Project Progress

日本電商巨頭樂天從4月15日起在Rakuten Wallet中上架XRP，讓4,400萬Rakuten Pay用戶以XRP充費用並在500萬商家消費。用戶可用樂天超級點數購入XRP，然後轉換為Rakuten Cash，實現無需法幣的加密貨幣進入，推動日本加密支付生態發展。

The Ethereum Foundation launched a $1 million Audit Subsidy Program to assist developers with smart contract audit costs, featuring an expert review process and partnerships with major firms. It introduced the CROPS framework to enhance security and attract builders without exclusivity clauses.

Charles Hoskinson just dropped a reality check on the Cardano community. His message is simple. Crypto parties and big conference events are not going to move the ADA price. Instead, he wants to take the funds that would have been spent on flashy gatherings and put them into permanent global co

_Sei v6.4 is now live on mainnet. The update brings IBC disable capability as the chain moves toward an EVM-only future under SIP-3._ Sei Labs has rolled out v6.4 on mainnet. The update marks a significant step in the network’s ongoing SIP-3 migration.  At its core, v6.4 introduces the protocol-le

The Solana Foundation is collaborating with Triton One to enhance its on-chain data access layer, improving scalability and data retrieval. The redesign features two core modules: Accounts for adaptive indexing and Ledger for efficient historical data management. SOL is currently trading around $84.

Tether has launched tether.wallet, a user-friendly self-custodial digital wallet that simplifies transactions with readable identifiers and eliminates the need for separate network tokens for gas fees. Initially supporting USDT, XAU₮, and Bitcoin, the wallet aims to enhance accessibility for users.

Charles Hoskinson just dropped a reality check on the Cardano community. His message is simple. Crypto parties and big conference events are not going to move the ADA price. Instead, he wants to take the funds that would have been spent on flashy gatherings and put them into permanent global co

GMX has launched 24/7 gold and silver perpetual markets on Arbitrum, achieving over $10 million in trading volume on day one. Utilizing Chainlink Data Streams for secure pricing, GMX aims to expand into real-world asset derivatives. This move highlights the trend of decentralizing commodity trading.

Nikita Bier from Elon Musk's X hinted at a possible crypto-related product launch amid Bitcoin's recovery, stimulating discussions on potential payment and trading features. X Money, a peer-to-peer service, is set for early public access but lacks confirmed crypto features.

B.AI LLM Services has exceeded 1 million users, showcasing its ability to manage high throughput with a privacy-first routing architecture, as it develops infrastructure for an autonomous agent economy.

Ripple has introduced its Institutional DeFi Portal in beta, designed to facilitate financial institutions' access to decentralized finance and stablecoin payments. The portal addresses compliance and operational challenges, aiming to enhance stablecoin payment management.

Morpho has launched Morpho Midnight, a fixed-rate DeFi lending product distinct from its variable-rate counterpart, Morpho Blue. Co-founder Paul Frambot highlights that Midnight represents a new onchain lending approach, coexisting with Blue. Morpho holds $7.7 billion in TVL.

Tether launched a self-custodial wallet called the "People's Wallet," focusing on financial inclusion and ease of use. It supports cryptocurrencies like USDT, Bitcoin, and XAUT, aiming to simplify transactions and remove intermediaries.

Ethereum Layer-2 network Scroll lost about $160 million in total value locked after Ether.fi migrated to Optimism, incurring $13 million in fee losses. Scroll plans to disband its security committee, reduce DAO members, and recently faced a spike in gas fees.

Pharos launched an RWA stablecoin pre-deposit campaign ahead of its mainnet debut, offering a 100-day staking period with 14-16% yield. The campaign quickly reached its staking cap, attracting $50 million in total value locked.

Tether推出自託管數位錢包「tether.wallet」，標誌著其向終端用戶的重大擴張。此錢包簡化了轉帳流程，讓用戶可直接用資產支付手續費，並強調用戶對私鑰的完全控制。該產品旨在推動金融普惠，特別是服務未被傳統金融體系覆蓋的人群。

X 产品负责人Nikita Bier暗示将推出修复加密行业的产品，引发市场关注。猜测与X金融生态布局相关，或包括支付、数字钱包及稳定币等功能。X官方尚未正式回应，马斯克称X Money早期公众版将于4月上线。

Bitmine 正式從紐交所美國板轉入主板，標誌著公司重要里程碑。儘管股價大幅下跌，仍提高回購計畫額度至 40 億美元。公司持有大量以太幣，預測加密市場反彈將有助提升資產與股價表現。

The article discusses a proposal for "Quantum-Safe Bitcoin," which allows users to secure transactions against potential quantum attacks without altering Bitcoin's core protocol. The design fits within existing scripting rules, enabling security-conscious individuals to act independently without necessitating network-wide consensus or political disputes over upgrades.

Gate News 消息，4 月 14 日，去中心化借贷协议 Venus Protocol 发布声明，其独立池（Isolated pools）现已停止运行。声明指出，所有独立池已暂停运营，但用户资金保持安全，提款功能仍然开放。用户可根据其资产是否在 Venus Core 上，自行选择迁移资产或直接提款。