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What’s Interesting Today: Berachain has launched its mainnet along with a significant airdrop for eligible users. The largest share of tokens was allocated to holders of Bong Bears NFTs. Serving as both a gas and staking token, BERA supports network operations. Berachain’s Proof-of-Liquidity consensus enhances security while maintaining

What’s Interesting Today: BitcoinOS has integrated with Arbitrum One, enabling a trustless bridge between Bitcoin and Ethereum. This allows Bitcoin transactions to settle on Ethereum and unlocks BTC for DeFi without relying on custodians like Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). The integration positions Arbitrum as the largest Bitcoin L2 network and

What’s Interesting Today: Helium Mobile has launched a free "Zero Plan," offering 3GB of data, 300 texts, and 100 minutes of calls per month at no cost. The service operates on the Helium 5G network, powered by user-operated nodes. Users who run nodes earn crypto tokens, while

What’s Interesting Today: Crypto markets rebounded after U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily paused proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico following agreements to strengthen border security and combat illegal drug flows. Canada committed to a $1.3 billion border plan, while Mexico pledged to reinforce its land border. However,

What’s Interesting Today: Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China have triggered market volatility, with Dow futures dropping and over $2.1 billion in crypto liquidations. Bitcoin and Ethereum saw sharp declines. The tariffs could raise inflation, prompting the Federal Reserve to maintain higher interest rates.

What’s Interesting Today: Tether is integrating its USDT stablecoin into Bitcoin’s Lightning Network using the Taproot Assets protocol, developed by Lightning Labs. Announced at the Plan B conference in El Salvador, the integration allows merchants using Lightning to accept USDT alongside BTC. This move aims to enhance global

What’s Interesting Today: Phantom wallet has added beta support for Sui, joining Solana, Bitcoin, and Ethereum. Sui is the first Move-based blockchain on Phantom, enhancing scalability and user experience. Users can now trade SUI and other tokens, with future support for NFTs and fiat onramps. Trade SUI NETWORK SUI-PERP

What’s Interesting Today: SSV Network is launching a new framework, SSV 2.0, to enable “based” applications (bApps) to connect directly to Ethereum’s layer-1 chain, enhancing security and interoperability. Built on Distributed Validator Technology (DVT), this upgrade strengthens Ethereum’s validator network, supports layer-2 solutions, oracles, and fraud-proofs,

What’s Interesting Today: Abstract, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by Igloo Inc., the creators of Pudgy Penguins, has launched its mainnet. The network aims to drive mass adoption by uniting creators, developers, and users. Key features include the Abstract Global Wallet, which rewards users with experience points (XPs)

What’s Interesting Today: Virtuals Protocol is expanding to the Solana blockchain to enhance scalability, attract developers, and drive innovation across ecosystems. Key features include a Strategic SOL Reserve (1% of trading fees converted to SOL), a Meteora liquidity pool, and an expanded grants program for builders. Industry experts view