Ethereum's TPS reached a record high of 24,192 transactions per second.

- Google integrates Polymarket and Kalshi prediction markets into Search/Finance, offering real-time crowd-sourced forecasts on events like elections and recessions. - Kalshi dominates with $4.4B monthly volume, while Polymarket secures $2B funding at $9B valuation, signaling institutional confidence in blockchain-based forecasting. - Prediction markets gain regulatory acceptance (CFTC) and industry traction, with Robinhood , Coinbase , and Crypto.com entering the space as a "legitimate asset class." - Goo

- Tharimmune raised $545M via private placement led by DRW/Liberty City to build a Canton Coin treasury and develop institutional blockchain applications. - Funds will acquire Canton Coins, operate Super Validator nodes, and expand the Canton Network connecting Goldman Sachs , BNP Paribas, and DTCC. - Stock surged 120% post-announcement as Canton Foundation's first public investment and institutional backing from Deutsche Bank/HSBC highlight blockchain adoption trends. - Strategic leadership changes and $3

- Ripple’s $40B valuation from a low-participation buyback reflects investor confidence in its regulatory clarity and expansion. - Partnerships with Mastercard and WebBank on RLUSD settlements highlight Ripple’s institutional credibility and blockchain innovation. - XRP faces short-term volatility, with analysts warning of potential 10% declines but some predicting 600% long-term outperformance over Bitcoin . - Strategic asset retention and ecosystem growth position Ripple as a key player in reshaping cryp

- Whale investor 0xe454 spent $800,000 to buy 933,241 USDX tokens during its 2025 depeg to $0.3887, betting on recovery. - Redemption delays for both recent and prior 1.4M USDX purchases raised concerns over protocol stability and liquidity risks. - Lista DAO's emergency vote (LIP 022) aims to liquidate USDX positions amid 800% borrowing rates, mirroring 2025 xUSD collapse risks. - Experts warn cross-collateralized DeFi structures amplify systemic risks, urging stronger collateral diversification to preven