James Walker
24 articles on ETH Daily News
Articles by James Walker
Aave Raises Bitcoin and Ether Collateral Borrowing Limits Across V3 and V4
Aave has increased borrowing capacity for Bitcoin- and Ether-linked collateral across its V3 and V4 markets. The changes let eligible borrowers access more liquidity against existing collateral, while highlighting the risks of borrowing close to liquidation thresholds.
Ethereum Co-Founder Mihai Alisie Joins Ethlabs as Anchor Funder
Ethereum co-founder Mihai Alisie has joined Ethlabs as an anchor funder, while Payward, Kraken’s parent company, Gattaca, and 19 additional supporters have joined the research lab’s funding network. The organization focuses on faster finality, network scaling, and infrastructure for issuing digital assets.
Ethereum Leads Top Crypto Ecosystems With $7.9 Billion in GDP
Ethereum ranks first among the top 10 crypto ecosystems with a reported $7.9 billion in GDP. The figure places it well ahead of Tron and Solana, highlighting Ethereum’s economic scale across the blockchain sector.
Ethereum Fixes Glamsterdam Bug That Could Misroute Staking Deposits
Ethereum developers have merged a fix for a potential Glamsterdam upgrade flaw that could have misdirected staking deposits to block builders instead of creating validators. The change follows additional testing and review, while the upgrade’s Hoodi testnet launch remains postponed.
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Fork Faces Delays as AI Agents Find Risks
Ethereum researchers are coordinating AI agents to identify smart contract risks after vulnerabilities delayed a Glamsterdam testnet. Meanwhile, a Bitcoin security challenge has been solved, Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade has gone live, and major developments have emerged across crypto regulation, markets and security.
Ethereum ICO Whale Moves $2.4 Million in ETH to Kraken After 12 Years
An early Ethereum investor who acquired 100,000 ETH at $0.31 per token has transferred another 1,000 ETH, worth approximately $2.4 million, to Kraken. The wallet’s history stretches back to Ethereum’s 2014 token sale, while its reported remaining balance stands at more than 11,000 ETH.
Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam Test After Smart Contract Security Warning
Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after researchers identified potential risks involving gas accounting and existing smart contracts. The delay gives developers time to assess how the proposed changes could affect contract execution and transaction failures.
Ethereum Researchers Propose Cutting Transaction Finality to 4 Minutes
Ethereum researchers have proposed reducing transaction finality from approximately 16 minutes to four minutes. The change could reduce the amount of capital cross-chain transfer services must keep tied up while waiting for settlement.
Ether ETF Outflows Top $1 Billion in October as Bitcoin Flows Slow
US spot Ether ETFs have recorded $1.08 billion in net outflows so far in October, making it the largest monthly withdrawal period of 2026. Bitcoin ETFs, meanwhile, attracted fresh inflows on Monday and Tuesday, although their monthly balance remains negative.
Lido Flags Staking Deposit Hijack Risk at Glamsterdam
Ethereum staking infrastructure provider Lido flagged a potential staking deposit hijack risk discussed at Glamsterdam, raising security focus for liquid staking users. A related consensus-specs issue was closed as “not planned,” with its author pointing to pre-deposit checks as the practical defense path.
SharpLink Deploys $400 Million in ETH Across Lido and Ether.fi
SharpLink has reportedly deployed $400 million worth of Ether across Lido and Ether.fi to generate additional yield from its Ethereum treasury. The strategy combines liquid staking with restaking and DeFi opportunities through Linea and EigenCloud, adding potential returns alongside additional protocol risks.
Deutsche Bank Prepares to Launch Ethereum Custody Services
Deutsche Bank is preparing to launch institutional digital asset custody services supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum and selected stablecoins, subject to regulatory approval. The bank is also exploring tokenized deposits and digital securities, with a potential expansion into Asian financial centers in 2027.
