Nansen, a prominent blockchain analytics firm, has announced its new role as the official validator to serve Caldera, a popular infrastructure platform enabling the launch of customizable, high-performance rollups by developers. As included in this partnership, Nansen will operate as validator on Caldera’s Metalayer, a modular interoperability layer to strengthen developers and boost transparency within
This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Former Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith has spent nearly two months as president of the newly-formed Solana Policy Institute. I caught up with her to get the latest on the Solana and policy front in Washington. This interview has been edited for
VitaminAi, a prominent marketplace for AI Agents, has collaborated with WizoLayer, a Base Network-based, rapidly expanding platform for mining and subsequent rewards. The partnership focuses on boosting the Web3-based ecosystem of mining as well as rewards. The platform revealed this development in a recent social media post shared on its official X account. 🚀 VitaminAi
This week, the real-world asset (RWA) sector crossed the $25 billion threshold, carving out a fresh milestone in the annals of finance. On top of that, the total number of asset holders has soared to 293,006—marking a jump of over 72% in just 30 days. Tokenized Assets Continue to See Massive Growth As of Thursday,
Crypto cards, once seen as a niche innovation, are now significantly influencing everyday financial decisions, with the market expected to reach $152.2 billion by 2031. Demographics Driving the Shift Crypto cards, once considered a niche innovation, now shape everyday financial choices, with the market projected to reach $152.2 billion by 2031. These cards are used
Ethena Labs reached $290.2 million in total protocol revenue on July 9, trailing only Tether, Circle, and Sky among stablecoin issuers. Token Terminal data show that the stablecoin issuer reached $100 million in cumulative revenue 251 days after its launch, making it the second-fastest protocol to cross this threshold. Daily fees averaged $3.1 million during
Orbler, a Web3 platform designed to accelerate the inclusive digital economy, has announced its groundbreaking partnership with ManusPay, an advanced AI-driven cryptocurrency payment platform. This partnership aims to provide its users with a faster, more secure, and cost-effective transaction experience worldwide. This will happen with Orbler’s Web3 innovation and ManusPay’s smart payment technology. 🔤 Announcing