crypto ecosystem

The Ethereum Merge, completed on 15 September 2022, is being described as one of the most ambitious and complex software upgrades in the history of decentralised systems. The switch moved the world's second-largest cryptocurrency network from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake, changing how it secures and operates itself after years of planning once known as Eth2.

Ethereum exchange-traded funds are drawing more investor money than Bitcoin ETFs in 2026, according to a report by 24/7 Wall St. The shift marks a notable change after years of Bitcoin dominating ETF inflows, suggesting growing institutional appetite for Ethereum and its ecosystem. Market watchers are pointing to the figures as a sign Ethereum's investment appeal is strengthening.

Worldcoin is gaining ground even as Bitcoin declines, an unusual divergence that has caught the attention of crypto traders. Commentators are asking what is driving Worldcoin's strength, with some pointing to project-specific news or renewed interest in its identity-verification ecosystem, while others treat the move as short-lived speculation.

NEAR Intents says it has recovered the stolen funds following a security breach worth roughly $3.8 million. The recovery will come as relief to users of the NEAR-based cross-chain service, though questions remain about how the exploit happened and whether similar risks exist elsewhere in the ecosystem. Details of the attacker's return of the funds and any compensation arrangements have not been fully disclosed.