Project Progress

Ripple has developed a four-phase roadmap to secure the XRP Ledger against quantum computing threats by 2028, addressing concerns over blockchain cryptography vulnerabilities. Key phases include researching quantum risks and implementing advanced security methods. XRP Ledger is currently better equipped than Bitcoin, with built-in key rotation enhancing safety.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has established a regulatory framework for round-the-clock trading of tokenized products on licensed platforms. With 13 tokenized products and approximately HK$10.7 billion in assets, this initiative aims to integrate traditional finance with Web3 through regulated stablecoins and tokenized deposits, enhancing liquidity.

JPX日本交易所集團旗下的JSCC與瑞穗、野村及Digital Asset合作，啟動基於Canton網路的概念驗證專案，測試日本國債作為數位抵押品的可行性，旨在提高金融市場流動性與管理效率，並確保不違背現行法規。此計畫也涵蓋跨境交易場景，預示著日本國債在數位資產領域的應用潛力。

Vitalik Buterin presented Ethereum's five-year roadmap, focusing on quantum security and scalability. Key goals include increasing gas limits, implementing Zero Knowledge Proofs, and enhancing transaction confirmation times by 2028, despite challenges with quantum-resistant signatures.

Nexchain introduced Smart Actions, a suite of intelligent modules designed to transform blockchain networks from manual, reactive systems into autonomous and self-optimizing environments, according to an announcement on April 18, 2026. The product reflects the company's commitment to building

香港證券及期貨事務監察委員會於2026年推出兩份代幣化產品通函，分別針對一級市場認購贖回與二級市場交易規範，明確產品提供者責任、流動性要求及公平定價機制。新規框架將影響業界運作，並為合規律師創造新商機，形成亞太代幣化金融監管的範本。

World has launched an upgraded World ID protocol for secure digital verification in various sectors. It enhances privacy and supports AI applications while managing user identities across 160 countries, verifying nearly 18 million individuals.

Cobo has launched the Cobo Agentic Wallet, enabling AI agents to conduct on-chain transactions under user-defined controls. Utilizing Multi-Party Computation for security and incorporating Pact and Recipes protocols, it supports various operational modes for diverse risk levels.

Pi Network 已向節點運營商發出正式通知，要求在 2026 年 4 月 27 日前完成協議版本 22.1（v22.1）的強制升級，否則面臨節點被切斷網路連線的風險。根據 Pi Network 公告，此次升級必須依照嚴格的版本順序執行，目前系統運行於版本 21.2，下一步需升級至 v22.1，不得跳過任何版本。

Spark's strategy chief defended maintaining high borrowing rates on SparkLend despite user migration to Aave, citing current market conditions. Aave is experiencing liquidity issues, raising concerns about potential bad debt if ETH prices drop significantly.

Tether 與 LayerZero 團隊旗下全鏈穩定幣項目 USDT0 於 4 月 20 日在 X 平台發文，USDT0 轉帳功能已恢復正常，系統完整性未受影響，風險敞口亦無變化，暫停前所有進行中的交易均已結算。此前，USDT0 出於預防目的，在 rsETH 事件調查期間暫停 USDT0 OFT 跨鏈橋基礎設施。

Pi Network mandates node operators to upgrade to Protocol 22 by April 27, 2026, to ensure network connectivity. The upgrade enhances stability and prepares for future smart contract features. Delaying could result in disconnection and missed opportunities.

SGB enables instant USDC minting and redemption on Solana, improving cross-border payments with real-time settlement. Service targets institutions, removing intermediaries and supporting 24/7 liquidity and treasury management. Expansion plans include more stablecoins and retail access, li

USDT0 has resumed its cross-chain bridge operations with no integrity or risk issues, following a temporary suspension during the KelpDAO rsETH investigation. All prior transactions were safely settled, and USDT0 tokens remain fully backed.

以太坊創辦人Vitalik Buterin於香港Web3嘉年華演講中，介紹以太坊未來四至五年的發展計畫，包括短期擴容、帳戶抽象化及抗量子密碼學準備，並提出ZK-EVM的三階段路線圖，旨在提升以太坊的安全性、通用性及去中心化驗證能力。

Gate News 消息，LayerZero通过博客确认LayerZero DVN已投入运营。LayerZero建议多DVN团队恢复运营。

香港官員宣布正在研究代幣化產品二級市場規則，並計劃於2026年上半年公佈細節。香港金融管理局已發放首批兩個穩定幣牌照，推動數位資產發展，同時香港積極擴展代幣化貨幣市場基金及綠色債券的應用。此外，香港與中東的資金流通也日益增加。

元宇宙平台HYTOPIA因等待IRS大額退稅款項未到賬，決定暫停基礎設施運營，預計停機1至3個月。該平台與HY Foundation間的未付帳款糾紛也導致部分代幣交付延遲。HYTOPIA承諾將透明處理此事，並請求社群耐心等待。

Pi Network 官方宣布目前已有超過 1,800 萬名完成 KYC 的用戶，強調驗證用戶在交易中比其他未驗證帳戶更具意義。核心團隊認為身份驗證對於交易信任度至關重要，並因此建立完全 KYC 驗證的主網生態，以確保身分可驗證並減少垃圾郵件，提升整體可信度。

Curve Finance因rsETH相關的LayerZero基礎設施遭受攻擊，已暫停跨鏈功能以預防風險，影響CRV的跨鏈橋接及crvUSD的快速橋接。創辦人Egorov指出此次事件顯示「非隔離借貸」的風險，並提出完全隔離模式作為替代方案。Kelp DAO則因攻擊損失約2.92億美元，影響Aave平台的借貸活動。