Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Tom Lehman pushes for EIP 8182 inclusion in Ethereum Hegota upgrade

Ethereum Layer 2 co-founder Tom Lehman has renewed efforts to include EIP-8182 in Ethereums planned Hegota upgrade, proposing a protocol-level privacy system for private ETH and ERC-20 transfers.Facet co-founder Tom Lehman has pushed for EIP-8182 inclusion in Ethereums Hegota upgrade to enable native private ETH and ERC-20 transfers.The proposal introduces a protocol-managed shared shielded pool and ZK proof verification system with no admin key or pause mechanism.EIP-8182 joins other Hegota privacy proposals, including EIP-8141 and EIP-8250, as Ethereum developers expand work on protocol-level privacy infrastructure.　　According to a proposal Lehman highlighted on Friday, EIP-8182 would introduce a shared shielded pool managed directly by the Ethereum protocol instead of relying on separate privacy applications with fragmented user bases.　　Lehman, who co-founded the Layer 2 network Facet, argued that Ethereum currently faces a structural problem where privacy pools struggle to gain enough users to create effective anonymity while users avoid joining pools that lack sufficient privacy guarantees.　　Under the proposal, Ethereum would deploy the shielded pool as a system contract with no admin key, proxy contract, or pause function. Lehman said the design would follow a fork-managed structure similar to existing Ethereum protocol contracts, meaning future changes could only happen through network upgrades.　　At the same

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Vitalik Buterin Breaks Silence On Ethereum Foundation Future, Here Is What Is Coming

Vitalik Buterin pointed out that earlier stages of development required broad effort. Now that many of those early goals are complete, the focus is shifting toward long-term stability and technical depth.　　He also highlighted that Ethereum must remain “impressive” in a technical sense. This means stronger security, better privacy tools, and systems that reduce reliance on middle services.　　For the Ethereum Foundation, this direction signals a smaller but more focused structure.　　It is not about expansion, but about durability and clarity of purpose. The Ethereum Foundation is being shaped to last longer rather than grow wider.　　Ethereum Foundation Plans To Sell Less ETH And Shift Strategy　　One of the most discussed points from the update is the Ethereum Foundations plan to reduce ETH sales. The foundation currently holds a relatively small share of total ETH supply compared to similar organizations in other blockchain systems.　　Vitalik Buterin said the goal is to focus on long-term survival instead of short-term spending. This means the Ethereum Foundation will take a more careful approach when it comes to using its ETH reserves.　　In earlier years, ETH sales were part of funding development work and operations. The new direction suggests less pressure to sell and more emphasis on preserving resources.　　The Ethereum Foundation

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Buterin Says Ethereum Foundation Is Not the Center of Ethereum

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin responded to growing criticisms of the Ethereum Foundations role in the Ethereum ecosystem, pushing back against critics who want the organization to take a more active role in supporting token prices and marketing.　　Buterin said the Foundation will continue to focus on promoting censorship-resistance, open source software code, long-range research, cybersecurity, and decentralization of the Ethereum Protocol, as outlined in its mandate. He said:　　EF is not a ‘center of Ethereum’, rather EF is ‘one node, with a defined purpose, alongside other nodes’. We have always said that the EF should be the latter, but many in the Ethereum ecosystem, and even within the EF, wanted us to be the former.　　“Now, we are taking action to ensure that we will be the latter,” he continued, adding that the Ethereum Foundation seeks to strengthen Ethereums cybersecurity and code base but not necessarily compete with high-throughput chains or scale to 1 million transactions per second.　　The comments follow several large ETH holders selling their entire ETH position and high-profile departures from the Ethereum Foundation, as the current price of the cryptocurrency, about $2,094, sits more than 50% below its all-time high of nearly $5,000 reached in August 2025.　　“The EF has only

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Wadoozie Ethereum token launches today via Uniswap

