Ethereum News
Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking Demand
The waiting time to deploy new validators to the Ethereum network has diminished to just five hours from a peak of 45 days in early June.
The Protocol: Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan
ZeroSync's Robin Linus has ignited excitement in the Bitcoin community by introducing the "BitVM" paper, proposing a straightforward method for incorporating smart contracts into the original blockchain, a feature predominantly associated with Ethereum and its numerous derivatives.
Ether Could Hit $8K by End of 2026: Standard Chartered
Emerging uses for the Ethereum network in gaming and tokenization are among the drivers of what could be a 5X gain in ether's price over the next three years, said the bank.
Bitcoin Hovers Above $27,000 as U.S. Stocks Advance
Meanwhile, bitcoin's dominance continues to climb.
Blocknative Reduces Headcount by Third, After Suspending Work on Relay Project
The company discloses a restructuring in the wake of its decision to exit services related to MEV-Boost Relay, a type of software used by Ethereum network validators.
Protocol Village: Crypto VC Funding in 3Q Down Nearly 75% From Year Earlier: FundStrat
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.
The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?
Amidst the challenges posed by the crypto winter, Ethereum layer-2 developers such as OP Labs, Polygon, and Matter Labs are competing for contracts within the Celo blockchain's new network, where customer demand is limited, leading to layoffs at major firms.
VanEck Donating 10% of Ethereum Futures ETF Profits to Core Developers a 'No-Brainer,' Exec Says
VanEck, the $77.8 billion asset under management firm, is preparing to roll out its Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) as the race for ether (ETH) futures fund heats up. VanEck head of digital assets product Kyle DaCruz shares insights into the fund, competitive advantages and plans to donate 10% of profits from its EFUT ETF to Ethereum core developers for at least 10 years.
