Citadel Securities backs LayerZero as it unveils ‘Zero’ blockchain for global markets

Citadel Securities backs LayerZero as it unveils ‘Zero’ blockchain for global markets

Citadel has made a strategic investment in LayerZero’s ZRO token as the interoperability firm rolls out its high-performance blockchain.

Citadel and Cathie Wood back Zero, a new blockchain designed for traditional finance

As Wall Street embraces blockchain technology, the crypto industry is still dealing with an existential problem: how to scale the tech so that it can handle the massive volume created by traditional finance entities like the New York Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, big banks and trading firms are seeking reassurances that their sensitive client data does not appear on the public ledger of a blockchain like Ethereum or Solana. One startup believes it …

LayerZero Launches Zero Layer 1 With Backing From Wall Street Giants

Key Takeaways LayerZero Labs unveiled Zero, a new Layer 1 blockchain built for institutional financial markets. Major players including Citadel Securities, ARK Invest, ICE, Google Cloud, and DTCC are backing or collaborating on the project. The network targets up to 2 million TPS per zone, with mainnet planned for Fall 2026. ZRO jumped about 13% after the announcement, though concerns remain over token allocation and execution risk. The launch …

LayerZero’s (ZRO) Eyes $2.60 After Reclaiming Crucial

As of 11 February 2026, LayerZero’s ZRO token recovered this week after reclaiming the $1.45 mid-range support, signaling renewed buying interest following a prolonged downtrend that began in December. The move places ZRO back above the broader $1.20–$1.45 demand zone, an area closely watched by traders for signs of accumulation and trend stabilization. According to the crypto analyst @AltCryptoGems, Strong reactions repeatedly emerge from the h…