Ecosystem

Aave founder rejects 70% discount sale claim amid Kraken stake talks

Aave founder Stani Kulechov rejected claims of a discounted AAVE sale following reports of Kraken talks and previewed an automated token buyback mechanism.

3 days ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Kraken incubated Ink upgrades to Optimism’s fully managed infrastructure

The deal signifies a shift towards managed blockchain infrastructure, highlighting a trend of outsourcing operational tasks to focus on innovation.

4 days ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Meta targets Polymarket with new standalone prediction markets app

Meta's Arena app could reshape digital prediction markets, influencing regulatory landscapes and expanding Meta's tech and financial ventures.

5 days ago · By EDITORIAL TEAM

Bitmine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin launch Ethereum research nonprofit

Bitmine, Sharplink and Joe Lubin are backing Ethlabs, a new nonprofit founded by former Ethereum Foundation researchers.

6 days ago · By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

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MoneyGram becomes Solana validator, expands blockchain payments strategy

Jun. 22, 2026

MoneyGram becomes Solana validator, expands blockchain payments strategy

MoneyGram's move to validate on Solana signals a shift towards public blockchain infrastructure, highlighting its growing role in global payments.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Franklin Templeton launches Franklin Crypto after closing 250 Digital acquisition

Jun. 22, 2026

Franklin Templeton launches Franklin Crypto after closing 250 Digital acquisition

Franklin Templeton's expansion into crypto signals a growing institutional embrace of digital assets, enhancing market legitimacy and innovation.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Charles Schwab plans S&P 500 prediction markets with Cboe

Jun. 19, 2026

Charles Schwab plans S&P 500 prediction markets with Cboe

Charles Schwab is working with Cboe to offer S&P 500 binary options with fixed and partial payouts in the coming months.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Base unveils Beryl upgrade with native B20 token standard

Jun. 19, 2026

Base unveils Beryl upgrade with native B20 token standard

Base will activate its Beryl upgrade on June 25, introducing native B20 tokens, faster Ethereum withdrawals, and Reth V2 performance improvements.

By ESTEFANO GOMEZ

Axelar says $4.7 million stolen in Secret Network bridge hack

Jun. 19, 2026

Axelar says $4.7 million stolen in Secret Network bridge hack

The hack underscores the vulnerabilities in blockchain interoperability, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures in cross-chain protocols.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN