TechnologyTON Launches Catchain 2.0: 400ms Block Time and 1-Second Payments
TON upgrades to Catchain 2.0 consensus: block time drops from 10 seconds to 400ms, payments settle in 1 second. Details on the upgrade and market impact.
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RegulationIMF Warns Stablecoins and Tokenized Finance Could Amplify Crises
The IMF warned stablecoins resemble money market funds, not actual money, and could trigger confidence-driven runs as tokenized finance scales globally.
SecurityDrift Protocol Hacked for $285M
A hacker drained $285M from Solana DEX Drift Protocol using a fake token and compromised admin key. TVL halved, DRIFT token dropped 40%.
TechnologyGlamsterdam: Ethereum's Biggest Upgrade Since The Merge
Ethereum Glamsterdam will raise the gas limit to 200M, cut fees by 78%, and target 10,000 TPS. Launch expected June 2026.
DeFiAave V4 Goes Live on Ethereum - Real-World Credit Markets
Aave V4 is live on Ethereum with hub-and-spoke architecture. Three liquidity hubs, real-world asset support, and institutional lending capabilities.
EthereumEthereum Foundation Stakes Record $46.2M
Ethereum Foundation staked 22,000+ ETH worth $46.2M in its largest single batch. Part of a 70,000 ETH plan to generate yield instead of selling tokens.
TechnologyGoogle: 2029 Deadline, 7M BTC Face Quantum Threat
Google set a 2029 deadline for post-quantum migration. 7M BTC at risk, Ethereum prepares defense, Solana tests quantum-resistant Vault.
TechnologySolana Launches Privacy Framework for Institutions
Solana Foundation released an enterprise privacy report with four privacy levels, ZKP, audit keys, and 12 ecosystem projects for institutions.
SecurityHacker Exploits Resolv for $23M
Attacker minted 80M unbacked USR tokens via Resolv smart contract vulnerability. The stablecoin crashed to $0.025 on Curve Finance.