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Here’s Why Ethereum Is Gaining Recognition As The Core Settlement Layer For On-Chain Finance

Ethereum is increasingly recognized as the core settlement layer for on-chain finance, driven by a significant surge in network activity and stablecoin transfer volumes. Since early 2026, stablecoin transfers on Ethereum have increased by over 119.3%, with volumes consistently ranging between $500 billion and $900 billion and occasionally peaking at $1 trillion. This growth underscores Ethereum's capacity to handle large-scale financial transactions and reinforces its role in bridging traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure. Concurrently, Ethereum's price is at a critical juncture, trading near its Realized Price of $2,340—a historically significant level that has acted as a support floor for macro expansions. While the price recently dipped to $2,314, analysts suggest that holding above this level could signal a transition into a high-conviction bullish phase.

bitcoinist04/25 01:34

Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed USDC Loans For UK Users In Latest Expansion

Coinbase has expanded its crypto-backed USDC lending service to UK residents, allowing them to use Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Coinbase Wrapped Staked Ether (cbETH) as collateral. Powered by the on-chain protocol Morpho on the Base network, the service enables users to borrow up to $5 million in USDC without selling their crypto holdings. Collateral is locked in a smart contract until the loan is repaid, with liquidation triggered if the loan-to-value ratio exceeds a threshold. This follows the service’s successful US launch, where originations surpassed $2.17 billion. The move is part of Coinbase’s broader expansion in the UK, including savings accounts and DEX trading, and aligns with its efforts to integrate crypto into traditional finance, such as recently offering crypto-backed mortgages.

bitcoinist04/21 14:01

Adding Another Oracle, Polymarket's Ambition Exposed

Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has announced the integration of Pyth Network as its oracle provider for settling prediction markets related to traditional assets. This new batch of markets will cover commodities like gold, silver, WTI crude oil, and natural gas, as well as U.S. stocks including NVIDIA, Apple, Tesla, and ETFs. Pyth will supply real-time pricing data via WebSocket, enabling second-by-second sampling and live charts for traders. This move is part of Polymarket’s ongoing expansion of its oracle infrastructure. Initially reliant on UMA’s optimistic oracle for subjective events like elections, the platform later integrated Chainlink for automated crypto price settlements (e.g., BTC and ETH). With Pyth—known for its institutional data sources like Jump Trading and Jane Street—Polymarket now extends into traditional finance, forming a multi-layered oracle system: UMA for social and political events, Chainlink for crypto, and Pyth for traditional assets. By expanding its data sources, Polymarket is broadening the scope of tradable futures—effectively turning real-world uncertainties into betable markets. The end goal appears to be a unified super-platform where any verifiable event—macro data, earnings, sports, weather, or AI releases—can be priced and traded.

Odaily星球日报04/03 04:10

Square Introduces Bitcoin POS Payments In Major US Expansion

Square, a financial services company, has launched a major US expansion of its Bitcoin point-of-sale payment system. As part of the initiative, businesses that accept Bitcoin will pay no processing fees for the next two years, until the end of 2026. The program is designed to help small merchants adopt new payment methods without incurring transaction fees. By default, merchants receive US dollars in their accounts instantly, eliminating exposure to Bitcoin's price volatility. However, they can also choose to "stack" a portion of their daily sales in Bitcoin. The rollout began in October 2025 and is scheduled to be available to all eligible Square users by November 10, though businesses in New York are currently excluded due to state regulations. This move is part of a larger trend of financial companies integrating digital assets into traditional services, such as using cryptocurrency as collateral for mortgages and loans.

bitcoinist04/01 05:02

Dialogue with Robinhood VP: A Large Number of Users Buy the Dip, AI is Just a Tool

In a podcast interview, Robinhood's VP of Crypto and GM of International, Johann Kerbrat, discussed key trends and company strategies. He noted that during recent market volatility, many users bought the dip, highlighting Bitcoin's resilience and the advantage of 24/7 crypto trading. Robinhood is expanding its 24x5 equity trading to better serve global users and news-driven activity. The platform integrates stocks, crypto, options, futures, and prediction markets, allowing users to cross-utilize assets and create complex strategies, including hedging. Kerbrat emphasized accessibility and education over judging products. AI is heavily utilized internally for code generation, compliance, and market summaries (e.g., Cortex feature), accelerating development and personalization for international expansion. Robinhood is building an Ethereum L2 chain to enhance real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, aiming for instant settlement and 24/7 trading, currently testing with 2000 tokenized stocks in the EU under MiCA regulations. The recent Bitstamp acquisition expands institutional services like liquidity provision and white-label crypto solutions. Stablecoin usage on Robinhood is primarily for on/off-ramping and institutional settlements. The company joined the Global Dollar Network (USDG) to share stablecoin yields with users. Kerbrat sees AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, jobs, and highlights new family banking products for financial education and wealth transfer. Competition with rivals like Coinbase benefits consumers through lower fees.

marsbit03/26 07:53

XRP volume surges to $3.6B as Ripple expands Asia strategy

Ripple's expansion in Singapore, including broader regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and participation in the BLOOM initiative, has brought XRP back into focus. The company is piloting programmable trade settlement using the XRP Ledger and RLUSD to improve cross-border trade efficiency. Market reaction was swift, with XRP's trading volume surging to $3.6 billion and its price rising to $1.42. While this signals strong bullish interest, the long-term impact depends on whether these regulated initiatives translate into sustained real-world utility and transaction demand.

ambcrypto03/26 02:31

USDC vs. USDT: $70.2T volume drives shift as Circle expands into Africa

Circle partners with Sasai Fintech (Cassava Technologies) to expand USDC into Africa, aiming to revolutionize cross-border payments by making them faster, cheaper, and more reliable. This integration into Sasai's mobile platform addresses high fees (often over 7%) and slow traditional systems. The move occurs as stablecoins process $70.2T in annual volume, with USDC gaining market share against USDT, signaling a shift toward reliable, transparent systems. However, Circle faces regulatory challenges in the U.S., including concerns from the upcoming CLARITY Act, which contributed to a recent 20% stock drop. The expansion highlights a strategic focus on high-growth markets like Africa despite domestic uncertainties.

ambcrypto03/25 17:18

a16z: Without Relying on Interest Spreads or Burning Cash, How Does Revolut Become Europe's Most Profitable Neobank?

Revolut has emerged as Europe's most profitable neobank, achieving exceptional growth and efficiency without relying heavily on net interest income. In 2025, Revolut reported £4.5 billion in revenue (46% growth) and £1.7 billion in pre-tax profit (57% growth), with a remarkable 38% profit margin. Its user base grew by 30% to 68 million, while maintaining a diversified revenue stream across six business lines, none exceeding 22% of total income. Key to its success is a fee-based model (76% of revenue), contrasting traditional banks that depend on interest income. Revolut’s rule of 75% (revenue growth + profit margin) and 35% ROE far exceed industry averages. The company’s growth is driven by rapid customer acquisition, high user satisfaction (NPS double the industry average), and efficient operations enhanced by AI. With significant room to expand both its user base and average revenue per user (ARPU), particularly through primary account adoption and lending, Revolut is positioned to become a global banking leader. It has applied for a U.S. bank charter, underscoring its ambitious growth trajectory beyond Europe.

marsbit03/25 06:33

Sweden’s H100 targets European no. 2 spot with 3,500 BTC expansion!

ambcrypto03/24 06:42

Is XRP positioning for expansion? What cooling momentum reveals

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