most frameworks also restrict or prohibit yield payments directly to stablecoin holders, keeping the instrument classified as a payment tool rather than a security. But the specifics vary by jurisdiction, and the debate around yield-bearing stablecoins is active (the White House held closed-door meetings on this topic as recently as February 2026).
United States: the GENIUS Act and federal/state oversight The GENIUS Act, passed in 2025, created the first comprehensive federal framework for stablecoin issuance. Only “permitted” issuers can operate: FDIC-insured banks and their subsidiaries, or federally/state-qualified non-bank issuers.
An important structural detail: oversight is split between federal and state regulators depending on issuer type and size. Non-bank issuers with under $10B in circulation can be regulated at the state level under existing money transmitter frameworks. Larger issuers and bank-affiliated issuers fall under federal oversight via banking regulators, with the OCC playing a role for non-bank issuers at the federal level. It’s not a single-regulator model.
Requirements: 1:1 reserves in cash, Treasuries, repos, and insured deposits. Monthly attestations and annual audits for large issuers. Redeemable at par. No interest payments to holders under the current framework. Foreign issuers face restrictions unless their home jurisdiction has equivalence arrangements.
European Union: MiCA The Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation took effect across 2024-2025 and creates two categories: e-money tokens (EMTs, pegged to a single currency) and asset-referenced tokens (ARTs). Issuers must be EU credit institutions or authorized electronic money institutions. Reserves must be held in high-quality liquid assets at EU banks.
Pure algorithmic stablecoins are banned. Redemption at par is mandatory, often without fees. The ECB has oversight authority for systemically important stablecoins. Full authorization is required by July 1, 2026 for all issuers operating in the EU.
Other jurisdictions The UK is building its framework through FCA and Bank of England e-money rules, with caps for systemic stablecoins. Singapore requires a MAS license and full backing. Japan restricts issuance to banks and trust companies. Hong Kong has introduced HKMA licensing for HKD-pegged stablecoins.
The pattern across all of these: convergence on reserves, redemption rights, and licensing. Differences mainly come down to issuer eligibility and acceptable reserve assets. The U.S. favors Treasuries, the EU favors bank deposits.
Technical architecture: what a modern stablecoin stack looks like Whether you build or buy, you need to understand the components.
Core smart contracts Deployed on one or more blockchains (Ethereum, Solana, Algorand, others), these handle minting, burning, and transfer logic. For 2026 compliance, your contracts need role-based access control (minter, burner, pauser, blacklister, clawback roles), pause and freeze functionality for AML and sanctions enforcement, and blacklisting and clawback for court orders.
Most teams start with audited frameworks like OpenZeppelin’s ERC-20Upgradeable combined with Pausable, AccessControl, and UUPS proxy patterns for upgradeability. Some blockchains offer built-in compliance controls at the protocol level. Algorand, for instance, has native freeze and clawback functions that make it attractive for institutional issuers without requiring custom contract logic.
Advanced standards like Tempo’s TIP-20 (on their payments-first L1) add native protocol-level features: built-in mint/burn/transfer restrictions, RBAC, transfer memos for reconciliation, and native yield distribution, all without extra contract complexity.
Issuer backend system A secure, centralized system (typically API-driven) that authorizes minting and burning events. It verifies that fiat deposits arrived before instructing the smart contract to mint, and confirms burn events before releasing fiat for redemption. This is the operational core that ties on-chain activity to off-chain banking.
Custody and reserve layer Fiat and other reserve assets sit in custody accounts at regulated banks or trust companies. Qualified custodians provide regular attestations. Typical reserve composition includes cash, short-term U.S. Treasuries, repos, money market funds, and insured bank deposits. Increasingly, reserves also include tokenized Treasuries from providers like BlackRock, WisdomTree, and Superstate, which generate yield while maintaining liquidity. As a point of reference, Tether’s Q4 2025 attestation reported $141 billion in total U.S. Treasury exposure (direct holdings plus overnight reverse repos), making it one of the largest holders of U.S. sovereign debt globally.
Compliance and identity layer KYC/AML checks and transaction monitoring tools integrate with the issuance and redemption flow. Only verified users can mint or redeem. All on-chain activity gets screened for illicit finance. Blockchain analytics providers like Chainalysis and Blockaid are standard parts of the stack.
Fiat on/off-ramps The bridges between blockchain and traditional finance. Licensed money services businesses like Coinme provide the infrastructure to move funds between bank accounts, cards, and on-chain stablecoins.
Multichain deployment Most stablecoins in 2026 operate across multiple chains. You can deploy natively on each chain, use cross-chain bridges or interoperability protocols (Axelar, LayerZero, Circle’s CCTP), or issue on specialized payment-focused L1s. The choice depends on your target users and use cases.
