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Ethereum developers are preparing for the network’s second major upgrade this year, known as Fusaka, set to go live at the end of November or beginning of December, pending final testnet results.Fusaka — a blend of the names Fulu and Osaka — consists of two simultaneous upgrades to Ethereum’s consensus and execution layers, respectively.The upgrade is focused on making the Ethereum blockchain more scalable and efficient, and should benefit institutions and users as transaction costs on rollup networks should fall further, while operating nodes should become less cumbersome and expensive for newcomers looking to run nodes.Fusaka includes 12 major code…

Anthea, a Bermuda-based crypto life insurer, has raised $22 million in a Series A round led by Yunfeng Financial Group to launch what it calls the world’s first life insurance product denominated in Ethereum tokens ETH$4,462.40.The company, whose goal is to merge life insurance with blockchain technology, said the capital will accelerate product development, expand its footprint across Asia and support ongoing operations as it builds out its crypto-linked insurance platform, according to a press release on Wednesday.The worlds of cryptocurrency and insurance generally meet when it comes to providing cover for loss or theft of crypto assets held in…

Grayscale’s new staking feature lets investors earn rewards on Ethereum and Solana through traditional brokerage accounts.Investment management firm Grayscale announced on Monday, Oct. 6, that it has launched staking for its Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded products (ETPs), making them the first U.S.-listed spot crypto ETPs to offer this feature.The Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH) now allow investors to stake Ether, while Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL) has activated staking for Solana (SOL). ETHE currently holds $4.82 billion in assets, and ETH holds over $3 billion, according to SoSoValue data.Notably, ETHE and ETH are not registered under…

The competition among crypto presales is intensifying as new projects continue to reshape how investors view the presale market. During this momentum-filled season, Based Eggman ($GGs) has captured attention across the BASE Network as one of the big crypto presales of 2025.Its mix of meme culture, on-chain gaming, and community-driven mechanics is turning it into a leading presale crypto project. While BullZilla still commands a loyal following, Based Eggman’s presale growth has set a new benchmark for upcoming crypto presales. The data and community response show how quickly it is gaining ground across the crypto presale list.Based Eggman ($GGs): The New…

Key Takeaways Gemini’s Head of APAC Saad Ahmed told CCN that regulatory inconsistency across Southeast Asia is making it difficult for crypto firms. Despite Asia’s innovation and momentum, Gemini’s Ahmed believes America will remain a key influence in shaping global crypto standards. Ahmed identified stablecoins and RWAs as the two dominant narratives driving the next phase of crypto growth. Southeast Asia has become one of the world’s most dynamic regions for crypto innovation, teeming with builders and users driving the next wave of Web3 adoption. Yet this momentum comes with a caveat: regulatory inconsistency across markets makes it increasingly challenging…

DOT$3.9163 encountered substantial volatility throughout the last twenty-four-hour period, with the cryptocurrency retreating 4%, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model.The model showed that the most noteworthy movement materialised when DOT plummeted to its lowest juncture of $4.07 on elevated volume of 3.16 million, considerably above the twenty-four-hour average of 2.31 million, establishing robust volume support at this level. Following this capitulation event, DOT demonstrated resilience by recovering to the $4.15-$4.18 range, suggesting institutional buying interest emerged at lower levels and potential stabilisation around current support zones, according to the model.On the news front, Polkadot is consolidating its core system…

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said New York residents are now able to stake their assets following approval from state regulators.In a Wednesday blog post, Coinbase said its users could begin earning rewards from staking in Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and other assets. The company credited New York Governor Kathy Hochul for “embracing progress and providing clarity” leading to the approval, with plans to continue expanding staking services across the US.“This is a big win for New Yorkers, and a step toward ensuring every American has equal access to the future of finance,” said Coinbase. “But our work is not done. We…

The total market capitalization plunged below $4.3 trillion. The cryptocurrency market, which had been booming since the start of October, took a step back over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin (BTC) briefly tumbled under $121,000, whereas Ethereum (ETH) and other popular altcoins registered even more substantial losses. BTC Heads South The start of the business week offered additional gains to the primary cryptocurrency, whose price tapped a new all-time high of over $126,000 on October 6. The bulls, however, could not maintain the momentum, and the valuation has been on a downtrend since then. A few hours ago, BTC…

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 4230.81, up 0.4% (+15.88) since 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Five of 20 assets are trading higher.Leaders: BTC (+1.0%) and AAVE (+1.0%).Laggards: APT (-3.0%) and ADA (-0.5%).The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally.

The deal brings liquid staking products and compliance infrastructure to Plume’s real-world asset blockchain.Plume – a blockchain network focused on real-world assets (RWA) with a total value locked (TVL) of $294 million – has signed an agreement to acquire Dinero, the developer of a liquid staking protocol on Ethereum.The deal adds institutional staking products for Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Bitcoin (BTC) to Plume’s platform, according to a press release viewed by The Defiant. BTC recently hit a new all-time high above $125,000 and is currently trading at $122,000, down 2% on the day. Dinero’s main product, ipxETH, is an…