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Key developments in crypto this week: - President Trump approves creation of US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve - Sui Network partners with Babylon Chain for Bitcoin security - Circle commits to USDC on Monad mainnet at launch - ElizaOS debuts no-code AI agent platform - Solana rises 4.5% following Canada's first spot crypto ETFs - Sygnum predicts Q2 2025 altcoin rally - Kyrgyzstan advances CBDC plans - Google searches for Bitcoin up 26% MoM - MoonPay expands TON and USDT access in US *Notable integrations*: Sui-Babylon partnership enhances Bitcoin security, while Circle's USDC commitment strengthens Monad's launch.

Pyth Network's oracle service continues to demonstrate consistent growth and adoption across the blockchain ecosystem. Key developments include: - Integration with syUSD, now live across 100+ blockchains - Sustained proof of network reliability since February 2025 - Growing support from Market Data Partners (MDPs) - Successful implementation on TradeOnDESK platform The network maintains its position as a leading first-party oracle solution, with regular proof validations occurring approximately weekly.

SheFi, the leading Web3 education platform for women, has announced its Season 13 cohort in collaboration with Pyth Network. - Program focuses on empowering women through Web3 education and career development - 8-week comprehensive curriculum offered - Scholarship opportunities available for participants SheFi continues to build the largest women-focused Web3 community, making blockchain technology more accessible through structured learning programs and professional development initiatives. *Want to participate?* Join the upcoming cohort to gain hands-on experience in blockchain technology and connect with industry leaders.

Pyth Network has expanded its services by launching Entropy, a secure random number generator, on the Soneium blockchain. This development marks a significant step for decentralized applications requiring verifiable randomness. - **Early Adopters**: @handsnftfun and @potluck_fun are the first projects implementing this technology - **Integration Timeline**: Following successful testnet implementation with SoneFi - **Technical Impact**: Enables fair and transparent random number generation for gaming, NFTs, and DeFi applications This launch strengthens Soneium's infrastructure for developers building applications that require provably fair random outcomes.

JunkyUrsas, a new GambleFi platform on Berachain, has integrated Pyth Entropy for secure random number generation across multiple games: - Ursaroll - Honey Flip - Junky Slots - Blinko The integration ensures provably fair gaming mechanics through Pyth's decentralized entropy source. This launch is part of Berachain's growing ecosystem, which recently added Pyth Core and Entropy support with access to 11 sponsored price feeds including $BERA, $BTC, and $ETH. Try it out: [JunkyUrsas Beta](https://betabersion.junkyursas.com/) For developers: [Pyth Entropy Documentation](https://docs.pyth.network/entropy)

A significant development has occurred in the First Party Oracle Network ecosystem. This marks a continuation of changes first observed in November 2023, with subsequent developments in April 2025. The sequential nature of these updates suggests a methodical evolution rather than a sudden shift. Key points: - Initial changes documented on November 29, 2023 - Further developments on April 16-17, 2025 - Indicates sustained progress in network infrastructure *Note: This update represents part of an ongoing series of improvements.*

Sygnum Bank, the world's first digital asset bank, has become a Pyth Network data publisher, marking a significant step in institutional DeFi adoption. Key benefits for DeFi protocols: - Enhanced reliability in price feeds - Improved market transparency - Competitive execution speeds matching traditional finance This follows Revolut's recent integration, which brought data from 45M users across 200 countries to the network. These partnerships demonstrate a growing trend of traditional financial institutions actively contributing to DeFi infrastructure. [Read the full announcement](https://pyth.network/blog/pyth-network-and-sygnum-bank-transforming-finance-for-a-global-digital-economy)

Avantis Finance has launched their zero-fee perpetual trading platform, powered by Pyth Network's oracle infrastructure. This development follows a trend of DeFi platforms integrating Pyth's data services for reliable price feeds. The launch represents a significant milestone in reducing trading costs while maintaining data reliability in DeFi perpetual markets. - Zero-fee structure eliminates traditional trading costs - Built on Pyth Network's oracle infrastructure - Follows successful integration patterns from other platforms like FWX Finance on Base

The GENIUS Act, a proposed legislation for integrating stablecoins into the U.S. financial system, is under scrutiny for its framework limitations. Key points: - Banking Committee review scheduled for March 10 - Framework lacks provisions for universal real-time price feed access - Potential impact on global financial markets anticipated - Aims to align with international regulatory standards Pyth Network contributor @mdomcahill provides detailed analysis in [latest op-ed](https://crypto.news/what-happens-on-day-one-after-the-genius-act-passes/), examining day-one implications of the Act's implementation.

Pyth Network has expanded its oracle services by integrating $ABSTER and $NOOT tokens. These assets are now accessible across more than 100 blockchain networks, including Abstract Chain. Key Points: - Both tokens are fully integrated with Pyth's oracle network - Available on 100+ blockchain platforms - Specifically supported on Abstract Chain This integration follows the successful Abstractions mint event on Abstract Chain, demonstrating continued ecosystem growth.