Blockchain development, upgrades, and technical improvements
The CoinDesk 20 index stayed nearly unchanged today at 1911.41, up just 0.1 percent. Bitcoin Cash delivered a 1.5 percent advance, outpacing the broader market. This selective strength highlights technology and adoption factors driving divergence in crypto assets.
Aave DAO backed its V4 deployment proposal with 100% support in March 2026 despite months of internal conflict. Key service providers are exiting amid debates over funding and control as the DeFi leader prepares its biggest upgrade yet.
The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 1.6% to 2029.25 in the latest update, with NEAR Protocol dropping 3.3% as the top laggard. Hedera declined 2.9% while only two assets posted modest gains. This reflects short-term volatility across crypto markets despite strong technology and adoption trends in DeFi and Web3.
A social engineering attack tricked an employee at Figure Technology, allowing hackers to download customer files. ShinyHunters leaked 2.5GB of data after the company refused ransom demands. In the CeFi sector, this breach raises urgent questions about technology and security safeguards.
Crypto markets surged on Trump expectations in 2025, but reality sets in. Animoca's Yat Siu declares the political phase over, urging focus on infrastructure. What does this mean for adoption and regulation?
Ethereum developers advance a zero-knowledge protocol mimicking Secret Santa for anonymous on-chain interactions. This could transform privacy in web3, defi, and nfts amid rising adoption trends. Will it drive market growth while addressing security and regulation concerns?
While the crypto market falters, Filecoin's FIL token climbed 1.8% to $1.62. This resilience stems from surging demand in decentralized storage. Investors eye its role in AI and Web3 trends.
The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 2.6% as every asset declined, with Uniswap leading at a 7% drop. This signals broader crypto market pressures. What does it mean for DeFi's future amid regulation and adoption trends?
Blockchain lender Figure Technologies has upsized its IPO, targeting up to $693 million. This reflects soaring demand for crypto stocks in 2025. How will this shape cefi funding and market trends?
DeFi's total value locked reached $130 billion in 2025, defying regulatory pressures. Fold CEO Will Reeves predicts open networks will prevail over control attempts. Discover how DeFi adapts amid CeFi integration and tech shifts.
Microsoft terminated four workers following on-site protests against its ties to Israel. This incident underscores ethical dilemmas in tech amid global conflicts.
The Trump administration acquires a 10% stake in Intel using $8.9 billion from existing funds. This strengthens US semiconductor production against global rivals.
Crypto is evolving beyond value transfer into a new layer dedicated to verifying truth. This shift promises a transformative impact on science, markets, and technology by addressing epistemic crises.
S&P Global assigns a historic 'B-' credit rating to Sky Protocol, marking a milestone for DeFi platforms. The rating highlights key governance, capitalization, and regulatory risks within the decentralized finance sector.
Verb Technology's stock soared over 200% after announcing a $558 million crypto-focused raise. The move highlights a growing trend of public companies adopting blockchain assets for treasury reserves.
PancakeSwap's quarterly trading volume surged to $530 billion, driven by crosschain swaps and Solana expansion. The platform solidifies its dominance on BNB Chain with innovative features boosting growth.
Seed phrases are often mistaken for true self-custody but pose significant risks. Understanding their limitations is crucial for safeguarding your crypto assets in today’s evolving market.
Forgd simplifies token launches for crypto protocols. Learn how this impacts the market.
Conduit raises $36M for cross-border payments. Funding boosts stablecoin and fiat adoption.
Understand the 2025 Coinbase data breach. Learn what was stolen and how it affects the market.
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Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have the token converted to local currency....
The company is actively selling bitcoin and redeploying capital into AI-focused data centers as part of a broader transformation away from mining....
NEAR Protocol (NEAR), up 1.9% from Monday, joined Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as a top performer....
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A close below $67,300 for bitcoin would confirm six straight monthly losses amid ongoing macro pressures....
A 57-page whitepaper identifies how future quantum computers could target Ethereum's wallets, smart contracts, staking system, Layer 2 networks and data verification layer, with combined exposure exce...
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Google's finding that breaking bitcoin's cryptography requires 20x fewer qubits than previously estimated has triggered the strongest industry response to quantum threats since the Willow chip in 2024...
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