Ethereum News
The Protocol: Bitcoin proposal that could freeze quantum-related coins
Also: AI agents & crypto payments, CoW Swap hijack, ZK proofs on XRPL.
Popular DeFi platform warns users to stay away from its site after security breach
The team that helps operate the platform, CoW Swap, said that it was working to resolve the issue for the DEX aggregator.
Ethereum Foundation unveils $1M audit subsidy program to boost crypto security and cut costs for builders
The new initiative aims to address a persistent challenge in crypto development—the high cost of smart contract security audits.
Scroll moves to cut costs after top protocol migrates to Optimism
The downsizing follows a financial hit after Scroll's top protocol migrated to Optimism, draining nearly $160 million in TVL and $13 million in annualized fees.
StarkWare cuts jobs in reorganization as Starknet revenue plunges 99% from peak
Days after unveiling a quantum-safe bitcoin method, a StarkWare researcher was tapped to lead a new applications unit as Layer-2 revenue dries up.
$1.6 billion Ether Machine SPAC deal collapses over unfavorable market
The Ether Machine, an ether treasury firm, currently has more than $1 billion in ether in its treasury.
Tom Lee's Bitmine uplists to NYSE, expands buyback authorization to $4 billion
The company holds nearly 4% of ether's (ETH) total supply, but shares have struggled alongside that crypto.
The Protocol: Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but manageable
Also: North Korea’s 6-month plot with Drift, Solana Foundation’s new ad and Alchemy AI.
Aave loses key risk manager, Chaos Labs, amid contributor exodus and disputes
A key sticking point is Aave’s V4 upgrade, which introduces a new architecture and significantly expands the scope of risk management.
Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026
The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.
