Cross-Chain Bridge Updates: USDC and USDT Movements on Base and Solana
Cross-Chain Bridge Updates: USDC and USDT Movements on Base and Solana
🌉 Base Gets a New Friend
Recent cross-chain activities show significant USDC transfers between Base and Solana networks, with a notable 30.2k USDC bridge transaction completed via Squid Router.
In related developments, USDT has launched on Base network, featuring:
- Transfer fees as low as $0.25 for $1k transactions
- Zero slippage for large volume transfers
- Sub-minute transaction completion times
These developments mark growing interoperability between major blockchain networks, with multiple bridge solutions offering competitive fee structures and efficient transfer mechanisms.
Bridge just in: user sends 30.2k USDC from Base to Solana. Base ⇄ Solana.
Squid Joins XRPL as Official Validator
Squid has been added as an official validator on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), marking a significant step in their involvement with the ecosystem. **Key Points:** - Squid brings cross-chain building experience to their new validator role - The team is already building on XRPL, which will inform their validation decisions - This follows the launch of the XRPL EVM Sidechain in July 2025 Squid's validator status strengthens their position in the XRPL ecosystem, where they already facilitate cross-chain swaps between XRPL, XRPL EVM, and 80+ other chains.
Squid Cross-Chain Swaps Now Integrated into Keplr Wallet
Squid's cross-chain swap functionality is now available directly within the Keplr wallet interface. **Key Features:** - Enables token swaps between Cosmos and other blockchain networks - Users can access cross-chain functionality without leaving their Keplr wallet - Leverages existing DEXs for native token transfers across chains **What This Means:** The integration simplifies multi-chain transactions by embedding Squid's infrastructure into Keplr's interface. Users can now perform cross-chain swaps as part of their regular wallet operations rather than navigating to separate platforms. This follows Squid's previous integration enabling native BTC support in Keplr.
Citrea Bitcoin Liquidity Now Accessible Cross-Chain via Squid Integration
**Squid Router has integrated Citrea Mainnet**, bringing Bitcoin-focused liquidity to users across multiple blockchains. **Key integrations:** - SatsumaDEX and JuiceSwap now accessible through Squid - Users can access Citrea's liquidity from any supported chain - Available at [app.squidrouter.com/citrea](http://app.squidrouter.com/citrea) **What this means:** Squid's cross-chain routing infrastructure now connects to Citrea, a Bitcoin-focused layer. This allows users to swap and bridge tokens to access Citrea's decentralized exchanges without being limited to a single blockchain. The integration expands Squid's existing network of 75+ EVM and Cosmos chains, adding Bitcoin-centric liquidity options to its routing capabilities.
Squid Offers 1% Rewards on Digital Gold Holdings
**Squid launches rewards program for digital gold holders** Users can now earn **1% back** on digital gold deposits held for 90 days through Squid's Mini App on MiniPay. **Key features:** - Real gold ownership through digital tokens - Rewards available exclusively on MiniPay platform - Built on Celo blockchain for borderless transactions - One-click buying and selling from mobile devices **How it works:** - Purchase digital gold through the Mini App - Hold deposits for minimum 90 days - Automatically receive 1% rewards The program builds on Squid's recent launch of digital gold trading, making real-world assets accessible to millions of users worldwide. *Rewards subject to Squid terms and conditions* [Learn more about earning digital gold](https://www.squidrouter.com/squid-school/how-to-earn-digital-gold)
CORAL Integration Expands with MetaMask Partnership
**CORAL's cross-chain swapping solution** continues to gain traction with major integrations, most notably MetaMask's recent implementation for fast and cost-effective routes. Key features: - Sub-5 second transaction completion - 90% reduction in gas fees - Zero slippage guarantee - Smart batching system - Combined onchain and offchain liquidity via RFQ auctions Currently live on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Linea, with Avalanche and Optimism support coming soon. Learn more at [Squid Documentation](https://docs.squidrouter.com/api-and-sdk-integration/coral-intent-swaps)