LayerZero launches ZERO blockchain, partners with ICE and DTCC

Ripple Expands XRPL Ecosystem Strategy With New Funding and Accelerator Programs for 2026

Ripple has injected $550 million into XRPL ecosystem since 2017, and this year, it will expand its focus to a more distributed model for founders. This includes launching a fintech builder program, the new XAO DAO for the XRPL network, and increased support for XRPL Commons. This year, Rippl

Pi Network Rolls Out Phase 2 Protocol Upgrades With Mandatory Node Deadline

Pi Network set March 1 as the mandatory deadline for Step 2 upgrades, and Mainnet nodes that miss it risk losing network connectivity. The update advances Pi’s protocol path toward newer Stellar consensus versions, with the Core Team targeting version 23 by June 2026. Pi Network has

Vitalik Buterin Unveils 4-Year Roadmap for Faster, Quantum-Resistant Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin has proposed a four-year plan under which Ethereum will achieve quantum resistance via new hash-based signatures and quantum-resistant cryptography. Buterin has sold nearly 17,200 ETH, surpassing his stated target of 16,384 ETH which he said he’d sell to support ecosystem

Avalanche Gains Momentum as Progmat Launches Dedicated L1 for Japan’s $2B+ RWAs

Japan’s largest security token platform is migrating more than $2 billion in real estate and corporate bonds from Corda to a dedicated L1 on Avalanche. The initiative brings together some of Japan’s largest firms, from Toyota to Konami and TIS Inc., giving Avalanche a route into Japan’s

Abandoning "HODLing" causes the stock price to rise over 13%! ETHZilla rebrands to "Forum" and shifts focus to RWA tokenization

The American company ETHZilla has officially rebranded to Forum Markets, transforming into a tangible asset tokenization platform. The stock price surged by over 13%. The company plans to list on NASDAQ under the new ticker symbol FRMM on March 2nd. Despite the rebound in the Ethereum market, ETHZilla still faces valuation adjustments and pressure, has reduced its exposure to Ethereum, and is engaging in physical asset acquisitions, holding 69,802 ETH, remaining one of the major corporate holders.

Pi Network Migration Hits 50M Daily as Team Flags GCV Scams

Pi Network news today shows its activity picking up speed again. At least according to the community updates shared on February 28. A prominent Pi community member claimed the network is now mapping roughly 50 million Pi coins per day to Mainnet wallets. The update quickly spread among Pioneers