Project Progress

On March 15, Aave and CoW Swap released different analysis reports regarding last week's swap disaster, with disagreements on responsibility attribution and problem assessment. Aave emphasized that users confirmed transactions despite warnings, while CoW Swap pointed to systemic failures. Neither report detailed the profit issues of MEV bots, reflecting the controversy over responsibility attribution. Future collaboration terms still require community discussion, and Aave has introduced new features to prevent similar losses.

Sky Protocol (formerly MakerDAO) has approved approximately 70 million USDS allocation for Genesis Capital to support the launch of Sky Agent, an initiative aimed at establishing a network of independent capital allocators. Despite an 87% reduction in buybacks, USDS and DAI supply continue to demonstrate strong demand, reflecting sustained market confidence in the Sky ecosystem.

Gate News, on March 16, rwa.xyz data shows that Circle's tokenized money market fund USYC reached a total market value of 2.2 billion dollars, growing 41.16% over the past 30 days. With a 19.88% market share, USYC has become the world's largest tokenized US Treasury fund.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed a layer consolidation plan aimed at merging the code structure of the Beacon Chain and the execution layer to reduce the technical complexity of running nodes, enabling ordinary users to independently manage Ethereum infrastructure. This initiative aims to address the decentralization risks of relying on a small number of RPC service providers and lower the threshold for running nodes, thereby realizing Ethereum's censorship resistance vision.

Aave released a report on March 16 stating that users incurred $110,368 in fees due to extreme price impact caused by large transactions being routed to illiquid markets. To prevent similar incidents, Aave will introduce a new feature called Aave Shield that automatically blocks transactions exceeding 25% price impact. Users must actively disable protection to conduct high-risk transactions.

Vitalik Buterin proposes merging Ethereum's consensus and execution layers into a unified code structure, simplifying node setup and reducing complexity for developers and validators. This could enhance efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and improve compatibility among clients, fostering greater decentralization. The proposal is still under discussion.

Tether's CEO announced a significant AI breakthrough coming soon, following the release of QVAC Workbench 0.4.1. This platform enables on-device AI operation without cloud servers, supported by Tether's substantial profits primarily from U.S. Treasury bonds.

On March 16, trading platform Ventuals experienced a bank run on HYPE withdrawals, causing vHYPE to briefly plunge to $9 before rebounding to $31. The current price stands at $37.5, still trading at an 18% discount. The CEO stated that withdrawals will be suspended to prevent disruption, and the team is working with private LPs to increase HYPE holdings. Users can exchange vHYPE through secondary liquidity pools at a 0.85:1 ratio, with up to 15% discounts available for instant liquidity.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated that stablecoin regulatory frameworks in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe are accelerating in implementation, presenting important opportunities for compliant stablecoins. At the same time, Circle is building infrastructure for developers, with plans to transform internet finance platforms into global monetary public infrastructure over the next decade.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire pointed out in the program that artificial intelligence will significantly impact the labor market, with a large number of positions facing replacement risks. At the same time, he warned that quantum computing may threaten existing cryptographic systems. Circle is developing quantum-resistant technology and plans to achieve quantum defense capabilities between 2026 and 2027.

Venus Protocol on March 15th disclosed follow-up developments regarding abnormal activity in the THE liquidity pool, suspending borrowing and withdrawals of THE, and reducing collateral factors to 0 across 7 markets to prevent risks for certain users. Preliminary investigation shows that the attacker accumulated 84% of THE tokens through normal deposit methods and manipulated prices by exploiting on-chain liquidity constraints and oracle delays. The platform will maintain transparency and publish a comprehensive report upon completion of the investigation.

Circle Skills lets AI agents perform payments, wallet tasks, and smart contract actions using USDC and EURC. Tool integrates with AI platforms like Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex to build stablecoin apps faster. Circle tested AI agents with a $30K USDC hackathon that produced 204

Status: No verified approval for 70 million USDS allocation No verified governance approval is documented for a “70 million USDS” allocation to the Sky Agent Network. Formal approvals in this ecosystem require a posted proposal, a recorded vote, and traceable on-chain disbursements, none of

Aave released an analysis report on March 15 regarding users losing $50 million in swaps due to insufficient liquidity, emphasizing that losses stemmed from users confirming poor quotes. To prevent similar incidents, Aave Shield will be launched to limit price impact.

Pump.fun enhances the AI-driven crypto economy by automating buybacks for agent tokens, linking success with community holders. Revenue in $SOL or $USDC buys and burns tokens, addressing value accrual issues and encouraging engagement. Developers can adjust buyback rates, ensuring a streamlined process for launching tokenized agents.

Sky Protocol Governance Committee approved the allocation of 70 million USDS to support the launch phase of Sky Agent. The fund allocation includes 25 million USDS each to Keel, Amatsu, and Ozone, with 10 million USDS allocated to an undisclosed Agent. The funds will be disbursed after the March 26 vote and remain under protocol control.

The official approval of protocol SIMD-0266 aims to optimize computing efficiency on the Solana network by introducing p-tokens, simplifying transaction processing. This upgrade, set for April, has prompted increased buying activity and could lead to significant cost reductions and performance improvements.

The Cardano Foundation has introduced a new proposal to withdraw 50 million ADA from the Treasury as the initial funding for the Orion Venture Fund. The Treasury is set to contribute $75 million, while outside investors chip in with $5 million for the fund, which will be managed by

Solana expanded cross-chain access after AVAX went live through Sunrise, bringing Avalanche’s native token into its ecosystem. The AVAX launch on Solana adds a new route for trading, transfers, and broader asset access across blockchain networks. Solana has opened up cross-chain access on it

Akuna Wallet entered the Bank of Ghana’s VASP sandbox to test Stellar-based cross-border payment tools for creators and freelancers. The platform targets payment costs in Sub-Saharan Africa, where cross-border transfers average 8.8%, above the UN’s 3% goal. Akuna Wallet has joined the Bank o