Bitcoin cannot activate any soft forks for now, Drivechain creator says
Bitcoin has failed to activate every proposed soft fork since Taproot went live in 2021, leading Drivechain creator Paul Sztorc to argue that the network cannot approve any such upgrade for the foreseeable future. Summary ...
Ethereum Protocol Attackathon is Live
The Protocol Security Research Team and the Ecosystem Funding Initiative at the Ethereum Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of the first Ethereum protocol Attackathon with a reward pool of $1,500,000, hosted by Immunefi. The attackathon runs between November 25th and January 20th and aims to enhance the security of the Ethereum protocol through a large-scale crowdsourced...
HYPE price falls 7.5% as Supertrend turns bearish
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token fell about 7.5% over the past week, retreating from $83.55 to around $78.70 as legal concerns and weaker technical momentum weighed on its recent rally. Summary ...
Next Billion Fellowship Program Applications Now Open!
We’re excited to announce that applications for the Next Billion Fellowship Program are now open! What is the Next Billion Fellowship Program? The Next Billion Fellowship Program is a search for stories - tangible, human stories that show how Ethereum is helping communities address the challenges they face. Whether it’s implementing digital badges and wallets for millions of scouts worldwide, creating...
Crypto Mixers vs. Crypto Tumblers: What’s the Difference?
The anonymity of cryptocurrency transactions served as one of the biggest strengths of cryptocurrencies. However, all cryptocurrency transactions are not completely anonymous due to the possibility of linking a crypto wallet address to a real-world identity. The crypto tumbler vs. mixer debate has gained a lot of traction, primarily for identifying the best technique to achieve complete privacy. While...
KREMLIN malware uses Ethereum to update attack servers
Security researchers have traced more than 1,500 KREMLIN malware infections after uncovering a Brazilian banking campaign that uses Ethereum smart contracts to update attack infrastructure and malicious browser extensions to steal credentials and session data. ...
The ETH Rangers Program | Ethereum Foundation Blog
The Protocol Security Research Team and the Ecosystem Funding Initiative at the Ethereum Foundation are proud to announce the launch of the ETH Rangers program to help incentivize Public Goods Security Work for the Ethereum Ecosystem. Public Goods Security Work ETH Rangers offers stipends to support individuals who dedicate time to work on public goods security efforts within the Ethereum...
Malaysia crypto trading tops $4B, Fitch says
Malaysia has emerged as one of the more open Islamic-finance markets for regulated cryptocurrency, with trading on licensed exchanges rising 23% to RM17.14 billion, or more than $4 billion, during 2025. Summary ...
Allocation Update – Q3 2024
Community & educationBlockchain Summer BootcampAfrica Blockchain InstituteBootcamp introducing teenagers to blockchain through hands-on learning, workshops, and collaborative projects organized in Cotonou, Benin and taught in French.EmailCommunity & educationBlockHackKerala Blockchain AcademyHackathon hosted in Trivandrum, India with tracks focused on Ethereum onboarding and inclusion, blockchain for Sustainable Development Goals, and building dapps on Ethereum and layer 2s (L2).Community & educationBuilding...
Argentina commits to OECD crypto tax reporting framework by 2029
Argentina has committed to implementing the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and starting the automatic exchange of information on crypto transactions by September 2029, bringing the country into a system now backed by 77 jurisdictions. Summary ...
