LayerZero launches ZERO blockchain, partners with ICE and DTCC

VeChain Demonstrates Real-World Utility With Millions of Enterprise Transactions

VeChain reported millions of enterprise transactions on VeChainThor in the past few days. The network said one transaction can bundle many “sub-transactions,” lowering fees per action and boosting throughput. VeChain enterprise partners have generated millions of transactions on its network

Pakistan to Establish Sovereign ICP Subnet Under New Government MoU

The Pakistan Digital Authority has signed an MoU with the DFINITY Foundation to establish a sovereign subnet on ICP for national-scale applications. The MoU includes expanding access to the Caffeine AI platform, a national messenger app and for DFINITY to become an integral part of Pakistan’s

Execution, Not Hype, Will Drive Cardano 2026 DeFi Revival: Analyst

Amaryllis believes Cardano's growth hinges on execution rather than hype. Despite recent optimism from the Midnight launch and potential stablecoin integrations, long-term DeFi activity remains a concern with TVL significantly declining.

Sharplink strongly promotes Ethereum institutional investment strategies: staking yields, stable DeFi returns, and new opportunities for corporate asset allocation

On February 13, it was reported that at the 2026 Hong Kong Consensus Conference, Sharplink Gaming executives emphasized the strategic value of Ethereum (ETH) in institutional investment. Chairman Joe Lubin and CEO Joseph Chalom pointed out that Ethereum is not only a digital asset investment tool but also an important component of corporate fund management and financial infrastructure. Lubin emphasized that Ethereum is a productive asset that can generate stable returns through staking. Sharplink has allocated the majority of its Ethereum holdings for staking, with an annualized yield of about 3%, and plans to continue accumulating Ethereum to deploy permanent capital for long-term appreciation. Chalom added that this strategy differs from ETFs or passive investment tools, as it does not chase high-risk projects but seeks the best risk-adjusted returns, embodying the concept of “quality institutional DeFi.”

Aave Proposes V4 Upgrade and Full Revenue Alignment with DAO

Aave V4 launch aims to expand revenue streams and speed up new feature rollouts for both retail and institutional users. All fees from Aave-branded products will go to the DAO treasury, aligning incentives and funding protocol growth. Aave Labs requests $25M + 75,000 AAVE for

XRP Ledger unlocks a new era of token custody, and after the launch of XLS-85, assets like RLUSD can be locked on-chain

On February 13, it was announced that the XRP Ledger has officially activated the token custody amendment XLS-85, allowing users to create custody accounts for issued interchangeable tokens. This means that, in addition to XRP itself, Trust Line tokens and Multi-Purpose Tokens (MPT) can also be locked on-chain under certain conditions, providing more flexible asset management options for decentralized finance and enterprise applications. The amendment regained support from 30 validators on January 30, 2026, reaching the activation threshold, and went live two weeks later. Previously, XLS-85 was close to passing in September 2025, but disagreements arose due to incompatibility issues with the MPT standard, causing support to drop to just 16 votes. XRPL dUNL validator Vet pointed out flaws in custody accounting related to transfer fees and supply tracking. The community subsequently released fixTokenEscrowV1 and incorporated it into Rippled v3.0.0, restoring confidence and driving final activation.