Project Progress

The RWA Layer1 public chain SimpleChain officially launched its testnet on April 10 and initiated an ecosystem airdrop program. Users can obtain points through testnet tasks, and these points will serve as the basis for future token airdrops. Team members come from Qianch Qin Technology and Ant Group, and have completed a $15 million seed round. The testnet verifies core capabilities, including trusted data services, a compliance engine, and asset issuance protocols.

U.S. well-known angel investor Jason Calacanis expressed optimism about Bittensor and its subnet project Ridges AI on the All-In Podcast, saying that this open-source AI assistant reached about 80% of Claude 4’s performance within 45 days, and highlighting the innovative advantages of decentralization and incentive mechanisms. He also founded the Stillcore Capital fund to focus on investing in the Bittensor ecosystem.

Bitcoin communities have recently proposed two major defense approaches against the risk of quantum computers breaking them: Lightning Labs’ rescue tool can prove wallet ownership without disclosing the seed; StarkWare’s Quantum-Safe Bitcoin (QSB) enhances transaction security by using hash functions, without changing the core protocol. These technologies help improve Bitcoin’s resilience in facing future risks.

The Bitcoin community, in response to the risks of quantum computer cracking, has recently proposed two major defensive approaches: Lightning Labs’ recovery tool can prove wallet ownership without revealing the seed; StarkWare’s Quantum-Secure Bitcoin (QSB) enhances transaction security by using hash functions without changing the core protocol. These technologies help improve Bitcoin’s resilience in dealing with future risks.

The Bitcoin community has recently proposed two major defense measures against the risk of quantum computer attacks: Lightning Labs’ rescue tools can prove wallet ownership without exposing the seed; StarkWare’s Quantum-Safe Bitcoin (QSB) strengthens transaction security by using hash functions, without changing the core protocol. These technologies can help improve Bitcoin’s resilience in the face of future risks.

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, criticizes centralized AI and champions decentralization through the QVAC SDK, allowing local AI model deployment. This shift enhances data privacy and user control, positioning Tether at the convergence of blockchain and AI, challenging dominant tech firms.

Bitcoin communities have recently proposed two major defensive measures to address the risk of quantum computer attacks: Lightning Labs’ rescue tools can prove wallet ownership without exposing the seed; StarkWare’s Quantum-Safe Bitcoin (QSB) strengthens transaction security by using hash functions without changing the core protocol. These technologies help improve Bitcoin’s resilience in the face of future risks.

Grayscale says Aave could become mainstream, highlighting its decentralized lending model without intermediaries. Bank of Canada finds Aave has lower margins due to reduced costs but flags risks from leveraged trading. Governance issues and liquidations persist, though upgrades and ETF

The Bitcoin community has put forward two key defense measures in response to the risk of quantum computers being able to crack it: Lightning Labs’ recovery tools can prove wallet ownership without disclosing the seed; and StarkWare’s Quantum-Secure Bitcoin (QSB) enhances transaction security by using hash functions, without changing the core protocol. These technologies help improve Bitcoin’s resilience against future risks.

Gate News message, April 11, listed crypto wallet provider Exodus launched a new feature called Exodus Pay, aiming to turn its self-custody storage app into an everyday payments tool. The feature allows users to make payments with cryptocurrency. Currently, Exodus Pay is only available to users in five U.S. states, including New York and California.

Circle has released a cross-chain interoperability infrastructure roadmap. Since CCTP launched in April 2023, it has processed over $110B in USDC transfers and supports 20 blockchains. In the future, it plans to expand to other assets and launch multiple innovative products to simplify cross-chain workflows.

Arc released the App Kits SDK suite on April 11. It provides cross-chain, swap, and transfer functionality, and developers can complete the integration with fewer than 10 lines of code. The suite is compatible with multiple wallets and includes a revenue-sharing mechanism. It is now available for free.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has criticized WhatsApp for allegedly misleading users about its encryption, claiming a "backdoor" allows third-party access to private messages. He contrasts this with Telegram's privacy standards, asserting that WhatsApp deceives billions.

The Bitcoin community has recently proposed two major defense measures against the risk of quantum computers cracking it: Lightning Labs’ rescue tools can prove wallet ownership without disclosing the seed; and StarkWare’s quantum-secure Bitcoin (QSB) enhances transaction security by using hash functions without changing the core protocol. These technologies help improve Bitcoin’s resilience in facing future risks.

In brief Nunchuk released two open-source tools designed to let AI agents interact with Bitcoin wallets under strict limits. The system uses shared wallets and approval policies so agents cannot spend funds beyond defined rules. The tools aim to support automated financial tasks while

Circle released its 2026 Internet Finance Development Vision on April 10, aiming to build cross-chain interoperability infrastructure to improve capital liquidity and asset issuance capabilities. In the future, it will roll out sub-second settlement functionality and expand to more assets, while simplifying multi-chain operation processes to enhance the user experience.

SBI Ripple Asia launched an XRP Ledger platform enabling regulated prepaid tokens under Japan’s legal framework. APIs integrate blockchain with existing apps, allowing seamless token use without redesigning user interfaces. Platform targets real-world payments, offering fast, low-cost

BASIS announced that its private testing phase has been successfully completed, demonstrating execution latency of under 50 microseconds and 100% operational reliability. The platform uses a controlled rollout strategy, focusing on performance validation, and will set a new benchmark for institutional participants. In the future, it will continue to maintain a “highly filtered” mode to ensure outstanding system performance.

Ripple's Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, joins Evernorth Holdings' board as the company prepares to list on Nasdaq with $1 billion raised and significant XRP treasury. This structure mirrors MicroStrategy's Bitcoin approach, providing institutional investors exposure to XRP without directly holding it, enhancing legal oversight and market stability.