📝 #ETH The Ethereum Foundation released its May 2026 Protocol Cluster update, confirming advancements in testing and preparations for the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade during an interop event in Svalbard, Norway.
Leadership changes within the Protocol Cluster were also announced, with Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko departing the Foundation, and Alex Stokes taking a sabbatical. Will Corcoran, Kev Wedderburn, and Fredrik will assume the roles of new Protocol Cluster leads.
Leadership changes within the Protocol Cluster were also announced, with Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko departing the Foundation, and Alex Stokes taking a sabbatical. Will Corcoran, Kev Wedderburn, and Fredrik will assume the roles of new Protocol Cluster leads.
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🕵️ Caitlin Long: "Own actual on-chain Bitcoin that you self-custody and run a full node so you do not have to trust anyone else."
🇺🇸🚀 #ETH Tom Lee: Ethereum Is Like The U.S. Economy; Price Will Follow Activity
On March 2, 2026, Fundstrat founder Tom Lee stated on CNBC that the bottoming process for crypto and tech stocks is nearing its end. He expressed optimism for an April rally, agreeing with the host's "in like a bear, out like a bull" outlook for March.
Lee noted that Ethereum’s fundamentals remain robust, with nearly every major tokenized fund building on the network. He argued that as long as activity persists, price will inevitably follow, making current valuations irrelevant during the crypto winter.
On March 2, 2026, Fundstrat founder Tom Lee stated on CNBC that the bottoming process for crypto and tech stocks is nearing its end. He expressed optimism for an April rally, agreeing with the host's "in like a bear, out like a bull" outlook for March.
Lee noted that Ethereum’s fundamentals remain robust, with nearly every major tokenized fund building on the network. He argued that as long as activity persists, price will inevitably follow, making current valuations irrelevant during the crypto winter.
🕵️ Roaring Kitty posted $RKC, then deleted the post, causing $RKC to crash 90%.
However, the $RKC dev had already cashed out 6,260 $SOL ($611K).
He spent 20 $SOL ($1,950) across 10 wallets to buy 395.18M $RKC, which is 39.52% of the total supply, then dumped it all for 5,071 $SOL ($495K).
The dev also collected 1,209 $SOL ($118K) in creator fees.
Wallets:
Ek6SAEMuQgS6whJnzbLjyNaovy9qYqkuoapXAsxeN3q9
GQ4S8mpiJoVUZD4AjLTu82Vjn6PjcnDBRpmCjDEYFgkL
BgqQ2NRiKqNCUnUyYd2q4ttzKy5P4sneLdcJQh7mZGHJ
GEetNkwTCXTeChGjxfkGoZUHWkYBmBJhRKcQF7Fe7LDa
CgCm3rS1NMhzdnao1MF239HTZpBNCqvRJdQHvmjbKbYG
5YB7jsBZUV9uxt21yEgZyefLevrZ7KAYFaVKKuk88QoZ
AvqQzqFMNvwfsjHashzWW6LvnCbkjRearKCi1KegU7Ed
AjTSCKDiowibfyKdRyyLB1nrGnrAMSFvXHnZzTyv8rNP
CsZGEixjcanJ47QY5sX4s6fRkrxNMDSUZfJqTURbGkWS
BGYDRS1JHVqCXjTGNQ79QYQs8YxS
However, the $RKC dev had already cashed out 6,260 $SOL ($611K).
He spent 20 $SOL ($1,950) across 10 wallets to buy 395.18M $RKC, which is 39.52% of the total supply, then dumped it all for 5,071 $SOL ($495K).
The dev also collected 1,209 $SOL ($118K) in creator fees.
Wallets:
Ek6SAEMuQgS6whJnzbLjyNaovy9qYqkuoapXAsxeN3q9
GQ4S8mpiJoVUZD4AjLTu82Vjn6PjcnDBRpmCjDEYFgkL
BgqQ2NRiKqNCUnUyYd2q4ttzKy5P4sneLdcJQh7mZGHJ
GEetNkwTCXTeChGjxfkGoZUHWkYBmBJhRKcQF7Fe7LDa
CgCm3rS1NMhzdnao1MF239HTZpBNCqvRJdQHvmjbKbYG
5YB7jsBZUV9uxt21yEgZyefLevrZ7KAYFaVKKuk88QoZ
AvqQzqFMNvwfsjHashzWW6LvnCbkjRearKCi1KegU7Ed
AjTSCKDiowibfyKdRyyLB1nrGnrAMSFvXHnZzTyv8rNP
CsZGEixjcanJ47QY5sX4s6fRkrxNMDSUZfJqTURbGkWS
BGYDRS1JHVqCXjTGNQ79QYQs8YxS
🗽 Arbitrum SC Member: My First Project Was The DAO
Griff Green, a member of the Arbitrum Security Council, emphasizes that the public often misunderstands blockchains, which depend on social consensus and are not entirely immutable. He reflects on his early experience with The DAO, explaining that rules on any chain can be changed if the community agrees. Green points out that Arbitrum's recent use of a multi-sig mechanism to address a crisis is the first instance of a major L2 network proactively freezing funds.
