Project Progress

_New AI agents from Chainalysis simplify blockchain analysis while preserving accuracy, auditability, and human oversight._ Chainalysis has introduced a new suite of AI-powered agents to expand access to blockchain intelligence across organizations. The growing use of AI by cybercriminals has

Blackrock is pushing deeper into crypto income strategies with a bitcoin-linked ETF designed to generate yield while tracking price exposure, signaling a more complex evolution in institutional bitcoin investing that blends derivatives with core holdings. Blackrock Files Amendment for Bitcoin

_Ripple and Convera introduce a stablecoin settlement model to improve speed and flexibility in global payments._ Ripple is expanding its role in global payments as blockchain-based settlement gains traction. Stablecoins are increasingly used as a bridge between traditional finance and digital

World has released a toolkit that lets developers convert web apps into Mini Apps with minimal code changes and full compatibility with Ethereum’s EIP‑1193 standard. Ecosystem Growth and Scalability Sam Altman’s World has unveiled a technical upgrade to World Chain that allows developers to

_Hong Kong delays stablecoin licenses as regulators review 36 applications, tighten KYC rules, and ensure financial stability before first approvals._ Hong Kong has delayed the release of its first stablecoin licenses. It was to be rolled out by the end of March 2026. Nonetheless, regulators are st

Cardano's price is stabilizing around the $0.245 support level amid market consolidation and declining momentum. The inability to break resistance at $0.268 raises concerns about upward strength. Meanwhile, development of the new node version 10.7.0 is in testing, promising enhancements for the ecosystem.

Ripple Prime has expanded its integration with Hyperliquid to include commodity perpetual contracts, enabling institutions to access decentralized derivatives alongside traditional asset management within a unified margin system, enhancing efficiency and portfolio management.

Ondo integrates with Talos to offer tokenized stocks and ETFs to institutional clients across 30+ countries. Gate provides liquidity, enabling institutions to trade blockchain-based equities without direct Ondo onboarding. Platform supports multi-chain tokenized assets with over $13B

Tether is launching its U.S.-backed stablecoin, USAT, on Celo, marking its first move beyond the Ethereum mainnet. This shift aims to integrate USAT into a payments-focused environment, enhancing accessibility and usability in onchain transactions.

The essay discusses advancements in machine learning for Bitcoin transaction classification, highlights Zcash's increasing use of shielded transactions, and outlines the growth of decentralized liquidity in bypassing KYC. It also covers Zcash's post-quantum initiatives and its recent organizational restructuring.

Key Insights: Ondo gains strength as the Franklin Templeton partnership pushes tokenized ETFs on-chain, lifting total value locked and expanding institutional access significantly. Futures open interest rises sharply while funding rates remain positive, showing increased trader

In what could be considered a major institutional development, the company behind XRP and RLUSD unveiled two product lines, called Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury, within the Ripple Treasury platform. They will allow corporations to manage fiat and cryptocurrencies, such as XRP and

Aave V4 revolutionizes lending by introducing separate markets with shared liquidity for greater flexibility, expanding use cases beyond crypto, and enhancing capital efficiency. The upgrade supports institutional borrowing and real-world asset integration, with features rolling out based on governance input.

Hyperliquid co-founder announced on April 1 on a social platform that its mobile app is now live on the Google Play Store. It is currently in an MVP testing version, offering only the deal notification feature, with the goal of collecting user feedback and optimizing the product. Users were reminded to avoid downloading counterfeit apps, and future versions will continue improving functionality.

The Sandbox’s chief operating officer, Sebastien Borget, announced at EthCC that the mobile game The Sandbox NEXT has launched its first round of testing on March 26. Developed using Unreal Engine, it supports multiplayer competitive gameplay. The game optimized its aiming and shooting mechanics and also allows players to port assets to mobile.

Ripple has added digital asset capabilities to its treasury management platform, allowing corporate finance teams to hold, track and manage cryptocurrencies and fiat balances within a single system, the company said. According to a company announcement, the update introduces Digital Asset

The cryptocurrency market has lost more than $200 billion in total capitalization over the past few days. This comes on the back of a 7% drop in Bitcoin’s price, which also dragged down most altcoins. Ripple’s XRP is no exception. XRP Price Shaky Amid Global

Ripple’s developer team has freshly introduced Confidential Multi-Purpose Tokens (CMPTs), pushing for more privacy-focused features on the XRP Ledger. These MPTs enable masking of crypto account balances & transaction amounts. This keeps the total supply publicly verifiable, thanks to EC-ElGamal

Ripple adds support for digital assets for treasury management platforms A new update from Ripple is expanding the role of digital assets in corporate financial management, as the treasury management platform now includes additional digital asset accounts along with a suite of tools that display data in real time. This move aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in treasury operations.

The Ethereum Foundation’s Barnabé Monnot introduced an “execution tickets” mechanism at the EthCC conference. The goal is to reduce block proposer monopolistic power by using a protocol auction for transaction execution and ordering rights, thereby increasing transparency and fairness. The revenue from execution tickets will be directly burned, ensuring that MEV profits are fairly distributed to all ETH holders, and lowering the participation barrier for home stakers. This mechanism is a core proposal of the Ethereum roadmap’s “Scourge” phase, and it will effectively prevent transaction censorship.