Tag: cross-chain

Agoric and Noble Launch Fast USDC for Near-Instant Cross-Chain Transfers

Agoric and Noble Launch Fast USDC for Near-Instant Cross-Chain Transfers

Agoric and Noble have partnered to introduce Fast USDC. As a result, this innovative cross-chain solution accelerates how quickly USDC can be moved, completing transfers in as little as 30 seconds. This innovative solution leverages Agoric's Orchestration API and is built on Noble's Express dApp, enabling USDC transfers in under...

Further Reading

Lightec's zkBTC Bridge Ushers in New Era for Bitcoin-Ethereum Transfers

Lightec's zkBTC Bridge Ushers in New Era for Bitcoin-Ethereum Transfers

More recently, Lightec released the zkBTC Bridge to the Ethereum mainnet, a major step forward in cross-chain decentralized finance (DeFi). This cutting-edge bridge makes it easy to transfer Bitcoin into Ethereum’s flourishing ecosystem, using zero-knowledge proof technology to remove the need for centralized third parties. Lightec has made progress on...

Navigating the Crypto Landscape A Practical Guide to Spending Digital Assets in Daily Life

Navigating the Crypto Landscape A Practical Guide to Spending Digital Assets in Daily Life

The natural maturation of cryptocurrency markets has resulted in a flourishing of direct, easy-to-use options for spending your crypto assets. Bitcoin machines are surfacing in countries across the world. At the same time, crypto debit cards are making it easier than ever to use digital currencies for everyday transactions. These...

Ethereum and Solana Lead Blockchain Innovation Amid Rising Institutional Demand

Ethereum and Solana Lead Blockchain Innovation Amid Rising Institutional Demand

Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) are at the forefront of Ethereum innovation. Their recent upgrades have gone a long way to strengthen their capabilities in decentralized applications (dApps). Meanwhile, Solana is enjoying a counterrevolution fueled by regular network upgrades that make its historically touted performance all the more superior. Ethereum...

Bitlayer Launches Trust-Minimized Bitcoin Bridge on Mainnet

Bitlayer Launches Trust-Minimized Bitcoin Bridge on Mainnet

Now, Bitlayer, a DeFi startup backed by investment titan Franklin Templeton, has launched its new smart contract bridge into full production. This inventive bridge, named BitVM, is now live on the Bitcoin mainnet. The launch increases Bitcoin’s versatility and interoperability across various blockchain ecosystems. Interoperability is the ability to link...

Binance Backs THORChain Upgrade to Boost DeFi Interoperability

Binance Backs THORChain Upgrade to Boost DeFi Interoperability

Binance is set to support the upcoming network upgrade and hard fork of THORChain (RUNE), scheduled for July 17, 2025, at 01:00 (UTC+8). The upgrade occurs at block height 21,984,000. Its intention is to catalyze greater cross-chain interoperability, optimize transaction efficiency, and create a more representative decentralized governance framework. This...

USDC's Global Expansion Soars with Strategic Integrations and Regulatory Tailwinds

USDC's Global Expansion Soars with Strategic Integrations and Regulatory Tailwinds

USDC, the second-largest stablecoin in the world by market capitalization, is experiencing a historic wave of global adoption. Behind this surge are strategic integrations, regulatory advancements, and innovative solutions. With a market cap of $62.8 billion and an all-time transaction volume of $26 trillion, USDC has become a cornerstone of...

SEI Price Surges Past Key Resistance, Eyes Higher Targets

SEI Price Surges Past Key Resistance, Eyes Higher Targets

SEI crypto is on a huge uptrend, driven by increasing positive sentiment and the USDC integration going well. Now traders and analysts everywhere are buzzing about the cryptocurrency’s impressive climb upwards. It has recently broken above a key resistance level and is now targeting significant price targets. With SEI now...

Skyline Introduces cAP3X Token to Boost Cardano Interoperability

Skyline Introduces cAP3X Token to Boost Cardano Interoperability

Skyline recently announced cAP3X as the Cardano blockchain’s first native token. This token will serve to enhance cross-chain interoperability between Cardano and Apex Fusion ecosystems. The cAP3X token serves as a wrapped utility token that helps to flow value and engagement across multiple blockchain networks. This partnership is one of...