Project Progress

Pi Network launches new RPC servers, providing standardized tools for developers, supporting smart contract testing and simulation, and improving development security and efficiency. This marks its transition toward practical functionality, which may attract more developers and help advance the ecosystem, even though it still faces some challenges.

World releases MiniKit 2.0 on World Chain, providing a standardized development framework to simplify deployment for cross-platform applications, while remaining compatible with Ethereum EIP-1193. New features support localized payments to shorten transaction confirmation time, improve development efficiency, and allow developers to pay fees on behalf of users. This upgrade enhances user engagement and will be showcased at the EthCC conference.

Pi Network successfully deployed a testnet RPC server on April 1, marking an important step forward in smart contract simulation and testing. The upcoming v21 release will officially enable smart contracts, allowing developers to validate logic in a sandbox environment and support applications such as NFTs, managed services, and subscription systems. However, despite technological progress, PI Coin’s market performance is still facing setbacks, and future token unlocks may further intensify sell pressure.

[PRESS RELEASE – Kingstown, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, March 17th, 2026] Non-custodial exchange platform ChangeNOW has announced the rollout of Private Send, a feature designed to prevent direct links between sender and recipient addresses on public blockchains. Integrated into NOW Wallet, Priv

CoinFello has launched its AI-powered DeFi platform at EthCC 2026, facilitating easier on-chain interactions through a chat interface while ensuring user control and security. This aims to increase participation in DeFi among crypto asset holders.

San Francisco, CA, February 26th, 2026, Chainwire SolanaCDN delivers 3.8x faster shred propagation through a global mesh of 35,000+ nodes, provided as a public good for the Solana network Pipe Network today announced the launch of SolanaCDN, a free, open-source Solana validator client with an

FUNToken's new mobile game, Infinite Sinkhole, enhances its gaming lineup with a skill-based title that features ad-free, paywall-free gameplay. Players navigate increasingly challenging levels, focusing on control and quick decisions. The game emphasizes player rewards tied to progression, aiming to attract a wider audience beyond just crypto enthusiasts.

In its fiscal year 2025 report, the Uniswap Foundation shows that, as of the end of 2025, it holds $49.9 million in cash and stablecoins, token value of $85.8 million, and expects the funds to remain sustainable through 2027. The foundation committed $26.0 million in grants throughout the year and $9.7 million in operating expenses.

Keeta Network rolled out multiple major feature updates on April 1, including support for multi-asset accounts, SWIFT international transfers, Visa Direct payments, and more—users can invest in government bonds and stocks. The official website has been updated, and features will be gradually made available to users.

Polymarket’s daily revenue on April 1 reached $550,000, ranking seventh across all crypto exchanges, showing the success of the new fee schedule. This plan sets variable fee rates for different markets, encouraging bets with high uncertainty. At the same time, P2P.me triggered a trust crisis due to insider-betting events, highlighting the need for integrity rules.

Pi Network has introduced a new RPC server on its Testnet. This marks a key step in its technical growth. The update allows developers to interact directly with the network in a simple and structured way. With this launch, developers can now test, simulate and prepare smart contracts before they

OSL Group (863.HK) announced its 2025 performance. Total revenue and core operating revenue both hit record highs, increasing by 30.4% and 150.1%, respectively. Going forward, it will advance a payment blueprint based on stablecoins and the application of AI technology, strengthening its position in global financial infrastructure. Stablecoin trading volume accounts for 60% of total trading volume.

Gate News message, April 1, the DeFi protocol Spark announced that its lending platform SparkLend has added support for wBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin, a tokenized form of Bitcoin on Ethereum) as collateral. Users can now use wBTC to borrow and lend on the SparkLend platform.

Hong Kong’s Hong Kong dollar stablecoin licensing program has been delayed, and it has still not been approved to date. The market expects it may be pushed back to April. Regulators are focused on the applicants’ use cases and compliance, and the high bar is intended to reduce risk. HSBC, Standard Chartered, and others are potential licensees. Stablecoins will connect traditional finance with blockchain assets, and this will be tied to competition in regional digital finance.

Aztec Network released an Alpha version on April 1, supporting a full private execution environment, including data privacy, identity privacy, and computation privacy. Developers can write smart contracts using the Noir language, and users generate proofs through local execution to enable private transactions.

Based on a mission and strategy for 2026 released on April 1, it focuses on building the global market, expanding payments and stablecoins, and becoming builders’ home, aiming to enhance the on-chain market infrastructure and support multi-asset 24/7 trading.

Noise announces the launch of a Beta version, dedicated to cultural trend analysis and value assessment, emphasizing understanding modern changes rather than merely predicting prices. Sign up for free; trading requires a $5 fee. The team will iterate the product based on user feedback; they have previously completed $7.1 million in fundraising.

Qivalis CEO said the euro’s share of on-chain trading is only 0.2%, which exposes Europe to the risk of dollarization. Supported by 12 banks, the Qivalis plan will issue a euro stablecoin to address fragmentation in the stablecoin market, and complement the European Central Bank’s digital euro, with the goal of safeguarding the euro’s position in the global financial system.

Flexa ends a seven-year crypto payments experiment, shutting down its SPEDN app while pivoting toward scalable infrastructure for merchants and partners, signaling a shift from consumer-facing pilots to broader digital asset integration across existing payment systems. Flexa SPEDN Shutdown

Will Peck said WisdomTree’s digital asset innovation won’t be affected by whether the $CLARITY Act is passed, because existing SEC regulatory tools are already sufficient to support the development of tokenized securities and funds. The company is committed to tokenized money market funds with real-time settlement, breaking traditional settlement constraints, improving liquidity, and reflecting that even amid market volatility, demand for tokenized financial products remains steady.