Ethereum Launches New Testnet Hoodi for Upcoming Pectra Upgrade

Ethereum Launches Hoodi Testnet: A new test network, Hoodi, has been launched to facilitate the upcoming "Pectra" upgrade, set for deployment on March 26. If successful, it will reach Ethereum's mainnet within 30 days.
Microsoft Warns of Malware Threat: Microsoft reported a malware named StilachiRAT targeting popular wallets, including MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet. The malware can steal wallet information and credentials from Chrome browsers.
Halliday Secures $20M for AI Protocol: Halliday raised $20 million for its Agentic Workflow Protocol (AWP), aimed at simplifying DeFi application development by eliminating the need to write smart contracts.
World Network Partners with Razer: Sam Altman's World Network is collaborating with Razer to develop features that distinguish human players from bots in gaming through Razer ID verification.

EOS Rebrands to Vaulta: EOS Network is rebranding as Vaulta, focusing on Web3 banking, which includes a token swap planned for late May.
Raydium Launches Token Issuance Platform: Raydium, a Solana-based DEX, will introduce a token issuance platform called LaunchLab to enhance revenue opportunities.
SEC Drops Ripple Appeal: The U.S. SEC plans to withdraw its appeal against Ripple, leading to a 10% surge in XRP's value following the announcement by CEO Brad Garlinghouse.