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LayerZero details "Zero" Layer-1 plan as L2BEAT challenges CCIP security assumptions
LayerZero has published an ecosystem report positioning itself as institutional-grade finance infrastructure, including plans for "Zero," a dedicated Layer 1 aimed at tokenized assets, stablecoin settlement, and always-on capital markets. The report says the protocol has facilitated more than $260bn in value transfer and supports about 70% of cross-chain stablecoin volume. The update comes as L2BEAT questioned whether post-KelpDAO moves from LayerZero to Chainlink's CCIP necessarily deliver material security gains.
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Bitcoin Cycle Drawdowns: 2013–2025 Peak-to-Trough Drops, RSI, and ETF Impact
On 3 June 2026 at 17:30, a review of Bitcoin's past market cycles outlined how far BTC has fallen from peak to bottom, highlighting major drawdowns in 2013 (about 87%), 2017 (about 84%), and 2021 (about 77%). It also argued the 2025 cycle has been reshaped by spot Bitcoin ETFs approved on January 10, 2024, with trading starting January 11, alongside halving dynamics that historically influence cycle timing.
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Mastercard Expands Card Settlement Network to Support USDC, RLUSD, PYUSD Across 8 Blockchains
Mastercard said it will extend its global card settlement network to support regulated stablecoins alongside existing fiat settlement, adding intraday options plus weekend and holiday processing. The program covers USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD, USDG, USDP and SoFiUSD across eight chains, with ARQ, CBW Bank, Cross River, Lead Bank and Nuvei expected to be early activators in the U.S. and Latin America. The company said the broader rollout is planned to continue through 2026 as more regions, partners and stablecoins are added.
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