Project Progress

BOT Chain officially announces the launch of its mainnet, designed specifically for Web3 applications, offering features such as DeFi, NFT, and AI Agent. It adopts a three-layer decoupling architecture to improve development efficiency. Additionally, it introduces the AIDID identity protocol and a dual mining mechanism to ensure network security and computational power integration. It has secured $15 million in funding and has passed security audits.

Vitalik Buterin emphasized Ethereum's commitment to DeFi, focusing on support for decentralized, privacy-preserving protocols that empower users financially. He urged developers to exceed mere incremental improvements, calling for independent, secure systems that pass the "walkaway test."

The Solana Company has announced plans to build infrastructure in the APAC region to diversify its revenue streams. The project, dubbed Pacific Backbone, will also support Solana staking across countries like South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong. The Solana Company has announced the launch of a

Bhutan launches a digital nomad visa based on the Solana blockchain. Applicants are required to deposit $10,000 worth of gold tokens and pay an annual fee of $2,800. The visa is valid for 12 to 36 months and aims to attract international remote workers, leveraging blockchain technology to promote economic diversification. Market demand remains to be seen.

February 25 News, NEAR Protocol has launched a new "Confidential Intent" framework to provide private execution and privacy protection for cross-chain DeFi transactions. This mechanism hides key parameters before the transaction is completed, effectively preventing front-running, sandwich attacks, and strategy leaks, while maintaining efficient transaction execution. This move strengthens NEAR's leading position in privacy-driven DeFi innovation. Traditional cross-chain DeFi systems expose transaction details in the mempool, making them vulnerable to bots or malicious actors, which can lead to user profit loss. NEAR's "Confidential Intent" encrypts transaction instructions, so sensitive information is not exposed during validator processing, reducing risks and increasing fairness. Users can securely perform swaps, liquidity provision, and yield strategies across multiple chains without worrying about data leaks.

Uniswap has published a new GitHub repository with AI-oriented tools that make it easier for developers to integrate autonomous AI agents. It includes a set of installable plugins extending AI tooling with protocol actions such as v4 hook development, swap integration, and EVM ecosystem tooli

February 25 News, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently outlined a new vision for Ethereum in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. The Ethereum Foundation announced that it will prioritize support for permissionless, privacy-focused, and secure protocols, emphasizing user sovereignty and long-term stability. The announcement stated that the foundation will focus on supporting open-source, security-centric DeFi projects to ensure protocols can operate normally even if the original team disappears or faces attacks. Buterin introduced the concept of a "detachment test," requiring protocols to maintain stability and sustainability in the absence of the founding team, while also reducing reliance on centralized institutions.

WisdomTree has received approval from the SEC to launch its tokenized Treasury money market fund, WTGXX, allowing 24/7 trading with instant settlement. This makes it the first mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 to operate with tokenized shares. By leveraging blockchain t

ChainCatcher news: Since Aave V3 officially launched on the Mantle mainnet, it has experienced continuous growth. In the first week, TVL surpassed $400 million, and in the second week, it exceeded $550 million, further establishing itself as a new generation decentralized liquidity hub.

On February 25, it was reported that Meta Platforms Inc. plans to integrate stablecoin payment functionality through Stripe Bridge in the second half of 2026, providing revenue payment solutions for creators. According to CoinDesk, the plan aims to leverage the new regulatory environment in the United States, reduce cross-border settlement costs, and accelerate small-value transfers. The news indicates that Meta has issued a proposal request to third-party infrastructure companies, with Stripe considered a potential partner. Stripe CEO Patrick Collison will join Meta's board of directors in April 2025 to strengthen the collaboration between the two companies. Meta previously launched the Libra project (later renamed Diem) in 2019, which was terminated due to regulatory pressures. This integration plan does not involve issuing its own stablecoin but instead promotes it as a distribution channel.

Michael Saylor delivered a speech at Strategy World 2026, proposing a digital financial system centered around Bitcoin, divided into three layers: digital capital, digital credit, and digital currency. He emphasized that new financial products reduce Bitcoin risk and, unlike traditional fiat currencies, profits come from the increase in Bitcoin's price.

Developers have slated FOCIL, a censorship-resistance proposal, as the centerpiece of Ethereum’s Hegota upgrade in late 2026. Vitalik Buterin says the change will guarantee the rapid inclusion of valid transactions, though critics warn of validator risks. Censorship Resistant Proposal Scheduled

PANews February 25 News, Brazil's foreign exchange bank Banco Braza announced that its Brazilian Real stablecoin BBRL has expanded to operate on the Polygon network. The stablecoin is issued by an institution regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil, fully backed 1:1 by Real reserves, and undergoes regular audits.

Hong Kong will establish a new digital asset platform to support the issuance and settlement of tokenized bonds, with plans to expand to other digital assets. The platform, built by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, aims to strengthen Hong Kong's position as a hub in the digital asset sector. Hong Kong has successfully issued multiple batches of tokenized government bonds and will achieve systematic integration to promote market liquidity while balancing risk control.

Aave Ecosystem Contributor Organization ACI Founder Marc Zeller Releases Report, Disclosing that Aave Labs has raised $86 million since 2017 and questioning the poor performance of several of its products. The report shows that the actual collateral size of the Horizon project is only $135 million, with small income but huge expenses. The discussion also involves issues of governance power centralization, and a new funding proposal is currently under review.

Bhutan launches a blockchain-based digital nomad residence program, where applicants must purchase $10,000 worth of TER tokens and pay a $2,800 management fee to obtain residence rights for up to 36 months. This program is based on gold-backed tokens, featuring recyclable investment characteristics, reducing financial risk, and attracting crypto users. The project uses the Solana network and is expected to encourage more countries to explore similar visa systems.