LayerZero Labs Unveils ‘Zero,’ a Heterogeneous Layer-1 Targeting 2 Million TPS
LayerZero Labs has officially announced Zero, a new Layer-1 blockchain network scheduled for a fall 2026 launch.
The network utilizes a heterogeneous architecture and the Jolt zkVM to decouple transaction execution from verification, aiming for 2 million transactions per second per zone.
Heavyweight institutional partners including Citadel Securities, ARK Invest, and the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are collaborating on the project.
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CFTC clears path for national trust banks to issue payment stablecoins as collateral
The CFTC reissued Staff Letter 26-05 to include national trust banks as eligible issuers of payment stablecoins.
The guidance allows Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) to accept these tokens as margin collateral for customer accounts.
The update aligns with the GENIUS Act of 2025, providing federal clarity for dollar-pegged digital assets.
Industry leaders like Circle and Ripple, which recently secured national trust charters, stand to benefi…
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate as Institutional Sentiment Remains Fragmented Near $69,000
On-chain metrics show that wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC have shifted from distribution to gradual accumulation over the last 48 hours.
While long-term whales are “nibbling” back into the market, institutional demand remains mixed, with some hedge funds unwinding positions due to Federal Reserve policy concerns.
Bitcoin continues to trade in a tight range near $69,000, roughly 45% below its October 2025 peak of $126,000.
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Bitcoin ETFs Record $145 Million Monday Inflows as Market Signals Potential Inflection Point
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $145 million in net inflows on Monday, marking a second consecutive day of positive momentum. The recovery follows a $371 million dip-buying surge last Friday, which halted a multi-week trend of steady institutional selling.
Bitcoin is currently trading just below $69,000, while the Solana-based AI agent token Pippin (PIPPIN) surged 40% in 24 hours.
U.S.-based spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $145 million in net inflows…