Project Progress

Stellar achieved $200 million in USDT volume over the past 10 weeks, according to @StellarOrg. The milestone reflects increased user activity and interest in the platform's stablecoin transaction capabilities. The broader crypto market is currently displaying mixed signals, yet this volume surge sta

Ethereum core developers announced on October 23 a delay in the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet to allow further investigation into how EIP-8037 and EIP-8038 interact with mainnet contracts. The postponement ensures network integrity before proceeding with the upgrade originally scheduled f

NEAR Protocol announced its Q3 Backers Summit scheduled for October 28. The event will cover the House of Stake issuance proposal, advancements in NEAR AI, integration plans, and post-quantum accounts. The summit aims to foster community engagement while providing insights into the protocol's

On October 23, Ethereum core developers announced a delay in the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet. The postponement allows for further investigation into how EIP-8037 and EIP-8038 interact with mainnet contracts. The upgrade was originally scheduled for activation on October 26. According to

According to NEAR Protocol, the blockchain platform will host its Q3 Backers Summit on October 28. The event will cover the House of Stake issuance proposal, advancements in NEAR AI, market integrations, and post-quantum account implications. The summit aims to provide stakeholders with insights int

According to crypto commentator @WuBlockchain, Initia suspended its Layer 1 and rollup operations on October 23, 2026, following a significant security incident involving unauthorized token minting. Security researcher @spreekaway reported that the attacker minted tokens and withdrew

Arbitrum unveiled ArbitrumNewsDAO, a new initiative designed to foster collaboration among builders in the ecosystem. The platform will allow teams to share their stories and innovations, enhancing community engagement. Arbitrum is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, aiming to improve transaction speeds and reduce costs. ArbitrumNewsDAO Initiative Details The ArbitrumNewsDAO initiative is led by Larvandweb3. The platform aims to connect various teams and innovators in the ecosystem, promoti

NEAR Protocol announced AI models will share the judging panel for its upcoming hackathon. The initiative reflects the blockchain platform's commitment to integrating advanced technology into community-driven projects. AI judges include Claude Code and Codex, alongside human evaluators. The announce

Aero has launched on the OP Mainnet, a move aimed at enhancing liquidity options for users within the OP Stack ecosystem. The launch, highlighted by commentator @Optimism, introduces features designed to improve access to decentralized finance infrastructure. Liquidity accessibility is considered

Lido has officially launched the 0x02 Community Staking Module (CSM), expanding staking options for Ethereum validators. The new module allows independent operators to run validators with a maximum effective balance of 2,048 ETH, complementing the existing 0x01 CSM. This permissionless framework

According to ChainCatcher, Lighter announced on October 23 that weETH is now accepted as collateral for perpetual futures trading on the platform. The protocol applies a 30% haircut to weETH deposits, valuing them at 70% of the index price for margin calculations. The platform has set a total weETH

KOSDAQ-listed entertainment company Billions is pursuing the removal of virtual asset and NFT-related business purposes from its corporate charter through a shareholder vote. According to a corrected disclosure filed on the previous day, the company will present a charter amendment proposal at an

According to an amended disclosure filed on October 23, Billiance, a Kosdaq-listed entertainment company, plans to remove virtual asset issuance, trading, brokerage, and NFT creation and sales from its business objectives. The company will propose charter amendments at an extraordinary

Lido Finance has announced the launch of Turbulence Controls, a new security feature for its lending platform Lido Lend. The feature is designed to protect against severe collateral events including hacks and liquidity issues. Lido Finance operates in the decentralized finance sector, where collater

Aave launched a new feature called Earn on Aave Pro, designed to simplify yield comparisons for users. The tool enables users to compare various assets based on annual percentage yield (APY), select their preferred V4 market, and complete deposits. Aave is a decentralized finance protocol that

According to the Ethereum Foundation, the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet has been delayed from its originally scheduled date of October 26. The new upgrade date has not yet been announced. Node operators are advised to check their clients for further instructions regarding the

According to Foresight News, Lido introduced Turbulence Controls, a mechanism for its Lido Lend borrowing protocol to manage extreme events such as collateral hacks, dust attacks, and liquidity crises. Built on a modified version of Morpho Blue, each market has a dedicated Market Controller to

Arbitrum One generated $300K in priority fee revenue within one month of its launch, processing 21 million transactions through its new PGA feature. The platform, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, shared the milestone via the @arbitrum channel. The revenue generation reflects strong user

According to HSBC, the bank launched RedCoin (RCHKD), a regulated Hong Kong dollar-denominated stablecoin, on October 23. The token is available through PayMe, HSBC's payment platform serving over 3.3 million users and supporting transactions with more than 100,000 merchants. RedCoin is licensed

Base announced plans to introduce 200ms block times on its mainnet via a tweet from its official account. The upgrade aims to improve transaction efficiency by reducing transaction confirmation times. Base operates as a decentralized platform facilitating financial transactions and applications,