Project Progress

The Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) aims to unify layer-2 networks for seamless cross-chain transactions, addressing fragmentation and simplifying interactions. By enabling shared liquidity and synchronous smart contract execution, it supports a cohesive Ethereum ecosystem amid ongoing scaling debates.

Inside new Ripple whitepaper: How ZK-proofs bring privacy to XRPL What does this mean for XRP ecosystem? The research division of RippleX has published a new whitepaper describing the implementation of confidential transfers for multipurpose tokens (MPT) on the XRP Ledger. The new technology is d

Gate News message: On March 30, the number of Apyx protocol users, the issuer of on-chain interest-stablecoins supported by Strategy's Stretch (STRC), has reached 1,000. Apyx says that on-chain digital credit yield is taking the lead.

Cardano's recent drop to 13th place on CoinMarketCap has frustrated long-time holders, as the project struggles to recover its market cap. Community member Bobcorn criticizes treasury spending, arguing it benefits developers while investors suffer losses. The divide persists, with some supporting infrastructure investments for future growth, while others see them as wasteful during poor performance.

The Ethereum Foundation has staked $46.2 million in Ether, increasing its ETH holdings to 24,564. This follows a recent sale of 5,000 ETH to BitMine, and it aims to generate yields for research and grants amid declining Ether prices.

On March 30, Lista DAO released the LIP 024 proposal, planning to introduce the LISTA token economic model 2.0, abolish the veLISTA mechanism, simplify governance, and promote the expansion of LISTA applications. The new voting mechanism will end on April 2.

T-RIZE Group announced that it is building a private credit digital bond program for Horizon Group worth up to $500 million, with an initial $50 million to be issued to qualified investors in the United States and Europe. The underlying assets of this program are UK litigation financing receivables, featuring multiple layers of protection, demonstrating the effectiveness of institutional-grade private credit in the digital market.

The Ripple research team has proposed a multi-purpose token transfer solution that provides privacy protection on the XRP ledger, aiming to support regulatory and institutional application scenarios. By ensuring transaction privacy and compliance through confidential transfers, this solution combines cryptography and zero-knowledge proof technology to meet auditing requirements and ensure higher privacy protection, which may drive institutional users to adopt XRPL for high-value digital asset operations.

Lido DAO has proposed a governance plan to conduct phased repurchases of LDO tokens in response to market downturns, with a maximum allocation of 10,000 stETH, approximately worth 20 million USD. The proposal indicates that the LDO price has significantly diverged from the protocol's fundamentals; the repurchase aims to provide short-term price support, demonstrate management capability, and reassure investors. Stakeholders are advised to monitor the progress of the repurchase and market reactions.

Ethereum’s tokenized asset ecosystem has seen rapid growth, but the network’s expansion has highlighted inefficiencies across its layer-2 infrastructure. A new initiative, the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ), has been launched to address fragmentation and streamline interoperability across these networ

The total value locked (TVL) of the decentralized stablecoin USDD across the entire network has surpassed $1.93 billion, increasing by $500 million recently and setting a new all-time high. USDD ranks 9th in the stablecoin market, attracting capital inflows thanks to its overcollateralization and 1:1 redemption mechanism.

The Ethereum Foundation significantly increased its staking efforts in March 2026, with a single staking amount reaching $46.2 million, setting a historical record. This shift marks a change in its fund management strategy, with staking yields being used for protocol development and ecosystem building, while also reducing market selling pressure risks.

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

Gate News bot message, The Ethereum Foundation has staked 22,517 ETH, valued at $46.25 million. This transaction represents a direct commitment by the foundation to Ethereum's proof-of-stake network.

Solv Protocol conducted a review of the BRO Vault security incident in March 2026, which resulted in a loss of approximately 38.0474 SolvBTC due to a vulnerability. The platform has completed risk control and full compensation, and it did not affect other assets or users. The incident reflects insufficient security audit processes, and the team will strengthen smart contract audits and approvals to enhance overall security. This incident serves as a wake-up call for the industry, emphasizing the importance of asset security and governance.

PENGU drops after the Fed holds rates, weakening short-term market sentiment. Bearish indicators show low momentum, with sellers controlling price direction. Ecosystem growth continues through gaming, retail expansion, and major partnerships. Pudgy Penguins grabbed attention again after

The essay discusses the need for "Verifiable Privacy" in professional trading, highlighting Umbra's unique technical approach and performance-based tokenomics. It notes the privacy sector’s strong growth and upcoming catalysts for Umbra’s expansion.

Tether hires KPMG to conduct its first complete financial statement audit, transitioning towards financial transparency and strengthening the trust foundation of USDT. This initiative aligns with U.S. market regulations and a $20 billion financing plan, aimed at resolving past controversies and enhancing market confidence. Tether is also expanding real asset tokenization and maintaining strong financial strength to establish a trust foundation in the global financial market.

[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

Ethereum L2 project Linea announces a shift to RISC-V architecture, aiming to simplify the constraint module rewriting issues in hard forks and enhance performance. RISC-V offers a streamlined instruction set and compatibility, and Linea will retain its existing technology, with relevant details to be released soon.