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Dogecoin's developers have launched a DeFi testnet with Ethereum compatibility, a step toward bringing decentralised finance functionality to the meme cryptocurrency. Interest in the DOGE name is being reinforced by ongoing debate in the United States over the Department of Government Efficiency, also nicknamed DOGE, with former participants arguing media coverage mischaracterised the project and Elon Musk's role in it.
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The XRP Ledger is rolling out its PermissionDelegationV1_1 amendment, a protocol upgrade that enables delegated permissions on the network. The change is drawing attention from the crypto community, with observers discussing what delegated authority could mean for decentralised finance activity built on the ledger. XRP holders are watching how the amendment may affect the token and the broader Ripple ecosystem.
- 3Hack Exposes Cracks in Crypto's Permissionless Idealism▼CASE STUDY | This Hack Has Exposed Crypto’s Permissionless Idealism
A new case study argues that a recent crypto hack has laid bare the weaknesses of the industry's permissionless idealism, showing how the absence of gatekeepers and central controls can leave users exposed when things go wrong. The report examines what the incident reveals about security, accountability and the trade-offs of decentralised finance.
- 4Illinois Reportedly Drafts a Tax Framework for DeFi▼Illinois Wrote the DeFi Tax Playbook… https:// crypt0snews.com/news/2026-09-3 0-illinois-wrote-the-defi-tax-playbook-in-
Illinois is being described as having written what is being called the clearest tax playbook for decentralised finance, explaining in plain English how DeFi activity should be reported and taxed. The framing suggests the state has moved ahead of federal guidance on crypto taxation. Details beyond the headline remain thin, with no confirmation of the specific rules or their legal status.
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Climate finance investor Camco has announced backing for Prado Power, a Nigerian company building solar mini-grids to bring electricity to communities off the main grid. The investment supports the expansion of decentralised renewable energy in Nigeria, where millions of households and small businesses lack reliable power. Mini-grids are increasingly seen as a fast way to close the country's energy access gap.
- 6Leaders and cities call on COP31 to stop funding waste incineration●Regional Leaders, Waste Workers, and Cities Urge COP31 Negotiators to Defund Incineration and Finance Community-Led Meth
Regional leaders, waste workers and city representatives are urging negotiators at COP31 to redirect climate finance away from waste incineration and instead fund community-led methane reduction solutions. The coalition argues that burning waste undermines emissions goals and that decentralised, locally managed methane projects offer a more effective and equitable path, calling on governments to reflect this in the summit's finance decisions.