Security Multiple independent audits are table stakes. Beyond that: timelocks on critical contract functions, multi-sig governance, invariant checks, and HSM or MPC-based key custody. Daily reconciliation between on-chain supply and off-chain reserves is standard practice, along with monthly attestations.
Stablecoin-as-a-Service providers Most businesses in 2026 use a turnkey provider rather than building from scratch.
Paxos The most established player, operating since 2018. Paxos is the issuer behind PayPal’s PYUSD and has partnerships with Interactive Brokers and other large enterprises. They handle regulatory compliance, reserve custody, and minting/redeeming technology across multiple blockchains.
They’ve processed over $180B in activity and focus on enterprise partnerships. Expect enterprise-level pricing to match.
Circle Circle is first and foremost the issuer of USDC, the second-largest stablecoin. They don’t offer white-label issuance of fully custom-branded stablecoins the way Brale or Bridge do. What they do offer is programmable wallets, Circle Mint for institutional USDC access, and the Circle Payments Network (CPN) for connecting financial institutions. If you want to build payment products on top of an existing, highly regulated stablecoin rather than issuing your own, Circle’s stack is the natural choice.
Circle supports 20+ blockchains, offers API-based integration, and charges transaction-based fees. Their cross-chain transfer protocol (CCTP) is a real differentiator for multichain deployments. Circle also went public on the NYSE in 2025, adding another layer of transparency.
Brale A U.S.-regulated issuance platform that lets businesses create and manage their own fiat-backed stablecoins. Brale acts as the legal issuer under its money transmitter licenses, handling custody, reserve management, and compliance while providing APIs for minting and burning across 20+ blockchains.
Good option for organizations that want a custom-branded stablecoin without building the regulatory infrastructure themselves. Revenue-share pricing model.
Bridge (Stripe-acquired) Bridge offers an Open Issuance API to launch and manage a branded stablecoin with minimal code. They handle reserves, liquidity, compliance, and fiat on/off-ramps. Stripe’s acquisition gives Bridge access to an enormous merchant network.
Bridge has received preliminary approval to establish a national trust bank, which would let them offer regulated custody and reserve management under a federal framework.
Coinbase Custom Stablecoins Launched December 18, 2025, this is Coinbase’s “stablecoin-as-a-service” offering. It lets businesses create custom-branded stablecoins backed 1:1 by USDC and other USD-stablecoins, with Coinbase handling issuance, smart contracts, compliance, and custody. First partners include Flipcash, Solflare, and R2. Separately, Coinbase is also powering stablecoin-denominated institutional funding for Klarna via USDC.
Important nuance: at launch, Custom Stablecoins use USDC as the underlying collateral rather than direct fiat reserves. That means Coinbase is acting as an issuance layer on top of Circle’s stablecoin, not as a direct fiat-to-stablecoin issuer like Paxos or Brale. Coinbase has applied for an OCC national trust charter, which could eventually allow it to custody reserves directly.
Frax Finance Known for its hybrid stablecoin model, Frax now offers “GENIUS-compatible” white-label infrastructure. Per project announcements, Sonic Labs used Frax’s framework to launch a USSD stablecoin backed by tokenized Treasuries. Frax provides modular smart contract infrastructure with built-in composability through LayerZero.
The DeFi-native option, designed for teams comfortable with on-chain tooling.
Stably A primary partner for blockchain platforms like Algorand and Stacks. Stably provides a Stablecoin-as-a-Service suite including fiat on/off-ramps, multi-chain issuance, and compliance. They specialize in stablecoins pegged to various fiat currencies beyond the dollar.
M0 M0 is a programmable stablecoin issuance protocol that separates token logic from reserve custody. It lets businesses build “stablecoin extensions,” which are custom-branded tokens with their own compliance rules, yield mechanics, and access controls, all built on a shared liquidity and interoperability layer. M0 raised a $40M Series B and has over $779M in on-chain supply minted. Bridge (Stripe) uses M0’s protocol under the hood for stablecoin issuance, as confirmed when MetaMask launched mUSD. MoonPay’s PYUSDx framework also runs on M0 infrastructure.
Worth watching closely. M0’s approach of decoupling reserve management from token issuance could become the default pattern for application-specific stablecoins.
Other providers worth noting Agora offers regulated stablecoin issuance with a trust-based approach. Bastion takes a similar regulated trust posture. Anchorage Digital is primarily a federally chartered crypto bank providing qualified custody and regulated banking services. It’s not a full stablecoin issuance platform, but it plays a role in the custody and compliance layer that issuers need. Fireblocks provides infrastructure and custody tooling (MPC wallets, workflow automation, settlement) across 100+ chains. It processes roughly 15% of global stablecoin volume and is used by 300+ banks and payment providers, but it’s infrastructure plumbing, not a legal issuer of stablecoins. BitGo offers qualified custody infrastructure. Cobo provides full-suite payment operations, combining MPC custody, payment APIs, and Wallet-as-a-Service across 80+ chains. Tassat focuses on tokenized deposits and real-time settlement for institutional digital asset operations, including its Link platform for real-time collateral and settlement workflows.
