Base’s Azul upgrade is currently live on testnet, with mainnet launch scheduled for mid-May. Read Full Story at Thedefiant.io →

Also: DPRK hacking crypto, Aave contagion and Coinbase on quantum computing. Read Full Story at Coindesk.com →

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Jennifer Rosenthal writes on the need to protect the people actually building…

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Kalshi is reportedly preparing to offer US crypto perpetual futures, while Polymarket announced today that perpetual contracts are coming to…

WalletConnect’s ecosystem of 700 crypto wallets and 70,000 dApps now supports the enterprise- and privacy-focused blockchain network. Read Full Story…

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RAVE briefly crossed a $6.7 billion valuation on Apr. 18 before collapsing nearly 95% in hours. The market infrastructure surrounding…

Tempo announced the integration of ”stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure” with DoorDash, Stripe, Paradigm, Coastal Bank and ARQ. Read Full Story at…

With a CFTC greenlight expected soon, industry momentum is building for the derivative contracts still only available to non-US investors.…