Cryptocurrencies See Slight Declines as Uniswap Integrates Sony’s Soneium

Cryptocurrencies experienced muted price actions in the past 24 hours, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing slight declines of 0.91% and 1.29% respectively on their daily charts. As the latest rally cools off, attention has shifted towards ecosystem developments within the cryptocurrency space, particularly focusing on Ripple, Uniswap, and BNB.

Soneium, Sony’s layer 2 solution designed for the decentralized internet, has been integrated into Uniswap. This move underscores Uniswap’s commitment to dominating the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. Users can now swap, provide liquidity, or bridge within Uniswap’s updated wallet and the UNI web3 app, offering a more seamless experience when navigating Soneium’s ecosystem. Soneium, launched in early 2025, aims to transform how blockchains serve users by offering openness, a user-centric, and scalable design. It seeks to enhance on-chain interactions between fans and creators without compromising intellectual property. Soneium has conducted various real-world events, including hosting Solo Leveling NFTs, distributing digital collectibles at a concert, and supporting ticketing for events. Sony aims to leverage the L2 to integrate the creative ecosystem with blockchain technology, making Soneium’s debut on Uniswap a key milestone for DeFi enthusiasts.

Crypto exchange Gemini has confirmed the listing of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, allowing users to trade, deposit, and withdraw the stablecoin. This move highlights the growing interest in RLUSD among digital currency platforms. Approximately 15 trading sites have already listed Ripple’s stablecoin, using it for various financial needs, including payments, trading, and monetary use cases for institutional and retail investors. Ripple’s website emphasizes the firm’s commitment to making the token accessible for different utilities, including stablecoin custody, crypto-fiat conversions, and international transactions.

Kyrgyzstan has signed a strategic partnership with Binance to launch a digital assets payment framework and blockchain education initiatives. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Zhao also advised the Central Asian nation to consider starting its national crypto reserve with Bitcoin and Binance Coin. This statement reflects Zhao’s trust in Bitcoin’s security and Binance Coin’s status as the top utility token. Zhao has consistently urged the cryptocurrency community to prioritize projects with real-world value.