Chainlink CCIP Volume Surges 260% in One Week

Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) recorded a reported 260% increase in weekly volume, highlighting growing activity in cross-chain transactions. Its connections with traditional finance initiatives involving DTCC and Swift also reflect ongoing interest in blockchain interoperability.

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Optimum has launched its block propagation protocol on Ethereum mainnet, with 16 node operators running it alongside their existing consensus clients.

The protocol addresses block delivery delays that can affect validator attestations and rewards, particularly for operators located far from major infrastructure hubs.

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1inch has expanded support for Ondo Global Markets’ tokenized stocks and ETFs on Solana, bringing more than 450 tokenized assets to eligible users.

The integration includes assets linked to companies such as Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, along with various ETFs. Solana becomes the first non-EVM network where Ondo’s tokenized equities are accessible through 1inch.

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Injective has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korean digital asset custodian BDACS to explore a won-backed stablecoin for tokenized asset markets.

The initiative could enable institutional transactions to settle in South Korean won, offering an alternative to US dollar-backed stablecoins.

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Real-world asset platform tx has introduced USTX, a dollar-pegged stablecoin designed for its wallet and planned tokenized stock marketplace.

Users can mint or redeem USTX using USDC. The platform also supports deposits across eight blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, and Base.

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