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PlayZap Games and GENCY AI partnership meeting to integrate AI advertising into GameFi and Web3 gaming ecosystems.
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GameFi Revolution: How PlayZap Games and GENCY AI Are Pioneering Smarter AI Advertising

February 6, 2026 j n

Global, March 2025: The intersection of gaming, blockchain, and artificial intelligence is witnessing a significant strategic move. PlayZap Games, a notable developer in the blockchain gaming (GameFi) space, has announced a formal partnership with GENCY AI, a specialist in artificial intelligence-driven advertising solutions. This collaboration aims to develop and integrate a sophisticated AI advertising mechanism […]

Analysis of Ethereum and Cardano price trends alongside DeepSnitch AI security funding announcement
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Ethereum News: Analyzing ETH and ADA Price Corrections as DeepSnitch AI Secures $1.48M Funding

February 5, 2026 j n

Global, March 2025: The cryptocurrency market presents a complex picture this week, with established assets like Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA) experiencing notable price corrections. Concurrently, the blockchain security sector shows significant momentum, highlighted by DeepSnitch AI’s successful $1.48 million funding round. This divergence underscores the multifaceted nature of the digital asset ecosystem, where foundational […]

Illustration of Ethereum and zero-knowledge proof security for the EVM, following the Certora grant announcement.
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Certora Ethereum Foundation Grant Ignites Crucial Push for a ZK-Secured EVM Future

February 5, 2026 j n

New York City, New York, February 5, 2026: In a significant move for blockchain infrastructure, formal verification leader Certora has been awarded a strategic grant from the Ethereum Foundation. This pivotal funding is earmarked for a foundational initiative: accelerating the integration of zero-knowledge (ZK) proof technology directly into the core environment of the Ethereum Virtual […]

Illustration showing how crypto standards enable trust and autonomy for AI agents on blockchain networks.
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Crypto Standards: The Revolutionary Key to Unlocking Truly Autonomous AI Agents

February 4, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: The vision of fully autonomous AI agents—software entities that can perceive, decide, and act independently on our behalf—is rapidly transitioning from science fiction to technical blueprint. A critical hurdle remains trust. How can we delegate real-world tasks, especially those involving value, to machines without constant human oversight? The answer, according to a […]

NEAR Protocol Nansen integration dashboard for on-chain analytics and data transparency in the Open Web.
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NEAR Protocol and Nansen Integration: Unlocking a Revolutionary Era of On-Chain Transparency

February 2, 2026 j n

Global, March 2025: The NEAR Protocol ecosystem has entered a new phase of maturity and accessibility with its formal integration of Nansen, the premier blockchain analytics platform. This strategic collaboration marks a pivotal moment for data transparency within the Open Web, providing developers, investors, and researchers with institutional-grade insights directly from the NEAR blockchain. The […]

A detailed visualization of a smart contract code flaw, representing the primary vulnerability behind 2025 cryptocurrency exploits.
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Smart Contract Weaknesses: The Alarming Driver Behind 54.5% of 2025’s Crypto Exploits

February 2, 2026 j n

Global, April 2025: A stark pattern has emerged in the cryptocurrency landscape this year. According to aggregated security reports from leading blockchain analytics firms, a single category of vulnerability accounts for over half of all major financial losses. Smart contract weaknesses are responsible for a staggering 54.5% of the total value extracted through exploits in […]

Architecture diagram illustrating the new Lighter EVM rollup layer on the Ethereum blockchain for smart contracts.
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Lighter EVM Rollup: The Decentralized Exchange’s Pivotal Leap into General-Purpose Smart Contracts

January 31, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: In a strategic move that expands its technological footprint far beyond its origins, decentralized perpetual futures exchange Lighter has officially launched Lighter EVM, a new general-purpose rollup compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine. This pivotal development allows developers to deploy a wide array of smart contracts directly on Lighter’s layer-2 network, transforming […]

Ethereum transforms the historic DAO hack crisis into a decentralized security opportunity for blockchain resilience.
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Ethereum’s Masterstroke: How the DAO Hack Crisis Forged a Unique Security Opportunity

January 30, 2026 j n

January 28, 2026: In a defining moment for decentralized governance, the Ethereum ecosystem is executing a profound strategic pivot. The network is repurposing approximately 75,000 ETH, remnants of the infamous 2016 DAO hack, to establish a permanent, community-governed security fund. This initiative transforms a historic crisis into a unique opportunity, creating a self-sustaining defense mechanism […]

Linea Credible Layer security system protecting a smart contract from exploits with a circuit breaker mechanism.
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Linea Credible Layer Security: The Crucial Circuit Breaker for Smart Contracts

January 28, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: In a significant move to bolster its security infrastructure, Consensys’ Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, Linea, has formally integrated the Credible Layer security system. This innovative technology, developed by crypto security startup Phylax, aims to proactively prevent smart contract exploits by implementing automated on-chain circuit breakers, drawing direct inspiration from traditional financial […]