More than a year after its initial announcement, Arbitrum launched Timeboost yesterday.

This new chain, built by Ethena Labs and Securitize, is designed to be the settlement layer for on-chain finance and RWAs. Celestia provides the underlying infrastructure.

Arbitrum launched Converge, a new blockchain-focused on tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) and boosting on-chain finance.

Ethereum Layer-2 protocol Arbitrum has launched Converge, a new blockchain designed to serve as a settlement layer for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and on-chain finance. Created by Ethena Labs and Securitize, Converge aims to bring billions of dollars in stable assets into decentralized finance (DeFi).

TL;DR Converge, the upcoming blockchain developed by Ethena and Securitize, is scheduled to launch its mainnet by the end of Q2 2025. It will leverage Arbitrum's scalability technology and Celestia's data availability layer to deliver superior performance with low latency.

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ethena and tokenization firm Securitize said they will use part of Arbitrum's tech and data availability network Celestia for their real-world asset focused, Ethereum-compatible blockchain, aiming to launch mainnet in the second quarter of this year.

TL;DR Over 50M Arbitrum users can now access ZetaChain without switching networks or relying on external bridges or complex swaps. dApps use universal contracts that connect natively with chains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. ZetaHub now lets users view balances, transfer assets, and provide liquidity from Arbitrum with a seamless, single-network experience.

The crypto market tanked over the past 24 hours, with the market cap declining almost 3% to $2.63 trillion as bearish sentiment returned. Bitcoin (BTC) peaked at a local high of $86,397 before investors began booking profits.

The total value of real-world assets (RWAs) on the Arbitrum network has surged over 1,000-fold since the start of 2024.

Crypto prices had a mixed performance last week, with popular tokens like Onyxcoin, Fartcoin, Jasmy, Hyperliquid, and Helium soaring. Other altcoins like Tezos, EOS, Movement, Toncoin, and Ethereum crashed by double digits.

Grayscale, one of the largest digital asset managers in the world, has just refreshed its “Assets Under Consideration” list for Q2 2025, highlighting 40 altcoins that could be included in future investment products. This move gives us a sneak peek into what Grayscale sees as the next big trends in the crypto space.

Arbitrum was one of the early layer-2 blockchain solutions that amassed mainstream popularity with many crypto holders adding this token to their long term bag as well.

Arbitrum DAO is at the center of a voting manipulation controversy after one user spent 5 ETH worth around $10,000 to buy 19.5 million ARB ($6.5 million) votes. Crypto analyst Ignas shared the incident on X, noting that it could have massive consequences for decentralized governance.

Berachain (BERA) is under heavy pressure, down 50% over the last seven days as technical indicators continue flashing warning signs. Momentum remains firmly bearish, with the RSI stuck deep in oversold territory and the DMI signaling that sellers are still in control.

Arbitrum DAO faces scrutiny as vote-buying through Lobby Finance sparks debate over decentralized governance, highlighting vulnerabilities in token-weighted voting systems and calls for reform within blockchain-based decision-making processes. The post Lobby Finance Vote-Buying on Arbitrum Raises Alarms Over DAO Security and Governance Integrity appeared first on Cryptonews.

A recent vote-buying incident within Arbitrum DAO has raised concerns about the viability of decentralized governance as investors exploit on-chain mechanisms to acquire influence through borrowed voting power. According to an April 8 report by crypto analyst Ignas, a user identified as hitmonlee.eth spent 5 Ethereum (ETH), approximately $10,000, to obtain 19.

DAO governance is under threat, as shown by the latest case where one user spent just $10,000 to influence a key decision on Arbitrum.

Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto markets plunged on Monday morning (Asia). The week started with a bloodbath as Donald Trump's tariffs decimated the global stock markets.

Here is how some of your favorite assets concluded the week.

Arbitrum DAO spends millions on attracting users and protocols. However, most of these gains are short-lived, says Pink Brains.

TL;DR WisdomTree expanded its platform to Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, and Optimism, enabling investment in more tokenized assets. Investors can trade with US dollars or USDC and store their funds in third-party or self-custodial wallets. The offering includes 13 tokenized funds, covering money market, equity indexes, and fixed income with regulatory backing.

The firm also offers a broader selection of tokenized funds, including equity indexes and fixed income strategies.

WisdomTree's giving institutions access to their tokenized funds across Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Ethereum and Optimism with its WisdomTree Connect, the team exclusively told Blockworks.

The cryptocurrency market experienced significant volatility late Wednesday and early Thursday. As such, several altcoins, including Hyperliquid, Berachain, and Bonk, crashed by double digits. Furthermore, Bitcoin (BTC) gave up gains from above $88k. Notably, markets remained jittery after US President Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” announcement. The global market cap has dipped 3% to $2.

