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This Friday, we have a lot to talk about: the current state of Bitcoin, the updates from major cryptocurrency exchanges, and the ongoing transformation of stablecoins, which is not only affecting the crypto market but also the global economy. The world of DeFi is never at rest.
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Ethereum Activates Fusaka Hard Fork
It’s been a long time since we’ve talked about the sensational Ethereum upgrades.
This week, the blockchain network successfully activated the Fusaka hard fork on its mainnet. It’s a significant upgrade that focuses on improving network efficiency, security, and scalability.
Hard forks remain critical milestones in any blockchain ecosystem, as they introduce new consensus rules and set the foundation for future developments, especially related to layer-2 growth and EVM optimization.
Among other changes:
EIP-7825: Sets a gas limit of 30 million per transaction to strengthen network security and prevent congestion.
EIP-7939 and EIP-7951: increase productivity and expand the capabilities of ZK solutions.
The implementation of the EIP as part of the update will take place in stages from December to January.
Base Developers Launch Solana Bridge Powered by Chainlink
Let’s take a look at another big and well-known blockchain network. The Base network introduced a bridge to Solana, built using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).
CCIP is a widely used tool for interoperability, enabling the exchange of tokens and other information across various blockchain ecosystems.
In short, this bridge will allow developers to integrate SPL assets into their applications, users to trade them on Base, and communities to use the liquidity of both ecosystems.
This innovation strengthens interoperability between two major blockchain ecosystems: the EVM environment and Solana.
For users and Web3 businesses, the new bridge enables smoother asset transfers, unified liquidity flows, and broader multi-chain opportunities.
Aave Integrates Bitcoin Staking
Aave, one of the largest DeFi platforms, announced the integration of Bitcoin staking into its ecosystem. BTCFi Babylon project will launch secured lending on Aave V4.
Users will be able to receive loans in stablecoins and other coins secured by native bitcoin without using bridges or “wrapped” assets.
The key element of integration is the Babylon Bitcoin Vault. It allows you to block digital gold on the main network, and create a cryptographically verifiable “double” in DeFi protocols for use as collateral.
The move reflects a growing trend where major DeFi platforms aim to bring Bitcoin liquidity into the broader decentralized finance ecosystem.
Sony Plans to Launch a U.S. Stablecoin
What unites a large media company and the crypto market? That’s right, stablecoins! According to reports, Sony is exploring launching a USD-backed stablecoin for the U.S. market.
They plan to do this in 2026 through Sony Bank, a subsidiary of Sony Financial Group.
It’s assumed that the token will be used to pay for video games, subscriptions, and anime content. The initiative is aimed at American customers, who account for about 30% of the Japanese corporation’s external sales of entertainment products.
So, Sony’s potential stablecoin could be used across entertainment, gaming, payments, and digital commerce, further blurring the line between traditional consumer brands and blockchain-based financial products.
Telegram Introduces a Decentralized AI Network on TON
Telegram revealed a major step into the AI space by launching a decentralized AI network built on the TON blockchain. Pavel Durov announced the launch of the “decentralized confidential computing network” Cocoon.
This initiative aims to support AI applications with decentralized compute resources, ensuring better scalability, transparency, and resilience.
For the TON ecosystem, this is a strategic move that positions it not only as a blockchain for payments and social apps, but also as an infrastructure layer for next-generation AI products.
Conclusion
As always, the past week has brought both positive and mixed news from the crypto market.
So, stay tuned with Evercode Lab for more weekly insights into blockchain trends, and explore how our white-label solutions can help your business innovate and thrive in the fast-moving Web3 ecosystem.