LayerZero launches ZERO blockchain, partners with ICE and DTCC

Gensler Allegedly Admits He Was Wrong About Ripple - U.Today

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse alleged that former SEC Chair Gary Gensler apologized for the agency's prolonged battles against crypto during a meeting at the White House. This exchange, notable for its context, followed years of conflict, particularly regarding regulation and securities classification.

IOTA Launches Sustainability Page Highlighting Energy Efficiency and MiCA Metrics

IOTA launched a sustainability page that shows network energy use emissions and MiCA indicator data. The page shows electricity consumed totaling 387,377.16 kWh and 100,404 kg of CO₂ emissions. The IOTA Foundation has launched a new Sustainability page that compiles environmental footprint i

El Salvador Finalizes Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 Educational Program

The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador announced that this new educational program will be implemented during the upcoming school period. The program, produced in partnership with Wespark, seeks to explain bitcoin and money concepts to public school students in a simple way. El Salvador

SBI President Pushes for XRP Ledger Support - U.Today

Ripple's plans for the XRP Ledger in 2026 involve a shift to a more decentralized support structure, enabling independent organizations and community-driven programs to foster growth. A new FinTech Builder Program will aid startups in integrating blockchain with traditional financial infrastructure.

14 Million USDCx on Cardano Minted in One Hour as Mainnet Debut Approaches - U.Today

Cardano is set to launch the USDCx stablecoin, a variant backed by original USDC via Circle’s Xreserve infrastructure, designed for non-EVM chains. It emphasizes transaction privacy and aims to enhance liquidity and access for Cardano users and developers.

XRP Ledger Powers $280 Million Diamond Tokenization in Major UAE Real-World Asset Deal

Ripple’s tokenization of 1 billion AED worth of diamonds, “isn’t just a win for the UAE, it’s a masterclass in how the XRP Ledger handles high-value RWA at scale,” says Reece Merrick. The network is solving the trust gap by integrating Ripple Custody’s bank-grade vaulting with XRPL’s native f