The Runes Protocol, a Bitcoin-based fungible token standard, has unveiled a major upgrade introducing “agents” to enable Automated Market Makers (AMMs) directly on Bitcoin’s (BTC) Layer 1. This development aims to enhance decentralized trading capabilities while maintaining Bitcoin’s security and trustless nature. Casey Rodarmor, the creator of Runes, announced the upgrade on March 20. The […]
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Developers looking to build out zero-knowledge applications on Bitcoin can now access the repo in the hopes of furthering the standard.
Coinbase is the largest single-node operator supporting staking activities on the Ethereum network. According to its maiden Validator Performance report, the US-based exchange has staked 3.84 million ETH through 120,000 validators, accounting for 11.42% of the total staked ETH. Beyond its direct staking operations, Coinbase has also staked an additional 581,500 ETH through partners as […]
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BNB Chain introduced the Pascal Hardfork on March 20, an upgrade designed to boost transaction efficiency and improve its compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). This update integrates Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 7702, enabling advanced functionalities such as gas abstraction, smart contract wallets, and batch transactions. Pascal Hardfork The Pascal Hardfork marks a major […]
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Curetopia has secured $1.77 million in funding to expedite treatments for rare diseases through a decentralized biotech model leveraging Solana. The fundraising effort, supported by more than 1,000 individual contributors, highlights growing momentum in the decentralized science (DeSci) sector, particularly amid a sustained US freeze on traditional funding sources like the National Institutes of Health […]
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The Ethereum Foundation has announced plans to phase out the Holesky testnet by September 2025 due to recurring issues that have hindered testing for the upcoming Pectra upgrade. In a statement released on March 19, the network confirmed that a new testnet, Hoodi, would take over Pectra-related testing. Holesky issues Holesky encountered major issues during […]
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EOS Network announced on March 18 that it will rebrand as Vaulta, marking a strategic shift toward web3 banking as it seeks to integrate decentralized technology with traditional financial systems. The transition, which includes a token swap, is scheduled for late May 2025, pending confirmation. The move represents years of development aimed at leveraging Bitcoin’s […]
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The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has invited firms to express interest in joining its Tokenization Regulatory Sandbox before April 24, 2025. In a March 17 announcement, the DFSA—an independent regulator overseeing the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)—stated that the initiative targets firms looking to offer tokenized investment products and services. The sandbox provides a […]
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BNB Chain has launched the Good Will Alliance, aiming to counteract malicious maximal extractable value (MEV) practices, starting with targeted measures against sandwich attacks. The initiative aims to unite infrastructure builders, validators, and the broader community to establish ethical standards, best practices, and enhanced security within the BNB ecosystem. Sandwich attacks, a prevalent form of […]
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TRON founder Justin Sun has teased a possible integration of TRX within the Solana ecosystem. Sun stated in a March 18 post on X that TRX would soon be available on Solana while encouraging users to prepare for collaboration. The announcement sparked significant optimism within the crypto community, with prominent Solana ecosystem member Mert Mumtaz, […]
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Memecoin launchpad on BNB Chain, Four.Meme has restored its token launch function following an exploit that resulted in a $130,000 loss. In a March 18 post on X, the Four.Meme team confirmed it had suffered an attack, prompting an emergency suspension of its launch function. The platform stated: “Currently, Four.Meme is under attack, and the […]
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Ethena Labs and Securitize's new EVM chain will use dollar-denominated assets as transaction fees to attract institutional capital.
Ethena Labs and Securitize have announced the launch of Converge, a layer-1 blockchain focused on institutional capital flows and integrating tokenized assets with DeFi. According to Ethena Labs’ March 17 announcement, the initiative aims to provide a purpose-built network for permissioned and permissionless financial applications. Ethena Labs and Securitize plan to release technical documentation in […]
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Ripple is advancing its position in digital asset custody with a trademark filing for “Ripple Custody” at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application was submitted on Feb. 25 but has yet to be assigned to an examiner. The filing aligns with Ripple’s broader strategy to expand into the rapidly growing custody […]
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Robinhood has launched a dedicated prediction market hub that will allow users to trade contracts based on the outcomes of key global events. According to a March 17 statement, the platform’s initial offerings include contracts tied to the Federal Reserve’s target interest rate for May and the men’s and women’s College Basketball Tournaments. The firm […]
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Tthe OP Stack has remained dominant, with "bridge abstraction" volume surging ahead of Ethereum's next major upgrade.
