Atkins Emphasized Blockchain’s Potential to Revolutionize US Financial Infrastructure

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering the creation of an innovation exemption within its regulatory framework to foster tokenization, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said during a press event on Friday, according to Bloomberg. In the Bloomberg report, Atkins said that the SEC staff was considering changes that would promote tokenization, including an innovation exception that would allow for new trading methods and provide targeted relief to support the development of a tokenized securities ecosystem. Atkins said the movement of assets onchain is inevitable, stating: “If it can…

NEAR Intents Revolutionizes Cross-Chain Swaps on Sui Blockchain

James Ding Jul 18, 2025 01:28 NEAR Intents introduces seamless cross-chain swaps on Sui, enhancing DeFi integration with fast, bridge-free transactions across multiple blockchains, according to Sui Foundation. NEAR Intents and Sui: A New Era of Cross-Chain Swaps NEAR Intents has launched a groundbreaking integration with the Sui blockchain, enabling swift cross-chain swaps without the need for bridges or intermediary tools. This development marks a significant advancement in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, enhancing interoperability and user experience across 20 chains and…

Sei Welcomes USDY: Tokenized US Treasury Bills Enhance Blockchain Ecosystem

Terrill Dicki Jul 18, 2025 01:06 USDY, a tokenized US Treasury Bill product by Ondo Finance, is set to join the Sei blockchain, marking a significant milestone in institutional-grade asset integration. In a significant development for the blockchain ecosystem, Sei has announced the integration of USDY, a tokenized US Treasury Bill product by Ondo Finance, into its platform. This move underscores Sei’s commitment to institutional-grade asset offerings and further cements its position in the rapidly evolving decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, according to…

Bank of America Eyes Stablecoins as Blockchain Strategy Takes Shape

Bank of America is in the early stages of exploring stablecoins, aiming to leverage blockchain technology to enhance its payment infrastructure. During the bank’s second-quarter earnings call, CEO Brian Moynihan addressed questions about BoA’s stablecoin strategy, noting that the initial focus is “on stablecoins as a transactional device.” Stablecoin-based payment rails could help BoA move the trillions of dollars in client assets that flow through its systems each day. “We believe that if they want to use stablecoins to move part of that money, they’ll move,” Moynihan said, referring to…

Vitalik Buterin proposes minimalism as key to layer-2 blockchain success

As layer-1 networks face pressure to maintain relevance, Ethereum proponents suggest a new path forward: becoming a layer-2 on Ethereum.  On Monday, Jason Chaskin, who leads app relations and research at the Ethereum Foundation, sparked a conversation after saying that most layer-1s will become Ethereum layer-2s. He pointed to Celo’s recent transition as a blueprint.  Chaskin said Celo’s transition allowed the network to cut inflation, streamline its code, speed up block times and integrate itself into Ethereum, which he said has “the largest dev community in crypto.”  On Wednesday, Ethereum…

Sui Launches SuiHub Lagos to Boost Blockchain Innovation in Africa

Felix Pinkston Jul 15, 2025 16:22 Sui has inaugurated SuiHub Lagos, a new community-led space aimed at fostering blockchain innovation in Africa’s burgeoning tech market. Sui has announced the opening of SuiHub Lagos, a new community-led hub designed to invigorate the blockchain and developer ecosystem in West Africa, according to the Sui Foundation. This initiative marks the fourth physical hub in Sui’s expanding global network, succeeding previous openings in Dubai, Vietnam, and Athens. Empowering Africa’s Developer Ecosystem Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling tech capital,…

OKX Ventures Backs SUI’s Move Language Adoption in Layer1 Blockchain

Iris Coleman Jul 15, 2025 12:19 OKX Ventures’ strategic investment in SUI, leveraging the Move language, aims to reshape blockchain architecture and drive ecosystem growth, setting a new paradigm in decentralized applications. As the Web3 technology stack evolves, the transition from Ethereum’s Solidity to the more secure and resource-efficient Move language is gaining traction. Originally developed by Meta for its Diem project, Move is becoming a foundational language for new-generation blockchains, according to OKX Ventures. Move Language and SUI Blockchain In this…

Enhancing Blockchain Composability: Analyzing PTBs and EIP-7702

Darius Baruo Jul 15, 2025 04:32 Explore how Sui’s PTBs and Ethereum’s EIP-7702 are revolutionizing transaction composability, streamlining user experiences, and addressing computational inefficiencies in decentralized applications. As decentralized applications (dApps) evolve, the complexity of on-chain transactions grows, often requiring users to perform multiple steps to complete a single action. This can lead to inefficient transaction processing and user friction. To address these challenges, both Sui and Ethereum have introduced solutions aimed at enhancing composability in blockchain transactions. According to the Sui…

Polygon (MATIC) Weekly Update: Heimdall v2 Upgrade, €100M Blockchain Bond, and Mixed Market Signals

Felix Pinkston Jul 15, 2025 03:35 Polygon’s (MATIC) ecosystem saw major developments this week, including the €100M NRW.BANK blockchain bond and the Heimdall v2 upgrade. Despite Bitfinex delisting, technical upgrades and institutio… 1. Executive Summary Polygon (MATIC), one of the leading Ethereum scaling solutions, experienced a transformative week driven by significant technological and institutional milestones. The Heimdall v2 upgrade promises faster transaction finality and improved network efficiency, while NRW.BANK’s issuance of a €100M blockchain bond on Polygon highlights its growing institutional appeal.…

Bitcoin May Land On 36 More Company Balance Sheets This Year, Blockchain Firm Says

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Public firms around the globe have been piling into Bitcoin this year. According to Blockware Intelligence, the number of public companies holding Bitcoin jumped by 120% in 2025. That surge brought the total to 141 firms. And by the end of 2025, at least 36 more are expected to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets. That would represent a 25% boost from today’s numbers. Rising Tide Of Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Based on reports from Blockware’s Q3 2025…