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The $XRP Ledger (XRPL) has reached an important milestone by recording its first zero-knowledge (ZK) proof transaction on the testnet. The transaction was initiated by DNA Protocol, a blockchain-based platform that allows users to manage and control their biological identity on-chain. This development shows the $XRP Ledger’s capability to support privacy-focused transactions linked to DNA data. Key Points The XRPL recorded its first ZK proof transaction on March 25, 2026, which anchored a verified proof from real genomic data onto the testnet. The transaction used a small 0.000001 $XRP transfer and stored only cryptographic proof data to ensure no sensitive…

A breakthrough agreement involving Coinbase Global Inc. has revived momentum for long-delayed US crypto legislation. This comes after lawmakers reached a compromise on one of the most contentious issues in the debate, stablecoin yield rewards. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal had initially framed the CLARITY Act as critical unfinished business following the passage of the $GENIUS Act last year. He called it a “watershed” moment for the crypto industry. The $GENIUS Act established a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Still, it left a gap in the market structure. The CLARITY Act is expected to fill that by drawing clear jurisdictional…

Upbit, one of South Korea’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced its decision to end trading support for Drift (DRIFT). According to the official statement, the DRIFT token will be removed from the platform on June 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This will completely halt trading on the DRIFT/KRW, DRIFT/BTC, and DRIFT/USDT trading pairs. The exchange stated that this decision was the culmination of a previously initiated review process. On April 2nd, Upbit placed the DRIFT token on an “investment alert” list, requesting that the project address certain issues. However, the latest assessment indicated that the explanations and improvements provided by…

TitanRWA, a notable Web3 entity for RWA tokenization, has partnered with GXChain, a decentralized public chain. The partnership focuses on utilizing cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure for advancement in decentralized application (dApp) development. As TitanRWA mentioned in its official X announcement, the development is a crucial step toward increasing Web3 cost-efficiency and accessibility. So, the move has already attracted blockchain enthusiasts and builders looking for scalable solutions. 🎉Exciting Partnership Announcement🤝🥳We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with @GXChainGlobal 🔵 #REInetwork is a zero-fee, EVM-compatible blockchain built for scalable Web3， born from GXChain as a full network reconstruction, not a fork. It…

Bitcoin ATM numbers in the United States declined during the first quarter of 2026, pointing to a cooling in deployment after a brief rise earlier in the period. Quarterly comparisons are based on first-of-month snapshots, providing a consistent view of network changes over time. Data from Coin ATM Radar shows that the number of Bitcoin ATMs fell from 30,788 on January 1, 2026, to 30,229 on April 1, 2026, marking a 1.82% decline over the quarter. In absolute terms, that translates to a net loss of 559 machines. Crypto ATM installations in the United States in Q1 2026. Source: Coin…

Oil is the single most vital commodity, wielding an overbearing influence on all corners of the global economy. This reality was made painfully clear by recent war-led oil price spikes above $100 a barrel and the resulting financial market jitters. Yet, for all its immense importance, the machinery powering global oil trading largely remains archaic. It is dominated by massive legacy exchanges, extensive paperwork, and high barriers to entry that can deter all but the largest players. Baron Lamarre, co-founder of the International Digital Exchange (INDEX) — a blockchain-based platform for tokenized oil, and identified as a former head of…

Sal Gilbertie, founder and CEO of Teucrium, makes a compelling case for why Ripple and $XRP are critical to modernizing global finance. In a recent interview, he argued that technologies like the $XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its token, $XRP, can drive faster, more efficient financial settlement. His comments reflect a popular industry view that financial infrastructure must evolve to support instant global transactions. Key Points Sal Gilbertie identifies the $XRP Ledger as a key technology capable of transforming the global money movement. While traditional systems can take up to a day to settle transactions, XRPL completes the same process within…

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include the White House’s response) Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) raised concerns on Wednesday about the reported links between the Trump family’s cryptocurrency company, World Liberty Financial, and a venture allegedly linked to sanctioned individuals. $WLFI’s Links With AB Chain Under Scanner In an X post, Warren pointed to a Wall Street Journal report highlighting World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin deployment on a little-known blockchain network called AB Chain back in November 2025. The report subsequently highlighted how AB promoted a planned “blockchain theme resort in Timor-Leste, a Southeast Asian nation, to advance…

Shinhan Card has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Solana Foundation to collaborate on stablecoin payment technology and expand the Web3 payment ecosystem, JoongAng Economy News reported on April 30. This partnership marks a significant step toward integrating blockchain-based financial services into mainstream commerce. Shinhan Card and Solana Foundation MOU: A Strategic Alliance Building on a proof of concept (PoC) completed last year, the two parties will conduct a more advanced PoC this year. They will jointly research commercialization possibilities in various fields. The partnership uses the Solana testnet to implement payment scenarios between customers and merchants.…

$BNB Chain has surpassed 150,000 on-chain AI agent deployments as of April 2026, a 43,750% increase since January, while Binance simultaneously launched its Agentic Wallet, a keyless wallet allowing AI bots to trade and transfer tokens on behalf of its 250 million users without accessing their primary accounts. $BNB Chain became the leading blockchain for autonomous AI agent deployments by April 2026, with Bitget News confirming over 150,000 on-chain agents operating across the network, a 43,750% increase since January 2026. The same period saw Binance launch its Agentic Wallet, a keyless wallet infrastructure designed to let AI bots execute trades…