Ethereum is integrating Bitcoin-inspired UTXO structures with its existing account model to tackle blockchain scaling challenges. This hybrid approach could reduce Ethereum's permanent payment-state storage by 99.8%, shrinking it from over 100 GB to about 300 MB at scale, easing node operation costs. The strategy is part of a broader roadmap targeting 1,000x scaling through execution improvements, data availability, and state management. While still experimental, this move leverages innovations like recursive STARKs and Utreexo's compact proofs to maintain decentralization and efficiency as network activity grows.
Coinbase has introduced a new fixed-rate borrowing option for USDC loans secured by bitcoin collateral through its integration with Morpho Midnight on the Base network. This allows users to access liquidity without selling their bitcoin, offering tra...
The S&P 500 reached new all-time highs during the second quarter of 2026, continuing a strong rally that has characterized much of the year. However, the index experienced some pullback heading into September due to rising oil prices and Treasury yie...
On September 22, 2026, 21Shares launched the first physically backed Zcash (ZEC) ETP on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, allowing investors to trade ZEC without managing private keys. This product carries higher fees (2.5%) due to the technical complexi...
Hyperliquid's market liquidity reached a record $8.8 billion, surpassing last October's peak, driven by increased trading as Bitcoin recovered above $85K. This surge doubled Hyperliquid's daily revenue to $3 million in Q3, with a tripling in mid-Augu...
U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds gained in the second quarter, with a fund outperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Corporate Bond Index. The outperformance was driven by careful individual security selection and sector allocation, partic...
