New Layer 1 blockchains are being custom-built for stablecoins. Stable, Arc, and Plasma incorporate features like fast finality and stablecoin gas fees. Emerging platforms are backed by PayPal, Circle ...

Innovation once more appears to be heating up in the digital asset space as old paradigms are set aside and new horizons become realized, the team at Coin Metrics noted. Coin Metrics also mentioned ...

The landscape of Layer–1 blockchains has evolved significantly in recent years. Networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana form the backbone of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, each offering unique ...

In August 2025, Circle (the company behind USDC) announced Arc, an open Layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for stablecoins and financial apps. Arc isn’t just another general-purpose chain; it’s ...

Layer-2 solutions face the prospect of striking a tough balance. On one hand, they must continue to strive for scalability and efficiency. On the other, they must maintain the decentralization and ...

SAN FRANCISCO – Jan. 28, 2025 – Bluwhale, an AI Web3 start-up, today announces that it has topped its funding to $100 million. This includes its Seed/Series A round as well as a $75 million token ...

The much-anticipated launch of a spot Ethereum ETF has analysts divided about its impact on altcoins, meme coins and competing Layer-1 (L1) blockchains. The potential influx of new investors drawn by ...

Experts discussed the role of L1, L2, and ZK-rollups in crypto adoption, emphasizing the need for continued innovation to address performance and cost challenges. As zero-knowledge (ZK) technology ...