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Shipyard, a key maintainer of libp2p — the peer-to-peer networking stack underpinning Ethereum and dozens of other networks — will cease support for its Go and JavaScript implementations by Sept. 30, citing resource constraints. In a blog post, the team confirmed it is “working to transition stewardship to the community.” Libp2p is the backbone of Ethereum’s peer-to-peer networking layer, providing the protocol suite that consensus clients use to discover peers, exchange messages, and propagate blocks and attestations across the network. Ethereum clients rely on libp2p’s Gossipsub pub/sub protocol to rapidly broadcast new blocks and validator votes, a process that must…

Ethereum has reclaimed the $4,500 level as institutional demand and steady accumulation reinforce confidence in its long-term outlook. Summary Ethereum trades at $4,518, up 2.5% on the day but still 8.6% below its August 24 all-time high. On-chain data shows 1.7M ETH was accumulated in the $4,300–$4,400 range, led by Binance outflows. Futures open interest hit record highs on CME, reflecting growing institutional participation. Ethereum (ETH) rose back above $4,500 on Sept. 12, trading at $4,518 at press time, up 2.5% in the past 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency is currently only 8.6% below its peak of $4,946 on Aug.…

September is showing an uneasy mood across digital asset treasuries (DATs). What began as a year of aggressive accumulation by corporate players has now run into the harsh reality of collapsing market net asset values (mNAVs), investor caution, and punishing stock declines. DATs Holding Top Crypto Assets Are Losing Purchasing Power as September Mutes the Rally According to Kaiko’s latest report, digital asset treasury companies have been central to crypto’s 2025 rally. Firms like Strategy (MSTR), BitMine, and SharpLink have been steadily accumulating Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, helping to support spot prices and attracting new inflows. Strategy has been the…

2025 is shaping up to be the year regulators finally got ahead of crypto instead of just chasing it. Unlike the reactive approach of past cycles, governments have started to roll out proactive frameworks targeting stablecoins, exchange cybersecurity, and cross-border compliance. From the U.S. GENIUS Act to India’s mandatory security audits, these laws aim to protect consumers and reduce systemic risks. For exchanges, investors, and projects, it highlights the need to adapt quickly or face legal and financial fallout. 2025’s Big Regulatory Moves The United States In July 2025, the U.S. enacted the GENIUS Act, establishing a federal framework for…

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has openly supported Ergo (ERG) following news of its potential delisting from HTX. Earlier this week, Ergo’s official X account reported that its native token was unjustly being delisted from HTX for failing to meet liquidity requirements. It emphasized that the listing agreement previously signed with HTX did not include minimum volume requirements. However, Ergo claimed HTX added ERG to its ST list without informing the Ergo team of any policy changes or providing adequate response time. In his X post, Hoskinson stated that he is familiar with how centralized exchanges treat smaller crypto projects. He…

TL;DR Pi Network introduced a new solution that could speed up the verification process. PI reportedly made its debut on the Solana blockchain. However, the token’s price remains in red territory for the day and far away from its peak levels observed earlier this year. The New Feature The team behind Pi Network unveiled Fast Track KYC – a new feature designed via further integration of AI in the Know-Your-Customer process. Pioneers and non-users are allowed to complete it to participate in the Mainnet ecosystem “earlier than ever before.” “This update builds on Pi’s expansion of wallet activation eligibility –…

A remarkable event has just sent ripples through the crypto community: an ETH staking whale has made a colossal move, depositing 25,755 ETH—a staggering $117 million—onto the Binance exchange. This isn’t just a casual transaction; it’s a significant development that could signal major shifts for Ethereum holders and the broader market. What does such a massive transfer from an ETH staking whale truly mean, and how might it impact the future of ETH? What Does an ETH Staking Whale’s Massive Deposit Signify? When an entity known as an ETH staking whale moves such a substantial amount of digital assets, the…

Hong Kong is doubling down on digital finance in its latest policy roadmap. The Chief Executive 2025 Policy Address highlighted major steps to expand blockchain adoption. It includes tokenized deposits, tokenized asset transactions and regular issuance of tokenized bonds. The push aims to strengthen Hong Kong role as a leading global financial hub. While preparing for the next wave of fintech innovation. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will continue advancing its Project Ensemble. A major initiative exploring tokenization in real world finance. Under the plan, commercial banks will be encouraged to issue tokenized deposits. These digital versions of bank…

Binance, the largest global crypto exchange, is still under the constraints of a massive, $4.3 billion U.S. enforcement action, though Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats are asking the Trump administration about reports that it’s easing off on those orders. In 2023, the major digital assets platform agreed to settle with U.S. authorities for sanctions violations, insufficient money-laundering protections and operating without proper licensing, and its leader, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, pleaded guilty to Bank Secrecy Act violations, stepping down from the company and serving a brief prison sentence. Warren and two other senators, Richard Blumenthal and Mazie Hirono questioned Attorney…

Binance Futures, one of the largest players in the crypto derivatives markets, has announced new perpetual contracts to expand traders’ trading options and enhance user experience. Binance Futures Lists ASTERUSDT and TRADOORUSDT The exchange announced that it will launch two new USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts on September 19, 2025. According to the official announcement, the ASTERUSDT perpetual contract will be the first to open for trading at 3:00 PM on September 19th. The TRADOORUSDT perpetual contract will then be available to investors at 3:30 PM on the same day. Both contracts will offer leverage of up to 50x. Binance aims to…