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Ethereum’s developer community is currently debating on how to implement native account abstraction (AA) as planning for the upcoming Hegota hard fork continues. Several proposals have emerged in recent weeks, with EIP-8141, known as “Frame Transactions,” gaining attention. The proposal has been formally introduced as a possible main feature of the upgrade. Following the discussion, Vitalik Buterin publicly responded to the proposal, stating that Frame Transactions could support a wider range of privacy and censorship-resistant use cases while potentially simplifying wallet architecture. Native account abstraction debate gains momentum The push for native account abstraction has intensified over the past month,…

YOMIRGO, a renowned Web3 network for AI agent incubation, has gained notable backing from Alpha Capital, a popular venture capital investment firm. Particularly, Alpha Capital has made a strategic investment in YOMIRGO, denoting a key move in evolving the tokenized AI framework. As per YOMIRGO’s official X announcement, the development merges its on-chain AI Mega Plant agenda with the worldwide venture ecosystem of Alpha Capital. This remarkable combination is set to advance the wider incubation of AI agents. 🚀 YOMIRGO × Alpha Capital — Strategic Investment Partnership AnnouncentWe’re excited to officially announce a strategic investment PR collaboration between @YOMIRGO and…

Argentine lawmakers who probed the Libra incident have vowed to act against Eduardo Taiano, the prosecutor in charge of the case, after information revealed hints at a deeper relationship between President Javier Milei and Mauricio Novelli, an associate behind the token launch. Argentine Deputies Prepare Legal Actions To Accelerate Libra’s Case A group of Argentine lawmakers is preparing to take action to accelerate the Libra probe after new data linking President Milei to some individuals behind the token launch was recently made public. The congressional commission that investigated the Libra event is reportedly launching two complaints against Eduardo Taiano, the…

Safello has expanded its regulated cryptocurrency offerings by cross-listing the Bittensor Staked $TAO Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) on Nasdaq Stockholm to increase Nordic investor access. Safello, the Nordic crypto exchange, announces the cross-listing of the Safello Bittensor Staked $TAO ETP (STAO) on Nasdaq Stockholm as of 19 March 2026. Previously exclusive to the SIX Swiss Exchange, the product is now available for trading in Swedish kronor. This milestone follows a partnership with DDA ETP AG to provide regulated exposure to the Bittensor ($TAO) network within the Swedish jurisdiction. The 100% physically backed ETP offers direct price exposure and automatically reinvests on-chain…

Zero-knowledge proofs are emerging as a key technology for scaling blockchain networks, moving beyond their original focus on privacy. Speaking at ETHDenver, Alpen Labs co-founder and CEO Simanta Gautam said the technology allows complex computations to be verified without requiring every participant to process them. How zero-knowledge proofs scale computation Instead of each node validating large datasets, a single entity performs the computation and generates a proof that others can quickly verify. A zero-knowledge proof changes the model. One server performs the heavy computation, then produces a small cryptographic proof that anyone else can verify quickly. “What a zero-knowledge proof…

Gauntlet, one of decentralized finance’s (DeFi) leading providers for risk management tools, has seen its total value locked (TVL), a measure of the assets deposited across its vaults, fall sharply over the past seven days, dropping 22.84% to $1.325 billion. That has erased roughly $380 million in dollar-denominated value from a week-ago peak of approximately $1.72 billion, according to DeFiLlama data. The decline accelerated Thursday with a single-day slide of 7.57%. The primary driver, according to Gauntlet, was the conclusion of OKX’s pre-deposit campaign on the DeFi-focused blockchain, Katana. Pre-deposit campaigns — where users are incentivized to park capital ahead…

On paper, Ethereum looks like the healthiest blockchain on the planet right now. However, the network is booming because everyone is rushing for the exits. According to the latest on-chain data from analytics firm CryptoQuant, the Ethereum network is currently processing an unprecedented volume of traffic. Key metrics such as active addresses, token transfers, and smart contract calls have even managed to eclipse the euphoric peaks of the 2021 bull market. The spot price of Ethereum ($ETH) is currently down more than 50% below its highs. The illusion of network growth High network activity does not automatically equal high demand…

As efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency market in the US gain momentum, noteworthy messages emerged from the recent meeting of the Republican side in the Senate. Speaking after the meeting, which was also attended by White House Crypto Council Executive Director Patrick Witt, Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that significant progress had been made, particularly in negotiations regarding yield and reward mechanisms, but that the process was still “on a delicate balance.” According to information shared by Lummis’ press team, a large degree of agreement has been reached regarding stablecoin yields. The statement read, “A 99% consensus has been reached on…

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the discontinuation of certain contracts on its futures platform. According to the announcement, the COIN-M APTUSD and OPUSD perpetual futures contracts traded on Binance Futures will be terminated on March 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The exchange stated that all open positions would be automatically closed on the specified date, followed by a final settlement process. After the settlement process is complete, the relevant contracts will be completely removed from the platform. The underlying assets of the contracts to be delisted include Aptos and Optimism. These COIN-M type contracts, based on these assets, are derivative…

Virtuals Protocol has announced a new step for AI and crypto. It is bringing “agent commerce” to $BNB Chain. This means AI agents can now do real tasks and get paid on-chain. The idea is simple. AI agents should not just think or suggest. They should work, earn, and interact with others. Virtuals wants to make that possible. Virtuals Protocol is bringing agent commerce to @BNBCHAIN.The agent economy requires more than capability. It requires infrastructure that agents can trust: identity, escrow, verification, and programmable settlement.Virtuals will serve as a facilitator layer across this… https://t.co/e614YrshDp pic.twitter.com/5IqwUnEyVI — Virtuals Protocol (@virtuals_io) March…