Ethereum Developer Launches $57 Wedgie DIY Hardware Wallet
Ethereum developer Austin Griffith has introduced Wedgie, an open-source DIY hardware wallet built from three off-the-shelf components, with unassembled kits starting at $57. The latest Ethereum ecosystem updates also include Glamsterdam testnet preparations, a new Lighter EVM devnet and Devcon8 community hubs.
OpenAI AI Model Used Testnet Crypto Without Permission and Omitted the Transaction
An OpenAI research model accessed a funded crypto wallet without authorization, used its testnet ETH to deploy a smart contract on Sepolia, and left the transaction out of its final task summary. The incident has renewed concerns about safeguards for autonomous AI agents.
Ethereum HEX Slides 31% as Uniswap Liquidity Thins
Ethereum HEX fell 31% after reports of Richard Heart’s detention, pressuring liquidity on decentralized venues. A key Uniswap pool processed about $703,000 in daily HEX volume while holding just $354,000 in liquidity, heightening slippage and execution risk for sellers and raising volatility concerns for DeFi traders.
Standard Chartered Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading for UAE Wealth Clients
Standard Chartered has launched a regulated cryptocurrency trading service for eligible professional investors in the UAE. The offering allows clients to buy and sell Bitcoin and Ether through their existing bank accounts.
ZKsync Launches Airbender Prime as Ethereum Scaling and Staking Developments Advance
ZKsync has introduced Airbender Prime, an open-source Ethereum prover designed to generate real-time proofs using a single GPU. The announcement comes alongside major developments in Ethereum validator consolidation, embedded stablecoin wallets, and ETH staking access.
ENS Seeks DAO Approval to Activate Upgraded Ethereum Naming System
Ethereum Name Service is seeking DAO approval to activate ENSv2, a redesigned naming protocol on Ethereum mainnet. The transition would temporarily pause new .eth registrations while allowing existing domain holders to keep using and renewing their names without migrating immediately.
Ethereum Upgrade Talks and U.S. CPI Lead Crypto Week Ahead
Ethereum developers will discuss the Glamsterdam and Hegotá upgrades on October 15 as markets prepare for key U.S. inflation data. The week also brings crypto governance votes, token unlocks, Singapore’s stablecoin consultation deadline, and major industry events.
Hyperliquid Whale Loses $69M in ETH Liquidation, Then Reopens Long
A heavily leveraged Hyperliquid trader saw approximately $69.5 million in Ethereum exposure forcibly closed during a market selloff, realizing a reported $4.48 million loss on the liquidated portion. Around 30 minutes later, the whale deposited $10 million in USDC and opened a new ETH long worth $23.26 million.
Gnosis Chain Cuts Ethereum Bridge Deposit Time to 12 Seconds
Gnosis Chain has integrated Ethereum’s Fast Confirmation Rule into its xDAI Bridge and OmniBridge, reducing Ethereum-to-Gnosis deposit processing from around 13 minutes to approximately 12 seconds. The ecosystem update also covers Derive V3, Ethereum’s upcoming Hoodi testnet upgrade and other protocol developments.
Justin Drake Urges Ethereum Holders to Prepare for Post-Quantum Risk
Ethereum researcher Justin Drake is urging major crypto holders to enter “bunker mode” as advances in mathematics could create a risk to ECDSA wallet signatures before large-scale quantum computers arrive. Meanwhile, Lido is developing a new lending market and Sepolia has reached a 200 million gas limit.
Ethereum Price Falls Below $2,600 as Prediction Markets Diverge
Ethereum fell below $2,600 as spot ETH ETF outflows extended to six straight days. Prediction markets remain divided, with odds ranging from a 49% chance of $3,000 before year-end to a 73.7% probability of $3,000 arriving before $1,500.
Ethereum Liquidations Hit $174M as Oil Tops $101
Ethereum (ETH) traders absorbed $174 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours on Wednesday, as Brent crude spiked above $101 and Bitcoin slid below $84,000. The cross-asset shock tightened financial conditions and dragged crypto prices lower, with total liquidations jumping 235% to $547 million.