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Saito Blockchain Launches Mainnet, Pioneering Decentralised Web3 Infrastructure

Saito has successfully launched its mainnet, introducing a next-generation blockchain platform designed to deliver truly decentralized Web3 infrastructure. Unlike traditional blockchains, Saito uniquely compensates nodes for routing, storage, and compute work, enabling fully on-chain applications without reliance on centralized services. Key innovations include Automatic Transaction Rebroadcasting (ATR) to combat chain bloat, Block Staking for enhanced security, and Smart NFTs for efficient on-chain functionality. The network has proven stable, processing over 70 million blocks with no known issues. Saito’s architecture allows developers to build scalable, browser-native Web3 applications—such as social, gaming, and messaging apps—using familiar web tools, without proprietary stacks or external APIs.

TheNewsCrypto12/16 11:54

Saito Blockchain Launches Mainnet, Pioneering Decentralised Web3 Infrastructure

TheNewsCrypto12/16 11:54

Ripple Announces RLUSD Growth Strategy: L2 Expansion On Ethereum Planned For 2026

Ripple has announced a multichain expansion strategy for its RLUSD stablecoin, planning integration with Ethereum Layer-2 solutions through a partnership with Wormhole. Initial testing will occur on networks like Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain using Wormhole’s NTT standard for cross-chain liquidity. Launched on XRPL and Ethereum, RLUSD aims to enhance DeFi accessibility and institutional adoption. With a $1.3 billion market cap, it is the third-largest US-regulated stablecoin. Ripple also piloted a credit card settlement program with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini using RLUSD on XRPL for instant transactions. Meanwhile, XRP’s price dropped to $1.90 amid a broader market correction.

bitcoinist12/16 11:46

Ripple Announces RLUSD Growth Strategy: L2 Expansion On Ethereum Planned For 2026

bitcoinist12/16 11:46

Singapore-licensed StraitsX to bring its SGD, USD stablecoins to Solana by 2026

Singapore-based StraitsX, a licensed Major Payment Institution, plans to launch its Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin XSGD and US dollar-backed stablecoin XUSD on the Solana blockchain by early 2026. This initiative, announced with the Solana Foundation, aims to leverage Solana’s high-speed, low-cost infrastructure for transactions. Both stablecoins, which have processed over $18 billion in onchain volume, natively support the x402 interoperability standard for automated payments. The expansion targets growing demand from digital commerce and AI applications. StraitsX also collaborates with Southeast Asian super-app Grab to explore integrating stablecoin payments into everyday transactions, pending regulatory approval. Both XSGD and XUSD are recognized as compliant with Singapore’s upcoming stablecoin regulatory framework.

cointelegraph12/16 10:45

Singapore-licensed StraitsX to bring its SGD, USD stablecoins to Solana by 2026

cointelegraph12/16 10:45

Bitcoin Hyper Secures $29.5M as Investors Back Bitcoin’s Next Upgrade Beyond the Base Layer

Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) has raised $29.5 million in presale funding to address Bitcoin’s scalability and utility limitations without altering its base layer. By operating alongside Bitcoin, it shifts transaction execution to a high-speed environment using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), enabling BTC to be used in DeFi, gaming, and everyday economic activity. This aims to transform Bitcoin from a passive store of value into an active economic network, creating structural rather than speculative demand for BTC. HYPER serves as the network’s gas, staking, and governance token. The presale is ongoing at $0.013425 per token for a limited time.

bitcoinist12/16 10:13

Bitcoin Hyper Secures $29.5M as Investors Back Bitcoin’s Next Upgrade Beyond the Base Layer

bitcoinist12/16 10:13

Winklevoss-led Gemini rolls out prediction markets in 50 US states

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has launched its prediction market platform, Gemini Predictions, across all 50 US states. This follows its affiliate, Gemini Titan, receiving a designated contract market license from the CFTC. The platform allows users to trade on real-world events with yes/no questions, featuring instant execution and transparency. This move is part of Gemini's strategy to build a comprehensive "super app" for crypto trading, staking, and other services, aligning with a broader industry trend. The launch occurs amid a warming US regulatory environment for prediction markets, with other major providers like Polymarket also resuming operations after past restrictions.

