SKALE Network's V4 upgrade boosts performance with 39,200 TPS and introduces BITE for enhanced privacy. The update supports scalability with 800 TPS per chain and sets the stage for SKALE Expand, integrating with multiple EVM ecosystems.

Renée Berman has been appointed as a Strategic Advisor at Sui Foundation, leveraging her extensive experience in institutional finance and blockchain. Her role will focus on product strategy and institutional relationships, aiming to enhance Sui's presence in capital markets.

Theta's TPulse subchain enhances AI interaction transparency and data integrity, supporting scalable analytics. It transforms AI engagements into verifiable blockchain transactions, expanding Theta's enterprise capabilities. The subchain, part of Theta's Metachain, will initially scale to one-third of live partner AI implementations, marking a significant step in on-chain AI analytics.

The Filecoin Foundation, FilOz, and ecosystem contributors have launched the Filecoin Onchain Cloud, a decentralized platform offering verifiable storage and payments. This platform allows developers to build with onchain guarantees, ensuring auditable interactions and conditional payments, leveraging Filecoin's decentralized storage network.

Circle introduces xReserve, a new infrastructure for deploying USDC-backed stablecoins, enhancing blockchain interoperability and liquidity. The platform reduces third-party bridge reliance and plans to support more digital assets. Partnerships with Canton and Stacks will integrate xReserve, highlighting the demand for secure, scalable stablecoin solutions.

DIA oracles have introduced a feature that delivers Lightning Network node balance data to Ethereum, allowing strBTC holders to verify their Bitcoin reserves independently. This development enhances transparency in DeFi by enabling on-chain verification, eliminating the need for centralized attestation and aligning with the decentralized ethos of blockchain technology.

ZetaChain, in collaboration with Alibaba Cloud and LXDAO, launches the Universal AI Hackathon, offering up to $200,000 in grants. The event aims to expand ZetaChain's Universal Blockchain ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region, encouraging developers to create AI-native Universal Apps using Qwen AI.

SEGG Media announces a $300 million Web3 strategy using ZIGChain for tokenization, marking a significant step in institutional blockchain adoption. The initiative includes validator operations and tokenized assets, with a partnership with BTCS underscoring ZIGChain's appeal. The project aims to integrate traditional and decentralized finance, setting the stage for future financial infrastructure.