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USD1-paired meme tokens have surged in popularity on the BNB Chain, dominating the bulk of their trading activity. Between May 20 and 24, these tokens have accounted for nearly 90% of all meme token trading volume on the network. According to on-chain data and TK Research, CapitainBNB, TUT, and CA were the most active in this movement, drawing thousands of wallets and millions in volume. USD1: The Stablecoin Behind the Meme Token Surge In what analysts call the “USD1 Meme Boom,” the third week of May saw a rise in USD1-paired meme coin activity on BNB Chain. A tweet by…

HeLa Labs, the renowned L1 blockchain devoted to offering cutting-edge DeFi solutions, has commenced its latest partnership with DragonMaster, a popular blockchain-powered Metaverse game. The collaboration aims to advance Web3 gaming sector with the inclusion of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), real-time strategy (RTS), play-to-earn gameplay (P2E), and collectible mechanics. The platform disclosed this joint effort in a recent post shared on its official X account. We’re excited to announce our newest collaboration with @dragonmaster_co!DragonMaster is the first blockchain-based Metaverse game that blends RTS, MOBA, Collection, and Play-to-Earn gameplay.Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of Web3 gaming and immersive strategy! 🐉🎮🌐……

What sets RLUSD apart is not just its technical design or regulatory adherence, but its expanding use cases within government-level systems. A striking example of this came with the recent announcement that RLUSD is being integrated into Dubai’s land registry system. As stablecoins continue to mature, a new chapter is being written in the world of programmable finance—and at the center of this transformation is RLUSD. No longer confined to crypto-native payment rails, RLUSD is stepping into the role of sovereign-grade infrastructure, signaling a significant shift in how governments and institutions view digital currencies. Originally conceived as a stablecoin solution…

Verasity, the video-focused blockchain platform known for its Proof of View (PoV) technology, today announced a strategic partnership with WORLD3 AI, an emerging AI and blockchain protocol dedicated to building AI Autonomous Worlds (AI-AW). 📢 PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 📢We’re thrilled to share that we’ve partnered with @WORLD3_AI, a next-generation AI and blockchain platform shaping the future of AI Autonomous Worlds (AI-AW).As part of this partnership, WORLD3 will adopt the VeraPlayer infrastructure to power… pic.twitter.com/s7dvIoRMPF — Verasity (2025 ⏩) (@verasitytech) June 9, 2025 Both companies have agreed that WORLD3 AI will use Verasity’s VeraPlayer infrastructure to broadcast their wide collection of videos,…

Blockchain venture studio Thesis, which is backed by Pantera Capital and Hack VC, has debuted its Bitcoin layer-2 network Mezo’s mainnet. Mezo is built to be Bitcoin finance platform that enables its users to unlock practical utility in BTC and thus become their own bank, according to an emailed announcement shared with CoinDesk. The project debuted its testnet last year following a $21 million fundraising round led by Pantera. Users can use their BTC as collateral to mint and spend Mezo’s native stablecoin MUSD, this creating a circular economy powered by BTC. An ongoing barrier to wider bitcoin adoption is…

Coinbase has added two new wrapped tokens to its Base network, expanding its lineup of ERC-20 assets with cbDOGE and cbXRP, the exchange announced via its official X account on June 5. The tokens are backed 1:1 by Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP, respectively, and are held in custody by Coinbase. In its announcement post, the crypto exchange reiterated that these wrapped tokens operate under a fully collateralized model and are intended to improve onchain and offchain asset movement. According to Coinbase, users can transfer DOGE and XRP from their Coinbase accounts to the Base network, where they are automatically converted…

Guests at last month’s Trump meme coin holders dinner were airdropped up to three NFTs, one of which has already sold for approximately $16,000. Even people who registered but didn’t make the top 220 cutoff to attend, were given an NFT. Among that category, an NFT has already sold for $4,000. Despite the big sales, there appears to be no utility for these NFTs. The official TRUMP meme coin X account called them “historic collector’s items that celebrate the Crypto President.” As promised, if you participated in the “Dinner With Trump”, your $TRUMP NFTs are now in your wallet. These…

Ethereum is trading above $2,600 after a volatile stretch that saw bulls regain momentum and push the price into a key resistance zone. The recent rebound has brought renewed optimism to the market, with ETH now flirting with a potential bullish continuation. Still, the path forward remains uncertain, as analysts warn of a possible retracement before any major breakout can take shape. Over the past few days, ETH has shown strength, bouncing off local support and reclaiming short-term moving averages. This move has shifted sentiment, but it hasn’t been enough to fully escape the risk of a short-term pullback. Some…

The Kyrgyz Republic has announced the launch of USDKG, a gold-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar. The stablecoin is expected to go live in the Q3 of 2025 and will be backed by $300 million worth of physical gold. It will be issued with the approval of the Ministry of Finance and supported by private gold purchases from the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic. USDKG is part of an initiative to improve cross-border payments and support trade across Central Asia using blockchain-based tools. Although backed by gold, USDKG is not designed to follow gold’s market price. Instead,…

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the cryptocurrency project supported by US President Donald Trump and his family, has partnered with Kernel DAO (KERNEL). Kernel DAO X announced the integration of WLFI’s stablecoin USD1 with Kernel DAO in a post on its account. Thanks to the Kernel DAO partnership, USD1 is once again a stakeable asset. “USD1 integrates with Kernel DAO as a re-stakeable asset. This collaboration is the first time our stablecoin has secured third-party applications. Backed by US Treasuries, built for the future,” the WLFI official X account explained. “Big news! Kernel DAO and World Liberty Financial partnership brings USD1…