Project Progress

Polygon Labs launches its first native liquid staking token, sPOL, unlocking more than 3.6 billion POL tokens and allowing stakers to use sPOL to perform DeFi operations while earning rewards. With sPOL, stakers can achieve dual yield, and in conjunction with the PIP-85 proposal, for the first time, 50% of validator priority fees are allocated to delegators, strengthening the economic incentives for long-term token staking.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to rise, reaching $74,670 on April 15. On the X platform, Cashtags were launched in the United States and Canada, integrating real-time financial data and trading. With the Bitcoin halving underway, there are only 105,000 blocks left until the next reward halving. Market sentiment is optimistic, and the US stock market also recorded gains. Among various crypto-news updates, the ARIA token price has crashed, and events such as Virginia’s new law incorporating digital assets have been reported.

Ethereum liquidity re-staking protocol Ether.fi will provide ETH with a value of $3.0 billion to ETHGas within three years as “validator liquidity.” This commitment will support the Ethereum block space futures market, and deliver benefits to validators and stakers by increasing MEV revenue. ETHGas allows users to buy and sell Ethereum block space in advance, ensuring transaction execution, and forecasting gas costs—promoting predictability and stability across the Ethereum ecosystem.

Mirae Asset Securities' Hong Kong unit received approval for a digital asset retail license and will launch a mobile trading system in June, integrating traditional and digital assets for local retail investors. The move aims to enhance the investment ecosystem and expand into other markets.

Tether launched Tether Wallet, a non-custodial wallet for digital assets, on April 14. It allows users to transfer assets across blockchains without separate gas tokens and supports user-friendly addresses. Tether Wallet emphasizes user control over private keys and aims to enhance digital transactions for billions.

Polygon has launched sPOL, a liquid staking token for POL that increases yields for stakers and unlocks 3.6 billion staked POL. It facilitates DeFi engagement, allowing users to migrate existing stakes without penalties and accumulate rewards. Despite its benefits, sPOL carries associated risks.

Bitmine officially transferred from the NYSE American market to the main board, marking a significant milestone for the company. Despite a sharp drop in its share price, it still increased the share repurchase program to $4 billion. The company holds a large amount of Ether, and expects that a rebound in the crypto market will help improve its assets and share price performance.

Figure Technology has integrated auto loans into its on-chain credit platform, Hastra, broadening decentralized finance options. With plans to launch on Solana and Ethereum, this move highlights significant growth in real-world asset access for investors.

Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten will list XRP in Rakuten Wallet starting April 15, allowing 44 million Rakuten Pay users to pay for fees with XRP and enabling 5 million merchants to use it for purchases. Users can buy XRP with Rakuten Super Points, then convert it into Rakuten Cash, bringing crypto-based payments in without needing fiat currency and helping to drive the development of Japan’s crypto payment ecosystem.

The Ethereum Foundation launched a $1 million Audit Subsidy Program to assist developers with smart contract audit costs, featuring an expert review process and partnerships with major firms. It introduced the CROPS framework to enhance security and attract builders without exclusivity clauses.

Charles Hoskinson just dropped a reality check on the Cardano community. His message is simple. Crypto parties and big conference events are not going to move the ADA price. Instead, he wants to take the funds that would have been spent on flashy gatherings and put them into permanent global co

_Sei v6.4 is now live on mainnet. The update brings IBC disable capability as the chain moves toward an EVM-only future under SIP-3._ Sei Labs has rolled out v6.4 on mainnet. The update marks a significant step in the network’s ongoing SIP-3 migration.  At its core, v6.4 introduces the protocol-le

The Solana Foundation is collaborating with Triton One to enhance its on-chain data access layer, improving scalability and data retrieval. The redesign features two core modules: Accounts for adaptive indexing and Ledger for efficient historical data management. SOL is currently trading around $84.

Tether has launched tether.wallet, a user-friendly self-custodial digital wallet that simplifies transactions with readable identifiers and eliminates the need for separate network tokens for gas fees. Initially supporting USDT, XAU₮, and Bitcoin, the wallet aims to enhance accessibility for users.

Charles Hoskinson just dropped a reality check on the Cardano community. His message is simple. Crypto parties and big conference events are not going to move the ADA price. Instead, he wants to take the funds that would have been spent on flashy gatherings and put them into permanent global co

GMX has launched 24/7 gold and silver perpetual markets on Arbitrum, achieving over $10 million in trading volume on day one. Utilizing Chainlink Data Streams for secure pricing, GMX aims to expand into real-world asset derivatives. This move highlights the trend of decentralizing commodity trading.

Nikita Bier from Elon Musk's X hinted at a possible crypto-related product launch amid Bitcoin's recovery, stimulating discussions on potential payment and trading features. X Money, a peer-to-peer service, is set for early public access but lacks confirmed crypto features.

B.AI LLM Services has exceeded 1 million users, showcasing its ability to manage high throughput with a privacy-first routing architecture, as it develops infrastructure for an autonomous agent economy.

Ripple has introduced its Institutional DeFi Portal in beta, designed to facilitate financial institutions' access to decentralized finance and stablecoin payments. The portal addresses compliance and operational challenges, aiming to enhance stablecoin payment management.