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Recent developments in the crypto space include the release of Rust 1.85.0, StreamSwap's expansion to MANTRA Chain, and the upcoming launch of Walrus Mainnet. New features and updates are also being introduced, such as IBC Eureka, Noble Dollar, and Interchain Labs' updated roadmap.
Additionally, various bounties, hackathons, and events are taking place, including the #SuiOverflow 2025 Hackathon, while regulatory updates include Coinbase's agreement with the SEC and Mantra Finance's DeFi license from VARA Dubai.
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🚀 Releases
Rust 1.85.0 is released with async closures and a new Rust Edition, Rust 2024… Read more
StreamSwap expands to @MANTRA_Chain, offering dynamic token swaps and community-driven pricing. First stream announced… Read more
Walrus Mainnet launches in March with WAL, a utility token for decentralized storage, offering competitive pricing, security, and governance… Read more
A new feature has been added that allows interacting with ecosystem apps on behalf of a DAO and proposing actions directly within those apps… Read more
🛠️ Development
IBC Eureka, a new iteration of the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol designed to enhance usability and security while maintaining the same level of functionality as IBC Classic. Read more
Noble Dollar (USDN) is a yield-bearing stablecoin offering developers and users control over its underlying yield, known as “composable yield”… Read more
Users will gain full control over assets from other chains, managed through Sui Network for seamless coordination and integration… Read more
Migaloo Zone in Kosmic Quest, a new crypto gaming experience, is coming soon for beta testing… Read more
Interchain Labs updates Interchain Stack’s short-term roadmap based on customer feedback, prioritizing ease of use, performance improvements, and security features for Cosmos SDK, IBC, CometBFT, CosmWasm, and the Cosmos Hub… Read more
🍯 Bounties
Mantra Chain launches “Sybil Slaying Season” to reward genuine community members and ensure ecosystem sustainability.. Read more
Join a hackathon with two $10,000 bounties: one for the most autonomous AI and another for effective image generation using a private API… Read more
🤝 Partnerships
MEXC exchange lists new token $OM/USDT on February 19… Read more
The Kraken cryptocurrency exchange is listing a new coin called $OM on MANTRA Chain, enabling deposits at 15:00 PM UTC… Read more
Durian farmers partner with DatoDurian to tokenize their industry, making it accessible to retail investors for fractional ownership and potential profit… Read more
Leverage option added for $OM tokens, allowing up to 5x borrowing or selling… Read more🎉 Events
The #SuiOverflow 2025 Hackathon offers $500,000 in prizes across 8 tracks for building on Sui, a blockchain platform… Read more
UAE’s Solana Economic Zone is hosting an event from Apr 14-26 to accelerate economic and technological progress, apply now for participation… Read more
🎊 Airdrops
PRYZM airdrop is live, offering token holders a unique approach to price discovery through community-driven trading and a transparent governance process… Read more
🗳️ Governance
ICL proposes allowing their contractors to deploy directly to Cosmos Hub, aiming to integrate Skip and support IBC Eureka’s expansion… Read more
⚖︎ Regulations
Coinbase reaches agreement with SEC, dismissing lawsuit without fines or changes to business, marking a “huge vindication” for CEO Brian Armstrong after years of litigation… Read more
Mantra Finance obtains first DeFi license from @varadubai, paving the way for on-chain financial services and expansion in the Web3 industry… Read more
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