Tether and Dinari startup introduced their new technological solutions focused on non-custodial wallets and blockchains, offering innovations in the financial space.
Tether's Spark Integration into WDK
Tether announced the integration of Spark into its open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK), supporting non-custodial financial infrastructure for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. WDK is a modular software toolkit that enables enterprises and developers to integrate non-custodial wallets for USD₮, XAU₮, and Bitcoin into any app, website, or device. Lightspark's Lightning Network infrastructure offers businesses tools for payment modernization, system integration, and new business use cases, aligning with Tether's vision for a privacy-focused, permissionless financial system.
Launch of Dinari Layer 1 Blockchain
US-based blockchain stock trading startup Dinari announced the upcoming launch of its Layer 1 blockchain, the Dinari Financial Network. Designed as a coordination and settlement layer for securities issued on networks like Arbitrum, the network is custom-built using the Avalanche (AVAX) tech stack. The testnet is currently live, with a public release planned in the coming weeks.
Lido's Decrease in Ethereum Staking Market Share
Lido's share of the Ethereum staking market has fallen to 24.4%, a record low. In contrast, Figment added the most new stakers in the past month—about 344,000—now holding 4.5% of all staked ETH. This shift signals a maturing staking ecosystem where Lido faces strong competition from institutional operators and decentralized protocols.
The integration of new technologies by Tether and the launch of Dinari's blockchain highlight the dynamic development of fintech and blockchains, leading to improved access and efficiency in the sector.
