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Quack AI announced today that its signature-based execution layer, Q402, is now live on the Avalanche C-Chain, a move the startup says will make agent-driven applications feel native on one of the fastest L1 ecosystems. In a post on X, the team framed the deployment as a milestone for “verifiable, policy-aware execution” that leverages Avalanche’s sub-second finality and builder-first tooling to scale real-world agent usage. Quack AI says the release brings three headline features to the Avalanche developer community: a “Zero Gas Barrier” that allows ERC-20 settlements without requiring users to hold AVAX for gas, a “Sign-to-Pay” flow that decouples…

Key takeaways zkEVM technology reduces computational effort by allowing nodes to verify blocks without re-executing them. An upcoming Ethereum fork is on the horizon, though not imminent. The zkEVM era could be Ethereum’s most impactful era due to its scaling benefits. zkEVM addresses blockchain scaling issues by optimizing verification processes. Transitioning to synchronous verification could lead to significant performance improvements. Galaxy is a leading platform offering diverse financial products in the digital asset space. Emerging markets may offer higher yields than traditional DeFi. Bitcoin’s decentralized verification leads to computational redundancy across blockchains. Zero-knowledge proofs could reduce redundant computations in blockchain…

As nuclear negotiations between the US and Iran entered a new phase, significant developments occurred both on the diplomatic front and in energy markets following contacts between the parties. Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi announced that significant progress had been made in the US-Iran talks, concluding the day’s meetings. Al Busaidi stated that negotiations would resume as soon as possible following consultations in both capitals. He also announced that technical-level talks would be held in Vienna next week. Iranian state television reported that vehicles carrying the US delegation left the negotiating area after the talks. However, according…

As the U.S. Senate Banking Committee opened its routine hearing on oversight of the bank regulators on Thursday, a flurry of crypto topics had already dominated the conversation, including a significant stablecoin policy proposal from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. On the eve of the U.S. banking watchdogs’ testimony to lawmakers, the OCC issued a proposal to address most of its rulemaking requirements under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, the stablecoin law signed last year. The package of policies would institute standards for U.S. stablecoin issuers, such as their reserve requirements,…

An anonymous trader has caught the crypto community’s attention. After making a fast $39,000 profit from a high-risk prediction bet. On February 26, on-chain trackers showed a fresh wallet placing a $50,700 “Yes” bet on Polymarket. That Axiom would be accused of insider trading by investigator ZachXBT. An anon trader used a new wallet to bet $50.7K that Axiom would be accused of insider trading by @zachxbt, when the odds were only 15.1%.This sparked speculation that he might have inside information.Many traders followed his bet, pushing Axiom’s odds even higher than Meteora.… pic.twitter.com/UU5PPTROEm — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) February 26, 2026 At…

Aylab, a Web3 development entity, has partnered with REI Network, a prominent blockchain network. The partnership aims to advance the scalable Web3 infrastructure growth. As Aylab mentioned in its official X announcement, the joint effort focuses on broadening the REI Network to back gaming, DeFi, and wider real-world applications. Additionally, the move removes friction for users and developers in the blockchain sector. We’re teaming up with @GXChainGlobal to accelerate the growth of scalable Web3 infrastructure ⚡️REI Network is a zero-fee, high-performance EVM-compatible blockchain designed for DeFi, gaming, and real-world applications. With its lightweight architecture and fast finality, it… pic.twitter.com/C10fmZSDug —…

Ethereum price continues to weaken after losing key value levels, with bearish market structure increasing the probability of a breakdown toward new yearly lows. Summary Ethereum forming consecutive lower highs confirms bearish structure Loss of point of control signals value shifting lower Breakdown below $1,820 could trigger move toward $1,740 yearly lows Ethereum ($ETH) price action remains under sustained pressure as technical signals continue to point toward a dominant bearish market structure. Since losing the value area high, Ethereum has consistently printed lower highs, confirming a trend of weakening bullish momentum and increasing seller control across multiple timeframes. Recent price…

Global political instability and surging gold prices are driving a remarkable shift in digital asset markets. Investors are increasingly turning to tokenized gold protocols as a sophisticated hedge against uncertainty. Consequently, the market capitalization of leading tokens like Tether Gold (XAUT) and Pax Gold ($PAXG) has experienced explosive growth in 2025. This trend starkly contrasts with the recent performance of more volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. This report analyzes the data, explores the geopolitical catalysts, and examines the evolving role of digital gold in modern portfolios. Tokenized Gold Market Experiences Unprecedented Growth Data from analytics firm DefiLlama reveals a dramatic surge…

Lawyers representing the US government in the case against Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried have two weeks to respond to the former FTX CEO’s motion for a new criminal trial. In a Wednesday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge Lewis Kaplan said that the US government shall respond by March 11 to SBF’s motion for a new trial. The former FTX CEO, who was convicted of seven felony counts in 2023 and later sentenced to 25 years in prison, requested a new trial earlier this month, claiming that new witness testimony could help bolster…

Gate.io has reached a major milestone in its European expansion. The Malta-based company recently secured a PSD2 license, allowing it to offer stablecoin payment services across the EU under MiCA regulations. This builds on Gate’s previous MiCA approval for exchange and custody services, further solidifying its position in regulated crypto finance. 🇪🇺 LATEST: Gate secures Malta PSD2 license, unlocking EU-wide stablecoin payments under MiCA. pic.twitter.com/ZaGZSgr1A1 — Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) February 26, 2026 Gate Unlocks EU-Wide Stablecoin Payments With the PSD2 license, Gate can now passport its stablecoin payment services across the European Union. PSD2, the EU’s revised Payment Services Directive, requires…