Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
Zcash's Network Upgrade 7 activated on mainnet at block 3,543,405, slashing target block intervals from 75 to 25 seconds while introducing shielded transaction limits and a fee reserve mechanism for long-term sustainability
Stellar’s Protocol 30 upgrade, known as Bell, is now live on testnet following a November 3 validator vote, with a mainnet decision set for November 23 at 17:00 UTC
Four Fearless extension versions may have leaked private keys on unlock, with eight users reporting unauthorized moves totaling 17,286 DOT. Holders are told to generate new keys and transfer assets
The Crypto.com spin-off joins Coinbase, Kalshi and others in filing to offer cash-settled stock contracts that never expire and trade nearly around the clock
Entropy32 Plus uses Geiger counter timing and SHA-256 to produce BIP39 recovery phrases, though its entropy source remains unvalidated
BNB Chain is developing a dedicated Layer-1 blockchain optimized for autonomous AI agents and high-frequency trading, with testnet slated for late 2026 and mainnet in early 2027
Strategy has received strong shareholder backing to implement twice-monthly dividends on its STRC preferred stock, aiming to enhance liquidity and reduce price volatility
