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Stable, the blockchain network known for its focus on secure and efficient transactions, has announced a scheduled mainnet upgrade to version 1.3.0, set to take effect on May 13. The upgrade is designed to bolster network security and improve overall consistency, according to the project’s development team. Upgrade Details and Node Operator Requirements The v1.3.0 upgrade is not backward-compatible, meaning that all node operators must update their software to the latest version before the May 13 deadline to remain in sync with the network. Failure to upgrade could result in nodes being unable to process transactions or validate blocks after…

Bitcoin treasury companies are driving a new income-focused ETF as a strategy anchored by preferred securities from Strategy Inc. advances. With Strive Inc. serving as the sub-adviser, the fund offers yield and indirect bitcoin exposure through digital credit instruments. Bitcoin-Linked Income ETF Strategy Without Direct Holdings Rising demand for income tied to bitcoin-linked corporate exposure is shaping new ETF strategies, including a March 30, 2026, filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the proposed T-Strive Digital Credit ETF, trading under ticker DGCR. The fund is structured with Strive Asset Management LLC as sub-adviser, targeting yield through securities…

Bitmine vs BlackRock, two of the biggest institutional names in crypto are quietly loading up on Ethereum — and the numbers are staggering. The race to own $ETH at scale has begun. The question is who is winning it. Bitmine Is Playing an Entirely Different Game Bitmine Imersion Technologies (NASDAQ: BMNR) now holds 5.18 million $ETH — worth over $12 billion at current prices. That is 4.29% of Ethereum’s total circulating supply. The firm has staked 4.36 million $ETH, generating an estimated $352 million in annual staking rewards. Bitmine’s Overall On-chain Data. Source: Arkham Intelligence. The accumulation pace is the…

Coinbase announced a 14% reduction in its workforce on Tuesday, a decision CEO Brian Armstrong described as preparation for what he called a “new way of working” built on artificial intelligence—not a defensive reaction to market conditions. In a company-wide email, Armstrong cited two forces behind the move: the persistence of crypto market cycles and a transformation in how AI has changed the pace of internal work. Engineers at Coinbase use AI to ship in days what full teams required weeks to complete, Armstrong wrote, and the pace of that shift is an acceleration, not a plateau. Coinbase had 4,951…

Coins tied to hot stories move fast. Add oil, war fears, and talk of trillion-dollar reserves, and social media does the rest. That’s the pitch behind UGOR crypto, also called United Global Oil Reserve Coin. It sounds huge. It sounds serious. It sounds like you’re buying into something real. But available reporting points to a very different picture, a Solana meme coin with no verified ownership of oil reserves, storage, or oil-linked cash flow. A token can trade actively and still be a bad investment. A price chart can look alive while the story under it stays weak. I’ll try…

Quantra has announced its strategic partnership with FishWar, an AI-Powered Web3 gaming platform built on the Sei Network that blends GameFi combat in a post-apocalyptic ocean world. The primary purpose of this integration is to combine AI-Powered gaming with RWA blockchain for a scalable and immersive next-generation Web3 ecosystem. Quantra is a blockchain infrastructure protocol designed to merge Real-World Assets (RWAs) with Artificial Intelligence (AI). On the other hand, FishWar is an AI-powered blockchain game infrastructure and focused on scalable Web3 gaming and on-chain interaction. Quantra pays attention to RWA infrastructure and tokenization of compute and energy, and has revealed…

Mesh, the leading crypto payments network, has partnered with Kalshi, the first federally regulated prediction market, to streamline crypto deposits and payouts following Kalshi’s expansion into more than 140 countries. Discussing the move, Mesh CEO Bam Azizi said financial markets are moving toward full tokenization, but they will remain fragmented across a maze of wallets, exchanges, and assets. Building a bridge across this environment requires deep compliance and a unified infrastructure, Azizi noted, adding that Kalshi integration is a way to connect regulated markets directly to global crypto liquidity. “Through Mesh, Kalshi users can now move funds and settle outcomes…

Zano is set to open native $ZANO to EVM networks, $TON, and Solana through a non-custodial bridging mechanism tied to its upcoming Hard Fork 6, slated for Q2 2026. Key Takeaways: Zano’s Hard Fork 6, targeted for Q2 2026, introduces Gateway Addresses enabling trustless bridging of native $ZANO to EVM, $TON, and Solana networks. The Bridgeless protocol uses Threshold Signatures, so no single validator controls a transfer, cutting centralized custodian risk entirely. wZANO on Base opens a Coinbase fiat on-ramp, giving new users a direct path to Zano’s full privacy stack without niche exchange accounts. Zano Targets Q2 2026 Hard…

As geopolitical tensions escalate, putting pressure on the cryptocurrency market, analysts warn that Bitcoin may retest critical support levels. Recently, tensions between the US and Iran have caused the price of Bitcoin to fall from around $71,000 last week to approximately $67,000. The price briefly dropped to $65,000 over the weekend, highlighting the increasing uncertainty in the markets. BTC Markets analyst Rachael Lucas stated that Bitcoin had risen to $72,000 last week on the back of hopes for a diplomatic solution in the Middle East, but these gains were reversed as expectations weakened and concerns about oil supply resurfaced. According…

Ethereum is stuck below the same $2,400 resistance that has blocked its recent recovery, while charts from TedPillows and Sky show a tighter setup forming near that level. A clean breakout could open the way toward $3,000 and higher, but another rejection may send $ETH back toward lower support zones. Ethereum Price Stalls Below $2,400 as Downside Risk Builds Ethereum traded near $2,369 on the 2 day $ETH/USDT chart shared by TedPillows. The chart shows $ETH failing again near the $2,400 resistance zone, even as Bitcoin has shown stronger price action. TedPillows said Ethereum remains weak until it breaks above…