Analysis Archive – Page 51

Vitalik's 'Lean Ethereum' Roadmap Puts STARKs and Quantum Safety First
Vitalik Buterin outlined a Lean Ethereum roadmap with recursive STARK verification, quantum-resistant signatures, and a 3-4 year rebuild of core protocol layers.

Public Companies Bought 2x More Bitcoin Than Miners Produced in 2026
Public companies added a net 166,984 BTC in 2026, double the 81,153 BTC mined, per BTC Treasuries. The buying continues even with price stuck near $63K.

US Bitcoin Hoard Now 2.8X Larger Than Other Nations Combined
The US government controls roughly 328,372 BTC, about 2.8 times the verified holdings of every other country combined. The math depends on one big caveat: China.

German Savings and Cooperative Banks Open Crypto Trading to Millions
Bloomberg reports Germany's Sparkassen and cooperative banks are rolling out crypto trading to millions of retail customers, with DekaBank running the rails.

Brazil Wants a 24-Hour Hold on $10K+ Stablecoin Transfers
Brazil's central bank proposed 24-hour holds on stablecoin transfers of $10,000 or more sent abroad or to self-custody wallets, with rules expected by October 2026.

US Sheriffs Group Drops Opposition to the CLARITY Act
The Major County Sheriffs of America moved to neutral on the CLARITY Act after Section 604 concerns were addressed, clearing a political obstacle in the Senate.

Revolut Drops USDT on August 31 and Will Auto-Convert Leftover Balances
Revolut will end USDT support on August 31, 2026, citing regulatory pressure. Remaining Tether balances convert to fiat automatically. Here is what changes.

Zcash's Ironwood Upgrade Nears Testnet After the Orchard Supply Bug
Zcash's Ironwood upgrade is close to testnet activation, sealing the Orchard pool behind a supply turnstile after May's counterfeiting bug hit ZEC hard.

Uphold Opens the Waitlist for an XRP Elite Debit Card With 4% Back
Uphold's Limited Edition XRP Elite Debit Card waitlist is live in the US. Up to 4% cashback paid in XRP, heavy-metal finish, capped spots. Here's what we know.

Crypto.com Adds EURC, Giving Euro Spenders a Stablecoin Home Base
Crypto.com lists Circle's EURC with ERC-20 deposits, purchases in 20+ fiat currencies, and same-day limit order support. What it means for cardholders.
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