Blockchain Industry Updates & Privacy News
Ronin will migrate to Ethereum Layer 2 on May 12, utilizing OP Stack and EigenDA for data availability. A 10-hour downtime is expected. Users should manage staking beforehand. The upgrade drastically reduces inflation, restructures treasury revenue, and introduces a new builder reward system to foster ecosystem growth.
Read MoreWorld Gold Council data reveals global gold demand reached 1231 tonnes in Q1 2026, up 2% year-on-year. While overall investment demand dipped 5%, bar and coin demand surged 42%, and gold ETFs saw strong Asian inflows amid regional divergence.
Read MoreLido DAO has tabled an urgent governance proposal to temporarily lower the loss protection threshold for its EarnETH vault following a recent protocol event. The move aims to use the first-loss capital to cover potential deficits below the standard 1% trigger, ensuring full user compensation. This is framed as a one-time exception driven by user protection and reputation, with a tight timeline due to overlapping resolution and voting periods.
Read MoreRecent data reveals that the daily trading volume of Bitcoin-focused asset manager MSTR has surpassed that of aerospace giant Boeing. This highlights the intense competition between digital assets and traditional industrial titans for market attention and capital flow.
Read MoreThe onshore Chinese yuan closed at 6.8329 against the US dollar on April 29, marking a gain of 31 basis points from the previous session. This upward movement highlights the currency's resilience and reflects shifting market dynamics and investor sentiment, offering insights into recent economic trends.
Read MoreAn anonymous whale deposited $2 million USDC into a leading derivatives platform, opening a $8.6 million short position on Brent oil with triple leverage. This high-stakes bet highlights the convergence of crypto finance and traditional commodity markets.
Read MoreBinance Alpha 2.0 has completed the rebranding of AITECH to AITECH Cloud Network (ACN) with a 1:1 token swap. Deposit and withdrawal services for ACN are now active, and trading officially commenced on the afternoon of April 29th, launching the project into its next phase.
Read MoreA US court sentenced the heir to the Cartier luxury empire to 8 years in prison for operating an unlicensed crypto exchange that laundered over $470 million in drug proceeds through shell companies and bank fraud.
Read MoreThe total value of Real-World Assets (RWA) on the Solana blockchain has soared to approximately $2.5 billion, setting a new all-time high. This surge highlights the rapid integration of traditional finance with decentralized ecosystems.
Read MoreBitcoin shows significant volatility, breaking below the $77,000 support level to trade around $76,988.19. Despite a minor 0.2% gain over 24 hours, market uncertainty is high with sharp price swings. Investors are advised to monitor closely and implement robust risk management strategies.
Read MoreBillionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones has labeled Bitcoin the 'ultimate inflation hedge' while cautioning that stock valuations are dangerously high. His comments highlight Bitcoin's growing role as a strategic asset during economic uncertainty.
Read MoreA major cross-chain bridge has suffered a security breach, causing abnormal fluctuations in its native token. The project urgently advised users to halt liquidity provision and is collaborating with security firms to track the attackers, stating sufficient reserves are available to address user losses.
Read MoreBinance Alpha lists Gensyn (AIGENSYN). Users with 227+ points can claim 715 AIGENSYN airdrops first-come-first-served. Claiming costs 15 points and requires confirmation within 24 hours. Threshold decreases over time, with trading modes opening in phases.
Read MoreA Japanese publicly listed company recently increased its Bitcoin holdings by approximately 19.72 BTC, bringing its total portfolio to 1471 coins. This move strengthens its position at 39th place on the global corporate Bitcoin holdings ranking, demonstrating ongoing institutional interest.
Read MoreMicrosoft and OpenAI have restructured their partnership from exclusive to non-exclusive until 2032. This shift signals AI's move towards multi-cloud openness, benefiting Amazon and Google Cloud while offering enterprises greater flexibility in model and infrastructure choices.
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