Solv Protocol and Re Switch to Chainlink CCIP, Moving Nearly $1B Away From Layerzero

Key Takeaways Solv Protocol moves $700M in tokenized Bitcoin from Layerzero to Chainlink CCIP, joining two other major DeFi protocols. An April 18, 2026, exploit drained roughly $292M from KelpDAO, triggering security reviews across DeFi bridging infrastructure. Re (re.xyz) selects Chainlink CCIP as its exclusive cross-chain bridge for reUSD, a stablecoin backed by $475M+ in…

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Here’s What the Latest On-Chain Data Reveals

XRP’s speculative momentum appears to be fading, according to Glassnode. Activity on the Ripple (XRP) network has dropped sharply since late 2024, according to the latest findings by blockchain analytics firm Glassnode. In fact, new XRP addresses fell from around 18,000 per day in December 2024 to 2,700 per day currently, which represents an…

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Privacy Coins Reclaim Spotlight Amid Global Pushback Against Financial Surveillance

Key Takeaways Zcash hit $600 in May 2026, with Grayscale filing for a spot ZEC ETF that could reshape institutional privacy coin access. Monero’s FCMP++ beta launched May 6, 2026, upgrading anonymity proofs against 150M+ blockchain outputs. Midnight mainnet went live in 2026 with Google Cloud and Moneygram building on its zk-privacy infrastructure. Zano participants…

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OpenAI targets cyber defenders with GPT-5.5

OpenAI has released GPT-5.5-Cyber to vetted cyber defenders, giving them reduced guardrails for specialized security workflows. Summary OpenAI’s GPT-5.5-Cyber is the most permissive model in its lineup, available in limited preview to approved partners doing advanced security work. Vetted teams can use it for bug hunting, malware analysis, and reverse engineering, but malware writing and…

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