Vitalik Buterin Outlines “Lean” Ethereum (ETH) Overhaul to Match the Scale of the Merge
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed a multi-year transformation described as the network's third major evolutionary phase. The initiative, detailed in a July 4, 2026 post, aims to fundamentally reshape the blockchain protocol through what Buterin characterizes as a "lean" overhaul approach.
Read full story →TradFi perps volume surges 117-fold to $387B in 18 months as crypto exchanges eat Wall Street’s lunch
Traditional finance perpetual futures volume on crypto exchanges increased 117-fold to $387 billion over 18 months. This growth reflects traders' migration toward decentralized exchanges offering round-the-clock trading of traditional assets.
Bitcoin miners sell 28,000 BTC worth $2B amid rising costs
Bitcoin miners sold 28,000 BTC valued at approximately $2 billion as operational costs increased. This selling activity reflects a broader strategic shift toward artificial intelligence and data center operations.
Tether Announces Audit by KPMG, Reports Positive Opinion from Auditor
KPMG US issued a positive audit opinion on Tether following a complete review of the company's financial reserves. This addresses long-standing questions about whether sufficient assets back the USDT stablecoin, the leading digital asset in the stablecoin sector.