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Optimism announced Law of Chains v0: a foundation for the future of Superchain. Law of Chains v0 will change Optimism Governance to govern standards for multiple chains, defining the necessary conditions for integration into Superchain and prioritizing user security. According to the developers, this will: 1. Preserve a unified, neutral, and open blockchain space. 2. Conduct blockchain modernization. 3. Ensure infrastructure availability. Optimism aims to officially unveil this project and the first version of the new chain governance process after discussions with the community in the next governance season.

The company behind the popular P2E game Axie Infinity, Sky Mavis, has announced a partnership with the NFT collection CyberKongz. Their joint venture will entail developing a new game on the EVM-compatible blockchain Ronin. While the details of the new venture are yet to be disclosed, it has been revealed that CyberKongz's game, Play & Kollect, will also be migrated to the Ronin network.

Private banks in South Korea, Hana Bank and Woori Bank, have taken a keen interest in tokenized deposits, commonly known as Deposit Certificates or CDs. CDs offer an alternative rooted in blockchain technology, serving as an equivalent to private stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Presently, it's being viewed as a potential substitute for customary notes and deposits without disrupting the existing banking system.

Crypto payments processor Alphapo has reportedly been robbed of at least $23 million in Ethereum, Tron, and Bitcoin, according to blockchain analyst ZachXBT. The stolen funds on Ethereum were exchanged for ether and then moved to the Avalanche and Bitcoin networks. The exact amount of stolen Bitcoin remains unknown. Alphapo's client, HypeDrop, has subsequently suspended withdrawals, noting issues with both withdrawals and deposits of BTC, ETH, and TRX. Despite the situation, HypeDrop assured users that their funds remain secure.

The Solana Foundation has released a report emphasizing enhanced performance metrics of its blockchain. These cover a range of aspects, including block time, TPS, and network uptime. Solana experienced only one outage in Q1 2023. Since February 25, the network has been running seamlessly. According to Dune Analytics, Solana can handle around 3780 transactions per second.

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a report suggesting that a more robust regulatory framework is required for the use of blockchain in finance. The report highlighted the lack of regulation around crypto asset trading platforms and stablecoins and identified non-security crypto asset spot markets as the main regulatory gap. According to the GAO, Congress could address these issues by designating a federal regulator to oversee these markets. Moreover, the report suggests a need for more regulatory coordination and proposes the establishment of a formal mechanism to identify risks and respond to them within an agreed timeframe.

The service is built on the Stellar blockchain and activated by the MoneyGram retail agent network, allowing the exchange's clients to convert digital currency into cash. You can exchange USDC for hryvnias, dollars, and euros at respective MoneyGram branches throughout Ukraine. Currently, the service is available only to users residing in Ukraine who have completed KYC verification with Ukrainian documents. There are no fees for this service until June 2024! For the user, the entire process consists of several steps, which are thoroughly described in the comprehensive exchange instructions on the WhiteBIT website.