The crypto market has started the week on a bullish note, registering a jump of over 2% and rising to $2.75 trillion as cryptocurrency prices registered a sharp increase thanks to a perceived threat to the Federal Reserve's independence after President Trump's comments on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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.

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.

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.

Vitalik Buterin joked about communism, but Owocki says Web3 needs to move past political language and explore new horizons.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ethereums highly anticipated Pectra upgrade has entered its final testing phase on the new Hoodi testnet. This crucial step comes after failed finalization attempts on Holesky and Sepolia, prompting developers to create Hoodi for a fresh run-through.

Celo has officially completed the transition from layer-1 blockchain to layer-2 protocol on Ethereum on March 26, 2025. The move was announced through a post on X, in which the platform highlighted the main technical innovations. Among these, blocks with a time of one second, transaction costs lower than a cent, and the use of USDt (USDT) and USDC (USDC) as gas stand out.

Celo, the blockchain network launched in 2020, has officially transitioned from a layer-1 chain to an Ethereum layer-2 protocol.Celo announced the successful transition in a March 26 X post, stating that “Celo is officially an Ethereum layer 2” protocol. In the thread, the organization claimed the new protocol features one-second blocks, sub-cent transaction costs, and Tether's USDt (USDT) and USDC (USDC) as gas.

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.

Celo, a blockchain first established as a standalone layer-1 network, has officially transitioned to an Ethereum layer-2 solution.

TL;DR Ethereum Layer 2 Transition: Celo shifts from a standalone L1 blockchain to an Ethereum L2 network using optimistic rollups, leveraging Ethereum's robust security and ecosystem. Boosted Performance: The upgrade reduces block times from 5 seconds to 1 second, enhancing scalability, interoperability, and low-cost transaction speed. Strengthened Ecosystem: With key partnerships (Aave, Uniswap, etc.

Celo transitions to Ethereum L2 with 1 seconds block time and $0.0005 fees Migration enables native bridging, boosts speed, and lowers security risks Vitalik and Coinbase support Celo's shift to enhance Ethereum integration

Celo, which was first launched as a proof-of-stake layer-1 blockchain in April 2020, has officially become an Ethereum layer-2 network after its long-awaited hard fork. The successful migration was completed nearly two years after Celo's initial proposal in July 2023.

Celo has successfully migrated from a standalone Layer 1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer 2 network, marking a major milestone after nearly two years of development. This upgrade boosts scalability, improves interoperability, and deepens integration with Ethereum's ecosystem. Block times have been reduced from 5 seconds to just 1 second, significantly enhancing transaction speed.

Celo has officially transitioned from a standalone EVM-compatible Layer-1 (L1) blockchain to an Ethereum Layer-2 (L2), marking a significant milestone for the blockchain ecosystem.

Celo has finalized migration from a standalone L1 platform to an Ethereum L2 blockchain. The transition represents a key landmark in Celo's evolution, improving interoperability, security, and the entire ecosystem while ensuring sustainability and accessibility. The countdown platform shows the migration completed on 26 March, with Celo Layer2 Mainnet activation at 31056500 block height.

The transition ends a long journey beginning back in July 2023 and a fierce competition, won by Optimism, convincing the Celo ecosystem to build with their tech.

The Layer 2 development utilized the OP Stack from Optimism, migrating Celo into an optimistic rollup chain.

Celo's integration as an Ethereum layer 2 enhances scalability, security, and interoperability, potentially boosting Web3 adoption and innovation. The post Celo returns home to Ethereum as layer 2, migration completed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Celo has completed the migration to Ethereum Layer 2 after two years of development, transitioning from an individual blockchain to an interoperable network. The post Celo Completes Migration to Ethereum Layer 2 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase has announced its support for Celo's migration from a standalone Layer-1 blockchain to an Ethereum Layer-2 network.

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).