Griff Green, a member of the Arbitrum Security Council, emphasizes that the public often misunderstands blockchains, which depend on social consensus and are not entirely immutable. He reflects on his early experience with The DAO, explaining that rules on any chain can be changed if the community agrees. Green points out that Arbitrum's recent use of a multi-sig mechanism to address a crisis is the first instance of a major L2 network proactively freezing funds.
🕵️ Aptos to Launch Native Encrypted Mempool to Prevent Frontrunning and Censorship
Aptos will launch a native Encrypted Mempool to safeguard user transaction intent at the protocol layer, mitigating risks like frontrunning, censorship, and order-flow leakage.
This mechanism conceals transaction details during block ordering and decrypts them before execution, ensuring confirmed transactions are recorded on-chain as usual. Aptos Labs stated that its batched threshold encryption design allows this feature to be implemented with minimal impact on network latency and trust assumptions.
Aptos will launch a native Encrypted Mempool to safeguard user transaction intent at the protocol layer, mitigating risks like frontrunning, censorship, and order-flow leakage.
This mechanism conceals transaction details during block ordering and decrypts them before execution, ensuring confirmed transactions are recorded on-chain as usual. Aptos Labs stated that its batched threshold encryption design allows this feature to be implemented with minimal impact on network latency and trust assumptions.
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🇰🇷📊 Upbit to List Venice Token VVV With KRW, BTC and USDT Pairs
Upbit, South Korea's largest crypto exchange, announced that it will list Venice Token (VVV) on May 12, 2026, at 16:00 local time, with KRW, #BTC, and $USDT trading pairs. Deposits and withdrawals will only support the Base network. VVV is the native token of the privacy-focused AI platform Venice AI.
Upbit, South Korea's largest crypto exchange, announced that it will list Venice Token (VVV) on May 12, 2026, at 16:00 local time, with KRW, #BTC, and $USDT trading pairs. Deposits and withdrawals will only support the Base network. VVV is the native token of the privacy-focused AI platform Venice AI.
🇺🇸💰 Grayscale Files to Launch the First Spot ETF for a Privacy Coin
Grayscale has filed to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF, which, if approved, would become the world’s first spot ETF tied to a privacy coin. The filing follows the U.S. SEC's conclusion of its review of privacy coins without enforcement action, alleviating a significant regulatory concern.
Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain disclosed that the crypto hedge fund has been accumulating a large ZEC position since February, considering it a macro hedge. #regulation
Grayscale has filed to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ETF, which, if approved, would become the world’s first spot ETF tied to a privacy coin. The filing follows the U.S. SEC's conclusion of its review of privacy coins without enforcement action, alleviating a significant regulatory concern.
Multicoin Capital co-founder Tushar Jain disclosed that the crypto hedge fund has been accumulating a large ZEC position since February, considering it a macro hedge. #regulation
🕵️ Ray Dalio Says Bitcoin Has Not Behaved Like a Safe-Haven Asset
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio stated that Bitcoin has not fulfilled the safe-haven role anticipated by some investors. He pointed to its lack of privacy, the possibility of monitored transactions, and its high correlation with tech stocks as key factors.
Dalio noted that during market pressures, investors frequently sell Bitcoin to obtain liquidity. He emphasized that Bitcoin's market is still relatively small and more susceptible to influence, whereas gold maintains a significant position in the global financial system due to its widespread ownership and established status.
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio stated that Bitcoin has not fulfilled the safe-haven role anticipated by some investors. He pointed to its lack of privacy, the possibility of monitored transactions, and its high correlation with tech stocks as key factors.
Dalio noted that during market pressures, investors frequently sell Bitcoin to obtain liquidity. He emphasized that Bitcoin's market is still relatively small and more susceptible to influence, whereas gold maintains a significant position in the global financial system due to its widespread ownership and established status.