Project Progress

Cardano Foundation has upgraded Cardano Rosetta Java to v2.0.0, enhancing backend infrastructure for faster data access with a 30% reduction in synchronization time. This upgrade improves exchange onboarding, reliability, and scalability, potentially boosting ADA adoption and price.

Gate News bot message, LayerZero's major announcement was revealed to be their own blockchain called "Zero" in a YouTube video that has since been deleted, according to AggrNews. The video disclosed the launch of LayerZero's proprietary chain before being removed from the platform.

PlutonAI, a renowned Web3 entity for conversational DeFAI agent layer, has partnered with SentismAI, a Web3-focused intelligence platform. The joint initiative merges the conversational DeFAI agent infrastructure of PlutonAI with the on-chain intelligence of SentismAI. As PlutonAI’s official

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reaffirms the company's dedication to the XRP community, emphasizing XRP's role as a bridge asset. Recent developments aim to enhance XRP Ledger's utility, paving the way for new institutional applications and upcoming community events.

Cash App, owned by Block Inc., has launched new bitcoin features, including zero-to-low fees, higher withdrawal limits, and 24/7 access, aimed at enhancing accessibility. This follows Block Inc.'s plan to cut up to 10% of its workforce to reduce costs.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman co-founded the identity verification company Tools for Humanity, which is facing executive departure issues. The company's eye scan device Orb aims to create a digital authentication system. Although the technology has potential impact, the challenge of talent attrition is evident.

The Ethereum L1-zkEVM workshop on February 11, 2026, will introduce a system enabling faster, cheaper block validation using zero-knowledge proofs, enhancing accessibility for solo stakers and reducing resource demands while maintaining decentralization.

The Pi Network's testnet is expanding with the launch of two new apps, Starpath and Pitogo Social, aimed at enhancing user engagement and real-world utility. These developments signify progress towards the open mainnet phase and improve the ecosystem's functionality.

The TON blockchain has launched TON Pay, a new shared payments layer for any app deployed on its network. The new patform, which comes with instant onchain settlement, aims to turn Telegram into a crypto checkout system for over 1 billion users. The TON blockchain has announced the launch

Ethereum will undergo its most groundbreaking architectural upgrade since the "Merge." Today marks the official launch of the first L1-zkEVM Workshop, where a brand-new block verification system based on zero-knowledge proofs is being showcased for the first time. This solution is expected to enable faster block confirmation, reduce resource consumption, and significantly lower operational barriers. Ladislaus.eth, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, stated that this could be one of the most impactful upgrades in network history. The core of this roadmap is EIP-8025 "Optional Execution Proof," which allows some validators (zkAttesters) to confirm blocks through cryptographic proofs without re-executing each transaction. For existing nodes, this is an optional upgrade and will not be mandatory, but adopters will gain clear efficiency advantages.

The four core infrastructures of the LX ecosystem will be fully launched by 2026, including the underlying public chain LXChain, the LX exchange, the blockchain explorer LXExplorer, and the multi-chain payment tool LXPay, marking a new stage in LX's full-chain layout and ecosystem development.

Ripple announces the addition of Ethereum and Solana staking support to its institutional-grade custody platform, and through technical integrations with Securosys and Figment, provides banks and financial institutions with a more secure, compliant, one-stop digital asset management solution. This upgrade is seen as an important step for Ripple to transition from cross-border payments to a comprehensive blockchain infrastructure service provider. According to official disclosures, the new platform has integrated Securosys's Hardware Security Module (HSM), enabling secure management of private keys in both cloud and on-premises environments, meeting the high standards of regulatory agencies for asset security and audit compliance. At the same time, with Figment's node and staking technology, custodial clients can participate in PoS network staking without building their own validators, thereby earning on-chain rewards on mainstream public chains like Ethereum and Solana.

_Ripple expands its custody platform by adding Ethereum and Solana staking through a partnership with Figment for institutional clients._ Ripple has expanded its institutional custody platform to include staking for Ethereum and Solana. The company said the move supports growing demand from

Ripple has also improved its institutional tools by “upgrading Ripple Custody with advanced security, hardware, and services.” The aim of the company is to improve digital asset infrastructure and attract banks, funds, and regulated global entities. Ripple has continued to improve its institution

Ripple partners with Figment and Securosys to expand custody. The push staking feature supports ETH and SOL, adding HSM security support for local or cloud deployment. However, XRP monthly dropped 32% to $1.44, with total locked-up assets falling from $80 million to $49.6 million. Stablecoins are only $416 million, indicating that institutional infrastructure has not boosted the price.

Former FTX employees founded Backpack, which is in talks for a $1 billion valuation and a $50 million raise to become a unicorn. 1 billion tokens, with 37.5% locked after IPO and 37.5% circulating before IPO to prevent retail selling. Airdropped 250 million to early supporters and 1 million to Mad Lads NFT. Starting from Solana wallets, raised $17 million in Series A.

Ethereum Layer2 network MegaETH officially launches its mainnet, aiming to process 50,000 transactions per second and solve blockchain latency issues. Its core architecture SALT can reduce storage delays and has attracted multiple applications to go live, while also announcing specific performance metric restrictions for the issuance of MEGA tokens.

Chiliz, the pioneer in blockchain-based fan engagement, has unveiled a comprehensive three-phase strategic roadmap, headlined by a major push into the U.S. market ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The plan includes launching national team Fan Tokens, transitioning to an omnichain model for greater liquidity, and introducing new tokenomics that directly link its native CHZ token to ecosystem revenue. This move is significant as it represents Chiliz's evolution from a niche fan engagement p

Starpath is now live on the Pi Network testnet, providing a risk-free environment for users to experiment with trading and familiarize themselves with Web3. Developers can test applications. It serves as an educational bridge to turn complex concepts into practice. But the harsh reality is: the February migration of 300 million caused the biggest impact, with prices continuously falling close to 0.14, and OTC sell-offs brewing. Technological advances cannot change the overwhelming supply flood that crushes demand.

Xross Road announces the completion of a $1.5 million Pre-Seed funding round, which will be used for the development of its AI comic creation tool HANASEE, and to initiate the closed beta testing of the tool. Future plans include launching a blockchain copyright management system and seeking collaborations with intellectual property rights holders.