Restaking loses steam as Ether.fi abandons EigenLayer and pivots to crypto neobanking
Ether.fi will detach from EigenLayer this quarter, ending its restaking activities after profits fell sharply and a major bridge hack exposed systemic risks.
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Ethereum’s post-Hegata roadmap aims for sub-second finality and quantum-grade security
Vitalik Buterin outlines a multi-phase plan that would transform Ethereum into a cryptographic world computer with faster finality, lower hardware needs, and…
Russia opens a registration portal for crypto exchanges, but retail trading still awaits clearance
From October 5, Russian firms can apply to join a regulated crypto market, yet retail access to Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT remains pending.
USDT supply surge does not translate into higher DeFi contract balances on Ethereum or Tron
New BIS data show that while USDT issuance rose through 2024, the share held in smart-contract accounts on Ethereum and Tron fell, questioning the link…
Chainlink upgrades cross-chain router, letting firms run their own verifiers after major Kelp hack
Chainlink's CCIP 2.0 gives institutions the option to operate private cross-chain verifiers, a move spurred by the $292 million Kelp DAO breach.
Coinbase Secures CFTC Clearance to Operate Its Own U.S. Derivatives Clearinghouse
Coinbase has obtained CFTC approval to launch Coinbase Clearing LLC, enabling it to clear fully collateralized crypto futures and swaps in the United States.
Bitget Restores Bitcoin Withdrawals After $387 Million Hack, Ethereum and USDT Still Delayed
Bitget has reopened Bitcoin withdrawals following a massive security breach, while Ethereum and USDT withdrawals remain on hold.
NEAR Intents Stops $50 Million of Bitget Hack Funds, Signals New Stance on Illicit Transfers
NEAR Intents halted more than $50 million linked to the Bitget breach and rejected a bounty to return the assets.
Lido’s Reserve Policy Could Extend stETH Withdrawal Times Amid Heavy Demand
Lido’s new authority to adjust its ETH reserve may lengthen stETH withdrawal periods if deposit needs compete for limited buffered ETH.
Citi and Coinbase Enable Seamless Stablecoin Payments for Institutional Clients
Citi’s institutional customers can now accept stablecoin payments through Coinbase, which handles conversion to fiat and settlement.
Coordinated memecoin schemes emerge on fast-growing Robinhood Chain
Security researchers have uncovered two separate rug-factory operations funneling millions of dollars through Robinhood Chain’s booming ecosystem.
Bitget Withdrawals Resume as Thousands of Bitcoin Leave Reserves Amid Laundering Probe
Bitget’s withdrawals restarted after a major hack, with thousands of Bitcoin leaving its reserves as investigators trace the stolen funds across chains.
Ethereum’s Hegotá upgrade may mark the end of conventional hard forks
Co-founder Vitalik Buterin says the 2027 Hegotá upgrade could be Ethereum’s last traditional fork before a shift to cryptographic verification.
Bitcoin and Nasdaq futures dip as Trump hints at renewed Iran strikes
Bitcoin and Nasdaq futures fell after President Trump left open the possibility of further U.S. action against Iran, adding to market uncertainty.
Prediction markets show roughly two-thirds chance of an October Fed hike, testing crypto’s recent rally
Polymarket assigns about a 64% probability to a 25-basis-point rate increase in October, a development that could pressure Bitcoin and other digital assets.
Puffer pilots instant-feel Ethereum payments backed by collateral on Google Cloud
Puffer is testing a system that promises Ethereum transaction outcomes within milliseconds, using collateral to back its early guarantees.
Coordinated Hacks on Payy, Duelbits and Meter Cost Over $11 Million in One Day
Three separate crypto platforms were compromised on September 24, 2026, resulting in combined losses exceeding $11 million.
Visa’s stable-coin metrics shift after address-label overhaul
A Visa data refresh re-classified millions of addresses, slashing adjusted stablecoin volume while transaction counts barely moved.
Ethereum’s 2030 Roadmap: Off-Chain Proofs, Privacy Boosts and a Parallel Stablecoin Surge in APAC
Vitalik Buterin outlines a proof-driven, off-chain Ethereum for 2030 while Asia-Pacific stablecoins like RLUSD gain regulatory traction.
SEC staff memo clarifies receipt status of cbETH and stETH, highlights exit uncertainties
A new SEC staff FAQ classifies Coinbase’s cbETH and Lido’s stETH as receipts, not securities, and outlines the distinct redemption hurdles each token faces.