blockchain
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Solana Foundation Launches Agent Skills for AI Integration
The Solana Foundation has unveiled Solana Agent Skills, allowing developers to embed pre-built AI components for on-chain operations, streamlining interaction with the Solana ecosystem.
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FIFA Taps ADI Predictstreet for Blockchain Prediction Market
FIFA has partnered with ADI Predictstreet to launch an official blockchain-powered prediction market for the 2026 World Cup, enabling fan engagement through forecasting match outcomes.
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Chainlink Completes Quarterly Token Unlock of 19M LINK
Chainlink has completed its routine quarterly token unlock, moving 19 million LINK tokens valued at approximately $165 million. The tokens were distributed to exchanges and a multisig address.
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Polymarket Shifts to Fee-Based Model, Projects $400M Annual Revenue
Prediction market Polymarket has transitioned to a fully fee-based system, with daily fees potentially reaching $927,000 and projecting over $400 million in annual revenue.
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Gold Recovers After March’s Historic 15% Plunge, Tokenized Assets Surge
Gold has rebounded to $4,719 per ounce after experiencing its worst monthly performance since 2008. The precious metal saw a 15% drop in March.
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ICE Invests Additional $600M in Polymarket Expansion
With a new $600 million investment, ICE’s total commitment to Polymarket now exceeds $1.6 billion, highlighting its focus on prediction markets.
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Ethereum Foundation Outlines Future for L1 and L2 Ecosystem
The Ethereum Foundation has published a new vision for its Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, emphasizing L1’s role in global settlement and L2s’ shift to customized services.
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South Korea Joins Hormuz Initiative, Bolstering Maritime Security
Seoul has committed to participating in initiatives aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route.
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops Sharply Amidst Hashrate Fluctuations
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty saw its second-largest decrease of 2026, falling 7.76% to 133.79T, signaling shifts in network hashrate.
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BTQ Technologies rolls out quantum-ready Bitcoin code
BTQ Technologies has deployed the first functional implementation of BIP 360 on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet, introducing a new transaction format designed to protect against future quantum computer threats.
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S&P 500 Perpetual Contracts Launch on Hyperliquid
S&P Dow Jones Indices has licensed its flagship S&P 500 benchmark to Trade[XYZ] for the launch of the first officially licensed perpetual derivative contract on the Hyperliquid blockchain.
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Bitcoin Sidelined as Regulatory ‘Orphan’ in New Payment Era
New U.S. and global regulatory frameworks are privileging supervised stablecoins over decentralized assets like Bitcoin for everyday payments, creating a structural divide in financial utility.
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Luxury Retailers Pivot to Blockchain as Payment Demand Surges
Luxury brands are increasingly integrating blockchain for authentication and crypto payments, targeting a younger, tech-savvy demographic as traditional retail models evolve.
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Aster Launches Privacy-Focused Layer 1 Blockchain Backed by YZi Labs
Aster, with backing from YZi Labs, has launched its mainnet, Aster Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for trading with built-in privacy features.
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PayPal Enables Stablecoin Access in 70 Countries
PayPal has officially rolled out stablecoin functionality to users in 70 countries, marking a significant expansion of its cryptocurrency services.