A new faster, more secure contender is emerging in the world of blockchain, challenging Ethereum's Proof-of-Stake with a futuristic protocol designed to surpass it in speed, scalability, and security, even against quantum threats.

The Chief Executive of Hong Kong leads a business delegation to visit Qatar, signing multiple cooperation protocols with the local government, highlighting Hong Kong's advantages. Gao Feng Group signs cooperation agreements with WeBank and KLICKL to accelerate the development of financial technology; Dr. Wu Jiezhang states that Hong Kong is a global accelerator, promoting financial technology cooperation. Gao Feng Group will explore Middle East Web 3 ecosystem opportunities with Web 3 Labs, facilitating international cooperation development and providing new opportunities for Hong Kong youth.

Dogecoin (DOGE) faces a critical technical phase as analysts observe a potential B-wave correction amid its recent price drop. Support levels at $0.15 to $0.199 are crucial, with a failure possibly leading to a deeper decline, while a bounce could see the price rise towards $0.235 to $0.255 resistance. The outcome could shape DOGE's price direction going forward.

Nirvana Labs secured a $6 million seed extension, led by Crucible Capital and Jump Crypto, boosting its total funding to $11.8 million. The investment will fuel the development of Web3 infrastructure for a decentralized internet.

After 1.4 ETH was stolen from Lido, the security of its Oracle Machine has come under follow. However, Lido's architectural design and security culture limited the impact of the incident. The Oracle Machine is responsible for reporting the protocol status and does not control funds, thus its functionality is limited. Even if multiple Oracle Machines are compromised, the impact is also contained. Lido has high transparency, closely iterates upgrades, and develops zero-knowledge technology to enhance security. Although there are challenges, there is an opportunity in the long run to become an alternative solution for Oracle Machines.

Source: Cointelegraph
Original text: "The non-liquid supply of Bitcoin (BTC) has reached 14 million coins, setting a new record for holders in the bullish market."
Key points:
Bitcoin has experienced the largest increase in non-liquid supply over 30 days in the current bull market.
The illiquid supply has now reached 14 million bitcoins, a new all-time high.
As the price returns to six figures, large investors continue to accumulate.
Bitcoin investors are converting the supply of Bitcoin into the least liquid state ever.
Data from the on-chain analysis platform Glassnode shows that Bitcoin's "illiquid supply" has reached a record 14 million coins.
Bitcoin is increasingly flowing into the hands of entities that do not sell their acquired assets.
Glassnode tracks the supply ratio of Bitcoin held by what are called "non-liquid entities", and the data shows that this value has reached the current bull.

GD Culture Group (GDC) invests up to $300 million in Bitcoin and TRUMP tokens, diversifying into crypto despite financial challenges and regulatory issues. The move reflects a broader trend of companies embracing digital assets, though critics question its risk management and credibility.

Ethereum (ETH) and Hyperliquid (HYPE) are gaining momentum in the cryptocurrency market. HYPE's technical pattern suggests further upside potential, with a projected target of $30-31 amidst positive market sentiment and a bullish structure. Traders should monitor the $26.56 resistance level and be cautious of a potential correction or consolidation after reaching the target.