Kinetiq sets date for Layer 2 Mainnet on Hyperliquid
Kinetiq (@Kinetiq_xyz) has set November 9 as the mainnet launch date for Elysium, a Layer 2 network built for the @HyperliquidX ecosystem. TechFlow reported on October 19 that, according to o
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Zcash Node Upgrade Targets Visa Level Throughput
Zakura (@ZakuraZcash) has launched P2Pv2, an experimental networking layer designed to improve block propagation on Zcash (@Zcash) $ZEC. The upgrade is aimed at one of the main constraints on
Kaspa Developer Completes Key Step Toward Private KAS Payments
Kaspa (@kaspaunchained) developer Olaf Weller (@WellerOlaf) says a proof of concept for shielded native $KAS has been completed on testnet TN10. The tests showed transaction ordering, zero kn
Crypto Lending Vault Deposits Top $10B
Crypto lending vaults have surpassed $10 billion in deposits, up from roughly $4 billion at the start of 2025, as investors increasingly seek yield from digital assets. The growth has brought
Blockaid says hackers hold $287 million in traceable stolen crypto
Hackers responsible for major cryptocurrency thefts in 2026 are still in possession of $287.1 million in stolen assets, according to blockchain security firm Blockaid. The company’s recent re
Can Stellar Really Help People Without Bank Accounts?
Yes, within limits. Stellar lets a person with a smartphone receive, hold and send digital dollars without a bank account, and turn them into cash at partner locations such as MoneyGram. Aid
How Did TRON Perform In Q3 2026? Stablecoins, Users, And Fees Explained
TRON grew its stablecoin base and user count in the third quarter of 2026, while fees eased slightly. Combined USDT and USDD supply rose 5.5% to $93.88 billion, and monthly active addresses c
Hamster Kombat: The $HMSTR Airdrop, Growth, and What’s Next
Hamster Kombat: The $HMSTR Airdrop, Growth, and What’s Next Hamster Kombat isn’t just another tap-to-earn game. It’s a phenomenon. Launched on Telegram in March 2024, it onboarded over 200 mi
BitMine Adds 12,535 ETH, Holdings Reach About 6.04M ETH
BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has added 12,535 ETH to its treasury, bringing the company's reported Ethereum holdings to approximately 6.04 million tokens, a figure the company has no
Cardano Upgrade Timeline: Key Network Milestones Explained
Cardano Upgrade Timeline: Major Updates in ADA Network Evolution Why do blockchain upgrades take years when apps update overnight? Cardano is a good case study. Its Cardano upgrade timeline r
Complete Shiba Inu Ecosystem Map: SHIB Projects Explained
Shiba Inu Ecosystem Map: Tokens, Shibarium, and DeFi Projects SHIB launched in August 2020 as atop meme coin. It looked like one more dog-themed token riding online hype. Then the team kept b
Human Friendly, Agent Native: Introducing HPP Smart Wallet on Mainnet
People are no longer the only ones using Web3 wallets. AI agents are emerging as a new kind. The problem is that today’s wallets serve neither of them well. People still have to manage seed p