In 2025, the crypto industry is shifting from hype to utility. Stablecoin frameworks are taking shape, tokenized assets are entering mainstream markets, and artificial intelligence is beginning to transact on-chain. At the center of these changes, layer-1 blockchains are being redefined not as experiments, but as the infrastructure powering real-world adoption. “Layer-1s are still the
Ripple CTO David Schwartz recently explained why DeFi and TradFi are not at odds and how tokenized real-world assets, on-chain credit and decentralized exchanges are creating financial products people actually want. The official X account of RippleX shared insights from the Ripple CTO, who spoke on the first ever episode of the Onchain Economy series.
R2 Protocol goes live on Ethereum on Sept. 26 alongside a vault backed by tokenized U.S. Treasuries and a private credit vault. Users complained about the fact that they have to deposit USDC in order to gain rewards in R2’s mainnet. Summary R2 Protocol launched its Ethereum mainnet on Sept. 26, debuting with two flagship
Circle is exploring refund-style payments for USDC on its Arc blockchain to help institutions handle disputes. The plan mixes blockchain speed with some of the protections people expect from regular banks. Summary Circle is testing a way to let some USDC payments be reversed in cases of fraud or dispute. The move is aimed at
Trust Wallet has introduced Trust Moon, a Web3 accelerator program backed by major partners including Binance, Polygon, Moonpay, and AWS. The initiative provides distribution, funding, and ecosystem access to builders, while giving Trust Wallet users and TWT holders early access to new projects and rewards. Trust Moon: Trust Wallet’s New Accelerator Connects Builders to Over
Pravica CEO Mohamed Abdou highlights Egypt’s evolving blockchain stance, praising a shift from skepticism to curiosity. High-Level Participants Discuss Practical Use Cases The recent closed-door forum on blockchain utility in Egypt marks a potential turning point in policy and underscores the power of open dialogue in building trust, according to Mohamed Abdou, founder and CEO
Mirae Asset Global Investments and Ava Labs, the developer behind the Avalanche blockchain, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday to jointly develop fund tokenization and on-chain operation and settlement systems, the firms said. Avalanche said on X (formerly Twitter), “By combining Mirae’s $316B scale with Avalanche’s institutional-grade blockchain, the two firms aim to
Sony Bank has established BlockBloom Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary that will develop Web3 services, including digital assets, NFTs, and blockchain infrastructure. Announced on Thursday, the move follows plans disclosed in July. The subsidiary will operate under Japan’s regulated framework for digital assets and plans to integrate blockchain technology into the bank’s services. Sony Bank
Bion, a Web3 shopping platform, has announced its strategic partnership with Customer Relationship Management (CRM), a digital asset trading platform. The basic purpose behind this partnership is to make Web3 shopping easy with a crypto payment method all over the world, by offering smarter credit and lending through real-world utility. Bion app set to provide
Base’s $5 Billion TVL Milestone — Real Growth? Coinbase’s Layer-2 blockchain, Base, has been making waves in the Ethereum scaling space, and recent data show that its ambitious goal of reaching $5 billion in total value locked (TVL) is not just hype, but a tangible reality fueled by a thriving developer community. As of September