The rollout continues Ethereum’s scaling drive, following March’s Dencun blobs debut and May’s Pectra upgrade.

Bybit has officially confirmed its support for Avalanche's v1.15.0 network upgrade. The cryptocurrency exchange is diligently updating its Avalanche node infrastructure to ensure compatibility. This upgrade process will maintain AVAX trading activities without interruption. The announcement primarily focuses on network compatibility and Bybit's operational adjustments. It is crucial to understand that this does not involve any changes to AVAX's token supply or its underlying economic model. Bybit's proactive update ensures AVAX users will experience a smooth transition during the network upgrade. The exchange is synchronizing its validator and node infrastructure with the new release. This ensures that customer deposits and withdrawals will continue to function seamlessly. Users are not required to take any action, such as migrating tokens or claiming new assets. The successful integration by Bybit signifies a vital step for Avalanche in deploying its new software at scale.

Aptos Labs has released mainnet node software v1.49.1 for validators and fullnode operators, following an earlier hotfix path. This release integrates a wider range of execution, consensus, and state-sync changes into the public mainnet build. End users, including APT holders, are not required to migrate tokens or perform any wallet actions. The release is primarily aimed at infrastructure operators rather than ordinary users. It packages various improvements across execution, consensus, storage, and state sync. This version also incorporates fixes previously seen in the v1.49 hotfix path, offering a more complete public build. For validators, this means a standard and predictable release for deployment and maintenance. Fullnode providers, indexers, and RPC operators also benefit from a common software target. This is an infrastructure-focused update, not a user-facing fork that would demand token swaps or wallet updates. The value of this release is operational, ensuring validator software alignment and tightening execution behavior. Aptos has been rapidly iterating through its 1.49 series, and v1.49.1 provides a cleaner production baseline. This release helps reduce version fragmentation across the network, which is crucial for reproducing bugs. Consolidating emergency fixes into a standard mainnet release is a vital step for Aptos's ongoing stability under load.

The upgrade marks a sharper strategic turn for the blockchain, aligning protocol development with economic intent and strengthening the case for ether.

MEXC has significantly upgraded its AI trading platform, MEXC AI, emphasizing "Intelligence for Every Opportunity." The platform now aims to bridge the gap between raw market information and actionable trading strategies. Key enhancements include a more interactive AI Assistant and an AI Radar focused on market intelligence and opportunity discovery. AI Assistant features a redesigned interface for more contextual and adaptive conversations with users. AI Radar introduces new tools like AI Visual for intuitive news representation and AI Video Brief for market recaps. Together, these tools help traders move from identifying market events to understanding their trading implications. MEXC AI extends beyond analysis, with capabilities like AI Strategy for automated trading based on user-defined ideas. The platform is also developing a command-line interface to support advanced AI Agent functionalities. CEO Vugar Usi highlighted the goal of reducing the distance between trading intent and execution, keeping users in control. This evolution aligns with MEXC's Trading Companion vision, making AI a continuous part of the trading journey. A campaign called Trading Takes Two will showcase these new capabilities.

Coinbase's Base network is targeting June 25 for its Beryl mainnet upgrade, introducing a B20 token standard aimed at lowering token creation and storage c

Zcash holders delivered a nearly unanimous message on Network Upgrade 7 (NU7) to make the network faster, but leave its monetary clock alone. Nearly 2.4 million ZEC participated in the private poll, with 99.9% backing a cut in target block time from 75 seconds to 25, and 98.9% choosing to preserve Zcash’s Bitcoin-style halving schedule. […]

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Self-custodial trading platform Sedona has partnered with Fhenix to integrate confidential fully homomorphic encryption infrastructure into its system. Cryptographic Security Upgrade Sedona, a self-custodial trading platform and neo-bank, announced a partnership with Fhenix to integrate Confidential Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) infrastructure into its Arbitrum-based system. The company said the upgrade will ensure key financial data […]

Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade targets a December launch! Explore the $2M bug bounty & major technical overhauls.

The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency.

The upgrade is focused on making the Ethereum blockchain more user-friendly and efficient.

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Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade roadmap is advancing through devnet work, with ePBS and block-level access lists central to a potential 200 million gas limit path.

The investment bank reversed its bearish call on Coinbase, citing renewed crypto momentum and potential U.S. regulatory breakthroughs.

CCTP V2 enables nearly instant USDC transfers between blockchains with new feature, reducing blockchain transaction times from minutes to seconds.

The investment bank upgraded the stock to buy from neutral and set a new price target of $25.