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Algorand is the first open, permissionless, pure proof-of-stake (POS) blockchain, with immediate transaction finality, without forking. Algorand was created by cryptography pioneer, Turing award winner and MIT professor, Silvio Micali. The Algorand blockchain token is called "ALGO".

Algorand (ALGO) Enables EVM Wallet Integration with xChain Accounts
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Algorand (ALGO) Enables EVM Wallet Integration with xChain Accounts

Algorand (ALGO) launches xChain Accounts, allowing MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, and Rabby users to access Algorand dApps seamlessly.

Coinbase Highlights Algorand (ALGO)'s Quantum-Resistant Blockchain
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Coinbase Highlights Algorand (ALGO)'s Quantum-Resistant Blockchain

Coinbase's latest paper commends Algorand (ALGO)'s post-quantum cryptography, positioning it as a leader in blockchain quantum readiness.

Algorand, Aptos Lead Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Efforts: Coinbase
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Algorand, Aptos Lead Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Efforts: Coinbase

Coinbase warns proof-of-stake blockchains face quantum threats, with Algorand and Aptos better prepared for the transition.

Algorand (ALGO) March Data Shows 22.6% User Surge as SEC Labels It Commodity
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Algorand (ALGO) March Data Shows 22.6% User Surge as SEC Labels It Commodity

Algorand (ALGO)'s monthly active wallets jumped 22.6% in March while contract deployments rose 34%. SEC guidance now classifies ALGO as a digital commodity.

Algorand (ALGO) Foundation Hires Key Engineers After 25% Workforce Cut
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Algorand (ALGO) Foundation Hires Key Engineers After 25% Workforce Cut

ALGO Foundation brings on cryptography expert Chris Peikert as CSO and four engineers from Algorand (ALGO) Technologies following recent layoffs and ecosystem unification.

Algorand (ALGO) Foundation Promotes Bruno Martins to CTO in Leadership Shake-Up
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Algorand (ALGO) Foundation Promotes Bruno Martins to CTO in Leadership Shake-Up

Algorand (ALGO) Foundation names Bruno Martins as CTO and promotes two product leaders as it consolidates ecosystem operations under unified leadership.

Algorand (ALGO) x402 Ideathon Draws 45 Builders to Berlin for Agentic Commerce Push
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Algorand (ALGO) x402 Ideathon Draws 45 Builders to Berlin for Agentic Commerce Push

Algorand (ALGO)'s x402 Ideathon in Berlin saw 15 teams prototype programmable payment solutions for AI agents and micropayments. Winners split $1,000 in prizes.

Algorand (ALGO) Aid Trust Portal Brings On-Chain Tracking to Humanitarian Funds
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Algorand (ALGO) Aid Trust Portal Brings On-Chain Tracking to Humanitarian Funds

Algorand (ALGO) Foundation launches Aid Trust Portal to track billions in humanitarian aid flows on-chain, partnering with UNDP, Visa, and Circle for real-time transparency.

Algorand (ALGO) ALGO TVL Rises 4.9% in Native Terms Despite USD Drop
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Algorand (ALGO) ALGO TVL Rises 4.9% in Native Terms Despite USD Drop

Algorand (ALGO)'s February 2026 report shows 892.7M ALGO locked in DeFi, up 4.9% monthly, while community staking hits 80.6% of total network stake.

Algorand (ALGO) Tackles Vibe Coding Security After $1.78M Moonwell Breach
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Algorand (ALGO) Tackles Vibe Coding Security After $1.78M Moonwell Breach

Algorand (ALGO) Foundation releases security framework for AI-assisted blockchain development, distinguishing 'vibe coding' from safer 'agentic engineering' practices.

Algorand (ALGO) Launches VibeKit CLI for AI-Powered Smart Contract Development
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Algorand (ALGO) Launches VibeKit CLI for AI-Powered Smart Contract Development

Algorand (ALGO)'s DevRel team releases VibeKit, a CLI tool enabling AI coding agents to build, deploy, and debug smart contracts while keeping private keys secure.

Algorand (ALGO) ALGO Staking Jumps 57% in 2025 as Decentralization Push Gains Ground
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Algorand (ALGO) ALGO Staking Jumps 57% in 2025 as Decentralization Push Gains Ground

Algorand (ALGO)'s December report reveals staked ALGO surged 57% to 1.98B tokens in 2025, with community validators nearly doubling while TVL shows mixed signals.

Algorand (ALGO) Foundation Taps Ex-FinCEN, MoneyGram Execs for New US-Based Board
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Algorand (ALGO) Foundation Taps Ex-FinCEN, MoneyGram Execs for New US-Based Board

ALGO gains 3.5% as Algorand (ALGO) Foundation unveils heavyweight board featuring former Treasury officials and fintech veterans following Delaware relocation.

Algorand (ALGO) Runs Largest VRF Draw Ever with 79K Wallets in Algoland Finale
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Algorand (ALGO) Runs Largest VRF Draw Ever with 79K Wallets in Algoland Finale

Algorand (ALGO)'s Algoland event concludes with record-breaking 79,000-wallet VRF draw, showcasing native on-chain randomness that eliminates oracle costs for dApps.

Brale Expands Stablecoin Services to Algorand (ALGO) Blockchain
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Brale Expands Stablecoin Services to Algorand (ALGO) Blockchain

Brale, a U.S.-regulated stablecoin platform, has extended its stablecoin issuance services to the Algorand (ALGO) blockchain, enhancing options for asset tokenization, DeFi, and more.