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Aster said it has reduced monthly ASTER token unlocks by 97%, shifting ecosystem releases to staking rewards only. The protocol previously unlocked 78.4 million ASTER per month, but now targets about 1.8 million–2.25 million monthly via 450,000 ASTER per weekly epoch. Aster also reported a post-burn total supply of 7,922,139,508 ASTER and said insider unlocks remain paused until September 2026.

1inch Business said on March 30, 2026 that it expanded its Model Context Protocol (MCP) so autonomous AI agents can directly use DeFi infrastructure to execute swaps and manage onchain portfolios in real time. The update lets developers build goal-driven workflows that plan and route trades across the 1inch network via the Swap API, with access to 15 APIs including Portfolio and Gas Price tools. Developers can enforce controls such as slippage limits, allowed token pairs, and signing methods to keep automated execution within defined rules.

Coinfello launched March 30 at EthCC in Cannes, positioning itself as a self-sovereign AI agent platform built to automate on-chain actions while users keep custody of wallets and private keys. The web app uses delegated, user-defined permissions, human-readable transaction reviews, and smart accounts for automation, and it integrates with Metamask and other EVM wallets. Company executives say the product is aimed at retail users and developers now, with expectations for institutional adoption later.

Ripple Prime has expanded its Hyperliquid integration to support on-chain perpetual contracts for traditional commodities, enabling institutions to trade gold, silver, and oil-linked derivatives on-chain. The update adds support for "HIP-3 symbols" and follows Ripple Prime's initial Hyperliquid integration in February 2026.

US authorities unsealed an indictment accusing Maryland resident Jonathan Spalletta of hacking Uranium Finance in April 2021 and stealing more than $54 million across two exploits. Prosecutors allege some of the funds were later used to buy collectibles such as Pokémon cards, antique Roman coins and fabric from the Wright brothers' plane, and say he faces charges that carry up to 30 years in prison.

Markets open the week with macro risk in focus as March 30 brings a scheduled Powell appearance and fresh attention on the Iran conflict alongside rising energy prices. In crypto, key dates include EthCC[9] running March 30–April 2, FTX’s fourth distribution starting March 31 for about $2.2 billion, and Based launching its token on March 30 with BASED/USDT trading set for 10:00 UTC.

Aave has deployed on OKX's Ethereum Layer-2 network, X Layer, enabling OKX Wallet users to access Aave lending markets without bridging or setting up a separate wallet. The launch uses Aave v3.6 and supports eight assets, with six Efficiency Modes that can offer up to 88% loan-to-value on select liquid staking pairs. Aave holds $23.8 billion in TVL across its deployments, while X Layer's TVL was around $25 million before the integration.

Uniswap's governance token UNI was quoted around $3.50 after a 4.5% intraday gain, while broader market recovery reignited debate over the role of centralized exchanges versus DEXs. UNI is described as consolidating in a $3.10–$3.95 band, with technicians watching levels such as $3.30 and potential resistance targets up to $4.22.

Pi Network has told Mainnet node operators to upgrade to Protocol 21.2 by April 6, 2026, warning that nodes that miss the cutoff will be disconnected. PI/USDT was trading around $0.177 on OKX in late March 2026, about 94% below its all-time high, as the project lines up additional mandatory upgrades through May.

ENA fell by a double-digit percentage over the past 24 hours to $0.089 at press time as Ethena's protocol metrics continued to soften in Q1 2026. Gross Protocol Revenue declined to $65.06 million from $96.15 million in Q4 2025, while TVL was down about $130 million since early March 2026 to around $6.66 billion and roughly $16 million was unstaked in the last 24 hours. Spot flow data, however, showed about $303,000 of net inflows in 24 hours and around $3.41 million of cumulative buying over three days, suggesting ongoing accumulation.