Polkadot News
Approximately 8% of validators are not on at least version 1.7.0. The next Polkadot runtime upgrade contains several protocols which are not included in previous versions. Your validators will get zero rewards for parachain backing if you do not upgrade before then!
For a list of validators in the active set who are not on at least version 1.7.0, see Async backing enablement checklist · Issue #3226 · paritytech/polkadot-sdk · GitHub
For developers and power users using Polkadot-JS App, the parachain auction and crowdloan pages are being deprecated. A notice has been posted on these pages. Polkadot/Substrate Portal
Ajuna Network is currently in the lead in the current parachain lease auction, with four days left in the current parachain lease auction. Auctions and crowdloans on Polkadot & Kusama networks | Parachains.info
Kusama News
Referendum 373, upgrading the Kusama relay chain to runtime v1.2.0, has passed. Execution is scheduled for 18 April. Upgrade Kusama v1.2.0 | Polkassembly
With one day left in the current parachain lease auction, Memecoin Chain is in the lead and has been the majority of the Ending Period. Kusama Auctions and Crowdloans | Parachains.info