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Aptos Proposes Major Tokenomics Update: Lower Staking Rewards, Supply Cap, and Buyback Mechanism

February 27, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Aptos proposes major tokenomics changes including staking reduction, 2.1B supply cap, gas fee increase, burns, and potential buybacks.

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NEAR Launches Confidential Intents for Private DeFi and Cross-Chain Transactions

February 25, 2026 Paulo Mendes

NEAR Protocol has launched Confidential Intents, enabling private DeFi transactions and cross-chain operations with confidential execution and account-level privacy modes.

Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum’s DeFi Vision Should Be Permissionless, Security-First, and Built to Pass the Walkaway Test

February 24, 2026 Daniel Moore

Vitalik Buterin says DeFi is central to Ethereum’s value and calls for permissionless, open-source, privacy-first finance designed to pass the walkaway test.

Santiment: Ethereum Ecosystem Dev Activity Led by MetaMask USD, Chainlink, and Starknet

February 24, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Santiment’s latest data shows MetaMask USD, Chainlink, and Starknet leading Ethereum ecosystem developer activity over the past 30 days.

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Internet Computer to Introduce ICP Burn From Cloud Engine Revenue

February 23, 2026 Paulo Mendes

DFINITY will allocate 20% of Internet Computer cloud engine revenue to ICP burns and 80% to node providers under a new tokenomics model.

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Pumpfun-Linked Wallets Dump 3.75B PUMP as Additional Tokens Move to Exchanges

February 22, 2026 Gonzalo

Wallets linked to Pumpfun sold 3.75B PUMP for $8M and moved additional tokens to exchanges, indicating ongoing distribution pressure.

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Uniswap Introduces Agent Skills Enabling On-Chain AI Execution

February 21, 2026 Gonzalo

Uniswap has introduced structured agent skills enabling autonomous AI systems to execute trading and liquidity actions directly on-chain.

Privacy Crypto Development Activity Led by Chainlink, Dash and NYM: Santiment

February 20, 2026 Gonzalo

Santiment ranks Chainlink, Dash and NYM among the most active privacy-focused crypto projects by development activity over the past month.

Ethereum Protocol Roadmap 2026: Scaling, Account Abstraction and Quantum Readiness Enter Core Phase

February 19, 2026 Daniel Moore

Ethereum core developers unveiled 2026 protocol priorities centered on scaling, native account abstraction and quantum-resistant security ahead of the Glamsterdam upgrade.

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Altcoin Selling Pressure Hits 5-Year High as Capital Rotates Out of Crypto Risk

February 18, 2026 Paulo Mendes

Altcoin markets face their longest sustained selling streak in years as retail demand fades and capital rotates toward stronger crypto narratives.