Project Progress

Zcash (ZEC) surged 12% over the past 24 hours on October 21 as developers proposed block 3,543,405 for the network's NU7 upgrade, expected to activate around November 5. According to CoinGecko data, the upgrade would cut Zcash's target block time from 75 seconds to 25 seconds and introduce changes t

According to Crypto Briefing, decentralized perpetual exchange Lighter announced during its Q3 investor call on October 22 that it plans to submit a derivatives license application to the U.S. CFTC in November 2026, targeting to become the first on-chain perpetual DEX approved by the regulator.

Starknet launched the Falcon Challenge, inviting developers to reduce the gas costs associated with quantum-safe signatures on its Ethereum layer-2 network. The challenge targets lowering current costs of 48.4 million gas to approach the existing record of approximately 26 million gas. The

Sui is preparing to launch Hashi, a Bitcoin finance platform backed by more than $500 million in capital commitments, with Anchorage Digital joining an institutional coalition. The phased mainnet rollout is scheduled to begin in October, allowing institutions to use Bitcoin as collateral without

Sui Foundation announced that Hashi, a Bitcoin finance platform, will launch in phases during October with over $500 million in capital commitments. Anchorage Digital joined as a day-one launch partner, adding institutional custody and collateral access to an coalition of 20+ partners including

Chainlink reached $30 trillion in total transaction value, marking a significant achievement in the crypto industry. This milestone underscores Chainlink's consistent infrastructure growth and integration within the blockchain ecosystem. The network's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)

Oraichain is launching its Quant Terminal Vaults with deposits opening tomorrow and live trading commencing next week, following extensive internal testing. The announcement from the CryptoTwitter account @oraichain highlights strong demand for innovative trading strategies. The launch arrives as th

According to @oraichain, Oraichain will launch its Quant Terminal Vaults tomorrow, October 22, with deposits opening immediately and live trading commencing next week. The platform will offer three trading strategies: MTF-Dragon, HTR, and Jarvis. Each vault carries a 20% performance fee with a

According to DeFiLlama, PancakeSwap's total value locked surged 19% to approximately $2.4 billion over the week ending October 21, adding $380 million. The expansion was concentrated in V3 pools, where locked value more than doubled from $336 million to approximately $738 million. The growth

Dogecoin Labs launched Tuesday together with the Dogecoin Foundation, consolidating the meme coin's scattered products, intellectual property, and development teams into a single independent organization. Led by CEO Jordan Jefferson, founder of MyDoge and DogeOS, the company aims to close the gap

According to Decrypt, Dogecoin Labs was announced on Tuesday to consolidate the meme coin's scattered products and development teams into a single independent company. Led by CEO Jordan Jefferson, the founder of MyDoge, it will own and operate three flagship products: MyDoge wallet, DogeOS app

According to CryptoTwitter influencer @SolanaFloor, Solana co-founders called for the removal of the 'beta' label from the platform following the launch of the Alpenglow upgrade. The co-founders, @rajgokal and @toly, expressed confidence in Solana's technological maturity. The Alpenglow upgrade

Polygon announced the countdown for its 0xMiden mainnet launch on October 21, 2026. The project will connect the first non-EVM chain to global liquidity via Polygon's Agglayer. The announcement surfaced through @0xPolygon and marks a strategic expansion into non-EVM territory. The initiative aims to

According to @0xPolygon announcement on October 21, Polygon's 0xMiden mainnet countdown has begun. The project marks the first non-EVM chain connection to global liquidity via Polygon's Agglayer, a strategic expansion to enhance interoperability and attract developers and liquidity

Pyth Network launched live trading for four Korean stocks on its Pyth Pro platform. The stocks include SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics. The launch enables extended trading hours and enhances market access for traders. Pyth Network specializes in

BitGo launched BitGo Labs, a research and innovation unit focused on developing AI-driven applications for digital assets. The initiative aims to explore unique use cases that only cryptocurrency can deliver, leveraging AI and BitGo APIs to accelerate development. BitGo is a prominent player in

According to BitGo's official announcement, the company recently launched BitGo Labs, a research and innovation unit focused on developing applications for digital assets powered by AI and BitGo APIs. The first project, Gokubu, is an AI-powered card that enables consumers to spend crypto at any

According to CoinDesk, DATA, a blockchain startup backed by a16z crypto and formerly known as Story Protocol, announced it is shutting down its blockchain and migrating to Sui network after securing a $30 million investment from the Sui Foundation. The Sui Foundation has become DATA's largest