Polkadot News
Referendum 1322, proposing to rebond DOT from Parallel Fi accounts, is passing almost unanimously. https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1322
Referendum 1267, proposing a new Polkadot Ambassador Fellowship, has less than 24 hours in the Deciding Period and is passing with 84% in favor. https://polkadot.polkassembly.io/referenda/1267
The staking rate on Polkadot has continued to decrease and is now at 52.54%. Polkadot Staking Dashboard | Polkadot Staking (DOT)
Note that individual rewards increase as the staking rate decreases. Advanced Staking Concepts · Polkadot Wiki
Kusama News
The Kusama staking rate has also been decreasing and is now at 45.55%. Polkadot Staking Dashboard | Polkadot Staking (DOT)
There are two candidates for Kappa Sigma Mu this round. https://ksmsociety.io/explore/candidates