Solana’s governance process reached a historic milestone as two key proposals, SIMD-228 and SIMD-123, drew unprecedented participation. These proposals aimed to address validator revenue distribution and network inflation, sparking intense debate within the Solana community. According to voting results, SIMD-228 failed to pass as it secured a 61.39% approval rate, falling short of the required […]
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WalletConnect’s Pedro Gomes joined Decrypt to talk Smart Sessions, the establishment of the WalletConnect Foundation and the WCT token.
Security professionals and X users have pushed back against Musk’s assertion Monday that a DDoS attack on X originated in Ukraine.
In a recent Bitcoin Policy Institute event speech, Michael Saylor aligned closely with Major Jason Lowery’s ‘SoftWar’ thesis, framing Bitcoin as a critical defense mechanism rather than simply a financial asset. Saylor emphasized Bitcoin’s role as a “digital defense system,” equating its open, decentralized energy flow to the strategic military defense of cyberspace. Echoing Lowery’s […]
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StarkWare has established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, committing to holding a growing share of its treasury in BTC as part of its broader push to integrate the flagship crypto into its Starknet Layer 2 network. While it has not disclosed the size of its holdings, CEO Eli Ben-Sasson said the company is leading by example, […]
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A recent ruling from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in a Uniswap Labs case reaffirms that neutral, decentralized software creators should not be held liable for third-party misuse of that technology. According to an article from the DeFi Education Fund, the decision strengthens legal protections for decentralized finance (DeFi) developers and marks a significant […]
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Research shows that AI computational power has doubled every 3.4 months since 2012, compared to the two-year cycle defined by Moore’s Law. This accelerated pace breaks from traditional computing’s predictable path. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang characterized AI’s progression as closer to “Moore’s Law squared.” Practically, AI has advanced approximately 100,000x within a decade, a pace […]
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Holesky, an Ethereum testnet, has regained finality after nearly two weeks of instability. The network’s disruption had stalled testing for the anticipated Pectra upgrade, delaying progress on the upcoming hard fork. However, with Holesky now operational, EthPandaOps, a group of Ethereum developers, confirmed that validators could resume Pectra testing on the testnet. The developers also […]
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Blockchain technology could help improve the speed and lower the cost of cash transfers from migrant workers, Bilal bin Saqib said in an interview.
Nasdaq plans to introduce 24-hour trading by the second half of 2026, a move that mirrors the crypto market’s nonstop activity. Nasdaq President Tal Cohen confirmed the development on March 7, stating that discussions are underway with regulators, market participants, and infrastructure providers. The goal is to extend trading hours to five days a week […]
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World (formerly known as Worldcoin) has unveiled World Chat, a new messaging tool integrated into the World App. According to a March 6 announcement, this “Mini App” allows users to send messages and transact crypto within the World Network, enhancing communication and digital transactions. Mini Apps are lightweight web-based applications integrated within the World App. […]
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong signaled growing interest in tokenized securities amid the shifting regulatory landscape under the Trump administration. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference earlier this week, Armstrong suggested that renewed dialogue with regulators could lead to advancements in tokenized assets, which would allow traditional financial instruments to be represented […]
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev believes that blockchain technology will eventually underpin stock trading, arguing that crypto’s infrastructure could make financial markets more accessible, cost-efficient, and resilient. Tenev made the statement during a fireside chat, where he outlined how integrating stocks with blockchain networks could remove many inefficiencies in traditional trading systems, allowing assets to trade […]
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Ethereum’s much-anticipated Pectra upgrade has encountered another hurdle, this time on the Sepolia testnet. Tim Beiko, Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol Support Lead, disclosed the latest complication in a March 5 post on X. He explained that the problem stems from a custom deposit contract on Sepolia, which has disrupted some execution layer (EL) clients. The malfunction […]
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