blockchain
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Decentralization Milestone: Major Bitcoin Mining Pools Adopt Stratum V2 Protocol
Seven of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pools, controlling 75% of global hashrate, have adopted the Stratum V2 protocol to return transaction selection power to individual miners.
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Printr V2 Upgrade Introduces New Fee Models for Omnichain Token Launches
Printr, an omnichain token launch platform, has rolled out its V2 upgrade, featuring five new fee distribution models and enhanced launch parameters, now live on eight blockchains.
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World Liberty Finance Risks Surge on Dolomite Platform
Chaos Labs flags World Liberty Finance’s rapid, concentrated borrowing on Dolomite, nearing collateral limits and posing potential risks.
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Hackers Mint $237K in DOT Tokens via Ethereum Exploit
An exploit targeting a Hyperbridge gateway vulnerability allowed hackers to mint and sell $237,000 worth of DOT tokens on Ethereum. Polkadot confirmed native assets remain unaffected.
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CZ: Missing Blockchain or AI Puts Nations at Severe Disadvantage
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stated that countries missing out on blockchain or AI face significant disadvantages, emphasizing their importance alongside the internet. He also commented on potential shifts in U.S. crypto policy.
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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.