The stablechains: purpose-built L1s for stablecoin payments This is probably the most interesting development in stablecoin infrastructure right now. Starting in 2025, a new category of “stablechains” appeared: Layer-1 blockchains built specifically for stablecoin payments and issuance. Instead of deploying on general-purpose chains like Ethereum or Solana, issuers can use infrastructure where stablecoins are first-class citizens rather than an afterthought.
Three projects lead this category: Tempo, Circle Arc, and Tether Plasma. All three are EVM-compatible, target sub-second finality, and aim to make stablecoin transactions competitive with Visa, ACH, and SWIFT. They differ in philosophy, ecosystem, and who they’re designed for.
A word of caution: this category is very early. As of March 2026, only Plasma has a live mainnet with real production volume. Tempo and Arc are on public testnet with mainnet launches expected later in 2026. Performance claims (TPS targets, finality times) are based on testnet data or design targets, not proven production metrics at scale. Partnership announcements reflect stated intentions and early pilots, not necessarily live integrations processing real money. That said, the backers (Stripe, Circle, Tether) have the resources and distribution to make these projects matter, which is why they’re worth tracking closely.
Tempo Incubated by Stripe and Paradigm with over $500M raised. Tempo is a payments-first L1 that takes a deliberately neutral approach. No native token. Gas fees can be paid in any stablecoin through an enshrined AMM that auto-swaps to validators. Issuers aren’t forced into any single stablecoin ecosystem.
Tempo’s native TIP-20 token standard includes built-in mint/burn restrictions, protocol-level compliance (TIP-403 Policies), delegatable RBAC with on-chain audit logs, transfer memos for off-chain reconciliation, and native yield distribution. Design targets include 100,000+ TPS and roughly 0.6-second deterministic finality (no re-orgs), though these are pre-mainnet projections, not production-verified metrics.
Other protocol primitives: a Fee AMM (pay gas in any stablecoin, creating structural demand), a native stablecoin DEX for on-chain liquidity and FX (on roadmap), dedicated payment lanes with guaranteed blockspace, and account abstraction with passkey support.
Per Tempo’s announcement materials, the ecosystem roster includes Stripe, Shopify, Nubank, Klarna, DoorDash, Deel, Revolut, Visa, Anthropic, and Deutsche Bank. These are announced partnerships, not necessarily confirmed live integrations. Klarna’s involvement is separately confirmed through its Coinbase stablecoin funding announcement.
Status: public testnet live, mainnet expected H1 2026.
Best for issuers who want maximum flexibility, multi-stablecoin support, and deep payments integration with minimal vendor lock-in. Contact: [email protected].
Circle Arc Circle’s own L1, announced August 2025. Arc makes USDC the native gas token, creating a fully dollar-denominated chain. It uses Malachite BFT consensus for sub-second finality (around 780ms) and targets over 50,000 TPS.
The defining feature is a built-in FX engine with on-chain RFQ and PvP settlement, which makes it attractive for cross-currency treasury operations. Arc deeply integrates Circle’s stack: CCTP, native mint/burn, Gateway, and on/off-ramps. It also offers opt-in privacy designed for compliance-ready institutional use.
Partners include BlackRock, Visa, Goldman Sachs, Mastercard, HSBC, AWS, Coinbase, and OpenAI.
Status: public testnet with 100+ institutional participants, strong activity since October 2025. Mainnet expected 2026.
Best for institutions already in the USDC ecosystem, or those needing on-chain FX and capital markets infrastructure.
Tether Plasma The only stablechain with a fully live mainnet as of March 2026. Plasma is Tether’s chain, built around USDT with a zero-fee transfer model using a Paymaster contract. Sub-second finality at 1,000+ TPS. Over $373M raised.
Plasma supports 25+ stablecoins but is clearly USDT-centric. Per Tether’s communications, it has attracted significant deposits and become one of the larger USDT networks by balance. It includes a native Bitcoin bridge and optional confidential transactions. The ecosystem spans 100+ DeFi partners (including Aave) per project announcements.
Best for USDT-focused use cases, retail and emerging-market payments, and anyone who wants live production volume today.
How to choose between them The decision comes down to a few questions.
What’s your primary stablecoin? USDT points to Plasma. USDC points to Arc. Multi-stablecoin or custom-branded points to Tempo.
