Zcash holders back 25-second blocks while keeping halving schedule
A high-participation coinholder poll favored faster blocks and preserved halvings, but the results still require implementation and testing.
Crypto News — Page 23
News and developments from the cryptocurrency industry.
ViaBTC and Mempool expand Bitcoin transaction acceleration access
The mining pool will support eligible transactions routed through Mempool, widening access to a service for delayed Bitcoin payments.
Binance adds GoPro and Reddit bStocks pairs under ADGM framework
The exchange will open GPROB and RDDTB trading at 12:00 UTC, expanding its tokenized-securities range for eligible non-U.S. users.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs post $450.4M outflow, largest since June
The September 15 reversal was concentrated in Fidelity and BlackRock funds, while a volatile macro and policy backdrop complicated the signal.
Bitcoin Core 32.0 RC1 opens compatibility test window
The signed release candidate changes wallet, fee-estimation and node interfaces ahead of a final Bitcoin Core 32.0 release targeted for October.
BIS study finds Bitcoin transfer estimates can vary sixfold
A BIS working paper shows how technical choices can produce sharply different estimates of Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoin activity.
MEV bot intercepts $7.8M in rsETH after Safe module exploit
A flawed authorized helper module let an attacker extract about 2,900 rsETH before an MEV bot copied the transaction and took the funds.
Tonkeeper becomes Keeper and expands wallet to seven networks
Tonkeeper has rebranded as Keeper and added six networks beyond TON, while keeping its self-custody model and existing user accounts.
Ripple brings XRP branding to Louisville basketball in multiyear deal
Louisville Athletics says XRP branding will appear on its basketball court and broadcasts under a new multiyear agreement with Ripple.
DOJ charges former Robinhood engineers over alleged listing trades
Federal prosecutors allege two former Robinhood engineers used confidential crypto-listing information to trade perpetual futures on Hyperliquid.
Senate blocks CLARITY Act in 49-50 procedural vote
The U.S. Senate rejected cloture on the CLARITY Act, stalling a proposed federal framework for digital-asset markets before the midterms.
Kamino names Michael Weisz CEO and opens New York headquarters
Solana lending protocol Kamino appointed Yieldstreet co-founder Michael Weisz as CEO and is building a New York base for institutional expansion.
Velocity adds $10M to Series A with Visa, Circle and Ripple backing
Stablecoin payments company Velocity has extended its Series A to $48 million at a reported $200 million valuation, adding six strategic investors.
Balancer proposes protocol wind-down and treasury distribution
Balancer token holders will vote on an orderly shutdown plan that would move pools to withdrawals-only and distribute treasury assets to BAL holders.
ECB opens merchant applications for 2027 digital euro pilot
The ECB is inviting online and mobile merchants to test beta digital euro checkouts in a controlled 2027 pilot, with applications due October 27.
Solana activates 4,096-byte Transaction V1 format on mainnet
Solana has activated Transaction V1, raising its maximum transaction size from 1,232 to 4,096 bytes while keeping legacy and v0 formats available.
CoinEx sets September trading shutdown and December withdrawal deadline
CoinEx is winding down its exchange, with spot trading ending September 29 and withdrawals closing December 22. Wallet and Vault services are excluded.
U.S. Treasury yield tops 5% ahead of Fed's September decision
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached about 5.03% as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's September 16 decision on interest rates.