LayerZero has come under scrutiny since it was exploited in April, as crypto protocols reevaluate their cross-chain providers and seek safer alternatives.

The testnet system uses post-quantum cryptography and zk-STARK proofs to protect encrypted transaction data from future quantum computing attacks.

Arkham’s new map links OFAC‑sanctioned Tron wallets to Iran’s central bank, putting Tehran’s alleged onchain reserves and counterparties in full public view.

JPMorgan’s filing comes nearly three weeks after rival investment bank Morgan Stanley launched its own money market fund, the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio.

The world’s largest post-trade infrastructure provider will integrate Chainlink technology into its tokenized collateral platform ahead of a Q4 2026 launch.

The new portal lets LMAX clients deposit digital assets into custody and use them as collateral to trade FX, metals, CFDs, perpetual futures and crypto.

Exodus Movement reported a $32.1 million net loss in Q1, with revenue down 36.8% to $22.7 million amid a drop in monthly active users.

Bakkt posted a net loss of $0.41 per share in Q1 as revenue fell 77% to $243.6 million on lower crypto trading volumes.

The white hat hacker said the decision to exploit Renegade’s dark pool was made to protect the funds and safety of DeFi users.

Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mysten Labs, announced at an event in Miami plans for zero-fee stablecoin transfers on Sui and reiterated the ambition to add private transactions.

Hyperliquid, EdgeX and Pump.fun returned a combined $96 million to token holders in 30 days, as the crypto community shifts its focus from transaction volumes to real earnings.

Iran entered the final night of February 2026 under a near-total internet shutdown. In the wake of a joint strike by the United States and Israel, Tehran almost completely severed the country's connection to the global internet — likely leaving only users on a government whitelist with access to the outside world.

Solv Protocol and other DeFi projects are migrating to Chainlink infrastructure after the $293 million exploit exposed risks in third-party bridge and oracle setups.

The credit facility would help Aave address bad debt created after the April rsETH exploit strained its WETH market.

Polygon delivered its first block time reduction upgrade since genesis, as the network seeks to position for more high-frequency applications such as private stablecoin payments.

1inch said its protocols, infrastructure and user funds were not affected by the exploit targeting independent resolver TrustedVolumes.

BNY is partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum custody to UAE clients from the Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Near One says blockchains may need new ownership verification systems if quantum attacks compromise wallet keys and expose private assets.

The cross-border tokenized US Treasury transaction using blockchain and banking rails builds on an earlier pilot in which the same fund moved between a public and permissioned blockchain.

The Korea Securities Depository platform is expected to launch by February 2027, aligning with South Korea’s incoming security token regulations.

The data blockchain securing onchain finance projects looks to provide lenders and borrowers with agreement-specific collateral solution.

The Bank of Italy’s deputy governor floated the evaluation of tokenized SEPA payments, as the ECB experiments with tokenized digital payment frameworks to avoid stablecoin competition.

Polymarket was banned in the Netherlands in February, but Kalshi, Hyperliquid and Interactive Brokers are still offering prediction markets to Dutch users.

Toncoin rose 33.8% after Pavel Durov said Telegram would deepen its role in TON, while details on the foundation and validator structure remain unclear.

The new wallet feature hides senders, receivers and amounts onchain while maintaining compliance through know your transaction screening and auditable files.

Western Union is one of several remittance companies that announced stablecoin plans after the US passed the stablecoin-friendly GENIUS Act in July.

Riot Platforms reported $167.2 million in Q1 2026 revenue, with its new data center business contributing $33.2 million as Bitcoin mining income fell.

Crypto faces backlash for freezing stolen funds and for doing nothing, with expectations pulling in opposite directions.

Carrot's total value locked has collapsed 93% in a month, from $28 million to $1.99 million, leaving the protocol financially unable to continue.

OKX published a new open-standard payment protocol for autonomous AI agents in business and commerce, aiming to support more complex financial interactions.