Who are your target users? Retail and emerging-market payments: Plasma. Enterprise and institutional capital markets: Arc. Fintechs, merchants, embedded finance: Tempo.
How much execution risk can you tolerate? Plasma is live but carries heavier regulatory scrutiny as a Tether-affiliated project. Tempo and Arc have strong backers but are pre-mainnet.
Many issuers are hedging by testing or launching on multiple chains simultaneously.
End-to-end launch stacks Several providers bundle token issuance, reserve management, compliance, and payment rails into a single integrated offering.
Polygon’s Open Money Stack bundles blockchain settlement, enterprise-grade wallets, and regulated fiat on/off-ramps (via Coinme) into one API. Transactions settle in under 2 seconds at roughly $0.002 each. Institutions can move money from a bank account into a stablecoin, settle on-chain, and convert back to fiat without juggling multiple vendors.
Cobo combines MPC custody, payment APIs, and Wallet-as-a-Service for high-volume stablecoin operations. It supports 80+ chains and plugs into existing treasury systems.
Brale’s unified platform lets an enterprise launch a stablecoin and have it instantly provisioned with on/off-ramps, pricing, APIs, and reporting, all under Brale’s regulatory umbrella.
Step-by-step: how to issue a stablecoin in 2026 The practical sequence, from concept to production.
1. Define purpose and structure. What is the stablecoin for? Payments, treasury management, loyalty programs, embedded finance? Your answer determines which issuance model, platform, and chain make sense. Fiat-backed is the right choice for most use cases. Pick your platform early since switching later is expensive.
2. Secure banking and reserves. Partner with qualified custodians or banks. Set up segregated 1:1 reserve accounts holding cash, short-term Treasuries, repos, money market funds, or insured deposits. Diversify across custodians where possible. Stress-test your liquidity for redemption spikes. Turnkey providers like Brale or Paxos handle much of this, but you still need visibility into the reserve structure.
3. Develop or integrate the technology. If building custom: write and audit your smart contracts (start with OpenZeppelin frameworks), implement compliance controls (RBAC, pause, freeze, clawback), choose your target chains, and get multiple independent security audits. If using a platform: integrate via API (Bridge, Brale) or deploy using native token standards (TIP-20 on Tempo).
4. Set up issuance and redemption flows. Mint tokens when verified fiat deposits arrive. Burn tokens on redemption and release corresponding reserves. Build continuous reconciliation between on-chain supply and off-chain reserves. Publish monthly attestations.
5. Ensure compliance and transparency. Obtain the necessary licenses (or confirm your turnkey provider holds them). Implement KYC/AML for all mint and redeem operations. Set up transaction monitoring. Publish reserve reports and audit results. Under the GENIUS Act, large issuers need monthly attestations and annual audits. MiCA requires full authorization by mid-2026.
6. Launch and distribute. Deploy on your target chain(s). Get listed on exchanges and DEXs. Provide initial liquidity. Monitor the peg continuously. Integrate into real payment flows: payroll via Deel on Tempo, merchant checkout through Stripe, remittance corridors.
7. Ongoing operations. This is where most of the work lives. Regular audits, risk monitoring, smart contract upgrades, regulatory reporting, and responding to compliance events (sanctions, court orders, suspicious activity). It never stops.
Provider comparison Provider Core capability Target customers Supported chains Complexity / cost Paxos Regulated issuance, custody, proven at scale Large enterprises, fintechs Ethereum, others Medium. High cost (enterprise contracts) Circle USDC issuer, programmable wallets, CPN, high liquidity Startups to enterprises 20+ chains Low. Transaction-based fees Brale Full-stack issuance, acts as legal issuer, multi-chain Startups to enterprises 20+ chains Low. Revenue-share pricing Bridge (Stripe) Open Issuance API, fiat on/off-ramps, Stripe distribution Enterprises, fintechs Multiple chains + Tempo Low. Transaction-based fees M0 Programmable issuance protocol, shared liquidity layer Developers, fintechs, wallets Ethereum, multi-chain Low-medium. Protocol-based Coinbase Custom Stablecoins Stablecoin-as-a-service, USDC-collateralized branded tokens Enterprises, fintechs Base, Ethereum (expanding) Low. Revenue-share Frax White-label modular infrastructure, RWA backing Blockchain networks, protocols EVM-compatible via LayerZero Medium. Variable cost Polygon End-to-end “Open Money Stack” Institutions, payment companies Polygon, multi-chain via Agglayer Low. Volume-based pricing Cobo Enterprise payments, MPC custody, treasury automation High-volume institutions 80+ chains Medium. Institutional pricing Fireblocks Infrastructure/custody tooling, MPC wallets, settlement (not an issuer) Large institutions 100+ chains Medium. Institutional licensing Stablechains comparison Aspect Tempo Circle Arc Tether Plasma Backing Stripe + Paradigm ($500M+) Circle Tether/Bitfinex ($373M+) Status (March 2026) Public testnet, mainnet H1 2026 Public testnet, mainnet 2026 Mainnet live Performance 100k+ TPS target (unverified), ~0.6s finality (design) 50k+ TPS target, ~780ms finality (testnet) 1k+ TPS, sub-second finality (production) Gas model Any stablecoin (no native token) Native USDC USDT-native + Paymaster (zero-fee USDT) Stablecoin focus Issuer-agnostic, multi-stablecoin USDC-centric USDT-centric (25+ supported) Key primitives Stable DEX, payment memos, dedicated lanes, TIP-20 FX engine, opt-in privacy, CCTP integration Zero-fee USDT, Bitcoin bridge, confidential txs Target users Fintechs, merchants, embedded finance Institutions, capital markets Retail, emerging markets, DeFi Real-world examples A few cases that show how this infrastructure comes together in practice. Note: some of these are announced projects or early-stage deployments, not fully scaled production systems. Where possible, I’ve verified against public announcements and press coverage.
