#a16zcrypto has introduced #LatticeJolt , a lattice-based zero-knowledge virtual machine that replaces elliptic-curve cryptography with quantum-resistant alternatives. The #zkVM is designed to protect blockchain systems against future quantum computers capable of breaking today’s cryptographic foundations.
Lattice Jolt is positioned as an alternative within a16z’s existing Jolt zkVM framework. While lattice-based cryptography offers quantum resistance, it has traditionally required larger proofs and greater computational resources than elliptic-curve systems. Lattice Jolt makes proving and verification 2-3x faster while delivering sub-100 KB proofs, the smallest among post-quantum zkVMs.
#Latitude secures $35M in a Series A funding round led by Oak HC/FT, with participation from NEA, Coinbase Ventures, Lightspeed Faction, OpenFX, and Wilson Sonsini. This funding round brings Latitude's total funds raised to $43M.
Latitude is a payments infrastructure provider that enables cross-border fiat settlement using stablecoin technology and local payout networks to facilitate 24/7 transactions.
Tether and Fasanara announce the launch of a $400M fund
#Tether and #FasanaraCapital have committed $400M to launch StableFund, a new private credit fund. The firms will jointly sponsor StableFund and aim to raise up to $3B more from institutional investors. Fasanara will manage the fund, focusing on short-duration, asset-backed private credit. Tether will source $USDT-linked financing opportunities and provide stablecoin settlement infrastructure to enable more efficient cross-border capital flows. StableFund's structure will embed $USDT into SME and consumer lending through fintech platforms across more than 60 countries.
#SeiLabs acquired #BilinearLabs , a blockchain analytics platform for querying any event from any contract on any #EVM chain with simple SQL. Through this acquisition, Bilinear Labs' Rust engineering team and data analytics stack will be integrated into the Sei ecosystem. The team will lead core development for #SeiNetwork and its #SeiGiga scaling initiative, which aims to boost throughput by more than 50x while achieving sub-400ms finality.
#Etherscan has launched #Flow , a new Build with #AI tool designed to simplify onchain transaction tracing across more than 60 EVM-compatible networks. Flow generates structured “Flow Case” files for visual analysis, reducing manual investigation and enabling AI-driven compliance and security workflows without requiring changes to existing data pipelines.
Flow was put to use almost immediately, with security researchers using it to trace the RedSonic Vault exploit on September 5, 2026, when an attacker used a flash loan to drain about 9.25 $ETH, worth roughly $23,000, in a single transaction.
Public companies continue to expand their Bitcoin holdings, solidifying cryptocurrency's role in traditional financial markets. With industry leaders like #Strategy holding substantial amounts, the total $BTC reserved by these firms now surpasses an impressive 1,271,000 $BTC , representing significant confidence in Bitcoin's long-term value. As the market matures, these holdings underscore the evolving relationship between traditional institutions and digital assets.
#Circle has signed an agreement to acquire #Tazapay , a cross-border payments company supporting businesses across over 100 markets. The acquisition will expand Circle’s global payments infrastructure, adding Tazapay’s $25B+ in annualized volume, 60+ banking and fintech partners, and payout rails across 100+ markets, with stablecoins already accounting for roughly 60% of its volume. The transaction is expected to close in 2027, pending customary conditions and regulatory approvals, including clearance from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Harmony to shut down its Layer 1 blockchain and migrate ONE to Ethereum
#Harmony will shut down its mainnet and reissue $ONE as an ERC-20 token on #Ethereum , using a balance snapshot for the airdrop and advising users to withdraw from multisigs, liquidity pools, and onchain apps before validators begin shutting down on September 10. Harmony framed the migration as a security-focused upgrade following an August exploit that minted roughly 4B $ONE , or 26% of supply, and the $99.6M Horizon Bridge hack in 2022.
Former validator emissions will be redirected to an #AI video remix project, where creators share prompts and assets for fans to fork, with #AIagents generating new clips from each branch.