Vitalik Buterin’s latest blog post suggests further improvements to Ethereum's proof-of-stake system, focusing on lowering staking barriers and speeding up transaction finality. However, these changes come with new challenges for the network.

Monochrome Asset Management is launching Australia's first spot Ethereum ETF with a focus on tax-efficient in-kind subscriptions, hoping to distinguish itself from U.S. counterparts despite challenges in matching their inflows.

Stripe has launched USDC payments, enabling merchants to accept stablecoin transactions globally. The move offers a more stable, efficient alternative to previous crypto payment options, and could lead to wider adoption of digital currencies in everyday transactions.

Senator Hagerty’s draft stablecoin legislation, similar to a House proposal, adds momentum to efforts to create a regulatory framework, though challenges remain in reaching bipartisan agreement.

Stable currency supervision will become the focus of South Korean supervision and crackdown on underground transactions

Good news for outer space colonizers: The next step for space telecommunications may be using light beams to stream data.

Marat Tambiyev, a former Russian investigator, has been sentenced to 16 years for accepting $73 million in Bitcoin from criminals he was investigating. The case, the largest bribery incident in Russian history, highlights the increasing use of cryptocurrency in corruption cases.

Cardi B’s X account promotes WAP memecoin, raising security concerns. Celebrity-backed memecoins face increasing scrutiny amidst questionable projects and accusations of financial motives.

The Arbitrum Foundation is focusing on Asia’s blockchain potential with its “Road to Devcon” initiative. Key events in Vietnam and Indonesia, alongside developer campaigns and partnerships, aim to strengthen the region’s blockchain ecosystem.

Gemini has told its Canadian users they have 90 days to withdraw their funds before it closes all accounts by the end of this year.