Project Progress

Lido DAO is contemplating a $20 million buyback of its LDO tokens using 10,000 stETH from its treasury, citing a significant undervaluation compared to Ether. The proposal aims to address a perceived price dislocation rather than normal market volatility, testing the role of treasury capital in token valuation.

Firelight has achieved a significant milestone with over 50 million XRP staked, reflecting the growing need for DeFi protection amid rising exploit losses. The protocol offers a unique staking model using XRP as collateral for protection against various risks in DeFi, tapping into a market eager for security solutions.

HEK and the Tezos Foundation have appointed Auronda Scalera and Alfredo Cramerotti as curators for their first virtual exhibition, 404_LAND, opening on June 12. The exhibition explores hidden aspects of the internet through Tezos-based NFTs, blending physical and virtual access.

BitGo and ZKsync are developing a tokenized deposit framework to help banks adopt blockchain while adhering to regulations. This system focuses on integrating bank deposits on-chain, enabling programmable payments and more efficient settlement infrastructure, steering the onchain banking conversation towards compliance and real financial operations.

The Ethereum Foundation staked $46.2 million in ETH, its largest staking event to date, reflecting a strategic shift from passive reserves to active staking for yield generation and network security, signaling confidence in its treasury management.

Trust Wallet has launched the Trust Wallet Agent Kit (TWAK), enabling AI agents to execute real crypto transactions across 25+ blockchains. These agents operate under user-defined rules and focus on tasks like cross-chain swaps and recurring buys, enhancing wallet functionality beyond mere storage.

Pharos Network has deployed Circle’s USDC stablecoin and Cross‑Chain Transfer Protocol on its Layer‑1 blockchain and launched a $10 million incubator program. Establishing a Core Settlement Layer for RealFi The stablecoin USDC and issuer Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) have been de

The Pi Network has achieved a milestone with over 119,000 users completing their second migrations, allowing for transferring additional Pi balances and referral bonuses. While progression continues, priority remains on first migrations, ensuring users are not left behind. New tools are enhancing the ecosystem, contributing to real utility within the network despite some user frustrations.

_Ramp rolls out USDC accounts in public beta, letting 50,000+ businesses earn rewards and pay vendors faster than traditional wires_ Ramp has officially launched its Stablecoin Accounts feature in public beta.  The New York-based fintech, which serves over 50,000 businesses globally, now lets

[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

StakeStone announced that its Stone Wallet QR code payment feature is officially live, aiming to lower the barriers to crypto payments. It supports multiple mainstream payment standards across the Asia-Pacific region and uses a zero-fee model, serving retail users and people in communities underserved by financial services.

Aave Labs has revised its "Aave Will Win" ARFC, proposing that 100% of revenue from Aave-branded products go to the DAO treasury. This change aims to align product growth with DAO finances while incorporating community feedback, addressing governance concerns over budget and accountability.

Solana is positioning itself as a core infrastructure for the agentic internet, facilitating autonomous software agents in handling onchain payments. With 15 million AI-agent transactions predominantly using stablecoins, the network aims to be the underlying payment rail for machine-to-machine interactions.

Tether is transitioning from monthly attestations to a full audit of its USDT reserves with KPMG, while also enhancing internal controls with PwC. This move, driven by ambitions for U.S. expansion and a major capital raise, signals a shift towards greater transparency and regulatory readiness.

Mixin is expanding its gas subsidy program to make multichain crypto transactions more user-friendly by reimbursing gas fees paid upfront. This initiative aims to enhance usability and privacy while allowing seamless transfers from external wallets.

Gate News, March 31, Andrew Chapello, Product Manager at Ramp, a business spend management platform, announced that Ramp’s stablecoin account feature has officially entered the public testing phase. This feature allows users to hold stablecoins within the Ramp platform and earn balance rewards, while also enabling them to use USDC to pay global vendors and employees, repay Ramp card bills, and manage fiat and stablecoin assets under a unified approval and accounting system.

Animoca Brands launched the AliBAE platform based on Alibaba’s Qwen model on March 31. The platform supports creators in producing AI-assisted content and earning CHECK tokens. The platform is now open for early access, and it offers 100,000 CHECK rewards through promotions. Creators can participate in tasks to produce videos or applications and receive rewards.

After Pi Network’s second mainnet migration, about 119,000 users completed KYC verification, resulting in more than 1.12 million PI tokens flowing into centralized exchanges and creating short-term selling pressure. Technical analysis shows that $0.1736 is a key support level, and the Protocol 21 upgrade on April 6 will affect token stability and application expansion.

Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain in the Cardano ecosystem, has launched its mainnet. Initial participation from major firms like Google Cloud indicates significant industry interest. It features a dual-token model and a programming language designed for streamlined development while balancing privacy and compliance.