Lighter has expanded the cross-margin mechanism to include the gold and silver markets.

Alchemy Pay plans to launch the Alchemy Chain L1 public chain testnet on February 23.

Foresight News reports that crypto payment provider Alchemy Pay announced plans to launch the Alchemy Chain L1 public chain testnet on February 23. The public chain will be built on the Solana Virtual Machine architecture and will offer a payment system that allows users to transact using fiat currency and cryptocurrencies for large-scale commercial applications.

Alchemy Pay Advances Alchemy Chain As Blockchain for Stablecoin Payments

Alchemy Pay has announced a roadmap and design update for Alchemy Chain, positioning it as a next-gen blockchain for stablecoin payments. This innovative development aims to create a robust, compliant, and scalable infrastructure for global digital payment solutions, enhancing merchant checkouts and cross-border settlements.

deBridge launches Model Context Protocol for cross-chain trading AI agents

deBridge's new Model Context Protocol (MCP) enhances cross-chain transactions, enabling AI agents and developers to perform swaps and multi-step on-chain transactions on EVM networks and Solana. MCP allows seamless execution, user asset custody, and supports AI tools for automated trading and execution strategies.

Japan's strategic shift towards XRPL infrastructure

Japan is establishing itself as a leader in the new generation of finance through blockchain technology, with strong involvement from financial organizations. The Central Bank and SBI Holdings are investing in XRP Ledger for payments, digital identity infrastructure, compliance, and lending. XRPL’s decentralized identity model enhances secure personal data sharing, while projects like DNAOnChain utilize zero-knowledge proof for privacy-preserving validation. XRP acts as a liquidity intermediary between stablecoins and assets within the XRPL ecosystem.

Canton (CC) Is Slowly Becoming a Major RWA Player – Here’s Why

The tokenized real world asset space is starting to get very real, very fast. New data shows that a “CC” bucket is now leading the entire RWA sector with roughly $340.9 billion in underlying assets tied to it. That’s a huge number, and it indicates how quickly institutions are moving into

Metaplanet Posts Record FY2025 Growth on Bitcoin Strategy

Metaplanet Inc. reported explosive FY2025 growth, with a 738% revenue increase driven by substantial Bitcoin investments, amassing 35,102 BTC. The company aims to hold 1% of global Bitcoin by 2027 while diversifying its financial model to enhance stability and profitability.