MetaMask USD (mUSD) on M0/Bridge. Announced August 2025 by Consensys, MetaMask’s native stablecoin is the first issued by a self-custodial wallet. It uses Bridge for issuance and reserve management with M0’s protocol for the on-chain infrastructure. Planned to launch on Ethereum and Linea, with spending via MetaMask Card at Mastercard merchants.
Klarna’s stablecoin initiatives. Klarna partnered with Coinbase in December 2025 for USDC-denominated institutional funding. Separately, Tempo’s announcement materials list Klarna as an ecosystem partner launching “KlarnaUSD” via Bridge on Tempo, but public documentation of that specific deployment is limited beyond Tempo’s own communications. Worth monitoring but not yet a confirmed live product.
Sonic Labs’ USSD via Frax. Per Frax and Sonic project communications, Sonic used Frax’s white-label infrastructure and backed USSD with tokenized Treasuries. Independent documentation is thin, but it illustrates the modular approach: a blockchain network launching a native stablecoin by composing existing infrastructure rather than building from scratch.
Stablecorp’s QCAD. A Canadian dollar stablecoin that uses VersaBank as federally regulated custodian for reserves through VersaBank’s VersaVault platform. Stablecorp manages issuance and compliance while leaning on established banking infrastructure for credibility.
Stable Sea with BitGo. A B2B infrastructure platform that partners with BitGo for regulated custody and trading. Newer platforms can assemble best-in-class services from existing providers rather than building everything internally.
Risks worth planning for Good infrastructure reduces risk. It doesn’t eliminate it. Here’s what actually goes wrong.
Depegging. Market shocks, collateral liquidation cascades, or loss of confidence can push a stablecoin off its peg. Even fiat-backed stablecoins aren’t immune. USDC briefly lost its peg in March 2023 when Silicon Valley Bank failed with a portion of Circle’s reserves held there.
Custody and banking failures. Your stablecoin is only as safe as your custodian. Diversify where possible and understand the insolvency protections (or lack thereof) for your reserve accounts.
Smart contract bugs. A vulnerability in your minting or burning logic can be catastrophic. Multiple independent audits are the minimum. Timelocks, multi-sig controls, and bug bounty programs add layers of defense.
Regulatory changes. The GENIUS Act and MiCA are still relatively new. Rules will evolve. Non-compliance carries real consequences: fines, loss of license, blocked market access. Build compliance into the product from day one, not as an afterthought.
Sanctions and illicit finance exposure. Stablecoins are tools, and bad actors use them. You need transaction monitoring and the ability to freeze or clawback assets when legally required.
Operational risk. Stablecoin operations run around the clock. Reconciliation errors, oracle failures (for crypto-collateralized models), and infrastructure outages compound quickly.
Algorithmic model risk. If you’re considering an algorithmic or lightly collateralized design, this carries the highest systemic risk. The TerraUSD collapse proved that incentive mechanisms alone can’t maintain a peg under stress.
Best practices for 2026 issuers Automate reconciliation between on-chain supply and off-chain reserves. Manual processes break at scale.
Use bankruptcy-remote structures for reserve accounts. If your company has financial trouble, the reserves should be legally protected for token holders.
Build compliance into the product. Freeze, clawback, and blacklisting capabilities aren’t just regulatory checkboxes. They’re what institutional customers and regulators look for before working with you.
Partner with blockchain analytics providers from day one. Chainalysis, Blockaid, and similar firms provide transaction monitoring that regulators expect.
Publish clear redemption policies. Specify timelines, fees (if any), minimum amounts, and the process for large redemptions. Ambiguity erodes trust.
