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Pi Network set March 1 as the mandatory deadline for Step 2 upgrades, and Mainnet nodes that miss it risk losing network connectivity. The update advances Pi’s protocol path toward newer Stellar consensus versions, with the Core Team targeting version 23 by June 2026. Pi Network has

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO of Binance, addressed market manipulation allegations and the BNB ecosystem during an AMA. He dismissed claims of single-entity Bitcoin control and linked price volatility to macro factors and market sentiment, affirming Binance's asset reserves and addressing FUD as competitor-driven. Despite short-term fluctuations, he maintains a long-term bullish outlook on cryptocurrency growth.

Market analyst Ali Martinize suggests Shiba Inu (SHIB) may soon experience a bullish turnaround, despite recent declines. Currently trading at $0.055504, SHIB remains affected by broader macroeconomic uncertainties and increased bearish momentum among meme coins.

The JPMorgan report discusses the proposed CLARITY Act aimed at providing clear regulations for digital assets, potentially passing by mid-2026. Key issues include stablecoin yield permissions and conflict-of-interest rules, which are delaying progress.

Vitalik Buterin has proposed a four-year plan under which Ethereum will achieve quantum resistance via new hash-based signatures and quantum-resistant cryptography. Buterin has sold nearly 17,200 ETH, surpassing his stated target of 16,384 ETH which he said he’d sell to support ecosystem

_South Korea orders nationwide crypto audit after 22 BTC loss, $4.8M token leak, and major exchange crediting error._ South Korea has ordered a nationwide audit of seized cryptocurrency after a series of security failures exposed gaps in oversight. The move follows lost bitcoins, a seed

The Ethereum Foundation just confirmed the Pectra upgrade is on track for its scheduled rollout, bringing account abstraction, blob scaling, and validator improvements to the network. As the Ethereum crypto news cycle heats up, the upgrade reminds the market that infrastructure wins, and

_Wallet linked to Chun Wang deposits $240M stablecoins to Binance and withdraws $67.5M ETH, with $150M ETH moved to Aave._ Large cryptocurrency transfers linked to Chun Wang have attracted attention after blockchain data showed $240 million in stablecoin deposits and $67.5 million in Ethereum wi

_Key Takeaways_ _ZEC surged ~20% as the broader crypto market bounced._ _Price rebounded from $184.88 and reclaimed the 200-day MA

In brief Polkadot, Near, and Jupiter are among the altcoins that have clocked double-digit gains over the past week. The altcoin rally follows Bitcoin's 4.7% recovery from a $63,000 low triggered by the U.S.-led attack on Iran. For this rally to transition into a sustained uptrend,

Over the weekend, crypto Twitter exploded with warnings of World War 3. Traders were told everything could crash in days; stocks, crypto, bonds, even the dollar.  The logic is that if conflict in the Middle East escalates and the Strait of Hormuz gets disrupted, oil

The XRP Australia Sydney 2026 event brought together industry leaders, including Ripple executives, to discuss the future of XRP. The program highlighted optimism for 2026, featuring a nostalgic story from Brad Garlinghouse about Snoop Dogg's performance at a past XRP Community Night.