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Soneium, an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, is introducing a system that aims to transform everyday on-chain activity into something closer to a digital identity. Called Soneium Score, the proof-of-contribution system tracks user activity across the ecosystem and generally rewards consistent engagement, according to a press release shared with The Defiant. The platform essentially converts routine on-chain actions — such as swapping tokens, staking, or minting NFTs — into points that contribute to a gamified identity layer, the company claims. Users can climb seasonal leaderboards and earn non-transferable SBT badges that permanently mark their contributions.…

Base, the Layer 2 blockchain by Coinbase, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $200 billion in trade volume on Uniswap decentralized trading protocol. The blockchain has been able to double its total trade volume in a record time after it had crossed $100 billion mark just a few months ago.This major development not only highlights the platform’s rapid growth, but also establishes it as a leading player among solutions that work to scale Ethereum in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. Base is only the second Layer 2 blockchain platform to cross the $200 billion mark after Arbitrium, which clearly…

President Donald Trump is calling today a “big day” at the White House, and for good reason. He’s hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a slate of top European leaders for a high-stakes meeting aimed at ending the war with Russia. The guest list for these crucial peace talks is a who’s who of Western leadership, including the EU Commission President, the leaders of France, the UK, Germany, and Italy, and the head of NATO. This summit follows last week’s direct meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Trump Pushes for Lasting Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine…

Uquid, a Web3 checkout and payment solution, has unveiled its Web3 Checkout, taking a significant step forward to evolve the future of digital payments. The platform aims to integrate the power of blockchain with everyday demand for user convenience. Uquid possesses the flexibility to enable a checkout system effortlessly that is also powered by 100+ tokens. ✨ FREEDOM MEETS CONVENIENCE WITH UQUID WEB3 CHECKOUTWith 100+ tokens, 127+ wallets, and multiple gateways, Uquid checkout is built for your flexibility and ease.Unlike Web2, Uquid goes further. Secure what you need now and use it within 10 years with Buy Now Use Later,…

SoonChain, and AI-led L2 chain, has partnered with Veritas, an AI-led security platform for dApps. The collaboration aims to integrate AI into wallet security and smart contact protection to secure dApps. As mentioned in SoonChain’s official social media announcement, the partnership is poised to unveil consistent AI-driven auditing and exploit protection in real time. Keeping this in view, the joint effort focuses on establishing a relatively reliable and safer foundation for developers, users, and protocols working within the Web3 ecosystem. 🟦 SOONCHAIN x VERITASWe’re thrilled to partner with @veritas_web3, the AI-powered security protocol redefining how smart contracts and wallets stay…

The following is a guest post and opinion from Slavik Baranov, CEO at STON.fi Dev. From Gaming Phenomenon to Financial Ambition In 2024, the TON blockchain became one of the most talked-about ecosystems in crypto — not because of a groundbreaking DeFi protocol, but thanks to the meteoric rise of viral tap-to-earn games on Telegram. Titles like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin drew millions virtually overnight, pushing daily active wallets to nearly 2 million by September. The surge proved TON can onboard users at a pace few blockchains can match. But it also exposed the fragility of hype-driven adoption: many players…

Cryptocurrency investment products saw another week of strong inflows, largely driven by Ether exchange-traded products (ETPs). Global crypto ETPs posted $3.75 billion of inflows during the trading week ending Friday, European crypto asset manager CoinShares reported on Monday. The inflows came amid strong bullish momentum for Ether (ETH), with prices nearing all-time high levels above $4,700 on Thursday, according to CoinGecko data. After four days of inflows, however, investor sentiment shifted to red, with both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether funds seeing outflows on Friday, according to SoSoValue. Bitcoin ETPs see modest inflows despite ATH above $124,000 Despite Bitcoin surging above…

Wealth tokenization platform Arx Veritas and tokenization infrastructure firm Blubird are using blockchain technology to prevent nearly 400 million tons of CO₂ emissions, marking a record for the digital asset tokenization industry. The two firms have tokenized $32 billion worth of Emission Reduction Assets (ERAs) on Blubird’s Redbelly Network, aiming to set a “new standard” for the financing and tracking of sustainability efforts. The tokenized assets include capped oil wells and coal mines, representing over 394 million tons of prevented CO₂ emissions, marking the largest tokenization effort aligned with the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. The 394 million tons…

Aave V4 is a protocol upgrade for AAVE that introduces cross-chain liquidity, risk-premium dynamics and the native GHO stablecoin to improve capital efficiency. The upgrade’s beta and governance proposals (including Uniswap V4 LP borrowing) underpin renewed buying interest as AAVE trades above $300. V4 adds cross-chain liquidity and GHO stablecoin Price reclaimed the $300 zone after defending $180–$200, signaling renewed demand Weekly volume near $368M and analysts note wave 3 momentum toward $400–$420 resistance Aave V4 upgrade: AAVE price rises above $300 as V4 beta brings cross-chain liquidity, GHO stablecoin and Uniswap V4 borrowing. Read latest market outlook. What is…

SharpLink Gaming saw its stock drop sharply, falling over 15% to $19.85 after the company reported a staggering $103 million loss for the second quarter of 2025. As reported by CoinMarketCap via X (formally Twitter). Just a year ago, the same period brought in a small profit of $500,000, making this drop even more dramatic. Investors were clearly rattled. Headlines and financial chatter across the crypto world quickly highlighted the stark swing, raising questions about the company’s strategy and how well it can weather short-term turbulence. Betting Big on Ethereum Despite the rough quarter, SharpLink isn’t exactly out of options.…