Start with a USD peg for maximum liquidity and market access. Non-USD pegs have their place, but infrastructure, liquidity, and regulatory clarity are all strongest for dollar stablecoins.
Plan for multichain or dedicated-chain deployment from the start. Retrofitting cross-chain support later is painful.
Consider starting on a turnkey platform or specialized L1 for speed, then evaluate custom infrastructure as you scale.
Where this is heading The infrastructure to launch a compliant stablecoin in 2026 exists. You can go from concept to live product in weeks through turnkey providers and purpose-built L1s. That speed would have been absurd even two years ago.
The decisions you face: which issuance model fits (fiat-backed for almost everyone), which platform or chain to deploy on (determined by your target users and stablecoin preference), and how much infrastructure to own versus rent.
White-label platforms like Bridge, Paxos, Brale, and Coinbase, issuance protocols like M0, or payments-optimized L1s like Tempo, offer the lowest barrier for most businesses. Custom builds still make sense for large institutions that need complete control and have the engineering team to maintain it.
One thing I’d flag: the temptation to over-engineer early is strong, especially for technical teams. The businesses actually getting stablecoins into production in 2026 are the ones that started with a turnkey provider, shipped, and iterated from there. The fundamentals, robust reserves, transparent operations, and clear redemption policies, matter more than the specific technology stack underneath.
The partnership, which also includes crypto asset manager Anemoy, aims to streamline the issuance and management of tokenized assets across blockchains.
Centrifuge, a top real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform, announced a partnership with blockchain interoperability protocol Wormhole to launch a multichain platform that aims to improve how tokenized assets are issued and managed, according to a press release shared with The Defiant.
The collaboration also includes Anemoy, a web3-native asset manager built on Centrifuge. The new platform, Centrifuge V3, lets asset managers and investors handle tokenized assets across different blockchains.
“Wormhole's multichain interoperability platform plays a crucial role in supporting the scalability of Centrifuge V3 by enabling full chain abstraction, allowing seamless fund administration and investment across any blockchain network,” Jeroen Offerijns, the CTO of Centrifuge, told The Defiant.
Offerijns added that by integrating Wormhole, Centrifuge ensures liquidity flows smoothly across different blockchains, while assets can be easily used within both decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and traditional institutional platforms.
Centrifuge currently boasts a total value locked (TVL) of around $136.6 million and a market capitalization of $5.7 million at press time, according to DeFiLlama data — making it the 15th largest RWA protocol by TVL.
The company has raised a total of $27 million across five funding rounds, raising $15 million in its most recent round, led by ParaFi and Greenfield.
Tackling tokenization challengesA major obstacle to the growth of tokenized assets is the fragmented infrastructure, Offerijns explained. He noted that asset managers often face a mix of tools and vendors, with no standardization, unclear legal structures, and high smart contract risks.
“Managing compliance, fund operations, issuance, and investor servicing onchain is still a daunting challenge,” Offerijns explained. “On top of that, chain fragmentation forces investors to navigate multiple networks, wallets, and interfaces — which adds unnecessary friction and risk to their experience.”
To address these issues, Centrifuge V3 offers customizable tokenization rails using a modular stack of pre-built, audited, and tested smart contracts. “These contracts cover everything from compliance to asset management, issuance, and day-to-day operations,” Offerijns said. “Managers can launch tokenized products quickly and confidently, without needing to build or audit new infrastructure.”
Moreover, all fund data and accounting will be managed on a single chain, offering unified and transparent data, which Offerijns called crucial for institutional reporting and governance, adding:
“Centrifuge V3 also integrates with liquidity providers in the ecosystem to offer instant and near-instant liquidity for tokenized products — addressing another key institutional concern: the ability to exit positions when needed."Jeroen OfferijnsThe future of RWAsTokenized assets are rapidly emerging as one of the fastest-growing sectors in DeFi. According to RWA.xyz, the total onchain value of tokenized RWAs has reached over $20 billion, an 11% increase in just the past month. Additionally, the number of asset holders has grown by almost 6%, bringing the total to 95,455 at press time.
“As the industry matures, we’re seeing a shift from purely crypto-native collateral to tokenized RWAs like U.S. Treasuries, private credit, and real estate — assets that provide stability, yield, and diversification,” Offerijns said, noting that stablecoins are also increasingly backed by RWAs.
He explained that RWA aggregators now function as onchain savings accounts, and lending protocols are facilitating borrowing and lending against these tokenized assets. “But for RWAs to truly power DeFi at scale, they must be accessible, high-quality, and ubiquitous,” Offerijns emphasized.
While Centrifuge V3 is currently building infrastructure that aims to make tokenized RWAs more accessible today, the company’s long-term vision extends beyond just putting funds on-chain.
