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_Stellar Network debuts open-source privacy tech using zero-knowledge proofs for confidential transfers with built-in compliance controls through ASPs._ Stellar Private Payments (SPP) went open-source recently. According to @StellarOrg on X, privacy builders can start building now with the new t

Hotcoin has partnered with ENI, a high-performance Web3 blockchain, to enhance real-world Web3 adoption and scalability. This collaboration aims to create a trusted infrastructure combining liquidity and modular blockchain technology, focusing on user satisfaction and security.

Starfish, a major consensus upgrade, is live on the IOTA testnet. Starfish introduces erasure-coded data distribution and Data Availability Certificates, allowing nodes to rebuild transaction data. IOTA has rolled out Starfish on its testnet as a new consensus protocol intended to keep the l

Ripple’s XRP latest headlines paint a mixed picture of real institutional progress, but with bearish pressure still hanging over the market.  SWIFT and Ripple executives reportedly met behind closed doors on February 14, sparking talk of a possible cross-border payments partnership. A day later, X

Key Takeaways _ONDO surged nearly 10% as the

Rising concerns about quantum threats to Bitcoin have captured the attention of institutions and veteran investors. In a recent appearance on the Bits and Bips podcast, venture capitalist Nic Carter warned that large holders might grow impatient with developers if action on quantum-resistant

Bitcoin’s latest price action shows buyers attempting to extend a modest relief, with the benchmark crypto eclipsing the $68,500 mark as they seek to form a higher low around $65,000. On-chain analytics place BTC in a broad consolidation corridor, sandwiched between a true market mean near $79,200 a

2026 Consensus Hong Kong Official AfterParty Event Recap On the evening of February 9, 2026, the "Invest·Connect, Preview·New" 2026 Web3 Breakthrough and New Life Venture Capital Summit, jointly organized by Dashu Finance, Cointime, and Golden Finance, was successfully held at the rooftop outdoor bar of the Golden Sunshine Center Phase II on Dragon Street, Hong Kong. As an important supporting event of the Consensus Hong Kong 2026 conference, this AfterParty brought together over 300 Web3 industry elites from Hong Kong, Beijing, Southeast Asia, and around the world. Under the dazzling night view of Victoria Harbour, attendees discussed the ways to break through and new opportunities for Web3 in 2026. Opening Speech | Industry Leaders Discuss the Future Hong Kong Representative Speech: We

_  XRP Ledger Version 3.1.0 introduces Single Asset Vaults and Lending Protocol, transforming decentralized finance with uncollateralized loans._ XRP Ledger dropped Rippled Version 3.1.0 on January 28. The release introduces Single Asset Vaults and a Lending Protocol that reshape decentralized l

Key Takeaways Bitcoin has dropped to $60,000–$64,000, marking multi-month lows and a 30% monthly decline. Whales and sharks sold

Gold prices once again surpass the $5,000 per ounce mark, bringing with it the market's familiar "safe haven" sentiment. As the gold fever returns, investors are essentially paying for the sense of security, liquidity, and hedging capabilities against macroeconomic uncertainties that make other asset classes riskier.