Orenix Radar
OpenZeppelin has released a confidential token framework for Stellar that masks balances and transaction amounts while keeping issuer control and audit visibility. The new architecture allows issuers to maintain regulatory compliance without exposing sensitive financial data. It could streamline privacy‑preserving stablecoin issuance on the Stellar network.
Solana has reduced its slot target from 400 ms to 250 ms, speeding up block production. The change is expected to lower confirmation times and improve network responsiveness. An on‑chain analysis in the official blog examines the impact on throughput and validator performance.
BNB Chain has appointed Thomas Chen as Chief Business Officer, a role focused on revenue strategy, institutional partnerships, and long‑term ecosystem value. Chen brings experience from leading growth initiatives at major crypto firms.
The Solana Foundation has appointed Rachel Conlan as Chief Strategy Officer and Jamal Raees as General Manager of Payments. Conlan will steer the foundation’s long‑term strategy, while Raees will focus on expanding Solana’s payment infrastructure worldwide.
Bitcoin fell 1.7% to $83,000, pulling the CoinDesk 100 down 2.6% as the biggest gainers on Friday retraced. Oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel, adding to a mixed market backdrop.
Researchers unveiled a cost‑effective quantum‑resistant algorithm, a privacy design that incorporates quantum‑safe techniques, and a custody playbook outlining best practices. These moves signal a shift from theory to practical solutions, even as the feared "Q‑Day" remains hypothetical.
THORChain declined Bitget’s demand to block addresses flagged as hackers, even after one such address completed an XRP‑to‑BTC swap. Meanwhile, OKX’s Star Xu criticized THORChain’s comparison with Bitcoin’s security model.
Vitalik Buterin outlines Ethereum's 2030 vision, aiming to expand its capabilities without requiring every computer to repeat calculations.
The latest Go-Ethereum release v1.17.6 introduces the Amsterdam hardfork on Sepolia, removes the Holesky testnet, and drops Go 1.24 support. It also brings parallel block execution, optimized JSON decoding, and a shared precompile result cache, improving sync speed and reliability for node operators.
A hacker has transferred roughly $83 million in XRP from Bitget accounts, leaving only about $75 million in the original five holding wallets. Ripple’s system cannot freeze the stolen tokens, allowing the attacker to continue draining the accounts.
