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animocabrands centered Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and HKT have announced a joint venture to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin under Hong Kong’s new regulatory framework.

Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT to Launch HKD-Backed Stablecoin

byte trading Hex Trust has announced the acquisition of Byte Trading, a strategic move to enhance its market and prime services for institutional investors.

Hex Trust Acquires Byte Trading to Expand Institutional Market Services

bnb chain 2025 roadmap BNB Chain has revealed its 2025 roadmap, outlining key improvements to boost scalability, security, and transaction efficiency.

BNB Chain Unveils 2025 Roadmap with Major Upgrades

cz Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, has spoken out about the issues surrounding the exchange’s token listing process. Reflecting on the recent surge of the TST memecoin, he described the current system as “a bit broken.”

CZ Criticizes Binance’s Listing Process

Telegram signs exclusivity deal with TON

TON Introduces Grant Program for Mini App Migration

ondo finance ondo chain Ondo Finance, a leader in real-world asset (RWA) protocols, has launched a significant expansion of its offerings with the debut of Ondo Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain tailored for institutional-level RWAs. This new blockchain initiative was announced alongside unveiling a global markets tokenization platform.

Ondo Finance Unveils New Blockchain and Tokenization Platform for Real-World Assets

xmtp testnet live XMTP, an open communication network, has announced the launch of its testnet, which aims to establish a global decentralized messaging framework.

XMTP Testnet Launches to Enhance Global Secure Messaging

abritrum v3 balancer Arbitrum has boosted its DeFi offerings by integrating Balancer V3, an advanced automated market maker (AMM), aiming to enhance Arbitrum’s capabilities in terms of capital efficiency, transaction cost reduction, and expanding liquidity options, solidifying its position as a thriving DeFi hub.

Arbitrum Enhances DeFi Capabilities with Integration of Balancer V3

reservoir funding round Reservoir, a leading token trading infrastructure provider, has raised $14 million in a Series A funding round led by Union Square Ventures.

Reservoir Secures $14M to Enhance NFT Infrastructure Amid Market Challenges

morgan creek capital hex Hex Trust has completed a strategic funding round, gathering over $100M from Morgan Creek Digital. The fresh capital will enable Hex Trust to enhance its staking and market divisions, possibly through strategic acquisitions.

Hex Trust Gains Over $100 Million in Funding, Eyeing Series C in Late 2025