STON.fi Launches Cross-Chain Swap, Connecting TON with TRON and EVM Stablecoin Economy
STON.fi launches cross-chain swap functionality, supporting stablecoin swaps between TON and nine mainstream chains including TRON and Ethereum. Powered by the execution layer Omniston, it does not rely on centralized exchanges or cross-chain bridges, with swaps completed in as fast as 15 seconds.

Deribit and SignalPlus Launch The Island Trading Competition with Prizes Up to 600,000 USDC
Deribit by Coinbase and SignalPlus jointly launch the 5th trading competition "The Island", with a total prize pool of up to 600,000 USDC. The competition runs from July 6 to August 10, and participants must complete options and futures trading on Deribit via SignalPlus.

Nocera Renamed Nocera Holdings, Expanding Fully into AI, Data Centers, Robotics, Biotech, and Digital Assets
Nocera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCRA) announced the launch of a corporate transformation, rebranding as Nocera Holdings and broadening the use of its $300 million financing to comprehensively pursue mergers and acquisitions and investments across high-growth technology sectors—including AI, data centers, robotics, biotechnology, and blockchain.

Web3 is dead; Web2+3 must rise
Trev Ng, founder of ChainNeXT, will join Web3 leaders including Animoca Brands, 0G, Vana, and Nano Labs to host the Web2+3 Summit at BEYOND Expo Macao from May 27–30, 2026. Against the backdrop of four converging signals—HKD-pegged stablecoin adoption, RWA growth, DeAI emergence, and more—the summit declares that Web3 is entering a new era transitioning from speculative narratives to genuine industrial implementation.

Bitcoin 2026 Conference Announces Afroman as Keynote Speaker
Afroman Confirmed to Attend Bitcoin 2026 After Winning Free Speech Lawsuit; His Legal Battle Strongly Aligns with Bitcoin’s Advocacy of Personal Sovereignty.

Pipe Network Launches SolanaCDN: A Free, Open-Source Validator Client for Solana with Built-in Acceleration
SolanaCDN is a free, open-source Solana validator client launched by Pipe Network. Leveraging a global mesh network of over 35,000 nodes, it accelerates shred propagation by up to 3.8×, serving as public-infrastructure software that addresses performance disparities among validators caused by geographical differences.

From “Transaction Chain” to “Settlement Chain”: Research Report on Stable, the Payment-Focused Public Blockchain
Stable, a stablecoin-focused blockchain, is emerging as a project worthy of close attention—thanks to its strategic shift from a “transaction chain” to a “settlement chain,” the critical technical upgrade in version 1.2.0, and its robust capital backing and ecosystem advantages.

Neowave Academy under CoinW hosts "Crypto Christmas Night" in Taiwan
CoinW's recent event in Taiwan can be seen as part of its Asian strategy, reflecting how the crypto industry is expanding beyond mere technological and trading competition into broader areas such as education, community, and culture.

From Zhima Credit to Intelligent Wealth Score: Bluwhale's New Order of Financial Intelligence
When AI meets Web3, Bluwhale is building an intelligent wealth profile for everyone on Sui

Bitcoin life insurance company Meanwhile raises $82 million to combat surge in inflation-resistant savings demand
Meanwhile, Bitcoin life insurance company TechFlow raises $82 million in funding led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures, aiming to expand globally with Bitcoin-denominated life insurance, annuities, and savings products to meet surging demand for inflation-resistant savings.

