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A teenager with free test ether and a collection of disposable builder identities could repeatedly win Ethereum’s new block auctions and refuse to deliver the transactions, developers warned as they confirmed an Oct. 6 public test of the Glamsterdam upgrade. The attack would not endanger mainnet funds. It targets Sepolia, where test ether has no meaningful cost, but could leave blocks without transaction payloads and derail the infrastructure testing needed before Glamsterdam reaches Ethereum itself. Glamsterdam moves the relationship between validators and specialized block builders into Ethereum’s protocol. Builders assemble transaction blocks and compete to supply them. Once a validator…

Hong Kong-based asset manager MicroBit has announced the official listing of the MicroBit Bitcoin & Gold Value ETF on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX). The fund, described as the first exchange-traded fund in Hong Kong to offer combined exposure to both Bitcoin and gold, began trading on [Date, e.g., February 26, 2026], marking a notable step in the city’s push to integrate digital assets with traditional investment vehicles. What the ETF Offers The MicroBit Bitcoin & Gold Value ETF is designed to track the performance of a portfolio comprising Bitcoin and gold, providing investors with a single product…

Spartan Group, a Singapore-based crypto venture capital firm, has transferred cryptocurrencies worth approximately $3.92 million from one of its known wallet addresses to Coinbase Prime, according to blockchain analytics firm EmberCN. The move involved the full balance of three tokens that the firm had acquired through vesting schedules tied to its investments. Details of the Transfer On-chain data shows that the address in question sent 2.045 million $PENDLE tokens, valued at roughly $2.74 million, 5.377 million $SYRUP tokens worth about $860,000, and 813,000 $ETHFI tokens valued at approximately $320,000 to Coinbase Prime. Coinbase Prime is a custody and trading platform…

India has been talking about crypto regulation for years, but there is still no clarity on the matter. But now, the situation is changing, as the government is expected to respond next week to the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Finance Committee on virtual digital assets (VDAs). Indian Government’s Crypto Regulation Response Expected Next Week As per the latest reports, India’s crypto regulation debate is moving into another stage. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has reportedly finished its discussions on regulating virtual digital assets (VDAs). The committee chairman Bhartruhari Mahtab stated that the government would respond next week, after…

Coinbase has announced a Sept. 16 partnership with Stablecore to embed crypto trading, custody, staking and stablecoin payments into banking systems whose integration footprint reaches more than 3,000 U.S. banks and credit unions. Coinbase said the partnership is already underway with institutions including Amarillo National Bank in Texas, while Stablecore will connect Coinbase’s digital asset infrastructure to the core banking, digital banking and compliance systems used by participating financial institutions. The announcement does not say that 3,000 banks have signed contracts with Coinbase. Stablecore says its existing integrations reach technology systems used by more than 3,000 U.S. banks and credit…

Polygon has taken a significant step by integrating Arc into its Open Money Stack, enabling seamless crosschain payment capabilities. This collaboration allows users to move $USDC between multiple networks, including Ethereum and Solana, in just one click. Such advancements are poised to enhance user experience in onchain transactions, as noted in Polygon’s announcement here. Inside the Move The integration of Arc into Polygon’s Open Money Stack marks a notable advancement in the realm of crosschain payments. As the broader crypto market exhibits mixed signals, this development offers a strategic advantage for users seeking efficient transaction pathways. With a growing emphasis…

Bitcoin price action got a reality check this week. On September 14, Santiment Insights described extreme FOMO across the crypto community as bullish narratives surged around expectations for a favorable CLARITY Act outcome. The warning was about euphoria itself, regardless of how the decision eventually turned out. Bitcoin FOMO Collapsed After CLARITY Act Setback The mood changed quickly. On September 15, the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, and Bitcoin fell as regulatory optimism unwound. FOMO traders were suddenly dealing with lower prices instead of the bullish outcome they had positioned for. Then another risk-off catalyst arrived. Fed Rate…

ZARsc, a Rand-pegged stablecoin, has officially launched on the Solana blockchain. This new stablecoin, issued by the FSCA-licensed provider Supercoinxyz, aims to enhance DeFi offerings on Solana. The launch could attract more users to the platform, increasing demand for SOL tokens and related services. More details can be found in the official announcement. Breaking It Down The announcement of ZARsc’s launch has generated significant buzz within the Solana community, highlighting the platform’s commitment to expanding its DeFi ecosystem. With increasing interest in stablecoins, ZARsc’s introduction is timely as it provides an alternative for users looking to engage in DeFi activities…

Ethereum Institutional signaled support for Ethlabs’ motion to reduce block times and create a faster Ethereum to address increasing competition from other networks. “Make Ethereum faster,” wrote the non-profit organization in a Friday X post, arguing that reducing block times is needed as “more institutional activity moves onchain.” On Thursday, Ethlabs published an article quoting 20 decentralized finance (DeFi) founders showing broad support for EIP-8198, also known as “Quick Slots,” which seeks to initially reduce Ethereum block times to 10 seconds from 12 seconds. Other blockchain networks are also working on similar block time reduction initiatives. On Monday, the majority…

Stablecoin compliance could determine which issuers win institutional adoption as new US accounting and regulatory rules raise standards for redemption, reserves and risk controls, according to Aquanow CEO Phil Sham. The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposal on Aug. 18 that would clarify how the existing definition of cash equivalents applies to certain digital assets, including some stablecoins. The proposal does not classify every stablecoin as cash. Instead, it focuses on qualifying assets with characteristics such as price stability, liquid reserves, and contractual rights allowing holders to redeem directly with the issuer for cash on demand. FASB’s proposal arrived…