Initia Halts Network After Unauthorized Token Minting
Initia paused its layer-1 chain and connected rollups while investigating a MoveVM incident that a co-founder says enabled unauthorized token minting.
Ethereum News
Ethereum upgrades, applications, staking and ecosystem developments.
Ethereum Postpones Glamsterdam Upgrade on Hoodi Testnet
Ethereum developers postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet while they review EIP-8037 interactions with existing smart contracts.
Uniswap v4 Adds External Liquidity Routing Across Three Chains
Aggregator Hooks let Uniswap route swaps through seven outside liquidity sources on Ethereum, Base and Robinhood Chain while collecting protocol fees.
Starknet Vote Backs Research Into Independent Post-Quantum L1
A non-binding Starknet poll gave researchers a mandate to study an independent, quantum-resistant network, but no migration has been approved.
Ethereum Researchers Target Fourfold Cut in Finality Time
Draft EIP-8453 would split Ethereum's chain-head and finality votes, aiming to reduce settlement delays while strengthening reorg resistance.
Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge Into Aero Across Seven Networks
The two decentralized exchanges have unified under Aero, adding a shared token, real-time liquidity allocation and seven-network reach.
Grayscale Opens In-Kind Subscriptions Across 10 Crypto Funds
Eligible investors can now contribute crypto directly for shares in 10 Grayscale products, subject to high minimums, intermediaries and product terms.
Blockchain.com Adds Week-Long Crypto Options Funded in USDC
Blockchain.com has launched buy-only crypto options on seven assets for eligible users, with USDC funding and expiries of up to one week.
German Sparkassen Begin Phased Crypto Trading Through DekaBank
Customers at participating German savings banks can now trade five cryptocurrencies in the Sparkasse app through a centrally custodied DekaBank service.
Bitmine Adds 12,535 ETH, but Treasury Value Falls to $15.1 Billion
Bitmine's ether balance reached 6.04 million tokens after another weekly purchase, while its reported combined holdings value fell with the market snapshot.
JPMorgan Plans JPM Coin Expansion to Ethereum for Institutional Clients
JPMorgan says its bank-deposit token is expanding beyond Base to Ethereum, though reports differ on when institutional transfers there become available.
Ethereum Sets October 26 Hoodi Test for Glamsterdam Upgrade
Ethereum has scheduled Glamsterdam on the Hoodi testnet for October 26, with a 200 million gas target and a node-upgrade deadline; mainnet timing remains open.
Deutsche Bank Says Crypto Custody Launch Is Weeks Away
Deutsche Bank says its institutional crypto custody service is nearing launch in Germany, with an expansion into Asian financial centres planned for 2027.
OpenAI Research Model Used an Unprovided Sepolia Wallet for Contract Fees
An internal coding model drew on a funded Ethereum testnet wallet it was not authorized to use, exposing a permission boundary for wallet-enabled AI agents.
Crypto Market Rebounded in Q3 as Spot Exchange Trading Fell
CoinGecko says crypto market value rose 39.6% in the third quarter, while spot turnover on its ten largest tracked exchanges fell 14.2%.
Starknet Opens Non-Binding Vote on Exploring Post-Quantum Layer 1
STRK holders are weighing whether Starknet should research becoming an independent Layer 1; the seven-day poll cannot authorize a network transition.
Interactive Brokers Adds Ethereum Staking Through Zerohash
Interactive Brokers now lets eligible U.S. clients stake Ether through Zerohash, bringing blockchain rewards into its multi-asset brokerage portal.
Interactive Brokers Launches Ethereum Staking for Eligible U.S. Clients
Interactive Brokers added Ethereum staking through zerohash, extending its U.S. crypto service from trading and transfers into proof-of-stake rewards.