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The Protocol: 77% of Bitcoin Holders Have Never Used BTCFi, Survey Reveals
8.10.2025
Also: Ethereum Fusaka Upgrade on Holesky, DoubleZero Goes Live and Bee Maps Raises $42M
Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Could Cut Node Costs, Ease Adoption
8.10.2025
Fusaka – a blend of the names Fulu and Osaka – consists of two simultaneous upgrades to Ethereum’s consensus and execution layers, respectively
Crunch Lab Builds out AI Intelligence Layer With Fresh $5M Capital
7.10.2025
Crunch Lab, the core contributor to the decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) collective CrunchDAO, has raised $5 million in a strategic funding round, the company shared with Bitcoin.com News. The investment brings its total funding to over $10 million. Crunch Lab Hits $10M Total Funding...
Lighter Launches Ethereum Layer 2 Mainnet
4.10.2025
Lighter, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, has launched its Ethereum Layer 2 public mainnet after eight months of beta testing. The protocol introduces verifiable ZK-based trading and kicks off the second season of its points program, running through 2025. Hyperliquid Rival Lighter Goes Live...
Gate Rolls Out Token Launcher ‘Gate Fun’ on New Layer-2 Network
30.9.2025
The exchange’s new token launchpad lets users create and trade tokens in minutes, expanding the ecosystem around Gate Layer, its recently launched OP Stack–based blockchain
Bitcoin DeFi Project BOB, LayerZero Enable BTC Transfers Across 11 Major Blockchains
30.9.2025
New gateway gives nearly 15,000 decentralized apps access to native BTC liquidity via wBTC.OFT
Report: SWIFT Flirts With Ethereum’s Linea in Bold Onchain Experiment
28.9.2025
SWIFT, the grand old gatekeeper of global bank messages, is reportedly testing its approach onchain—dabbling with Ethereum layer two (L2) Linea to see if its buttoned-up messaging system can handle life in crypto’s fast lane. TradFi Meets DeFi: SWIFT Experiments With Ethereum L2 The SWIFT...
Layer-1s stake their claim as crypto’s backbone in 2025
26.9.2025
With stablecoin rules taking shape and tokenized assets entering the market, blockchain’s foundation is being tested and layer-1s are proving their staying power
Layer-1s stake their claim as crypto’s backbone in 2025
26.9.2025
With stablecoin rules taking shape and tokenized assets entering the market, blockchain’s foundation is being tested and layer-1s are proving their staying power
Gate Launches Layer 2 Network for Web3 Expansion
25.9.2025
Gate has launched Gate Layer, a high-performance layer 2 network built on OP Stack, while revamping its GT token economy. The move aims to accelerate large-scale web3 adoption through lower costs, faster transactions, and expanded ecosystem tools. Gate Bets on High-Speed Layer 2 Amid Ecosystem...
Gate Unveils Layer 2 Network and Tokenomics Overhaul for GT Token
25.9.2025
The exchange introduces Gate Layer, a high-performance rollup built on OP Stack, while expanding GT’s role as a gas token and deflationary asset
Vitalik Buterin Calls Base a Model Ethereum L2
23.9.2025
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin praised Base as a model Layer-2, combining user-friendly design with Ethereum’s decentralized security. He emphasized that Base is non-custodial and cannot block or seize user funds, countering misconceptions about L2 oversight. Vitalik Defends Base, Dispels...
ETH Could Soar as Ethereum Positions Itself as AI Settlement Layer, Experts Say
23.9.2025
The Ethereum Foundation has launched a new decentralized AI team led by Davide Crapis. For Gil Rosen, co-founder of the Blockchain Builders Fund, this move represents a shift for Ethereum from a neutral settlement layer to a more “opinionated” Layer-1. The Ethereum Foundation Ventures Into AI With...
CZ's Family Office Deepens Stake in Ethena Labs as USDe Stablecoin Supply Tops $13B
21.9.2025
Backing will fund expansion on BNB Chain, fiat-backed stablecoin USDtb, and settlement layer Converge
Optimism Schedules Superchain 16a Upgrade; Dev-Friendly Toggles, No User Impact Expected
20.9.2025
The Ethereum layer two (L2), Optimism, plans to roll out its Sepolia Superchain Upgrade 16a to testnet on Sept. 22 and mainnet on Oct. 2, pending governance approval, tightening safety screws without touching end users. Optimism Superchain 16a Targets Oct. 2 Mainnet With Code Pruning, Flex Controls...
Plasma to Launch Mainnet Beta Blockchain for Stablecoins Next Week
18.9.2025
The team claims that the network will debut with more than $2 billion in stablecoin liquidity
Is Ethereum’s DeFi Future on L2s? Liquidity, Innovation Say Perhaps Yes
16.9.2025
Ethereum is in the midst of a paradox. Even as ether hit record highs in late August, decentralized finance (DeFi) activity on Ethereum’s layer-1 (L1) looks muted compared to its peak in late 2021. Meanwhile, layer-2 (L2) networks like Arbitrum and Base are booming, with billions in total value...
Wall Street Bank Citigroup Sees Ether Falling to $4,300 by Year-End
15.9.2025
Network activity remains the key driver of ether’s value, but much of the recent growth has been on layer-2s, the report noted
Ethereum Stakes a Claim as AI’s Settlement Layer With dAI Team
15.9.2025
Ethereum core developer Davide Crapis unveiled the Ethereum Foundation’s new “dAI Team” on Monday, Sept. 15, positioning the network as a base for AI agents. The effort lands with clear goals and timelines. Ethereum Foundation Debuts ‘dAI Team’ to Bring AI Onchain According to the announcement,...
Base Explores Issuing Native Token, Says Creator Jesse Pollak
15.9.2025
At the BaseCamp event, Jesse Pollak revealed the Layer 2 network is considering a native token, though plans remain in early stages