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Ethereum Institutional Signals Support for Ethlabs’ Motion to Reduce Block Times
Ethereum Institutional backed Ethlabs’ proposal to reduce Ethereum block times, citing rising institutional activity on the smart-contract network. Cointelegraph reported the signal on Sept. 18, 2026, without details on approval or timing.
Ethereum Institutional backs Ethlabs’ proposal to shorten block times
Ethereum Institutional supports Ethlabs’ motion to reduce Ethereum block times, citing increasing institutional activity on the smart-contract network. The report does not give a proposed interval, approval status or implementation timeline.
Ethereum Sets Glamsterdam Timeline as Testnet Builder Risks Emerge
Ethereum confirmed the Glamsterdam timeline but warned that fake builders using free Sepolia test ether could outbid legitimate rivals and withhold transaction payloads. Client teams also have half the usual review time.
Ethereum Flags Testnet Builder Risks Ahead of Glamsterdam
Ethereum confirmed Glamsterdam’s schedule but warned that free test ether could enable fake builders to outbid rivals and withhold transaction payloads. Client teams will also have half their usual review time before Sepolia testing begins.
Vitalik Buterin Says AI Can Strengthen Crypto Security
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said AI could support crypto security by helping developers mathematically verify entire software systems. He acknowledged the technology’s role in new attacks but highlighted its potential as a defensive tool.
Vitalik Buterin Says AI Can Strengthen Crypto Security
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said AI could help protect crypto systems by enabling developers to mathematically verify entire software systems, even as the technology may also be used to create new attacks, Decrypt reported.
Ethereum Client Diversity Estimates Diverge as Tracking Tools Falter
Ethereum client-diversity estimates are diverging as key tracking tools break. CryptoSlate reports that daily key rotation may further reduce the public signals used to detect concentrated infrastructure risk.
Tonkeeper Rebrands as Keeper With Support for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron
Tonkeeper is becoming Keeper as its self-custodial wallet expands beyond The Open Network. The service now supports seven blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron, with more financial products planned.
Solana Expands Transaction Capacity to 4,096 Bytes With Transaction V1
Solana’s Transaction V1 raises the transaction size limit from 1,232 to 4,096 bytes. CoinDesk says the added capacity supports use cases such as multi-step trades, company-wallet approvals and privacy proofs.
BlackRock’s Staking Ethereum ETF Draws Demand, but ETHA Remains the Preferred Fund
September 11 data showed demand for both BlackRock’s ETHA and staking-focused ETHB ETFs. However, investors continued to favor the roughly $9 billion ETHA, while both funds posted similar median spreads.