Ark Labs launches Arkade public beta, introducing a new native Layer 2 built directly on Bitcoin https://t.co/1sXZ69SE7V ...

We've seen a lot of people kind of use tokens as this way of driving incentives for customers to use the product. And I think one of the risks there is that you actually dilute your ability to be like, is the product working on its own. We don't want to be off to to a silo, you know, just a corporate chain that, you know, is in our own world.We wanted to be connected. So that's why we built on Ethereum. We're really excited about the progress so far.It's still day one, though. We have a lot more work to do. ...

$ARB is looking great for accumulation here.It's one of the most active Layer 2's and I'm considering to be adding this one to the portfolio.Level of $0.485 needs to break and then we're ready to go! https://t.co/j2GiZvpF4U ...

Market Trends - Binance reignites memecoin mania with integrated tools across its ecosystem [1] - Neobanking wave grows—crypto-to-fiat apps are the new frontier [1] - Ethena expands multi-chain dominance with stablecoin-as-a-service [1] - Layer 2 race continues with ZkSync Atlas upgrade [1] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin remains resilient near highs despite market showing fatigue [1]

Industry Trends - Banks globally are dedicating significant resources to develop and implement onchain strategies, moving beyond the pilot phase [1] - The proliferation of tokenized deposits and private Layer 2s is commencing [1] Technological Advancements - zkSync has been preparing for the industry shift towards tokenized deposits and Layer 2 solutions for the past two years [1]

RT Nick Szabo (@NickSzabo4)(1) It's entirely possible to make private layer 2s for it (indeed there already are, but they face tough opposition from regulators, including ironically central banks)(2) As an inherently superior reserve asset to both gold and government bonds (in so many ways), if central banks don't use it, they will gradually (perhaps in some cases faster than gradually) lose their financial power, they won't be central anymore, and their functions will be replaced by other entities that do ...

linea processes live corporate payments for jpmorgan clients through swift rails. not testnet. production. arbitrum has defi tvl, base has coinbase retail, optimism has governance games. linea has $150b in settlement delays converting to instant liquidity. consensys built the only l2 that matters to banks. ...

RT Nathan Jeffay (@NathanOnCrypto)🚨 BREAKING: $BTC holders can now stake on @Starknet to secure a Layer 2 and earn rewards without giving up custody.This marks the launch of the first fully trustless BTC staking on any L2. https://t.co/GDxO4IBM1x ...

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said on The Master Investor podcast that she prefers Bitcoin over Ethereum, arguing Bitcoin will remain the dominant cryptocurrency as a rules-based global monetary system and the only Layer 1 never hacked. She noted Ethereum underpins DeFi but faces growing competition from Layer 2s. Still, Wood added she is warming up to ETH and recently increased her exposure by purchasing BitMine shares.https://t.co/KRiOZwS1Xu ...

Layer 2 Expansion - Gate crypto exchange is adopting OP Stack for its new Layer 2 solution [1] - Gate follows Coinbase and Kraken in utilizing Layer 2 technology [1] Industry Trend - Crypto exchanges are increasingly exploring Layer 2 solutions [1]