Ethereum upgrades, layer-2 rollups, staking, and the wider EVM ecosystem. 165 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
The Ethereum Foundation has launched the Platåberget testnet, an early testing ground for the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade. Developers must update tools that rely on a hardcapped maximum gas limit, as these will break in the new version. The testnet is open to public participation.
Ethereum developers are reviewing 66 proposals for the upcoming Hegotá upgrade, which aims to enhance privacy for Ethereum applications. This upgrade could make Ethereum more attractive for users who prioritize privacy in their transactions.
The Ethereum Foundation's Trillion Dollar Security initiative has awarded a grant to the Freedom of the Press Foundation to develop WEBCAT, a tool that helps browsers verify website code integrity. The grant amount was not disclosed.
SharpLink will stake 12% of its Ethereum holdings with Lido, earning yield while keeping assets liquid in DeFi. This move highlights growing institutional adoption of Ethereum staking solutions.
Fidelity has filed with the SEC to add staking to its Ethereum ETF, planning to retain 85% of staking rewards and distribute the rest quarterly. This move could make the fund more attractive to investors seeking passive income.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a new roadmap focusing on quantum-resistant cryptography, enhanced privacy, and AI-assisted formal verification. This shift aims to future-proof the network against emerging technological threats.
Crypto exchange Coinsbuy lost $8 million in a coordinated attack spanning Ethereum and TRON blockchains. Most stolen funds were laundered through the FixedFloat exchange, but the attack method remains unknown.
Hackers drained $8 million from crypto exchange Coinsbuy by exploiting vulnerabilities across Tron and Ethereum blockchains. The stolen funds were quickly moved through multiple exchanges, making recovery difficult.
SharpLink CEO warns that EIP-8363, the "Tapered Issuance Burn" proposal, could phase in a rising burn of consensus rewards to limit the amount of ETH staked, potentially reducing staking returns and weakening Ethereum's competitive edge over Bitcoin.
Ethereum's proposed EIP-8363 aims to reduce ETH issuance by slashing staking rewards, but critics warn it could harm DeFi, decentralization, and institutional adoption. The proposal has ignited a heated debate among developers and stakeholders.
The Ethereum staking token weETH is separating from restaking to reduce risk, as a new proposal to cap validator rewards sparks debate in the staking sector. This move highlights the growing divide between traditional staking and higher-risk restaking strategies.
Ethereum researchers have proposed EIP-8361, which would burn a portion of validator rewards to limit staking to 50% of the total supply. This aims to balance decentralization and security on the network.
BNY, one of the world's largest custody banks, is adding crypto staking to its digital asset platform. The service will be powered by Galaxy and targets institutional investors, marking a significant step in mainstream adoption.
BlackRock has introduced Ethereum-based tokenized shares for select European money market funds, using JPMorgan's Kinexys platform. This move brings traditional finance closer to blockchain technology, potentially offering faster settlements and 24/7 trading.
BlackRock has launched tokenized versions of its money market funds on both Solana and Ethereum blockchains. The funds use stablecoins for reserves, bringing traditional financial products to crypto users.
Ethereum's Ethereum Foundation has seen significant leadership changes and institutional adoption in its 11th year. The past year has been marked by upheaval, including a new executive director and growing interest from major financial players.
Rather than competing directly with faster chains, Ethereum is increasingly serving as the settlement and security layer for L2 networks where perpetual futures trading is booming. Trading volumes have surged to $3.5 trillion in the last quarter.
EthSystems, a new startup spun out of the Ethereum Foundation in July 2026, is building privacy infrastructure to help banks and financial institutions use public blockchains without exposing sensitive data.
Lido, the largest liquid staking provider, has begun consolidating 8 million ETH (worth about $16.5 billion) to reduce its validator count by one-third. For the first time, professional node operators must post bonds, aiming to improve network efficiency and security.
Ethereum ETFs snapped a five-day inflow streak and Bitcoin ETFs logged a second day of outflows, though both funds extended their weekly inflow streaks to three weeks.
LayerZero and Keeta have partnered to allow tokenized bank deposits to be transferred across Ethereum, Solana, and Base. This collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance with decentralized networks, making cross-chain transactions more accessible.
The Verus-Ethereum bridge was exploited for the second time in two months, with attackers stealing $7.54 million through the same vulnerability class used in May, according to Blockaid.
Multiple crypto protocols linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum lost $35 million in a series of attacks exploiting weak key management, upgrade powers, and validation checks. The breaches targeted Verus, B² Network, and other cross-chain systems, draining funds without breaking the underlying cryptography.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin "vibe-coded" an anonymous billboard demo on Aztec with onchain moderation, a censor role, and a local LLM flagging daemon.