“We believe blockchain won’t just serve as a distribution layer, it will become the foundation for global capital markets,” Offerijns said. “It will unlock cross-border capital flows, broaden access to investment opportunities, and improve end-to-end processes through automation and operational efficiencies.”
Centrifuge, a prominent DeFi lending platform, has recently commenced a new partnership with Wormhole, a leading interoperability protocol. The collaboration focuses on introducing a multichain tokenization forum that will initially tokenize the $230M Janus Henderson U.S. Treasury Fund of Anemoy. The platform disclosed this partnership on its official X account.
Centrifuge Collaborates with Wormhole to Release Multichain Tokenization Ecosystem The partnership between Centrifuge and Wormhole intends to set an exclusive precedent in the integration of conventional financial instruments into blockchain networks. In this respect, the anticipated platform for the multichain tokenization will start with Anemoy’s Janus Heeenderson. Centrifuge operates as a well-known platform dealing with conventional finance as well as blockchain technology. It has now selected Wormhole to access its multichain infrastructure to run Centrifuge V3.
The integration of Wormhole into Centrifuge pays considerable attention to automating the issuance and tokenization across diverse chains. This will reportedly enable unparalleled and scalable fund management while eliminating barriers in dealing with complexity across chains. The latest Centrifuge V3 provides an inclusive interface to benefit investors and managers. It abstracts away the complications of separate blockchain networks.
Apart from that Centrifuge V3 permits managers to manage and issue funds on diverse chains. Simultaneously, the investors get freedom to reach tokenized assets through their favorite networks. All these functionalities are made possible with the inclusion of the composable and secure multichain interoperability of Wormhole. This also guarantees that the assets seamlessly flow between the L1s and L2s without any need for manual bridging.
Wormhole Foundation’s co-founder Robinson Burkey said that the collaboration lets Centrifuge reach the battle-tested and most resilient multichain infrastructure. This effectively takes tokenized assets to the capital zones.
Catering to Emerging Requirement for Borderless Interoperability Across Chains According to Centrifuge’s CTO, the collaboration develops the foundation for an on-chain financial network without any borders. With this initiative, Centrifuge is reportedly revolutionizing the fund management as well as the investment across the blockchains. To make this happen, Wormhole delivers the required infrastructure. While the institutions are increasingly delving into the RWA sector, the interoperability is getting more and more significant. This collaboration makes Wormhole and Centrifuge the core entities driving the onchain financial advancement.
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SPACE ID announces the integration with RIVER, the decentralized communication protocol for communities to engage with each other, which is an important step forward for social interactions within the Web 3.0 space. This integration is very important because it makes it possible for users to easily switch between different blockchains’ communities and have a unified experience when using them. By integrating SPACE ID’s name infrastructure into RIVER’s environment will allow users to identify and communicate with each other in decentralized chat rooms and social networks much more easily.
Enhancing User Experience with Human-Readable Identities Technical complexity is an issue preventing widespread web3 usage. Historically, transferring assets, or even locating friends requires navigating 42-character wallet addresses. With this integration, River users are now able to leverage SPACE ID’s human-readable domains like .bnb, .arb and .eth.
By making the replacement of cold strings of data with recognizable names much easier, River is dramatically lowering the barrier to entry for new users. This update is essential to ensure that identity is not limited to a backend function. It transforms into a dynamic social tool, empowering community members to cultivate and uphold a cohesive brand and reputation throughout the River platform.
The Power of Multichain Interoperability A prominent feature of the partnership is the creation of a multichain identity system. SPACE ID is now a universal name service network that connects multiple ecosystems. As the industry continues to become divided into different types of Layer-1 and Layer 2 services, it will be very valuable for users to maintain one identity on all platforms.
It is essential for River, which wants to be the chosen infrastructure for decentralized communities, to have multichain identities since this supports users with bringing all of their existing digital personas from deFI and NFT communities back into one shared social space. This trend is part of the larger movement towards “modular identity” in the industry, meaning that people will no longer maintain a digital footprint on just one chain.
A New Standard for Web3 Social Interaction Decentralized social (DeSoc) protocols are becoming popular as an alternative to centralized social media platforms, and so the integration comes at the right time for this so-called “DeSoc” movement. DappRadar reports that the demand for decentralized identity solutions is continuing to grow because of users’ concern over privacy and data ownership.
River has taken a very forward-thinking step in terms of user onboarding by integrating SPACE ID into their UI. This goes beyond just looking at the actual technology being used in a dApp but looking at how to put user experience first to make Web3 feel as easy and familiar to use as Web2 is to a user. This relationship also allows users of the ecosystem and members of the River community to communicate and transact with a sense of trust that they are working with verified users.
