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Key Takeaways Ethena hit 5,057 daily active addresses on June 18, a 7-month high. New wallet creation reached 2,968, the highest since April 2024. ENA traded near $0.088, close to multi-month
Aster Chain is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain designed for on-chain derivatives trading. Its mainnet launched in March 2026, giving the Aster perpetual exchange its own independent infras
Crypto as the Native Layer for Machine Payments Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (@cz_binance) says AI agents could become one of the most powerful drivers of crypto adoption the industry has s
A Community-Driven Approach to App Discovery Pi Network's Core Team has rolled out a redesigned Ecosystem Directory Staking feature, targeting its community of over 60 million users across mo
Binance Wallet has launched a new 16 million WLFI incentive campaign tied to USD1 DeFi activity, offering rewards to users who engage with the stablecoin across a range of on-chain protocols.
Stellar Assets Now Accessible Across 40-Plus Blockchains Stellar and SushiSwap have enabled cross-chain swaps for $XLM and USDC, connecting Stellar's asset ecosystem to SushiSwap's multichain
Wang Steps Down After Sabbatical Hsiao-Wei Wang has resigned as co-executive director and board member of the Ethereum Foundation, effective immediately, leaving Bastian Aue as the organisati
Pi Network has rolled out a visual and user-experience update to its Ecosystem Directory Staking feature, refining how Pioneers and businesses stake PI tokens to boost app rankings inside the
BitcoinWorld Anvil Powers Promise Now, Pay Later Sponsorships at Blockchain Futurist Conference Sponsors can secure spots using digital assets as collateral, no upfront payment required Toron
Ethereum quantum protection could cost as little as $0.07 per account, according to a proposal published on June 14, 2026, by Nicolas Consigny, the Ethereum Foundation's Kohaku project lead.
Mostly, yes, with one important gap. Algorand (@Algorand) has more live post-quantum cryptography running on its mainnet than any other major Layer-1, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Zcash's proposed Ironwood upgrade could help restore trust following the discovery of a critical vulnerability in the Orchard shielded pool. The proposal would allow users to independently ve
