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PYUSD Arrives in Venmo on Arbitrum, Putting the Stablecoin in Front of 67 Million Monthly Users
PayPal's stablecoin, PYUSD, is now available to eligible Venmo users on the Arbitrum network, providing access to over 67 million monthly active accounts. This integration marks a significant step in expanding consumer access to PYUSD on an Ethereum Layer 2 solution, following its earlier deployment on Arbitrum by PayPal. Users can buy, sell, send, and spend PYUSD within Venmo with no transaction fees, though external wallet transfers incur network fees. Balances held within Venmo or PayPal can earn rewards, with PayPal promoting a 4% annual rate in 2026.
Ethereum.org overhauls its gaming hub — and puts mainnet titles front and centre
Ethereum.org has revamped its gaming hub, now prominently featuring games running on the mainnet alongside Layer 2 solutions. The update highlights the return of fully on-chain titles like Asphodel to Ethereum's mainnet as the network scales, and includes Ronin as the first listed L2. The new structure covers the history of gaming on Ethereum, mainnet and L2 games, and NFT design in gaming.
Ronin Finalizes Ethereum Migration, Cuts Token Emissions by 9x
Ronin has successfully migrated from a Layer 1 to an Ethereum Layer 2 solution using the OP Stack, marking a significant state migration in blockchain history. This transition drastically reduces annual RON token emissions by 9x, from 45 million to 5 million, lowering annual inflation to approximately 1.2%. The Ronin Treasury will also benefit from new revenue streams including re-allocated staking funds, sequencer profits, and increased marketplace fees.
Ethereum Price Prediction 2026: Can ETH Maintain Its Edge as New Web3 Ecosystems Emerge?
Ethereum is predicted to maintain its strong position through 2026, driven by institutional interest and network upgrades, serving as a foundational pillar for the Web3 economy. Emerging ecosystems like Playnance, with its utility token G Coin, are also gaining traction by focusing on real-world activity and user engagement within blockchain gaming and other sectors, indicating a market shift towards experience-driven platforms.
