Emma Collins
24 articles on ETH Daily News
Editor-in-chief, Bitcoin World News.
Articles by Emma Collins
Ethereum and Layer 2 Networks Hold Two-Thirds of DeFi TVL
Ethereum and its Layer 2 ecosystem account for approximately two-thirds of decentralized finance's total value locked, highlighting the network's position in onchain finance. Data dated October 29, 2026, puts Ethereum's DeFi TVL at $45.9 billion.
ENS V2 Launches on Ethereum With New Naming Protocol and Explorer
Ethereum Name Service has launched ENS V2 on Ethereum mainnet, introducing a redesigned app, a new explorer, hierarchical registries, and more granular permissions. The release supports an ecosystem of more than 36 million names and over 600 applications, while other Ethereum developments focus on tokenized assets and cheaper proof generation.
Bitmine Restarts $46M Share Buybacks While Adding Ethereum
Bitmine Immersion Technologies spent approximately $45.9 million repurchasing its own shares while adding another 10,452 ETH to its treasury. The move comes as Chairman Tom Lee argues that Ethereum has declined less than semiconductor stocks during the recent market pullback.
Ethereum Staking Security Alert: eMudhra Certificate Risks Affect Web3Signer Setups
Consensys has warned Ethereum infrastructure operators about configuration-dependent security risks involving eMudhra certificates and Java trust stores. Default setups are reported to be unaffected, but some Web3Signer deployments require immediate access-control changes.
Aave Plans Tokenomics Overhaul With Buybacks, Staking and Burns
Aave founder Stani Kulechov has outlined plans for Aavenomics 3.0, including AAVE buybacks, staking and token burns. The proposed changes come as the DeFi protocol continues to address the financial and confidence challenges linked to the April 2026 rsETH incident.
Fhenix Launches CoFHE Privacy Layer on Ethereum and Arbitrum
Fhenix has launched its CoFHE encryption coprocessor on Ethereum and Arbitrum mainnet, allowing smart contracts to process encrypted data while enforcing onchain rules. The system is designed to support confidential financial applications, including private trading strategies and encrypted token balances.
Bitmine Stakes $390.6 Million in ETH, Bringing Staked Holdings to 5.23 Million
Tom Lee’s Bitmine staked another 159,728 ETH worth approximately $390.6 million, bringing its staked holdings to around 5.23 million ETH. The move increases the share of its Ethereum treasury earning staking rewards to 86.5%, while raising questions about liquidity and the concentration of stake.
Ethereum Staking Reaches Record 43.8 Million ETH as Yields Fall
Ethereum staking reached a record 43.8 million ETH by the end of Q3 2026, representing 35.9% of the network’s total supply. However, gross annualized staking yield fell to 2.63%, while Solana also recorded higher staking participation and lower returns.
Bitmine Adds 12,535 ETH, Bringing Holdings Above 6 Million
Bitmine acquired another 12,535 ETH, bringing its reported Ethereum holdings to 6,041,481 ETH. The company is now described as 99% of the way toward its goal of holding 5% of Ethereum’s total supply.
JPM Coin Goes Live on Ethereum as JPMorgan Expands Onchain Cash
JPMorgan’s USD deposit token, JPM Coin (JPMD), is now live on Ethereum mainnet, extending beyond Base. The move brings institutional onchain cash to the network alongside tokenized money market funds MONY and JLTXX.
Ethereum ETFs Record $320 Million in Weekly Outflows as Bitcoin Redemptions Slow
Ethereum exchange-traded funds recorded $320 million in net outflows during October 12–16, exceeding Bitcoin ETF withdrawals over the same period. Across five crypto ETF groups, total net outflows reached $610.7 million, while Bitcoin outflows slowed 66% from the previous week.
Aztec Sets 2030 Target for Full Post-Quantum Security Migration
Aztec Network has published a roadmap for transitioning its Ethereum Layer 2 infrastructure toward post-quantum security, targeting hardened privacy libraries by February 2027 and a full migration by 2030. The plan includes upgrades to encryption, account authentication, proving systems and validator signatures.
Babylon Proposes Native Bitcoin Collateral for Aave V4 Lending
Babylon Labs has proposed integrating native Bitcoin collateral into Aave V4, allowing users to borrow stablecoins against BTC held on the Bitcoin network. The proposal remains under governance review, with community voting and security assessments still required before launch.
Starknet Launches Shadow Accounts to Add Privacy to DeFi
Starknet has introduced Shadow Accounts, a feature designed to help users separate their DeFi activity from their main wallet identity. The feature uses shielded balances through the STRK20 privacy pool, while account balances, transactions and positions remain publicly visible onchain.
Blur to Shut Down Website as Ethereum NFT Trading Volume Collapses
Blur will close its website on November 12 after monthly NFT trading volume plunged from approximately $1.43 billion in March 2023 to below $7 million in March 2026. Its Blend lending service will stop issuing new loans, while its underlying Ethereum smart contracts are expected to remain operational.
BitMine Adds 12,532 ETH as Holdings Reach 6.03 Million
BitMine Immersion Technologies added 12,532 ETH over the past week, bringing its Ethereum holdings to approximately 6.03 million tokens. The company says it is 99% of the way toward its goal of holding 5% of Ethereum’s total supply.
Ledger Investigates CryptoBilis Wallets as Credifi Launches zkTLS Checks and New York Bans Mashinsky
Ledger is investigating reports that devices sold by reseller CryptoBilis may have been tampered with, while Credifi has introduced zkTLS-based credit verification for USDC lending. Separately, New York has secured a permanent industry ban and up to $35 million in conditional payments from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky.
Starknet Rises 20% as It Considers Becoming a Quantum-Resistant L1
Starknet is considering becoming an independent layer-1 blockchain as it targets full quantum resistance by 2027. The announcement coincided with a roughly 20% rise in STRK over 24 hours.
Ethereum Liquidations Outpace Bitcoin as Crypto Loses $1.19B
Ethereum traders suffered approximately $356 million in liquidations over 24 hours as the broader crypto market saw $1.19 billion in forced position closures. Ether experienced significantly greater liquidation pressure than Bitcoin despite having a much smaller market capitalization.
Ethereum Glamsterdam Test Reaches Nearly 200M Gas Per Block
Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade is testing a processing limit of nearly 200 million gas per block on Sepolia, more than tripling the previous allowance. Early test blocks, however, are using less than half of the available capacity.
Pudgy Penguins’ Abstract to Shut Down After Millions in Losses
Pudgy Penguins parent Igloo will shut down its Abstract Ethereum layer-2 on Dec. 15 after spending tens of millions of dollars supporting the network. The company plans to refocus on Pudgy Penguins, its NFTs and PENGU.
Arbitrum Joins Global Dollar Network to Expand USDG Growth
Arbitrum has joined the Paxos-led Global Dollar Network as USDG launches on the Ethereum layer-2. The partnership gives Arbitrum and its ecosystem participants a potential share of stablecoin reserve economics.
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Test Gets Last-Minute Fix Before 200M Gas Limit
Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet is set for a major Glamsterdam capacity test, with its gas limit rising from about 60 million to 200 million. A last-minute Prysm update ensures validators can automatically use the higher limit.
OKXICE Plans 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading on X Layer
OKXICE, the 50/50 joint venture between ICE and OKX, has notified the SEC of plans for a permissioned tokenized securities venue offering 24/7 trading in U.S. stocks.