Latest from Ian Allison
Another XRP ETF Comes to Canada as 3iQ Launches XRPQ on Toronto Stock Exchange
The new XRP fund will trade under the XRPQ ticker.

Every Fintech Firm Will Run Its Own Blockchain 'in Next Five Years:' Optimism
The logic behind this assertion is straightforward and simple, says OP Labs head of product Sam McIngvale.

JPMorgan Introduces USD Deposit Token on Coinbase’s Base Blockchain
The bank’s JPMD is a permissioned USD deposit token enabling J.P. Morgan institutional clients to move money 24/7 on-chain.

UK Startup Optalysys Debuts Server for Blockchains
Optalysys is claiming bragging rights for introducing the LightLocker node, the world’s first server for blockchains that can process data at scale without decrypting it.

Crypto Lending Platform Morpho V2 Brings DeFi Closer to Traditional Finance
Morpho V2 delivers market-driven fixed-rate, fixed-term loans with customizable terms to meet the demands of institutions and enterprises.

Crypto Lender Maple Partners with Liquid Staking Specialist Lido Finance
Maple will offer stablecoin credit lines backed by Lido’s staking token stETH.

Sam Altman’s World Chain Adds Native USDC Stablecoin and Circle’s Cross-Chain Service
World Network also integrates Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP V2) to move USDC across a range of blockchains.

Everstake Hires Grayscale, Fidelity Veteran David Kinitsky as CEO
Kinitsky succeeds Sergii Vasylchuk, who founded Everstake in 2018 and will now transition to the role of its president.

PayPal Brings Its Stablecoin to Stellar for Cross-Border Remittances, Payments Financing
PayPal USD (PYUSD) plans to use Stellar for new payments and remittance use cases, as well as bringing PayFi options to millions of users and merchants.

DeFi Leader Aave Debuts on Sony-Backed Soneium Blockchain
The deal will include Aave’s participation in upcoming liquidity incentive campaigns, including with the Astar, a blockchain prominent in the Japanese Web3 ecosystem.

