Project Progress

Bitcoin (BTC) is flat at $74,920. A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, and Trump says Iran agreed not to develop nuclear weapons. Mizuho Bank warns that Musk’s X Money could be affected by New York’s crypto regulation. Yuga Labs replaces its CEO: Greg Solano becomes Chairman of the Board, and Michael Figge takes over. The market is broadly optimistic. A record-high Bitcoin buying wave in the past decade has emerged, suggesting the price may be moving toward $90,000.

Yuga Labs has appointed Michael Figge as CEO, transitioning founder Greg Solano to Board Chair. Figge, previously Chief Product Officer, has been acting as CEO. Solano will focus on creative direction as the company develops its metaverse project, Otherside.

Justin Sun has launched TRON’s PQ upgrade plan, positioning it as the first major blockchain to adopt quantum-resistant technology, while criticizing Bitcoin and Ethereum for their slower progress in addressing quantum threats.

Sweat Economy has received a patent for its movement verification system in Nigeria, enhancing its M2E ecosystem on NEAR Protocol. The company validates user activity through its Sweatcoin app, allowing users to earn $SWEAT tokens. This approval boosts confidence in its technology and supports further patent applications in Europe.

Lido's governance token LDO has gained 30% in 30 days, driven by a $20 million buyback program, while major DeFi competitors declined. Despite the rally, LDO remains down 94% from its peak.

Sky, the decentralized finance protocol formerly known as MakerDAO, launched its stablecoin USDS and yield-bearing sUSDS on Avalanche via Skylink, a unique crosschain bridge. The bridge began with a 5 million daily transfer cap, expected to increase by April 27.

World Liberty Financial proposed a governance restructuring affecting 62.28 billion WLFI tokens, including a potential burn of up to 4.52 billion tokens for eligible holders. The plan aims to align governance participation over two years, amid concerns about token unlocks and governance transparency.

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance has approved a pilot project for blockchain-based deposit tokens to replace traditional government purchase cards, aiming to prevent misuse of funds and cut costs. The initiative aligns with the country’s digital currency strategy.

Sahara AI has launched Sorin, an investment agent for trading across various assets like cryptocurrencies and stocks. It offers autonomous trading, quantitative strategy automation, and personalized risk management to all users, following testing with 20,000 participants.

The Ethereum Foundation has launched a $1 million subsidy program designed to help Ethereum mainnet builders pay for professional smart contract security audits. Key Takeaways: The Ethereum Foundation launched a $1 million audit subsidy program on April 14, 2026, to help builders cover security r

Tensions escalated between Tron founder Justin Sun and Trump-backed WLFI over a controversial governance proposal that penalizes dissenting voters. Sun criticized the proposal as coercive and absurd, alleging WLFI attempted to monopolize power.

BTTC Bridge has upgraded its transaction records page to improve asset tracking for cross-chain users. The new interface features dual viewing modes, enhanced filters, and clear identification markers, aiming to streamline transaction management. Further refinements are planned.

South Korea plans to launch a blockchain-based deposit token pilot in Sejong City in Q4 2026, replacing traditional government payment methods. This initiative aims to simplify transactions and reduce costs for small businesses.

Cobo has introduced the Adoption Clearing Layer (ACL), an incentive settlement platform for blockchains and payment institutions. It offers multi-chain payment routing, enabling users to earn rebates and boosting transaction volumes in the ecosystem.

Donald Trump’s family crypto project WLFI has rolled out a new governance proposal that would extend the token lock-up period for early investors to four years, sparking strong opposition from investors including Justin Sun. Sun criticized the proposal as a “threat,” and believes it is coercion directed at investors. WLFI, meanwhile, said the proposal can help ensure a healthy market and that it is facing legal challenges from outside the organization.

Aave Labs has launched Aave Checkpoint, an AI-driven governance security system aimed at enhancing Aave's decentralized autonomous organization by ensuring rigorous review of proposals through automated analysis and mandatory human verification.

Aave Labs released the Aave Checkpoint on April 15, combining AI-based automated analysis and mandatory manual review, requiring at least two reviewers to verify governance proposals. The system has been operating since March 2026 and covers DeFi risks such as oracle manipulation. At the same time, Aave V4 introduces a reinvestment module that dynamically allocates idle liquidity while maintaining immediate fund liquidity.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) submitted a proposal to its governance forum on April 15 (Wednesday), seeking to lock up WLFI tokens held by early investors for two years, followed by releasing them in batches over the following two years. For holders who do not accept new unlocking plans, the tokens will “continue to be locked indefinitely,” which has prompted criticism from major investors such as Justin Sun.

Ledger is entering the AI security market with new hardware to protect users from rogue AI agents. Emphasizing the need for hardware-level protection, the company plans a suite of technologies aimed at ensuring AI behavior aligns with human intentions by 2026.

Pi Network will launch its V23 upgrade next month, featuring smart contracts, a DApp ecosystem, and a decentralized exchange. With over 18 million KYC-verified users, this upgrade moves Pi towards practical applications and utility in its ecosystem.