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Why We Need to Reimagine Proof-of-stake Validators in 2025

BlockchainSep 18

Every day, hundreds of new validators join blockchain networks, and headlines celebrate this as “increasing decentralization.” Ethereum staking participation has climbed to 30% of total supply, with approximately36 million ETH (~$154 billion) staked, while Solana has grown to3,248 validators across 45+ countries. Despite this impressive growth, too many validators remain passive participants, collecting rewards while contributing little to their ecosystems. Meanwhile, real power concentrates in fewer hands than ever, revealing that quantity alone doesn’t guarantee meaningful decentralization. The Problem with Passive Validation While networks celebrate impressive participation rates, most validators contribute nothing beyond transaction processing.This passive approach creates several interconnected…

Ethereum Price Slips as $1,200,000,000 ETH in Sell Volume Hits Market

EthereumSep 18

The Ethereum price is trading in red on the daily time frame. At press time, ETH was trading down 1.92% in the last 24 hours to $4,441, according to CoinMarketCap data. According to community analyst at CryptoQuant Maartunn, Ethereum recently saw a taker sell volume of $1.2 billion, which has pushed its price lower in the last 24 hours. 🚨 JUST NOW: Ethereum Taker Sell Volume of $1.2B pushes price lower pic.twitter.com/FeCe7ouJKW — Maartunn (@JA_Maartun) September 16, 2025 Ethereum fell for three consecutive days since a high of $4,768 on Sept. 13 and is now entering a fourth day of…

Bank of England’s Proposed Stablecoin Ownership Limits are Unworkable, Says Crypto Group

LegalSep 18

The Financial Times (FT) reported on Monday that cryptocurrency groups are urging the Bank of England (BoE) to scrap proposals limiting the amount of stablecoins individuals and businesses can own. The group warned that the rules would leave the UK with stricter oversight than the U.S. or the European Union (EU). According to the FT, BoE officials plan to impose caps of 10,000 british pounds to 20,000 british pounds ($13,600–$27,200) for individuals and about 10 million british pounds ($13.6 million) for businesses on all systemic stablecoins, defined as tokens already widely used for payments in the U.K. or expected to…

Based Launches Zero-Fee Launchpad ‘Basedpad’ on Hyperliquid

ExchangesSep 18

Based unveils its first-ever zero-fee public launchpad, Basedpad, bringing a powerful catalyst to the Hyperliquid ecosystem. The launch is set to empower Hyperliquid by introducing fair and community-driven token launches. This initiative aims to revive the excitement of the early days of Binance launchpools, bringing a new touch tailored to the rapidly evolving ecosystem of Hyperliquid. Introducing Basedpad, the #1 Launchpad on Hyperliquid 🔸Gain access to public Zero-Fee launchpad 🔸Special whitelist for loyal Based & Hyperliquid supporters Read more: https://t.co/EvHIaOEvff Stay Based. Hyperliquid pic.twitter.com/pswxXCLUhZ — Based (@BasedOneX) September 13, 2025 Based Provides a Fair Access to Hyperliquid Projects Basedpad follows…

Is Charles Hoskinson Visiting India Soon? India’s Police Forensics Go Blockchain With Cardano

BlockchainSep 18

Trivolve has launched its blockchain-based FMS on the Cardano mainnet in partnership with the Uttar Pradesh Police Forensic evidence will be recorded by using blockchain, ensuring transparency, tamper-proof custody, and legal reliability. This is a joint effort between Trivolve Tech’s blockchain solutions and Quixy's low-code application platform. The India-based blockchain and AI development studio, Trivolve Tech, recently announced that its Forensic Management System is live on the Cardano Mainnet. Watching this development closely, Cardano CEO Charles Hoskinson revealed that he might pay a visit to India soon. Charles Hoskinson Plans to Visit India Recently, Hoskinson showed his enthusiasm to travel…

Ethereum ETFs reclaim inflow streak as ETH price holds $4,500

EthereumSep 18

Ethereum-tracking ETFs are back in the green, drawing fresh inflows as investor attention returns amid the asset’s steady performance. Summary Ethereum ETFs recorded about $360 million in inflows on Sept. 16, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. U.S.-listed ETH funds have now posted five straight days of inflows, totaling $1.1 billion. Bitcoin ETFs remain ahead with nearly $2.6 billion in inflows over a six-day streak. Ethereum price is consolidating near $4,500, up 3.4% on the week and 8% from this month’s low. Ethereum ETFs recorded about $360 million in inflows on September 15, according to SoSoValue data. This was their second-strongest daily…

"It Would Shoot First and Ask Questions Later"

LegalSep 18

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is abandoning the hard-line enforcement approach that defined the Biden years, with new Chairman Paul Atkins promising to warn businesses about technical violations before launching major actions against them. Atkins told the Financial Times that the agency will focus on serious fraudsters while giving companies more notice about potential problems. The shift represents a complete reversal from his predecessor Gary Gensler, who built a reputation for aggressive enforcement and hefty fines across Wall Street. "If you lie, cheat or steal your investors and steal their money like Bernie Madoff, we'll leave you naked, homeless…

South Korea Sees Trading Volume Surge in These 15 Altcoins – Here’s the List

ExchangesSep 18

South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, have seen a notable increase in trading volume over the last 24 hours. The intense buying and selling activity, particularly in some altcoins, indicates significant market activity. According to data obtained from both exchanges, the prominent altcoins and their transaction volumes in the last 24 hours are as follows: Dogecoin (DOGE) – $445 million XRP (XRP) – $385.8 million Solana (SOL) – $270.8 million Ethereum (ETH) – $214.7 million Tether (USDT) – $270.1 million Linea (LINEA) – $141.8 million World Liberty Financial (WLFI) – $95 million Pump.fun (PUMP) – $86.8 million Holoworld…

Privacy is ‘constant battle’ between blockchain stakeholders and state

BlockchainSep 18

Blockchain industry participants and regulators continue battling for privacy rights as the European Union’s sweeping Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules look set to ban privacy-preserving tokens and anonymous crypto accounts starting in 2027. Credit institutions, financial institutions and crypto asset service providers (CASPs) will be prohibited from maintaining anonymous accounts or handling privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies under the EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) that will go into effect in 2027, Cointelegraph reported in May. Maintaining the right to access privacy-preserving coins like Monero (XMR) has been a “constant battle” between blockchain industry stakeholders and regulators, according to Anja Blaj, an independent legal…

Ethereum to $5,500 by Mid-October: Tom Lee

EthereumSep 18

Fundstrat’s analytics expert Tom Lee has doubled down on his ultra-bullish Ethereum stance, sharing a more or less specific ETH price prediction for the next month. However, the figure he named, $5,500, might not be the top, since he expects both Bitcoin and Ethereum to make “a monster move” over the next three months. Ethereum to reach $5,500 by mid-October, Tom Lee says A key reason named by Tom Lee during his recent CNBC appearance is the expected Fed Reserve monetary easing. This will ensure an inflow of liquidity to the markets, Lee said, therefore Ethereum and Bitcoin would be…