cointelegraph12/16 09:46

Winklevoss-led Gemini rolls out prediction markets in 50 US states

cointelegraph12/16 09:46

TON Foundation’s OpenPayd Alliance Targets Improved Crypto-to-Fiat Ramps

TON Foundation has partnered with OpenPayd, a universal financial infrastructure provider, to enhance its global fiat operations. This collaboration aims to streamline TON’s grants, fiat rails, and traditional finance integration for its nearly billion-strong community. By integrating OpenPayd’s API, TON gains access to international payment systems, improving fund distribution, multi-currency treasury management, and partner payments. The move supports TON’s rapid growth, especially within Telegram’s ecosystem, and aligns with its 2025 initiatives like tokenized real-world assets and stablecoin expansions. This partnership underscores the convergence of blockchain and traditional finance, facilitating broader adoption and operational efficiency.

ccn.com12/16 08:57

TON Foundation’s OpenPayd Alliance Targets Improved Crypto-to-Fiat Ramps

ccn.com12/16 08:57

Byrrgis Secures EU MiCA License, Opens Waitlist Ahead of Hybrid Crypto Hub Launch

Byrrgis, a hybrid cryptocurrency hub, has obtained an EU MiCA license, allowing it to operate as a fully regulated financial platform. The company has opened a waitlist for early access ahead of its official launch on January 15. The platform combines features of CEX and DEX architectures, offering automated portfolio rebalancing and personalized crypto asset bundles. It aims to achieve the highest-level CASP accreditation and will provide advanced trading tools, audited assets, and a secure user experience. CEO Siraaj Ahmed emphasized the platform’s commitment to compliant, transparent, and user-driven onchain finance. Byrrgis will continue expanding its features and assets post-launch.

TheNewsCrypto12/16 07:24

Byrrgis Secures EU MiCA License, Opens Waitlist Ahead of Hybrid Crypto Hub Launch

TheNewsCrypto12/16 07:24

A New XRP Era: Ripple Exec Shares What The Ripple-Solana Integration Means

Ripple is strategically repositioning XRP for a multichain future, as announced at the Solana Breakpoint conference. A key part of this plan is the integration of XRP into the Solana ecosystem through wXRP, a wrapped version of the asset backed 1:1 by native XRP. This move, facilitated by Hex Trust and LayerZero, aims to boost XRP's liquidity, utility, and accessibility within decentralized finance (DeFi) by connecting it to Solana's high-throughput environment. Users gain access to decentralized exchanges, lending markets, and wallets like Phantom. Ripple-Solana integration is a template for future expansions to networks like Ethereum and Optimism, with the XRP Ledger remaining the stable foundation for this cross-chain strategy.

bitcoinist12/16 07:02

A New XRP Era: Ripple Exec Shares What The Ripple-Solana Integration Means

bitcoinist12/16 07:02

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin goes multichain in new pilot

Ripple is expanding its RLUSD stablecoin to multiple layer-2 blockchains—including Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain—through a pilot program with cross-chain protocol Wormhole. This move aims to support a multichain future and improve scalability and interoperability. Unlike wrapped assets, RLUSD will use Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers to move across chains without fragmenting liquidity. The full rollout, pending regulatory approval, is planned for next year. Launched in late 2024, RLUSD currently has a market cap of $1.3 billion and is positioned as a regulated stablecoin bridging DeFi and institutional finance.

cointelegraph12/16 05:55

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin goes multichain in new pilot

cointelegraph12/16 05:55

MetaMask adds Bitcoin support after teasing it 10 months ago

MetaMask, a leading crypto wallet, has officially added support for Bitcoin, ten months after first hinting at the integration. This allows users to buy, swap, send, and receive BTC directly within the wallet, with incentives like reward points offered for swaps. The company noted that Bitcoin transactions are typically slower than those on EVM or Solana networks. Previously, MetaMask only supported Bitcoin through wrapped versions. This move is part of MetaMask’s broader expansion from an Ethereum-focused wallet into a multichain platform, following integrations with Solana, Sei, and Monad earlier in 2025. The firm also indicated that more blockchain networks will be added in 2026.

cointelegraph12/16 04:48

MetaMask adds Bitcoin support after teasing it 10 months ago