The Ethereum Foundation Just Picked a Side: Inside the 'DeFipunk' Unit Reshaping DeFi's Future
The Ethereum Foundation has launched the 'DeFipunk' unit, marking a shift from neutrality to actively shaping DeFi's future with a focus on privacy, decentralization, and open-source principles.
80% of Fortune 500 Now Run AI Agents — And Alchemy Just Gave Them Crypto Wallets
With over 80% of Fortune 500 companies deploying autonomous AI agents, the integration of crypto wallets by Alchemy marks a significant shift in blockchain infrastructure, enabling seamless machine-to-machine transactions.
FTX Estate's $9.6B March 31 Distribution: The Largest Single Crypto Bankruptcy Payout in History
On March 31, 2026, the FTX Recovery Trust will execute a historic $9.6 billion payout, reshaping crypto market dynamics and marking a significant milestone in the aftermath of the 2022 collapse. This distribution, targeting creditors with claims over $50,000, highlights recovery rates that defy expectations and raises questions about market reinvestment versus cash-out strategies.
Gondi's $230K NFT Lending Exploit: How a Missing Caller Check Drained 78 Blue-Chip NFTs
A critical security flaw in Gondi's NFT lending protocol led to the unauthorized transfer of 78 blue-chip NFTs, highlighting the unique challenges and risks in the NFT lending sector.
Cari Network: Five US Banks Are Building a Tokenized Deposit System on ZKsync to Challenge the $300B Stablecoin Market
Five US banks are collaborating on the Cari Network, a blockchain-based tokenized deposit system on ZKsync, to offer a regulated alternative to stablecoins with FDIC insurance and interest payments.
Crypto Developer Activity Drops 75%: Is AI Killing Web3 Open Source or Creating a New 10x Era?
Crypto developer activity has plummeted by 75%, raising questions about the impact of AI on Web3. While AI drains talent, it also accelerates development cycles, prompting a reevaluation of open-source health metrics.
ERC-8183 Explained: How Ethereum's New Standard Lets AI Agents Hire, Pay, and Trust Each Other On-Chain
ERC-8183 revolutionizes AI agent collaboration on Ethereum by enabling autonomous hiring, payment, and trust through smart contracts, creating a seamless on-chain economy.
OP_NET Goes Live: Bitcoin Finally Gets Native Smart Contracts — No New Token Required
OP_NET launches on March 17, 2026, bringing native smart contracts to Bitcoin Layer 1 without new tokens or bridges, unlocking a $200 billion DeFi opportunity.
Sei Network's Parallel EVM Gambit: How 200,000 TPS and Sub-400ms Finality Could Reshape On-Chain Finance
Sei Network's Giga upgrade introduces a groundbreaking parallel EVM execution model, targeting 200,000 TPS and sub-400ms finality. This innovation could revolutionize on-chain finance by rivaling centralized exchanges while maintaining DeFi composability.