CLAPS Launches Crypto-Native Sportsbook Integrating On-Chain Transparency with Off-Chain Performance

CLAPS launches a crypto-native sportsbook supporting multiple betting types with on-chain transparency and off-chain performance. It features various cryptocurrencies and a custodial wallet for easier onboarding.
Solana’s $9.17 billion DeFi surge hides a stablecoin stockpile ready to ignite

Solana’s DeFi TVL hits $9.17B with $11.4B stablecoins, showing strong liquidity. USDC dominates stablecoins, while Raydium leads protocol growth with a 60.71% TVL surge.
Gnosis Launches Circles 2.0: A Trust-Based Digital Currency Where Users Issue Their Own Tokens Over Time

Gnosis launches Circles 2.0, a trust-based digital currency allowing users to issue personalized tokens. The system promotes equitable wealth distribution and local economies via the Metri app.
Yield-bearing stablecoins surge to $11B, now 4.5% of market: Report

Yield-bearing stablecoins have grown to $11B, 4.5% of the stablecoin market, up from $1.5B in early 2024. Pendle leads with $3B TVL, as regulatory clarity and demand for yield drive adoption.
Solana Chain Extension Sonic SVM Introduces New Token Burn Program – News Bytes Bitcoin News

Sonic SVM, a Solana chain extension, launches a SONIC token burn program replacing the old model with a buy-and-lock system using 50% of transaction fees to purchase and burn tokens.
SUN Retains Second Spot in Tron’s TVL Rankings, Close Behind JustLend

SUN remains second in Tron’s TVL rankings, trailing JustLend with $985M locked. Growth stems from liquidity pools, incentives, and newer SunSwap versions. CryptoQuant highlights stable returns and lower risks as key drivers.
Validation Cloud deploys Web3 AI engine on Hedera
Validation Cloud launches Mavrik-1 AI engine on Hedera to simplify DeFi data access through natural language queries, eliminating technical barriers for users.
Magic Eden Partners With Spark To Bring Fast, Cheap Bitcoin Settlements

Magic Eden partners with Spark to enhance Bitcoin trading by reducing transaction times and fees, enabling efficient BTC-native asset trading and stablecoin swaps via Bitcoin’s base layer.
CreataChain Signs Strategic Partnership with Kylix Finance, a Polkadot-Based DeFi Innovator

CreataChain partners with Kylix Finance to enhance cross-chain DeFi solutions, focusing on technical integration, joint marketing, and collaborative product development in the Polkadot ecosystem.
BlackRock’s BUIDL To Power BounceBit’s New RWA Yield Strategy Platform – The Daily Hodl

BounceBit partners with BlackRock’s BUIDL fund to launch an RWA yield strategy platform, combining traditional finance yields with crypto derivatives trading for higher investor returns.