Ethereum Foundation Treasury Sales Persist Amid April Price Rally
The Ethereum Foundation liquidated over 20,000 ETH in 2026 to fund operations, even as Ether’s price surged 10% in April and institutional demand reached new highs.
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Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain that automatically run when predefined conditions are met. They remove the need for intermediaries by enforcing rules and agreements directly through code. Once deployed, smart contracts operate transparently and cannot be easily altered. They are widely used in DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and decentralized applications. By enabling trustless automation, smart contracts significantly expand what blockchains can do beyond simple transactions.
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Kbank Partners With Ripple for Blockchain Remittance
South Korean internet-only lender Kbank has partnered with Ripple to pilot blockchain-based cross-border payments amid shifting domestic digital asset regulations.
DeFi Hacks Hit $800M in 2026 as April Sets Record Losses
The DeFi sector is facing a deepening security crisis after nearly $800 million in losses this year, with April alone accounting for the majority.
Coinbase x402 Launches Agentic.market for AI Agents
Coinbase unveils Agentic.market, an app store-like platform built on x402 that allows AI agents to access and transact with digital services autonomously.
Japan Tests Tokenized Government Bonds as Digital Collateral on Canton Network
Japan is exploring tokenized government bonds as digital collateral in a new blockchain pilot involving major banks and the Canton Network.
Coinbase Launches Crypto-Backed Loans in UK amid FCA Regulatory Push
Coinbase has rolled out crypto-backed USDC loans in the UK, allowing users to borrow against Bitcoin and Ether as regulators move toward a full crypto framework.
eToro Acquires Zengo for $70M to Expand Crypto Self-Custody and Blockchain Strategy
eToro is acquiring Israeli self-custodial crypto wallet provider Zengo for approximately $70 million. The key goal behind this step is to enhance its blockchain capabilities and…
Ripple and Kyobo Partner on Tokenized Bonds
Ripple has partnered with Kyobo Life Insurance to pilot blockchain-based settlement of tokenized government bonds in South Korea, aiming to modernize bond markets with near real-time…
Tether Launches Self-Custodial Wallet to Expand Global Financial Access
Tether has introduced tether.wallet, a self-custodial app designed to simplify digital asset use and expand access to global financial infrastructure.
Visa Expands Blockchain Role with Tempo Validator Node Launch
Visa has launched a validator node on the Tempo blockchain, deepening its role in stablecoin infrastructure and real-time payment settlement.