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Foresight

2026-09-26 02:00:36

Foresight rounds up the week in crypto, from Vitalik and Circle to FTX flows and the Ink ecosystem

Foresight News published a weekly Web3 roundup covering the stories, debates and project developments that drew attention across crypto over the past several days. The list spans three sections: “Stories,” “Crypto Debates,” and “Project Insights.” In the first section, Foresight highlighted the account of a veteran quantitative trader who said most crypto quant teams he backed lost money, revisited the QuadrigaCX scandal tied to Gerald Cotten’s death, and covered the death of former Hack VC partner Hsin-Ju Chuang after she publicly rejected a settlement and said she planned to release evidence tied to workplace abuse claims. The publication’s debate section focused on Vitalik Buterin’s online appearance at the 2026 Shanghai Blockchain International Week, where he outlined a vision for a “cryptographic world computer,” alongside features on Zcash’s long arc, Binance’s $100 million investment in Circle and a new five-year commercial agreement around USDC, Apple job listings that mention stablecoins, and the surge of “digital fruit fly” narratives after work on a fly brain connectome. In project coverage, Foresight reviewed Kraken-backed Ink’s DeFi footprint, Variational’s token allocation plan and planned fourth-quarter 2026 TGE, Polygon’s 100 million POL burn, FTX’s transfer of 27,372 ETH to Wintermute, volume disputes around Kalshi, and the jump in Trueo’s TRUE token after a public mention from Buterin.

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Ave

2026-09-15 04:00:00

Ave adds Ink support for cross-chain swaps and on-chain trading

Ave has integrated the Ink ecosystem and now supports cross-chain instant swaps and on-chain trading for assets on the network, giving users a single access point for trading within Ink. Ink is an Ethereum Layer 2 network launched by crypto trading platform Kraken. It is built on the OP Stack and is part of the Optimism Superchain. According to the announcement, the network is focused on DeFi use cases and offers low transaction costs, fast block production, EVM compatibility, and Superchain interoperability. Ave also said it already supports price tracking and trading for assets from major launch platforms. With the Ink integration now live, the platform’s coverage has expanded to include both major and emerging Layer 2 networks, allowing users to directly take part in DeFi trading across the Ink ecosystem.

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Uniswap

2026-09-14 15:06:01

Uniswap adds Ink support across web app, wallet and API

Uniswap said in a post on X that its web app, wallet, and API are now live on Ink, expanding the protocol’s reach to the Layer 2 network. The launch allows users to swap tokens and provide liquidity directly on Ink through Uniswap’s existing product suite. It also opens the door for developers to plug Uniswap functionality into other products using the Uniswap API. According to the post, that includes integration into wallets, aggregators, and trading products. The update centers on product availability and network support, with no additional rollout details included in the announcement. The source cited for the update is Uniswap’s official X account.

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Pump.fun

2026-09-14 13:23:03

Pump.fun adds Ink token trading to its app

Pump.fun said on X that token trading on the Ink chain is now live inside its app. According to the post, users can directly trade Ink-based tokens with USDC through the application. The announcement came from Pump.fun’s official account, and the input provided no additional details on supported pairs, rollout scope, fees, or timing beyond the post itself. The update points to in-app access for Ink ecosystem tokens using USDC as the quoted asset, but no further product specifications were disclosed in the source material.

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Ink

2026-09-09 14:59:45

Ink, GSR and legal advisers launch Charter Foundation to cut token issuance setup costs

According to The Block, the Ink Foundation tied to Kraken’s Ethereum layer-2 network Ink has joined crypto market maker GSR, law firms Carey Olsen, Renno & Co, Cooley and Fenwick, plus audit and security firms ChainSecurity and Zellic, to launch the Charter Foundation. The group is building a standardized shared legal framework for crypto teams preparing token launches. The report says many projects now rely on a three-entity structure before a token generation event, typically involving a Labs entity, a Cayman Islands foundation and a British Virgin Islands issuing subsidiary. Setting up that structure, along with paying for independent directors before TGE, often costs more than $100,000. Charter plans to set up a dedicated Cayman exempted company for each project as part of the launch structure, with governance support from offshore compliance specialists. The group says this can reduce upfront legal structuring costs by more than half. After a token is successfully issued, the Cayman entity would convert into an independent foundation and separate from Charter, with the stated goal of preserving the project’s long-term independence.

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Kraken

2026-09-09 00:59:31

Kraken lists wrapped HYPE asset kHYPE with 1:1 backing

Kraken has introduced kHYPE, a wrapped version of HYPE, according to an official announcement cited by Odaily. The exchange said kHYPE is backed 1:1 by HYPE held in Kraken custody, and the reserves can be verified on-chain. Kraken also said the wrapped asset can be used in DeFi applications on the Ink blockchain. Holders are able to redeem kHYPE back into HYPE at any time. The update centers on product availability and on-chain reserve transparency, with Kraken framing kHYPE as a wrapped asset tied directly to custodied HYPE.

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Kraken

2026-09-08 22:08:51

Kraken launches Wrapped HYPE as kHYPE on its INK Layer 2 network

Kraken has launched Wrapped HYPE on its Layer 2 network, INK, with the token named kHYPE, according to a post by HyperliquidNews on X. The update was presented as a brief market news item rather than a detailed product announcement. The post also noted that the kHYPE name could be confused with a token carrying the same name issued by Kinetiq. No additional rollout details, technical specifications, or listing information were disclosed in the source item. The report was published by Odaily as a 7x24 newsflash.

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Kraken

2026-08-30 06:28:42

Kraken Wallet Announces Co-Signer Multi-Sig, iOS App Now Live

Kraken's on-chain product lead subugatai has published a 'Kraken Wallet Manifesto,' revealing that the iOS version of the wallet is now available for download and the Android release is scheduled for next week. The manifesto also previews a forthcoming 'Kraken co-signer multi-sig' feature. This design lets users split their private key into multiple shards, with one shard placed in Kraken's custody. That shard participates in signing only after the user completes two-factor authentication (2FA) through their Kraken account. The manifesto also stressed that the wallet charges a 0.1% fee. The wallet supports a range of account types, including EOA, 7702 smart accounts, and embedded wallets, and users are free to choose which account model to use. It can connect to existing hardware signers or multi-sig wallets, and it enables different wallet types to be assigned to funds with different risk profiles. In its roadmap, the wallet will support xStocks trading, conversion between stablecoins and fiat, non-custodial debit cards, K-Assets on-chain via qualified custody, and native integration with the Ink ecosystem.

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