LayerZero confirms that the LayerZero DVN has resumed operations and recommends that more DVN teams resume their activities

Pi Network Requires Protocol 22 Upgrade by April 27 or Nodes Will Disconnect

Pi Network mandates node operators to upgrade to Protocol 22 by April 27, 2026, to ensure network connectivity. The upgrade enhances stability and prepares for future smart contract features. Delaying could result in disconnection and missed opportunities.

SGB Launches USDC Mint Service on Solana Network

SGB enables instant USDC minting and redemption on Solana, improving cross-border payments with real-time settlement. Service targets institutions, removing intermediaries and supporting 24/7 liquidity and treasury management. Expansion plans include more stablecoins and retail access, li

USDT0 Resumes Cross-Chain Bridge Services After Preventive Pause Over rsETH Incident

USDT0 has resumed its cross-chain bridge operations with no integrity or risk issues, following a temporary suspension during the KelpDAO rsETH investigation. All prior transactions were safely settled, and USDT0 tokens remain fully backed.

Vitalik’s Hong Kong speech: Ethereum’s four-year roadmap advances on three fronts in parallel, with ZK-EVM becoming mainstream

In a talk at the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin introduced Ethereum’s development plan for the next four to five years, including near-term scaling, account abstraction, and preparation for post-quantum cryptography, and proposed a three-stage roadmap for ZK-EVM, aimed at improving Ethereum’s security, general-purpose capabilities, and decentralized verification power.

Chan Ho-lim: The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong is researching rules for tokenized secondary markets, with the aim to announce details in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong officials announced that they are studying the rules for the secondary market of tokenized products, and plan to release details in the first half of 2026. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has issued the first batch of two stablecoin licenses, driving the development of digital assets, while Hong Kong is also actively expanding the use of tokenized money market funds and green bonds. In addition, the flow of funds between Hong Kong and the Middle East has been increasing as well.

IRS tax refund delays trigger a HYTOPIA shutdown crisis—platform goes offline for 1 to 3 months

The metaverse platform HYTOPIA decided to pause the operation of its infrastructure because a large IRS tax refund has not yet been received. The platform plans to be offline for 1 to 3 months. A dispute over unpaid invoices between the platform and HY Foundation has also led to delays in the delivery of some tokens. HYTOPIA promises to handle this matter transparently and asks the community to be patient and wait.