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Ethereum Sets 2029 Target for Quantum-Resistant Security
Ethereum is prioritizing quantum resistance and targeting 2029 for protection against a potential quantum computer capable of breaking today’s cryptography. The Ethereum Foundation says future upgrades will be evaluated against that deadline.
Ethereum Supply Debate Puts Staking Returns Against ETH Value
EF Protocol is seeking a wider debate on Ethereum issuance. The discussion weighs preserving validator income through unchanged staking rewards against potential dilution for holders who keep their ETH unstaked.
Cardano’s Leios Scaling Gains Raise New Questions for ADA Fees
Cardano’s Leios upgrade is linked to a potential sixfold scaling improvement, while a conditional 2029 fee benchmark depends on sustained paying usage. CryptoSlate says the resulting adjustments could affect ADA delegators, pool operators and users differently.
Ethereum’s 2029 Quantum Deadline Is Influencing Its Next Development Priorities
Ethereum’s 2029 quantum-security deadline is influencing upgrade discussions. EF Protocol priorities keep shorter slots and node efficiencies conditional, while a proposal could delay mandatory execution proofs by one fork, CryptoSlate reports.
Polish Court Detains Fifth Suspect in Zondacrypto Exchange Probe
A Polish court has detained a fifth suspect in the Zondacrypto exchange probe, Decrypt reports. The platform’s two chief executives have disappeared four years apart, while 1.3 million clients remain locked out.
PwC, Merck and Hashgraph Position Cocoa Provenance System for Wider Supply-Chain Use
PwC, Merck and Hashgraph say their system combines physical authentication, digital traceability and enterprise process design. Cocoa is the first application, with the firms indicating that wider supply-chain use may follow.
Bit2Me launches unit to support law enforcement crypto investigations
Bit2Me has established a specialized unit to help law enforcement track crypto assets, formalizing previous cooperation with agencies including Interpol and Europol. The exchange processed €1.5 million in seized cryptocurrency during 2025.
Proposed LAPTOP Memecoin Draws Backlash From Crypto Traders
A proposed LAPTOP memecoin associated with Hunter Biden has drawn backlash from crypto traders. Kraken deleted a promotional post, while a media group named in the token’s distribution distanced itself from the project.
LG TVs Reportedly Scan Home Networks and Capture Audio While Off
A Gamers Nexus investigation reportedly found LG TVs scanning home-network devices and capturing microphone audio while their screens appeared off, four months after LG told Texas regulators it had fixed its tracking practices.
UK watchdog reportedly considers lifting ban on prediction markets
The UK’s FCA is reportedly weighing whether to lift its ban on prediction markets and binary options for retail investors. Companies have been prohibited from selling, marketing or distributing the products in the UK since 2019.
Polish prosecutors charge suspect in Zondacrypto probe, seek pretrial detention
Polish prosecutors charged Romana Ż. with organized crime and misappropriation offenses involving $2.1 million in Zondacrypto user funds. They are seeking pretrial detention, according to Cointelegraph.
Ethereum Privacy Proposal Faces Gas Limit Challenge
Ethereum’s proposed Frames change would allow extra validation work at individual nodes, but privacy proofs studied so far exceed the shared 100,000-gas allowance. One proof reportedly requires nearly twice the proposed budget.