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Ethereum’s next major network upgrade, Fusaka, could reshape how users experience the blockchain by lowering costs and boosting efficiency, according to asset manager VanEck. In its September crypto market recap, VanEck’s research team said Fusaka, expected to go live in December, is designed to tackle one of Ethereum’s biggest hurdles: data availability for rollups, the scaling solutions that bundle many transactions together before settling them on Ethereum. Why Fusaka matters The centerpiece of the upgrade is a technique called Peer Data Availability Sampling (PeerDAS). Instead of requiring every Ethereum validator to download all transaction data, PeerDAS allows them to verify…

Tether’s USDt and Circle’s USDC, the two largest stablecoins by market capitalization, have slowly lost market share in the past year, suggesting a major shift in the stablecoin landscape. Despite Tether’s USDt (USDT) and Circle’s USDC (USDC) steadily increasing their market caps, the stablecoins have lost more than 5% of their combined market share since Oct. 2, 2024, according to data from DefiLlama and CoinGecko. Nic Carter, industry analyst and Castle Island Ventures partner, took to X on Wednesday to address the decline of USDT and USDC dominance in a post titled “The stablecoin duopoly is ending.” According to Carter,…

BlackRock and Fidelity have made a bold move into the crypto world. Shared by That Martini Guy, a well known crypto commentator, the two asset managers have together placed $212.3 million into Ethereum. The news caught the attention of traders, long-term investors and the financial community too. It is another sign that Ethereum is becoming a more serious part of the global investment market. BLACKROCK AND FIDELITY PUMPED $212.3M INTO #ETHEREUM!Are you buying? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ppFGA0RtaT — That Martini Guy ₿ (@MartiniGuyYT) October 4, 2025 Big Finance Steps Into Crypto For years, big financial firms stayed away from crypto. Many worried…

Russia is creating a cryptocurrency infrastructure of its own, with the country’s crypto sector pushing the government to finalize it faster. According to a top representative of the Russian finance ministry, its elements should serve not just the recently regulated mining industry, but other crypto-related activities as well. Moscow to underpin Russian crypto market with domestic infrastructure Russia is already working to establish the necessary infrastructure for the experimental regime for cryptocurrency transactions announced earlier this year, but market participants expect this to happen much faster. Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov made the comments at a fintech event in the…

Ethereum and Bitcoin are once again at the center of market speculation as both approach critical milestones. Investors are closely debating whether Ethereum will reach $10,000 before Bitcoin pushes through $126,000. The stakes are high, with increasing institutional participation and macroeconomic signals sending mixed messages about growth and monetary policy. Traders are looking at both data and sentiment to determine which asset could claim the next major victory. Ethereum Gains Institutional Traction Ethereum’s rise is being fueled by institutional involvement. A recent Goldman Sachs report revealed a surge in participation, placing Ethereum’s market cap near $3.2 trillion if the trend…

Coinbase is piloting $12,000 USDC transfers in New York, testing whether stablecoins can deliver aid to low-income households more efficiently. Summary Coinbase and GiveDirectly launched Future First in New York, where 160 low-income residents are set to get $12,000 in USDC over five months. Payments are structured as an $8,000 initial transfer followed by five $800 monthly installments, sent to Coinbase accounts with no restrictions on spending. The pilot examines whether stablecoins can cut costs, reduce delays, and simplify aid delivery compared with traditional rails such as bank transfers and prepaid cards. Earlier U.S. cash pilots improved stability and work…

Ethereum is growing fast. VanEck’s September report shows that Ethereum’s total assets (DAT) have reached around $135 billion. According to Wu Blockchain, this growth comes from institutions that are buying and staking ETH. While staking gives rewards, it can also create risks for holders who do not stake. VanEck’s September report noted that DAT has grown to about $135 billion, with institutions accumulating and staking ETH, creating dilution risk for non-staking holders. The December Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade will expand blob capacity to cut Layer-2 rollup costs and allow nodes… — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) October 4, 2025 Institutions Are Driving Ethereum…

The European Central Bank (ECB), as part of its preparation phase for a potential digital euro launch, announced framework agreements with technology providers responsible for components of the central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a Thursday notice, the ECB said it had reached agreements with seven entities — and at least one more expected to be announced — to provide services related to managing fraud and risk, a secure exchange of payment information, and software development for a possible digital euro. Among the companies were Feedzai, which uses AI to detect fraud and the security technology company Giesecke+Devrient. “Following the…

Ethereum price today trades near $4,505, hovering just below resistance at $4,600 as traders weigh whether whales will defend lower liquidity zones or push for an upside breakout. Market attention is focused on the $4,000–$4,200 support region highlighted by liquidity heatmaps, with the $4,600–$4,700 range emerging as the next major test. Ethereum Price Holds Compression Zone The daily chart shows that Ethereum is consolidating below a descending trendline from its late-August highs. Price remains compressed between the 20-day EMA at $4,327 and the upper boundary near $4,600, forming a tightening structure that often precedes volatility expansion. Momentum signals remain neutral.…

Tether and Circle have been issuing stablecoins at a breakneck pace, minting just under $3 billion in fresh tokens in the last 24 hours. USDT and USDC transaction volumes are pretty stable, and it’s unclear why they need this liquidity. With impending stablecoin regulations and the persistent lack of a third-party audit, these mintings engendered community skepticism. Hopefully, we’ll get some clear answers about this behavior. Tether and Circle Mint Tokens The stablecoin market is very hot right now; recent data shows that token supply and trade volumes reached an all-time high last month, even if a significant chunk of…