Weekly News from Polkadot & Kusama #175
1. Acala expands by using Snowbridge and Hyperlane
Acala is entering a new era of multichain connectivity with the addition of Snowbridge and Hyperlane — two powerful bridge protocols that unlock broader liquidity routes and seamless cross-chain access.
Developers and users can now tap into more assets across ecosystems, enabling more efficient DeFi strategies and expanding Acala’s role as a hub for interoperable finance.
This is a big step toward Acala’s vision: a connected, open DeFi future built on secure, scalable infrastructure. More access, more assets, more possibilities—all powered by Acala’s growing network of bridges.
2. Polkadot x Ripio: Trade DOT, USDT & USDC in LatAm
Polkadot is now live on Ripio, bringing seamless access to the Relay Chain and AssetHub for users across Latin America. You can now send and receive $DOT on Polkadot, and trade $DOT, $USDT, and $USDC directly on AssetHub.
A new USDT/DOT trading pair is also available — offering better flexibility for local traders and crypto users.
Ripio is a leading fintech company building Latin America’s crypto infrastructure with payment solutions, crypto cards, and institutional services — now powered by Polkadot tech.
More assets, smoother access, and true Web3 potential — right where it matters.
3. KyberSwap aggregator now on SubWallet extension
Discover seamless cross-chain swaps with KyberSwap’s Dynamic Trade Routing technology, now just one click away on your SubWallet extension.
Access liquidity from multiple DEXs and enjoy superior trade routes effortlessly across 10+ networks and 2,000+ swap pairs.
Say goodbye to complicated trading — KyberSwap and SubWallet team up to make your DeFi experience smoother and more convenient than ever.
Explore it today 👉 https://subwallet.app/download.htmlswap
4. SubWallet enhances user experience by supporting the new Hydration address format
SubWallet now supports the new Hydration address format, making users' interactions smoother and more seamless. This update marks another important step towards creating a unified, user-friendly Polkadot ecosystem.
5. SubWallet adds Bitcoin support on Bitcoin Pizza Day
Celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day with SubWallet’s exciting news — Bitcoin is now supported alongside Polkadot, Ethereum, TON, Cardano, and 100+ other blockchains.
Manage all your assets with one seed phrase and one wallet. Unlock the full potential of a truly multichain future with one of the best Polkadot wallet designed for a seamless, connected Web3 experience.
6. Truth Network: TRUU community campaign goes live
Truth Network is kicking off its first-ever community campaign, giving $TRUU holders a chance to earn from a $2,000 prize pool! This is your moment to show loyalty, complete tasks, and win big.
Here’s how to join:
✅ Like & retweet the campaign post
✅ Tag a friend
✅ Get ready to prove your daily commitment to Truth Network
A total of 20 winners will be selected, so your chances are real.
Whether you’re new to $TRUU or a long-time holder, this is the perfect time to get active and get rewarded. Stay tuned for full campaign details!
7. Bifrost launches bbBNC to fuel Tokenomics 2.0 and DeFi flywheel
Bifrost unveils bbBNC, a major step toward sustainable DeFi with Tokenomics 2.0. This marks a shift from governance-only tokens to profit-sharing via buybacks, creating long-term value for users.
Users lock vBNC to mint bbBNC, earning a share of protocol profits while reducing BNC’s circulating supply. 90% of revenue goes to bbBNC holders, 10% is burned — driving a positive value loop.
The move strengthens Bifrost’s LST dominance (68% of Polkadot’s LST market) and aligns incentives across users, LPs, and governance participants. More revenue, more yield, more retention. DeFi’s next phase starts now — with bbBNC.
8. MEXC listing Centrifuge token CFG
Big news for Centrifuge fans — $CFG is officially listed on MEXC with trading against USDT starting May 21, 2025.
To celebrate, MEXC is launching an Airdrop+ campaign, giving users a shot at 268,800 $CFG and 50,000 $USDT in rewards.
Don’t miss out:
👉 Join Airdrop+
👉 Full campaign details
9. Turtle widget: Frictionless cross-chain just got easier thanks to Velocity Labs
The Turtle Widget by Velocity Labs is now live — bringing seamless cross-chain functionality directly into your dApp or wallet! Users can bridge, swap, or transfer tokens without ever leaving your platform. It’s fast, smooth, and built for Web3 UX.
Beta testers wanted: If you operate a dApp, Parachain, or wallet, this is your chance to integrate and shape the future of cross-chain user flows.
Get started: Turtle Widget on npm
10. EWT rewards: Bifrost's SALP contributors finally get their share
If you contributed to the Energy Web X crowdloan via SALP and missed the first EWT reward batch back in March 2024 — good news: the issue has finally been resolved.
While it wasn’t easy to fix in a fully decentralized way, the teams dug through all options and delivered a solution.
11. StellaSwap brings new liquidity pools with initial incentives: ETH-DOT & wBTC-DOT
The newly launched ETH-DOT and wBTC-DOT pools on StellaSwap are now live and eligible for Polkadot ecosystem rewards.
These Snowbridge-powered bluechip assets are part of the 1M DOT incentive program — fueling deeper liquidity and stronger cross-chain DeFi on Polkadot.
- Support our Polkadotters 🦐 Shrimp, 🐙 Octopus, 🐬 Dolphin & 🦈Shark validators on Polkadot and be a part of a more secure Web3 future
- Enhance Polkadot’s governance process by delegating your DOT or KSM to POLKADOTTERS, dedicated community supporters within the Polkadot ecosystem, enabling seamless participation in on-chain governance through Nova wallet or Polkadot Delegation Dashboard