Conclusion The collaboration of SPACE ID with River enhances the development of a decentralized online world. These organizations are working to create a more accessible and integrated Web3 by integrating an enhanced name service with a community-based communications protocol. The increase in multichain identity will lead to integrations, like this one, that define the future of social interaction in a digital environment.
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Origin Protocol (OGN) token holders have set forth a governance proposal to merge Origin DeFi Governance (OGV) with OGN. The protocol's lesser-known token, OGV, appreciated over 100% last month as the protocol's revenue and total value locked (TVL) continued its upward momentum.
OGV exists as the value accrual token for Origin's DeFi products. Its flagship product, Origin Ether, has $160M+ total value locked, accruing over $1 million in fees annually. At a market capitalization of $10 million, the team and its investors feel that acquiring OGV while it's undervalued will serve as a value-creating event.
Similarly, the AEVO and Ribbon merger set a precedent for token mergers aimed at enhancing product offerings and market positioning. These precedents highlight the impact token mergers can have on protocols, showcasing their ability to foster greater utility and community alignment.
The proposed merger with OGN, contingent on the approval of both the ongoing OGN governance proposal and a subsequent OGV proposal, marks a strategic consolidation aimed at enhancing Origin's product suite and improving its focus.
OGN boasts an impressive roster of backers, including Pantera, Spartan Group, HackVC, 1kx, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, and Y Combinator president Garry Tan. Origin Protocol claims that the merger is the first step in the protocol's renewed roadmap, which includes ambitious products in the realm of liquid staking and restaking.
The roadmap highlights plans for broadening Origin’s footprint across various Layer 2 networks, further bolstering its capacity to offer cutting-edge solutions in yield generation and liquid staking. Origin's expansion towards Layer 2 networks Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism is poised to unlock new possibilities for scalability and utility within the Origin ecosystem and the liquid staking landscape at large.
The OGN-OGV merger will set a benchmark for mergers and acquisitions within decentralized finance. Origin Protocol's merger, along with the project’s ambitious expansion plans, have generated notable excitement from its community and the broader crypto space. The full details of Origin's yield products are scheduled to be announced this Thursday, with teasers being shared last night in the OGN governance proposal.
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Binance, the world’s leading crypto exchange, has announced the delisting of four digital currencies, including Monero (XMR), Multichain (MULTI), Vai (VAI), and Aragon (ANT). The decision to remove these tokens from the platform comes as part of Binance’s periodic review process.
According to the latest announcement, the delisting process is scheduled to take effect on February 20, 2024, at 03:00 a.m. UTC. Following this, all trading pairs associated with these tokens, including ANT/BTC, ANT/USDT, MULTI/USDT, USDT/VAI, XMR/BNB, XMR/BTC, XMR/ETH, and XMR/USDT, will cease to be available for trading. Additionally, deposits of these tokens will not be credited to user accounts after February 21, 2024. Moreover, withdrawals for these tokens will be not supported after May 20, 2024.
Why Did Binance Decide To Delist Monero, Multichain, Vai & Aragon? Binance’s decision to delist these tokens is guided by a comprehensive assessment of various factors. These include the commitment of the project teams, development activity, trading volume, network stability, public communication, responsiveness to due diligence requests, and contribution to a healthy crypto ecosystem. Any evidence of unethical conduct or negligence also weighs into the decision-making process.
Monero, known for its privacy features, has faced scrutiny from regulatory bodies due to its potential use in illicit activities. While it offers anonymity to users, this very feature has raised concerns among authorities regarding its susceptibility to use in money laundering and other illegal transactions.
Multichain, Vai, and Aragon, while not as widely recognized as Monero, have also failed to meet Binance’s standards in terms of development activity, trading volume, and network stability. The delisting of these tokens underscores the crypto exchange’s commitment to maintaining a trustworthy trading environment for its users.
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Implications Of Delisting In addition to the delisting of Monero, Multichain, Vai, and Aragon trading pairs from the spot market, Binance will also remove these pairs from its margin trading platform, futures trading, and various other services. This includes Binance Margin, Binance Futures, Binance Simple Earn, Binance Auto-Invest, Binance Loans, Binance Convert, Binance Gift Card, Binance Pay, and Trading Bots.
Despite the delisting, the CEX ensures that users’ funds are safeguarded. Any remaining balances in delisted tokens will be automatically converted into stablecoins on behalf of users. However, it’s important to note that the conversion is not guaranteed, and users will be notified before the process begins. The stablecoins will then be credited to user accounts after the conversion.
In response to the delisting announcement, users are advised to close any open positions and withdraw their assets in the above-mentioned trading pairs. In addition, they are advised to manage any associated products such as Simple Earn, Auto-Invest, Loans, Margin, Futures, Convert, Gift Cards, Pay, and Trading Bots before the stipulated deadlines to avoid any potential losses.
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