Web3 Project Updates and Developments

The Ethereum Foundation has staked over 45,000 Ether recently, bringing the total to about 69,500 ETH, just shy of their 70,000 ETH goal. This move aims to enhance financial sustainability and support crucial applications while managing staking risks during potential hard forks.

FIFA and ADI Predictstreet have partnered to make it the official prediction market partner for the 2026 World Cup, for the first time introducing a prediction market mechanism to enhance fan engagement. Fans can use the platform to predict match results and other event data, and the ADI token price rises as a result.

The Ethereum Foundation recently increased its staked Ether holdings to 47,050 ETH, worth about $96.6 million. The move is intended to generate steady returns through staking and reduce market sell pressure, addressing community concerns about potential Ether sell-offs. The Foundation’s adjustments to its financial strategy help strengthen network security and show its commitment to supporting the long-term development of decentralized technology.

FTX/Alameda sold 6.94 million DRIFT tokens through Wintermute, raising about $320k. This liquidation took place after the Drift Protocol suffered a $285 million hack. The 8.33 million DRIFT tokens Alameda received from early investments have since seen their current value drop sharply, with the initial investment value falling significantly.

Ripple is driving measurable economic impact through its RLUSD initiative, channeling millions into underserved U.S. small businesses while expanding access to capital and supporting job creation. Ripple RLUSD Funding Drives Small Business Growth Across the United States Blockchain payments

DeFi lending protocol HypurrFi issues a security warning, saying that its website domain has been compromised. It urges users not to use that domain and to pause interactions. The team confirms users’ funds are safe and is investigating the domain hijacking incident.

Cosmos ecosystem non-custodial wallet Leap Wallet announced that it will stop operating on May 28, affecting multiple services and features. Users need to re-delegate ATOM as soon as possible to avoid an interruption in earnings. Even though it is shutting down, the team still believes in the future of the crypto industry.

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The Ethereum Foundation staked over 45,000 ETH recently, nearing its goal of 70,000. This strategy aims to generate funds for development and address community concerns over treasury management. Concerns about centralization and hard forks are also noted.

Square announced that it is enabling Bitcoin payment options for merchants across the United States and making it the default feature. With real-time settlement through the Lightning Network, merchants can enjoy a zero-fee promotion through 2027. Even so, it is still subject to local regulations and merchant eligibility reviews.

Jack Dorsey hints at reviving the historic Bitcoin faucet, a site that once gave away free BTC for users to explore the cryptocurrency. This initiative recalls Bitcoin's grassroots beginnings, though details remain limited until launch.

Cardano's price is stabilizing around the $0.245 support level amid market consolidation and declining momentum. The inability to break resistance at $0.268 raises concerns about upward strength. Meanwhile, development of the new node version 10.7.0 is in testing, promising enhancements for the ecosystem.

The Ethereum Foundation has completed its 70,000 ETH staking mission, depositing approximately 45,000 ETH worth around $93 million in a single on-chain session on April 3 Summary The Ethereum Foundation deposited approximately 45,000 ETH in a single session on April 3, completing the 70,000 ETH

Bitkub Exchange is extending its partnership with LeisureMeta to promote blockchain adoption and education. This collaboration aims to enhance digital asset security, offer educational programs, and engage the community, ultimately strengthening the crypto ecosystem.

ManusPay, an AI-powered cryptocurrency payment platform that focuses on integrating digital asset payments into mainstream commerce, today announced a strategic partnership with Alpha Pulse AI, an institutional-grade market analytics platform designed to help traders interpret price action, volume

Key Insights ONDO holds above key Fibonacci support as buyers absorb selling pressure, maintaining higher lows and signaling steady demand despite broader altcoin weakness. Partnership with Franklin Templeton expands access to tokenized ETFs, strengthening ONDO’s role in institutional real-w

What to know: Machine learning is increasingly effective at classifying Bitcoin transaction patterns from on-chain data alone. The TRAP attack links IP addresses to pseudonyms across Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana with 95%+ success, without legal process. Obfuscation-based privacy degrades

Polarise has joined forces with UXLINK to create a strategic partnership within the rapidly changing world of decentralized finance and social gaming. Together, they will create an incentive for early adopters in the form of limited-edition PolariseCards. This partnership seeks to leverage Synergy

XRPL developers are enhancing the XRP-native DEX by introducing a lending protocol and improving core repository fundamentals. Once bootstrapped with quality assets and liquidity, the DEX could revolutionize the XRP ecosystem.

Bitcoin miner MARA has reportedly laid off about 15% of its workforce in a move the company calls “strategic, not purely financial.” Internal Restructuring Bitcoin mining giant MARA, formerly Marathon Digital Holdings, has laid off roughly 15% of its workforce as part of a sweeping strategic