‘It’s really not just a blockchain anymore’: Vitalik Buterin maps Ethereum’s path to 2030
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said Ethereum is "really not just a blockchain anymore" and laid out how its design will change by 2030 in a post.
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SEC Staff Says Token Buybacks Don't Make Crypto a Security—If the Network Works
New SEC staff guidance says announcing a token buyback on a functional network isn't a promise that turns the token into a security, a shift one attorney says makes securities laws look "opt-in."
Bond Volatility Hits Highest Since March While Bitcoin Traders Stay Calm
The MOVE index of U.S. Treasury volatility rose to around 104, its highest level since March. Bitcoin’s 30-day implied volatility index remained near 37, close to its 2026 low, while the VIX was near 14.
Quant Jumps 39% As Altcoins Rally While Bitcoin Stalls Near $84K
Quant rose roughly 39% over 24 hours during a broad altcoin rally. 93 of the 100 assets in the CoinDesk 100 were trading higher during the move.
BIX Card Wants To Expand Crypto Spending From 29 To 49 US States
BIX says its crypto-enabled Visa card is currently available to eligible users in 29 U.S. states. The company is targeting expansion to 49 states within six to eight months, subject to approvals and partner readiness.
$15.6B Bitcoin Options Expiry Clears As BTC Holds Near $84K
Roughly $15.6 billion of Bitcoin options expired on Deribit on September 25. Bitcoin traded around $83,600 after the settlement, below the week’s near-$87,000 high but still well above its earlier trading range.
Bitcoin ETFs Erase $5.8B 2026 Deficit As Annual Flows Turn Positive
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have moved back into positive net flows for 2026 after being roughly $5.8 billion underwater in July. The funds are now sitting at around $800 million of net inflows for the year.
Circle Foundation Backs UN Stablecoin Payment Trials For Humanitarian Aid
Circle Foundation has announced grants supporting digital-payment projects at the United Nations Development Programme and World Food Programme. The initiatives will examine how regulated payment stablecoins can improve the speed, cost and transparency of aid distribution.
Tether Says EQIBank Exposure Is Below 0.034% After US Asset Seizure
Tether says assets held with offshore banking partner EQIBank represent less than 0.034% of its total group assets. U.S. authorities are seeking forfeiture of tens of millions of dollars tied to EQIBank payment processor Capstone.
Lido Vote #214 Passes As Dual Governance Moves Onto Ethereum Mainnet
Lido DAO Vote #214 has passed with 58.2 million LDO participating in favor. The vote implements Dual Governance V1 parameters, giving stETH holders a new mechanism to contest certain governance actions. The associated emergency governance delay has been extended to 14 days.