Daily Bits

Circle has launched the public testnet for Arc, an open Layer 1 blockchain designed as an “Economic Operating System” for global finance.

Falcon Finance has integrated Tether Gold (XAUt) as collateral for minting its synthetic dollar, USDf.

Polymarket CMO Matthew Modabber confirmed that the prediction market will launch a token and airdrop once its US relaunch is complete.

Aave Labs acquired San Francisco–based Stable Finance to accelerate its push into consumer-facing DeFi products.

Aave DAO has proposed a long-term $50 million annual token buyback program using DeFi revenues, aiming to make buybacks a permanent part of its tokenomics.

Ethereum is entering the final testnet phase of its Fusaka upgrade ahead of a Dec. 3 mainnet rollout.

BlackRock has launched its iShares Bitcoin ETP for UK retail investors on the London Stock Exchange, offering institutional-grade exposure to Bitcoin via Coinbase custody.

Uniswap has added native support for Solana to its web app, allowing users to connect Solana wallets and swap Solana tokens directly alongside Ethereum and 13+ other networks.

UR has extended the deadline for its UR IDENTITY claim to October 20, 2025.

Ripple has partnered with Absa Bank to provide digital asset custody services in South Africa, marking its first major custody collaboration in Africa.