River, a protocol for securing communications, has acquired Llama, a protocol focused on decentralized governance. This strategic move is aimed at strengthening governance mechanisms across River's platforms, particularly Towns, its largest project, which recently launched. The integration enables customizable DAO permissions and enhances token governance, allowing for more effective management of protocol upgrades and fund transfers. Additionally, Signchain has launched a new decentralized infrastructure project called 'Signable' for secure off-chain data signing. The article also highlights Kadena's appointment of Beatrice O'Carroll as a Strategic Advisor, efforts in blockchain security by Phylax Systems, and Axal, a startup focused on verifiable autonomous agents that recently raised $2.5 million. Other notable mentions include Borderless.xyz's use of Fireblocks for stablecoin transactions and BitGo hiring a former Silvergate Executive to oversee their USD Standard stablecoin.

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