The Wadoozie Ethereum signal network activates today with a fair launch via Uniswap and a 48-state US road tour.Wadoozie, a narrative-driven Ethereum ERC-20 token with ticker $WADZ, launches on Uniswap on May 27 with no presale, no whitelist, and zero buy and sell tax.75% of the total supply is locked in a DAO-governed liquidity pool at launch, with the teams 3% fully locked for 12 months and the contract renounced.The project distributes 576 Signal Fragments across all 48 contiguous US states, redeemable for $WADZ tokens in four prize tiers, tied to a physical touring schedule.　　Wadoozie confirmed a May 27 fair launch for its $WADZ ERC-20 token on the Ethereum network, going live on Uniswap today with its tour bus rolling out from Austin. The launch carries no presale, no private round, no insider allocation, and zero taxes on both buy and sell sides.　　Of the two billion tokens minted at genesis, approximately one billion were burned at launch, leaving an effective circulating supply of around one billion. Seventy-five percent of that supply is locked in a DAO-governed liquidity pool paired with ETH, with no individual or team wallet able to withdraw it.　　What the Wadoozie signal network and road tour actually are　　The

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Ethereum Market Structure Is Sending A Confusing Signal: Hidden Sellers Are In Control

Sebastians journey into the world of crypto began four years ago, driven by a fascination with the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize financial systems. His initial exploration focused on understanding the intricacies of various crypto projects, particularly those focused on building innovative financial solutions. Through countless hours of research and learning, Sebastian developed a deep understanding of the underlying technologies, market dynamics, and potential applications of cryptocurrencies.　　As his knowledge grew, Sebastian felt compelled to share his insights with others. He began actively contributing to online discussions on platforms like X and LinkedIn, focusing on fintech and crypto-related content. His goal was to expose valuable trends and insights to a wider audience, fostering a deeper understanding of the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. Sebastians contributions quickly gained recognition, and he became a trusted voice in the online crypto community.　　To further enhance his expertise, Sebastian pursued a UC Berkeley Fintech: Frameworks, Applications, and Strategies certification. This rigorous program equipped him with valuable skills and knowledge regarding Financial Technology, bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). The certification deepened his understanding of the broader financial landscape and its intersection with blockchain technology.　　Sebastians passion for finance and writing is evident

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Ethereum Foundation To Step Back As Ecosystem Matures, Says Vitalik

Vitalik says Ethereum Foundation will shrink its influence and become one node among many.Ethereum will prioritise CROPS values over competing on transaction speed like rival chains.EF board is expanding while Vitalik says his own influence will continue decreasing.　　Vitalik Buterin has revealed a major shift in the future direction of the Ethereum Foundation, saying the organization wants to become “one node among many” instead of acting as the center of the Ethereum ecosystem.　　In a post discussing Ethereums future, Buterin explained that the Foundation is moving toward a smaller, more focused, and more opinionated structure centered around decentralization, privacy, censorship resistance, and long-term sustainability.　　Ethereum Foundation Wants Less Centralized Influence　　Buterin said the Ethereum Foundation was never meant to permanently control the network and that its role should gradually decrease over time.　　He added that the Foundation‘s board is currently expanding and that his own influence inside the organization will continue decreasing, something he described as healthy for Ethereum’s long-term future.　　According to Buterin, many people inside the crypto industry have increasingly questioned whether Ethereums actions still reflect its original values around decentralization, privacy, and open systems.　　Ethereum Will Prioritize “CROPS” Technology　　Instead of competing mainly on transaction speed or trying to maximize TPS numbers like many rival

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No, Ripple-Backed Ethereum DeFi Protocol Squid Router Isnt Drained for $3 Million

