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Cardano Plans Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Migration, Hoskinson Says

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson disclosed plans to migrate the network toward quantum-resistant cryptography to defend...

May 19, 2026, 02:15 AM

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XRP Ledger Validators Face May 27 Deadline for Version 3.1.3 Upgrade

XRP Ledger validators must upgrade to version 3.1.3 before May 27, when the new software becomes mandatory on the networ...

May 18, 2026, 12:04 PM

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Verus Ethereum Bridge Drained of $11.5M in Forged Transfer Exploit

The Verus Protocol Ethereum bridge lost $11.5 million to an attacker who exploited a vulnerability in cross-chain messag...

May 18, 2026, 08:01 AM

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AFX Launches Sovereign Layer 1 Optimized for Perpetual Futures DEXes

AFX unveiled a new sovereign Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically to optimize execution for on-chain perpetual futur...

May 18, 2026, 07:01 AM

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Ethereum Network Activity Reaches Record Levels, On-Chain Data Shows

On-chain metrics for Ethereum show elevated activity levels across key network indicators, with data suggesting sustaine...

May 18, 2026, 04:01 AM

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Solana and NEAR Test Post-Quantum Cryptography as Q-Day Concerns Mount

Solana and NEAR are conducting live tests of post-quantum cryptographic tools designed to protect blockchain systems aga...

May 18, 2026, 03:01 AM

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Cardano Gains Regulatory Traction in EU With DARTE Paris 2.0 Initiative

Cardano has positioned itself as a preferred Layer 1 blockchain for EU regulators through the DARTE Paris 2.0 initiative...

May 17, 2026, 03:02 AM

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Solana Treasury Company Reports 108% SOL-Per-Share Growth Over Year

DeFi Development Corp., a Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury firm, reported its fully converted SOL per share rose 108% year-...

May 17, 2026, 02:05 AM

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Ethena USDe Supply on Solana Jumps $450M in Four Days

Ethena's USDe stablecoin supply on Solana rose by over $450 million within four days, according to on-chain data. The ra...

May 17, 2026, 01:09 AM

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Binance's CZ Backs AI Agents as Major Crypto Users; Solana Hosts 63%

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said AI agents will become the largest users of cryptocurrency, potentially executing ...

May 16, 2026, 10:01 AM

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Ethereum Staking Reaches Record High as Price Remains Below Key Resistance

Ethereum staking has hit all-time levels while the token remains unable to break through key resistance, creating a dive...

May 16, 2026, 04:01 AM

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JPMorgan: Ethereum Upgrades Insufficient to Lift Ether Above Bitcoin

JPMorgan analysts warned that Ethereum's recent upgrades may not be enough to restore Ether's relative strength against ...

May 15, 2026, 07:04 AM

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