Cross-Chain Bridge Updates: USDC and USDT Movements on Base and Solana

**Squid's Mini App goes live on MiniPay**, enabling users to buy and sell digital gold in seconds through their mobile phones. The integration brings **real-world asset (RWA) trading** to MiniPay's self-custodial wallet on Celo, which already supports borderless stablecoin transfers. Key features include: - **One-click gold purchases** directly from mobile devices - Access to the world's oldest asset through digital infrastructure - **Cross-border accessibility** without traditional barriers Squid also launched **XAUt0 token support**, backed 1:1 by Tether Gold on Ethereum. The token offers: - Cross-chain swaps on Celo, HyperEVM, Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Avalanche - **Physical redeemability** for actual gold - Bridging capabilities across all supported chains This development represents a significant step in making **precious metals accessible** through crypto infrastructure, targeting millions of potential users globally. [Try digital gold trading](http://opr.as/buy-gold)

**XAUt0**, a tokenized gold asset, is now live on Squid Router, enabling cross-chain gold trading and transfers. **Key Features:** - Each XAUt0 token is **backed 1:1** by Tether Gold on Ethereum - Tokens are **physically redeemable** for actual gold - Cross-chain swaps supported on **5 networks**: Celo, HyperEVM, Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Avalanche **What This Means:** Users can now send digital gold across borders and swap it between different blockchain networks in one platform. XAUt0 builds on the original XAUt token but adds omnichain functionality. **Trading Options:** - Cross-chain swaps across multiple networks - Bridging between all supported chains - Single-chain swaps on Celo This launch makes tokenized gold more accessible globally by removing traditional cross-border barriers through blockchain technology. [Start trading XAUt0](http://app.squidrouter.com/xaut0)

**Gold is getting a modern makeover** through blockchain technology, making the world's oldest asset more accessible than ever. **Key developments:** - Gold recently hit record highs around $4,380/oz due to central bank buying and inflation concerns - **Tether Gold (XAU)** tokenizes physical gold - each token represents 1 troy ounce - Users can now **spend digital gold directly** on everyday purchases through platforms like Uquid **What this means:** - Gold transforms from a vault-stored asset to a **spendable currency** - You can buy game cards, subscriptions, and electronics using gold tokens - **Cross-chain accessibility** makes gold trading seamless across different blockchains **The bigger picture:** This represents a fundamental shift in how we interact with precious metals. Instead of just holding gold as a store of value, **you can actively use it** for daily transactions while still benefiting from price appreciation. Gold's role as a safe haven asset remains unchanged, but its utility has expanded dramatically in the digital age.

**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)

Squid Router has announced the retirement of Squid V1, scheduled for March 12th. The cross-chain routing protocol is completing its transition to Squid 2.0, which launched in September 2024 with improved architecture for multi-hop transactions. Key points: - Most integrators have already migrated to V2 - Migration documentation available at [Squid docs](https://docs.squidrouter.com/migration/v1-greater-than-v2-migration) - New platform accessible at [app.squidrouter.com](http://app.squidrouter.com) Integrators still using V1 should initiate migration before the shutdown date to ensure uninterrupted service.