The crypto market took a dramatic tumble after President Donald Trump's Liberation Day speech on Wednesday. Markets panicked after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on global trading partners.

The cryptocurrency market rebounded late on Monday as major cryptocurrencies registered substantial gains. As a result, the crypto market cap is up over 1% and currently sits at $2.69 trillion.

BERA shows divergence that could have a positive market effect.

Berachain has emerged as a leading blockchain for net bridge inflows and one of the fastest-growing networks in total value locked over the past month. Over the past month, Berachain (BERA) led in net bridge flows with $354.

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is leaning bullish on an altcoin that's less than two months old while unveiling his forecast for XRP (XRP) and Sui (SUI).

Just last week at the Game Developers Conference, I caught up with two key members of the Arbitrum Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP): Daniel Peng, founding partner, and Rick Johanson, founding partner and VP.

DeFi lending is recovering in March after a series of market capitulations and liquidations. More value is flowing into smaller chains, with the biggest growth for Berachain and Sonic.

TL;DR Arbitrum DAO has been operating at a loss, spending $231 million while generating $107 million in revenue, yet 2025 is projected to become its most profitable year. Over 95% of its earnings come from transaction fees, with Layer 2 (L2) surplus fees standing out as the dominant income source.

Arbitrum DAO's earnings and plans for raising more revenue in the coming months and years for its network were shared by Entropy Advisors, a platform that monitors decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) development and governance on Arbitrum.

Through Juno, a new subsidiary dedicated to digital assets and stablecoin issuance, Bitso aims to introduce the Mexican peso stablecoin to serve several use cases, with remittances and cross-border payments facilitation at the center.

Berachain, the fast-growing layer-1 network, is performing well as its token rises and its decentralized finance ecosystem booms. Berachain (BERA) price rose to $8.60 on Thursday, up 60% from its lowest point in March.

Bitcoin price has failed to break the crucial resistance point at $90,000 this week. It has formed numerous risky patterns, pointing to a potential crash potentially below $80,000.

This new stablecoin, called MXNB, will be issued and managed by Juno, a newly established subsidiary of Bitso. The launch of this peso-pegged stablecoin will take place on Arbitrum.

Bitso Business, an arm of the Mexican crypto exchange Bitso, will launch a Mexican peso-pegged stablecoin on the Ethereum layer-2 network Arbitrum.The stablecoin, MXNB, will be issued and managed by Bitso's newly established subsidiary Juno and will be fully fiat-backed by Mexican pesos on a one-to-one basis, Bitso Business said in a March 26 statement. Bitso Business' head of stablecoins, Ben Reid, said a primary use case for MXNB could be to promote foreign investment and trade in Latin American economies by providing a more “efficient way” to do business compared to traditional finance infrastructure.

Berachain's BERA token has surged 37% in seven days following its Proof of Liquidity system launch, with technical patterns suggesting a potential rise to new all-time highs around $12.37.

Berachain (BERA), the innovative EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, has officially launched its mainnet, drawing massive attention from the crypto world. Within its first 30 days, the Berachain network amassed $3.2 billion in total value locked (TVL), onboarding over 230 decentralized apps (dApps) across DeFi, GameFi, RWA, and more.

Berachain has gained over 35% in the past week, regaining strength after a consolidation phase. Trading at $7.89 as of press time, Berachain (BERA) is nearing a crucial resistance level of $8.34.

After a period of selling, market participants are starting to buy again.

The Berachain Network has ignited a wave of excitement with the launch of its Proof of Liquidity (PoL) system, propelling the BeraChain price to an intraday high of $8.25. Trading at $8.04 at press time, BeraChain crypto has witnessed an impressive 38.

The $BERA token underlying the speedy new Berachain blockchain is surging harder than Solana today even amidst a wider market downturn that has seen crypto's $2.98 trillion market shed 1.4% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) lead the downturn, with respective overnight losses of 1% and 1.5%.

Proof of liquidity is live as reward vaults are released for Berachain, causing BERA to break into the top 100 crypto tokens by market cap.

Arbitrum DAO is reportedly reconsidering its Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP), potentially reclaiming 225 million tokens. The Gaming Catalyst Program aimed to cement Arbitrum's status as a powerhouse in on-chain gaming.

Members of the Arbitrum DAO are actively debating whether to revoke funds previously allocated to its gaming ecosystem initiative. The post Arbitrum DAO Debates Revoking Gaming Fund Over Lack of Progress appeared first on Cryptonews.

Members of Arbitrum's decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) are discussing a potential clawback of funds allocated to build a gaming ecosystem on the network, citing a lack of progress and transparency. On March 24, DAO member Nathan van der Heyden submitted a proposal calling for the recovery of unused funds allocated to the Arbitrum Gaming Catalyst Program (GCP).