Cross-chain platform Squid Router, which recently raised $6 million from Ripple, mistakenly found itself at the center of a scandal due to a hacker attack on third-party software with a similar name. Initial reports on social media claimed that $3 million had been stolen from the protocol, but on-chain analysis and official statements from the developers refuted these rumors.　　As revealed from reports by Blockaid and PeckShield, due to a critical vulnerability in the code of the third-party SquidRouterModule module, the attacker was able to bypass the security check using a publicly available text string and impersonate a trusted delegate. Since the affected users had previously added this defective contract to their wallets as trusted, the hacker gained the right to spend their assets without personal signatures.　　Through Uniswap V3, the hacker forcibly swapped the victims real tokens for fake tokens, then extracted liquidity and withdrew the funds to wallet “0xA447…54859”. As a result, the hacker drained 86 Gnosis Safe addresses across Ethereum and Base in just two hours, stealing 3.07 million DAI.　　Crypto King Barry Silbert: Privacy Era is Here　　Zcash (ZEC) Paints Falling Star as Momentum Fades, Toncoin (TON) on Verge of Bullish Boundary, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Price Reset Is Near: Crypto

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Tom Lees Ethereum Portfolio Sits on $7.35B Loss as ETH Price Slumps

Tom Lees BitMine faces about $7.3 billion in paper losses on its Ethereum treasury as Ether (ETH) traders weigh worsening sentiment, ETF outflows and a bearish chart setup pointing toward $1,600.　　Key takeaways:Bitmine keeps buying ETH even as its losses mount amid the 57% price drawdown from the August 2025 high.ETH price technicals warn of a 25% drop, which would push Bitmines losses over $10 billion.　　Lee continues buying ETH despite mounting losses　　Ether has fallen more than 57% from its October 2025 peak near $4,955 on Coinbase, with the sell-off also eroding Ethereums market share. ETHs dominance (ETH.D) has dropped to about 10%, down from roughly 15% in August 2025.　　BitMine began building its Ethereum treasury in July 2025, days after closing a $250 million private placement to fund the strategy. By July 14, the company disclosed holdings of 163,142 ETH, worth about $500 million at the time.　　As of last week, BitMine held 5.28 million ETH, or about 4.37% of Ethereum‘s total supply, making it the world’s largest publicly traded Ether treasury company. That means Tom Lees firm kept accumulating ETH through the drawdown, even as its losses widened.　　Lee has not treated the losses as a reason to retreat. In February, he argued

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Tokenized real world assets triple to $34 billion as Treasuries and Ethereum lead

The on chain market for tokenized real world assets has hit a fresh record near $34 billion, more than tripling from roughly $5.4 billion at the start of 2025, with Ethereum carrying about 60 percent of that value and tokenized U.S. Treasuries alone now accounting for around $15 billion.RWA.xyz and recent market reports put tokenized RWA TVL (ex stablecoins) around $31 billion to $34 billion as of May 2026Ethereum hosts roughly 60 percent of RWA value, led by BlackRocks BUIDL fund and Ondo Finance productsTokenized Treasuries sit near $15 billion in AUM, while commodities, private credit and tokenized stocks are the fastest growing segments　　Several independent data sources converge on the same order of magnitude for current RWA size.　　MetaMask, citing RWA.xyz, says that as of April 2026 tokenized U.S. Treasuries held about $12.88 billion on chain and that “the total distributed value of tokenized RWAs surpassed $31 billion by May 2026.”　　InvestaX‘s Q1 2026 market report puts the tokenized RWA market (excluding stablecoins) at roughly $29 billion by the end of March after growing about 30 percent in the quarter, while Binance Square’s May update notes that the sector “has seen significant growth, reaching approximately $31.4 billion by May 2026.”　　How big has

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XRP, ETH, SOL, LINK Look Cheap—The Catalysts That Could Drive The Next Leg Up

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies.　　Ronaldos journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology.　　Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments have granted him a unique perspective on the industry.　　One of Ronaldos defining areas of expertise lies in technical analysis. He firmly believes that studying charts and deciphering price movements provides valuable insights into the market. Ronaldo recognizes that patterns exist within the chaos of crypto charts, and by utilizing technical analysis tools and indicators, he can unlock hidden opportunities and make informed investment decisions. His dedication to mastering this analytical approach has allowed him to navigate the volatile crypto market with confidence and precision.　　Ronaldo‘s commitment to his craft goes beyond personal gain. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with others,

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