Ethereum researchers introduced EIP-8361, a draft proposal to gradually burn validator staking rewards as more ETH is staked, aiming to reduce issuance to zero when about 50% of ETH supply is staked. This model intends to remove continuous incentives for staking beyond security needs, with an 18-month transition to ease yield changes for validators. The proposal is still under community review and could impact staking economics if adopted in a future upgrade, but it does not affect other validator earnings like transaction fees. The Ethereum price showed little reaction to the draft as it awaits further discussion and technical evaluation.
PetroChina reported a 22% year-over-year increase in net income for the first half of 2026, driven by strong performance in its upstream and natural gas segments due to higher oil prices and cost optimization. The company expects continued profit gro...
The iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF (ICOP) is rated a Buy amid copper's ongoing multidecade bull market, driven by strong technical and fundamental factors. In 2026, ICOP outperformed copper futures with a 29.3% gain year-to-date, compared to co...
Bitcoin is trading near $77,000-$79,000 amid rising Japanese government bond yields and a strong yen rally. Japan's 10-year bond yield reached 3% for the first time since 1996, pushing borrowing costs higher and triggering concerns over a $500 billio...
Concerns about circular financing in the AI sector are exaggerated, as such practices are common and serve as risk mitigation in mature industries. The AI industry's higher scrutiny is due to its immaturity and concentrated risks, not the novelty of ...
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