Author: Kryptonews

The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled a $2 million security contest designed to strengthen its upcoming Fusaka upgrade.Announced on Sept. 15, the initiative invites researchers worldwide to audit the upgrade’s codebase. Rewards will be distributed to participants who uncover vulnerabilities before the upgrade goes live.EF explained that the competition is structured as a four-week event hosted on the Sherlock testnet, running from Sept. 15 to Oct. 13. To encourage early participation, findings reported in the first week will receive double points, while those in the second week will gain a 1.5x multiplier.The foundation emphasized that this time-sensitive approach ensures maximum scrutiny at…

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, believes the crypto market is on the verge of a major rally as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares to introduce generic listing standards for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). Key Takeaways: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects a strong year-end crypto rally driven by macro factors like rate cuts. He believes the SEC’s proposed generic ETP listing standards could fast-track multiple crypto ETFs. Bitwise has filed for a spot Avalanche ETF, aiming to offer institutional investors regulated exposure to AVAX. In a note to clients this week, Hougan said these changes could…

The home of filmmaker, musician, and artist David Lynch could be yours for $15 million. Prior to his death this past January, Lynch lived on a compound that spanned 2.3 acres. The Hollywood Hills home was built in 1963 by Lloyd Wright, son of the modernist architect Frank Lloyd Wright, and Lynch expanded it to include the two neighboring lots. He lived there for more than 35 years, using the space as both a living quarters and a workspace, with an editing space and a private screening room on site, according to the Zillow listing for the home. Related Articles…

Solana-based corporate treasuries have surged past $4 billion as companies continue to accumulate the cryptocurrency, according to new data.Data from the reserve tracker, Strategic Solana Reserve, showed on Tuesday that Solana treasuries hit 17.11 million tokens, worth $4.03 billion at current prices. The reserves account for nearly 3% of Solana’s (SOL) circulating supply of more than 600 million tokens.The largest participant is Forward Industries, which holds more than 6.8 million SOL, worth $1.61 billion. Other firms such as Sharps Technology, DeFi Development Corp. and Upexi each hold roughly 2 million SOL, with individual allocations exceeding $400 million.Top Solana strategic reserves.…

Crypto Finance, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, launched a new off-exchange settlement solution to improve capital efficiency and trading flexibility for institutional crypto investors.The new product, Crypto Finance AnchorNote, allows institutions to trade on different platforms without moving their assets out of custody. It also helps them settle trades off-exchange and earn yields within a compliant, risk-controlled setup, according to a Tuesday announcement. “With Crypto Finance AnchorNote, we are closing a critical gap between custody and capital efficiency,” said Philipp Dettwiler, head of custody and settlement at Crypto Finance. The launch is initially focused on the Swiss market, with…

Key Highlights:  The SEC is making new common rules where new processes will be implemented to speed up ETP approvals.  The rules include clear requirements about how the crypto is stored, how safe it is, and how much people trade the tokens, so investors can feel more secure.  Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says these changes can cause a big shift in the industry.  The crypto asset management companies may soon experience a crazy shift as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advances work on universal listing standards for cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). Bitwise Chief Investment Office Matt Hougan has suggested…

Crypto Finance, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, launched a new off-exchange settlement solution to improve capital efficiency and trading flexibility for institutional crypto investors.The new product, Crypto Finance AnchorNote, allows institutions to trade on different platforms without moving their assets out of custody. It also helps them settle trades off-exchange and earn yields within a compliant, risk-controlled setup, according to a Tuesday announcement. “With Crypto Finance AnchorNote, we are closing a critical gap between custody and capital efficiency,” said Philipp Dettwiler, head of custody and settlement at Crypto Finance. The launch is initially focused on the Swiss market, with…

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)Suddenly, it’s all about Ethereum rival Solana and its native token SOL as the broader market holds its breath ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve rate decision.Michael Novogratz, the founder and CEO of Galaxy Investment, says Solana could evolve to become a settlement infrastructure in global finance. Why? Because the blockchain can handle over 6 billion transactions a day, which is way higher than the 400 million-700 million trades global securities markets usually deal with, he said. Speed matters.At BaseCamp 2025, Coinbase’s layer-2 network hinted at plans for a token launch that could…

Iris Coleman Sep 16, 2025 11:30 Helius (HSDT) is setting its sights on creating a premier treasury for the Solana ecosystem, according to Pantera Capital. Learn about their strategic initiatives and goals. Helius (HSDT) is ambitiously positioning itself to build the foremost treasury within the Solana ecosystem, according to Pantera Capital. This initiative marks a significant step in enhancing the financial architecture of Solana, a blockchain platform known for its high throughput and low transaction costs. Strategic Objectives The primary goal of Helius is to create a robust treasury system that will support…

Key takeaways:XRP’s failure to hold $3 points to a continued downside risk to $2.40-$2.Whales continue to sell XRP.Declining daily active addresses signal reduced transaction activity and liquidity.XRP (XRP) price is flashing warning signs below $3 as bearish technical patterns emerge on its daily chart, coinciding with selling by whales and declining network activity. XRP price charts hint at more downsideXRP price has been forming a descending triangle pattern on its daily chart since its rally to $3.66 multi-year highs, characterized by a flat support level and a downward-sloping resistance line.The recent breakout above the triangle’s upper trendline turned out to be…