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Circle, the blockchain and finance tech firm, has revealed its native USDC tokens on the Ethereum Layer 2 scaling protocol, Polygon. This move aims to allow smoother accessibility of USDC to users and developers. Businesses using USDC on Polygon can create decentralized applications for near-instant, low-cost transactions, revolutionizing payments, remittances and trading. However, adoption faces challenges including complex technology and security concerns.

Swiss company DTR presents a Dirham-supported stablecoin, DRAM, aiming to facilitate global value transfer. Despite its non-availability in UAE and Hong Kong, the token, developed by Dram Trust is listed on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap, PancakeSwap trading with Binance Coin.

“Distributed Technologies Research has developed DRAM, a Dirham-backed stablecoin listed on DeFi protocols Uniswap and PancakeSwap. The stablecoin aims to bring stability to countries with high inflation, linked to UAE’s native currency performance. However, regulatory limitations present challenges to its acceptance and growth.”

Friend.tech, a decentralized social network built on Coinbase’s Base and linked to Twitter, is gaining traction with almost ETH 11,000 in protocol fees. It currently ranks third in 24-hour fees, surpassing established platforms like OpenSea, Tron, and layer-1 & layer-2 giants such as Uniswap, Bitcoin, and MetaMask.

UK politicians are exploring the potential implications of Web3 technology in reconstructing the internet’s framework. However, skepticism around the value of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) rises, as a study reveals most lack monetary value. These diverse perspectives highlight a divergence in perceptions about blockchain’s utility and value.

Coinbase’s layer-2 network, Base, has surpassed Solana in total value locked (TVL), with a significant 97.21% surge. This increase is majorly driven by decentralized exchange Aerodrome Finance and decentralized social media app Friend.tech. With legislative changes and regulatory scrutiny in play, Base’s future prominence in the crypto world remains uncertain.

Microsoft has announced an AI-powered enhancement to its product range with features like language model integration. AI models for Bing will now deliver personalized results. However, rising costs and privacy concerns surrounding these developments are still to be addressed.

An AI, specifically ChatGPT, crafted a memecoin, “AstroPepeX,” valued at $3.5 million, demonstrating a potential AI-Blockchain collaboration. This development questions overreach of AI, control, regulation, and potential risks in the unpredictable crypto market. This is especially pertinent as AI-generated tokens can impact investors and small-scale developers.

“BNB Chain’s Ethereum-compatible L2 has gone public after successfully testing its Optimism-powered layer 2 scaling platform. Aimed at providing lower gas costs and faster transactions, it displayed potential but not without some concerns, such as the week-long fund lockup during verification checks. Despite potential drawbacks, BNB Chain’s progress towards a swift, secure, and economical opBNB platform is laudable.”

OpenCover, a decentralized insurance provider, has made its debut on Ethereum-fueled blockchain, Base, further expanding its financial capacity with Coinbase. The launch is part of a collaboration with Nexus Mutual, aiming to offer investors insurance-like coverage for the crypto industry. OpenCover intends to guard against protocol shortfalls and provides protective shield for traditional entities and forward-looking platforms.

To combat increasing transaction times and fees, Ethereum is utilizing layer 2 scaling solutions, resulting in faster transaction speeds, lower costs, and maintaining security. These networks enhance throughput and transaction rates, drawing significant attention. However, layer 2 chains also face criticism, largely from crypto users maximizing profitability through airdrop farming.

In a significant development, USD Coin (USDC) has expanded to Base and Optimism networks, allowing Coinbase and Circle account holders to directly transfer their USDC stablecoin to Base. However, the new native USDC struggles with full integration across networks, causing user confusion and scepticism. The future of this decentralized currency hinges on balancing innovation, competition, and user convenience.

“Changpeng Zhao, CEO of Binance, predicts DeFi could surpass CeFi in the next bull run. A sharp growth in DeFi trading volume and recent legal regulations catalyzing a shift from centralized to decentralized platforms corroborates Zhao’s bullish outlook on DeFi.”

Alex Gluchowski of Matter Labs proposes the formation of an ‘Ethereum Supreme Court’, an on-chain hierarchical court system working alongside current judicial structures to safeguard the Ethereum network against undue external interference. This system aims to handle various issues like disputes and emergency upgrades but its success depends largely on social consensus.