Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that connects blockchain smart contracts to real-world data. Most DeFi users interact with it every single day without knowing it. When you deposit crypto into Aave or borrow against collateral on Compound, Chainlink is the system feeding those protocols the price data they need to work correctly. Why Smart
UAE-based XVC Tech (“XVC”), headquartered in Dubai, venture capital arm of $XDC Network, and SettleMint, headquartered in Belgium with offices in the UAE, the company behind the Digital Asset Lifecycle Platform (DALP), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support $XDC’s tokenization drive on its network, which has already crossed $1 billion. By May 2026,
The $XRP Ledger (XRPL) is strengthening its position in the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market. Over the past 90 days, it recorded the highest net inflows among major blockchain networks. The milestone comes as tokenization continues to gain traction across the crypto industry. XRPL’s growth has recently outpaced several competing networks. XRPL Records Highest RWA
Tokenized assets have been gaining ground lately. From private credit to treasury products, the market is now becoming a bigger part of the crypto investment story. A key reason for this interest has been yield. But, is it sustainable, or will stress slow down growth? Tokenised RWAs cross 900K holders The tokenised RWA market is
Cottonia, an AI firm that adds AI predictive analytics into decentralized networks, has joined Matrix, a $BNB Chain-based AI-led execution rollup. The partnership aims to advance blockchain intelligence with the integration of AI-driven predictive strategies into the $BNB Chain network. As Cottonia disclosed in its official social media announcement, the development is poised to improve
Ondo Finance has become one of the biggest success stories in the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) sector, surpassing $4 billion in total value locked as demand for onchain access to traditional financial products continues to accelerate. The milestone marks a dramatic rise for the platform, which has more than doubled its TVL since the beginning
As part of efforts to power safe development of DeFi applications on its Web3 ecosystem, LitecoinVM, a Layer-2 solution designed to bring smart contracts and EVM compatibility to the Litecoin blockchain, today entered into a strategic partnership with DIA Oracles, a trustless blockchain oracle platform that delivers verifiable data feeds to onchain applications. LitecoinVM is
The majority of the Ripple USD stablecoin is on Ethereum, the top competitor to Ripple’s $XRP Ledger. Indeed, $879 million of the roughly $1.63 billion worth of tokens in circulation sits on Ethereum versus $760 million on the $XRP Ledger, a 53-to-47 split in Ethereum’s favor. Ripple markets its dollar-pegged stablecoin as a flagship of
Pharos Network ($PROS), a finance-focused Layer 1 blockchain, has expanded payment options for its AI Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform, now accepting both $PROS tokens and $USDC. The move, announced via the project’s official X account, aims to streamline access for developers and AI agents utilizing the platform’s advanced models. Platform Integration and Discounts The MaaS platform,
Dogecoin (DOGE) developer Dogecoin Cash has filed a utility patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to protect core technology for its blockchain ecosystem, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The move signals a significant step toward formalizing the technical infrastructure behind one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. Patent Details