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Zenith has launched as a new Ethereum-compatible execution layer integrated with Canton Network, allowing developers to run standard Solidity applications directly within the network’s institutional infrastructure. Zenith is a blockchain infrastructure project connecting Ethereum tools with Canton. The integration enables developers to deploy existing applications without modification while using familiar tools such as Hardhat and MetaMask. Previously, builders working with Canton needed to use Daml, the network’s proprietary programming language. By supporting Ethereum’s development environment, Zenith lowers the technical barrier for teams that want to build financial applications on Canton. According to the companies involved, Zenith has completed a technical…

TL;DR: Solana has had the Solana Staking Index since February 2026, a transparent benchmark to measure staking performance on the network. The index is calculated each epoch using onchain data and excludes MEV tips to provide a consistent reference for the network’s base yield. Marinade Finance, Titan Analytics, stakefish, Layer33, and Chainflow are the organizations behind the development of the SSI. A group of staking protocols and analytics providers launched the Solana Staking Index (SSI), an open-source platform designed to establish a transparent and standardized reference for the base yield users should expect when staking $SOL. The project involves five…

On-chain data indicates activity from wallets linked to major asset manager BlackRock, with over $153 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum moved to crypto exchange Coinbase. On-chain data analytics platform Onchain Lens reports a transfer from Blackrock, which saw a significant amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum moved in recent hours. Onchain Lens reported that Blackrock deposited 2,200 $BTC worth $149.13 million and 2,417 $ETH worth $4.84 million into Coinbase. The Bitcoin and Ethereum moved amounts of over $153 million in monetary terms. Blackrock deposited 2,200 $BTC worth $149.13M and 2,417 $ETH ($4.84M) into #Coinbase and likely to deposit morehttps://t.co/pyOLoPpL7H?from=article-links pic.twitter.com/b1IFifmNeA —…

Decentralized liquid staking protocol Lido Finance has recently informed users affected by a platform glitch that it plans to reimburse the losses incurred. In their latest post on X, Lido attributed the unfavorable experience to an incorrect quote by Aave’s CAPO oracle. No Issues for wstETH and Lido According to Lido, the Aave CAPO oracle quoted an incorrect wstETHUSD price boundary for AAVE markets. The wrong figures led to several liquidations; the platform claimed that it did not incur bad debts. Lido assured all affected users that it would reimburse them fully for losses resulting from the incident. In the…

Ethereum is attempting to extend its rebound from the February lows, but the broader structure still reflects a market in recovery mode rather than a confirmed trend reversal. The next sessions should clarify whether this bounce can turn into a sustained move, or if it remains a corrective rally inside a larger downtrend. Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily chart, $ETH remains within a descending channel and continues to trade below the major moving averages, with both the 100-day MA and the 200-day MA still acting as overhead pressure. This keeps the higher-time-frame bias cautious, as rallies…

PayPal Holdings has reportedly attracted unsolicited takeover interest after a prolonged stock slump left the payments giant trading well below recent highs, signaling that competitors were looking to consolidate their footprint in the digital payments space. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported Monday that PayPal has been meeting with banks to review buyout approaches from unnamed investors. One potential bidder — described as an industry rival — is said to be exploring an acquisition of the entire company, while others have expressed interest in specific PayPal assets. There is no guarantee a deal will materialize, and discussions remain…

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched new futures contracts for users in Europe. The rollout provides access to both crypto and traditional market exposure through regulated products. The offering is Coinbase’s first under its MiFID II licence, reported in January this year, obtained through the acquisition of BUX Cyprus. Its CySEC-regulated entity allows the exchange to offer over-the-counter derivatives across the European Economic Area. The contracts are available to Coinbase Advanced users in 26 countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The new lineup includes crypto futures tied to Bitcoin and other digital assets. Coinbase also introduced an equity-index product called…

The crypto derivatives market is sending an unusual signal: directional longs and directional shorts are nearly equal, a condition analysts say is historically unsustainable and could foreshadow a major shift ahead. According to an analysis published by WuBlockchain yesterday, data from synthetic dollar protocol Ethena’s transparency dashboard reveals that deployed capital, a proxy for excess long demand in futures markets, has fallen to just $791 million, down more than 85% from its all-time high. Ethena Deployed Capital and Liquid Cash – WuBlockchain Since Bitcoin’s crash to $60,000 on February 8, Ethena’s basis position has shrunk by over 60%, dropping from…

High-profile whale reloads on 25x $ETH leverage despite racking up over $29.7 million in realized losses as majors slide and funding turns negative. Summary Machi sends another 210,000 $USDC to HyperLiquid to scale an already aggressive $ETH long. His cumulative loss on this campaign now exceeds $29.7 million amid a broad crypto pullback. The move comes as $ETH trades around $1,978, $BTC near $68,583 and funding flips mildly negative. In the middle of a red day for majors, on-chain data shows Machi (machibigbrother) wiring an additional 210,000 $USDC to the derivatives venue HyperLiquid, explicitly to expand a high-octane long position…

Crypto venture firm Framework Ventures has partnered with mortgage services company Better to help it launch a $500 million plan to integrate with the decentralized finance protocol Sky, formerly MakerDAO. Better said on Monday that Framework would help it provide $500 million in credit to Sky’s stablecoin ecosystem, enabling it to launch tokens tied to mortgages that would generate yield. Framework Ventures co-founder Vance Spencer said real-world assets are “one of the most important frontiers in decentralized finance, and government-backed conforming mortgages are one of the largest real-world asset classes in the world.” The plan comes amid a broader interest…