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Bitcoin Core 32 has entered final testing ahead of its October update, which will bring faster validation, changes to fee estimation and block processing, plus a security fix for a wallet flaw.
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.
Major banks increasingly expect the Federal Reserve to deliver its first rate hike in three years. Markets have largely priced in the move, while Bitcoin, bonds and Donald Trump could face wider political and market implications.
Bitcoin Core is targeting an Oct. 10 final tag for an update that changes default wallet protocols. CryptoSlate says compatibility checks cover PSBTs, fee estimation, HTTP clients, indexes and private broadcast, with temporary disruption possible for some apps.
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.
CoinEx plans to end operations after nine years, citing falling trading volumes, reduced liquidity and rising regulatory and compliance costs. Withdrawals will remain open until Dec. 22, according to Cointelegraph.
CoinDesk reports that Wall Street’s crypto expansion may continue even if the Clarity Act fails. The bill could clarify rules for financial firms, but its defeat may slow institutional adoption rather than stop it.
Bitcoin remained near $78,000 while Nasdaq futures pointed to early losses before Monday’s cash session. Software shares rose in premarket trading, leaving investors to assess whether equity selling would broaden.
EU cyber rules require crypto wallet providers to file an early vulnerability report within 24 hours and a full notification within 72 hours of an exploit, with fines of up to $17.3 million for noncompliance.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $462.7 million in net outflows during a holiday-shortened week, ending three consecutive weeks of strong demand. Withdrawals were recorded in all four trading sessions, including $46.7 million on Tuesday.
