REMINDER:🇺🇸 FED Gov Waller says smart contracts, tokenization, and distributed ledgers carry no risk in everyday use.The next potential FED Chair is openly bullish on Ethereum. https://t.co/dxPSPkHMYv ...

State of XRP Ledger Q2Key Update: XRPL launches EVM sidechain and introduces Token Escrows, paving the way for native smart contracts while maintaining its focus on institutional adoption and compliance.QoQ Metrics 📊• XRP market cap ⬆️ 8.5% to $132.0B• RWA market cap ⬆️ 13% to $131.6 million• RLUSD market cap on XRPL ⬆️ 154.4% to $65.9MRead the full report 👇 ...

RT MR SHIFT 🦁 (@KevinWSHPod)This week, I'm releasing a 2-hour conversation with @SergeyNazarov, the co-founder of @chainlink, the decentralized infrastructure that connects blockchains to real-world data, enabling smart contracts to securely interact with everything from markets to weather.Sergey dives into the origins of Chainlink, why capital flows, not ideology, drive crypto adoption, and how DeFi is evolving to unlock institutional capital at scale.We talk about:- Why Chainlink is key to connecting real ...

Chainlink's Role in Institutional Smart Contracts - Chainlink addresses key challenges in institutional smart contract transactions, including trusted data, seamless connectivity, and compliance [1][2][3] - Chainlink provides secure, high-quality data for accurate asset pricing and transfer agents [1] - Chainlink facilitates cross-chain interoperability, enabling value and data movement across networks, including public-to-private blockchain connections [2] - Chainlink enables compliance through onchain identity proofs and matching them against regulatory policies [2] Visa's e-HKD+ Pilot Program (Phase 2) - Visa's report highlights Chainlink's solutions for next-generation smart contracts in collaboration with ANZ, China AMC, and Fidelity International [1] Chainlink's Infrastructure Platform - Chainlink supports multiple data sources, cross-chain interoperability, and compliance mechanisms through a single infrastructure platform [3] - Chainlink enables efficient development and secure, scalable, and compliance-ready onchain finance applications [3]

Today, @SergeyNazarov was featured on @Visa’s Tokenized podcast:• Chainlink’s work with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)• How policy changes are driving institutional adoption• How Chainlink is unlocking cross-border transactions for ANZ and Fidelity InternationalAnd much more—watch the full discussion ⬇️Tokenized Podcast (@TokenizedPod):🚨 Ep. 44 of @TokenizedPod: Stablecoin Chains - The Future of Payments?@sytaylor & @cuysheffield are joined by:➡️ @SergeyNazarov, CEO @chainlinkTo discuss:⛓️ Chainlink's role ...

🇺🇸 INSIGHT: US Treasury is considering adding digital ID checks to DeFi smart contracts to fight illicit finance. https://t.co/DeK2kbW8bW ...

Problem with Current Ticketing Platforms - Current ticketing platforms are unable to enforce resale rules, leading to scalper activity, inflated prices for fans, and loss of control for organizers [1] Tixbase Solution on Avalanche - Tixbase on Avalanche aims to solve the problems of current ticketing platforms by using smart contracts [1] - Smart contracts will split proceeds per ticket sold and unlock funds post-show [1] - Tixbase offers trustless settlement, eliminating the need for upfront payments of $1.7 million [1]

Industry Recognition - The blockchain industry is recognized as a national priority by the US administration [1] - This recognition is viewed as a critical and historic moment for the industry and the US financial system's global role [1] Technological Advancement - The White House report highlights the importance of oracles [2] - The report acknowledges the Chainlink community's work in advancing smart contracts, specifically mentioning the Cross Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) [2]

Market Trends & Industry Dynamics - Fundstrat believes stablecoins are bringing a "ChatGPT moment" to the cryptocurrency sector, indicating a significant development milestone [1] - Stablecoins are exhibiting viral user growth, converging around Ethereum [1] - The cryptocurrency sector may witness a wave of innovation similar to the AI sector's surge driven by ChatGPT [1] Ethereum's Position - This stablecoin-driven development may reshape the industry status of smart contracts and Ethereum [1] - It is expected to significantly enhance Ethereum's dominance in the cryptocurrency space [1]

RT OpenZeppelin (@OpenZeppelin)Introducing the OpenZeppelin Contracts MCP 🤖Build secure, OpenZeppelin-standard smart contracts directly in @cursor_ai @AnthropicAI @windsurf_ai or any AI assistant.Now available on @ethereum (all EVM), @Starknet, @StellarOrg, and @arbitrum Stylus.https://t.co/4k8Uuikjvs https://t.co/L6LsrXEGaJ ...