Ho Chang Jun

What’s Interesting Today: Backed, Sonic, and Chainlink have partnered with Fortlake to tokenize the Sigma Opportunities Fund, blending traditional finance with blockchain. Backed will create DeFi-ready tokens collateralized 1:1 by fund units, while Sonic’s high-speed blockchain will support the process. Chainlink will provide real-time data and ensure

What’s Interesting Today: Ethena partnered with Derive, a leading decentralized options protocol, to integrate Ethena’s USDe stablecoin as yield-bearing collateral for options trading. As part of the deal, Ethena provided a multi-million dollar grant, and Derive will airdrop 5% of its DRV token supply to staked ENA (sENA)

What’s Interesting Today: Ctrl Wallet, formerly XDEFI, has launched a new multichain wallet designed to simplify crypto management across over 2,300 blockchains. The wallet consolidates assets from networks like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, enabling users to manage all their wallets and assets in one place. Key features include

What’s Interesting Today: Ripple is set to receive approval from New York’s Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to launch its regulated stablecoin, RLUSD, as early as December 4. This will allow Ripple to enter the regulated U.S. crypto market and offer a stable alternative to its volatile

What’s Interesting Today: SingularityNET partnered with Mina Foundation to enhance decentralized AI using zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) for secure, privacy-focused innovations. The collaboration aims to develop AI applications that protect user data, focusing on decision-making agents and a decentralized Internet of Knowledge. By integrating SingularityNET's AI infrastructure with

What’s Interesting Today: Ripple is investing in the rebranded Bitwise Physical XRP ETP (GXRP) to strengthen its European presence. Bitwise, which entered the European market in August, is rebranding its entire ETP portfolio and expanding its operations. The GXRP ETP offers European investors exposure to XRP through a physically

What’s Interesting Today: Arbitrum and Alchemy launched a $10M grant program to support Orbit chain development, offering up to $500K in Alchemy infrastructure credits for teams building or migrating to Orbit-based rollups. Orbit Layer 3 chains like Xai and PlayBlock rank among Ethereum's top five by daily

What’s Interesting Today: Avalanche has launched the "Avalanche9,000" testnet, a major upgrade aimed at reducing costs and simplifying L1 development, with a full mainnet release planned for 2025. The Avalanche Foundation will distribute $40 million in retroactive grants to incentivize developers, including $2 million for referrals.

What’s Interesting Today: The Sui Foundation has partnered with Franklin Templeton Digital Assets to support blockchain development and expand the Sui ecosystem. The collaboration focuses on helping developers build decentralized applications using Sui's protocol, particularly in sectors like finance and technology. Franklin Templeton has previously supported Sui

What’s Interesting Today: The Aptos network is integrating Circle's USDC and the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to enhance DeFi use cases and expand interoperability. Stripe will also add Aptos support to its crypto products, facilitating seamless fiat-to-crypto conversions and improving global payment solutions for merchants. The integration