Category: crypto

Zcash recently fixed a critical vulnerability in its zcashd nodes related to the legacy Sprout shielded pool, preventing potential fund draining. The flaw, discovered by security researcher Alex “Scalar” Sol, was present from July 2020 until the release of v6.12.0. Despite this, user funds were confirmed safe, and major mining pools have deployed the fix.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs ended the first quarter of 2026 with $500 million in net outflows, despite $1.32 billion in March inflows. Ether ETFs saw $769 million in outflows, while Solana funds attracted $213 million. Investor sentiment remained low, with ETF volumes falling in March but institutional participation continuing.

The US Department of Justice charged 10 individuals for manipulating digital asset prices through pump-and-dump schemes. The defendants are linked to four crypto market making firms and are accused of inflating trading volumes and prices before selling to unsuspecting investors at higher valuations. Three defendants were extradited from Singapore to the US.

TezDev 2026 in Cannes showcased the evolution of Tezos art from NFTs to a global, politically charged digital culture. Artists, curators, and ecosystem builders discussed how on-chain art is becoming more complex and accessible, with lower costs allowing artists from diverse backgrounds to participate. This shift is seen as the future of both crypto and…

Gnosis, Zisk, and the Ethereum Foundation revealed the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) at EthCC in Cannes to unite fragmented Ethereum layer-2 networks. The framework aims to synchronize over 20 L2s holding about $40 billion in value, standardize ETH as gas, and attract early backers like Aave and Centrifuge to create a more unified on-chain application…

Despite a 137% increase in female placements in crypto roles last year, women still account for under 8% of hires. Recent layoffs in marketing, PR, and events roles have disproportionately affected women. Broader corporate layoffs in non-technical roles have also impacted women, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving diversity in the industry.

EthCC 2026 in Cannes introduced The Agora forum, bringing together traditional finance and Web3 with over 60 speakers and 600 participants. Firms like Bloomberg and BNP Paribas are discussing Ethereum’s market structure under MiCA regulation. The event focuses on tokenization, market infrastructure, and regulatory challenges, highlighting the shift towards institutional involvement in Ethereum.

Aave V4 has launched on Ethereum with a hub-and-spoke design to cater to real-world assets and institutional credit markets. The protocol aims to become core infrastructure for regulated RWA pipelines and on-chain credit products, offering bespoke risk policies without fragmenting pooled liquidity. The upgrade signals a shift towards on-chain credit utilities in the DeFi market.

Gnosis is behind the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ), aiming to turn Gnosis Chain into an Ethereum layer-2. This marks a new phase in governance, with DAOs voting on the destiny of entire chains. EEZ aims to fix Ethereum’s fragmentation problem by enabling synchronous composability across L2s, using ETH as the core asset.

Interactive Brokers has launched crypto trading for retail clients in the European Economic Area through its Ireland entity. Clients can trade 11 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, within existing brokerage accounts. The service offers 24/7 access, with fees starting at 0.12% to 0.18%. Funding options include stablecoin deposits and direct transfers from external wallets.