Maple, the leading on-chain asset manager, today announced a strategic partnership with Lido Finance to offer stablecoin credit lines backed by stETH collateral. The initiative allows institutional borrowers to unlock liquidity while maintaining exposure to ETH staking rewards. … [Read more...] about Maple Partners with Lido Finance to Offer Stablecoin Credit Lines Backed by stETH

Backed is proud to announce that Alchemy Pay, the global fiat-crypto payment gateway, has officially joined the xStocks Alliance—a growing network of industry leaders bringing real-world assets onchain. Through this partnership, Alchemy Pay will integrate Backed’s xStocks, a permissionless line of leading global tokenized stocks and ETFs, directly into its Real-World Asset … [Read more...] about Backed Welcomes Alchemy Pay to the xStocks Alliance

We live in a time where our lives are increasingly intertwined with smart devices and digital experiences, and innovators like Daiko are taking the canine-human bond to the next level. Set for a 2026 debut, the Daiko’s Virtual Pet morphs your real-world dog care routine into an immersive, gamified digital experience that grows, learns, and plays alongside you. … [Read more...] about Daiko to launch a blockchain-based Virtual Pet to bring real-world dog care into gaming.

PayPal announced plans to make the PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin available on the Stellar network pending regulatory approval by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Stellar is a blockchain designed for fast, low-cost payments and real-world utility. By potentially expanding to Stellar, PYUSD leverages the network's speed, low transaction costs, and ease … [Read more...] about PayPal USD (PYUSD) Plans to Use Stellar for New Use Cases

Okto, a mobile-first self-custodial wallet, announced that it has officially become a Hyperliquid-native wallet. Active Hyperliquid traders can now access the complete HL ecosystem—Futures, Spot, and more—directly on their mobile devices without friction, wallet switching, or gas management. This will enable on-the-go trading with seamless execution, eliminating the need to be … [Read more...] about Okto Becomes the First Hyperliquid-Native Wallet, Millions can now access full HyperLiquid Ecosystem on Mobile