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A newly merged Ethereum proposal would retire the network’s 512-validator sync committee, remove its rewards, and make the current Altair light-client interface obsolete by replacing it with offchain zero-knowledge proofs.The Draft EIP-8390 estimates that deleting the committee’s reward weight would reduce annual consensus issuance by roughly 33,800 ETH.Ethereum would give up an in-protocol mechanism that lets lightweight clients follow the beacon chain before the proposed replacement proving service, migration interface, and economic support have been specified.A sync committee is a 512-validator sample whose messages give light clients a compact way to track Ethereum without processing the full validator set.The proposal…

Analysts say consolidation could strengthen bitcoin’s rally, while thin trading above $80,000 may set up sharper price moves.

Jessie A Ellis Aug 25, 2026 00:23 Uniswap (UNI) v4’s Permissioned Pools enable tokenized funds and regulated assets to access AMM liquidity while enforcing compliance rules. Uniswap (UNI) Labs has launched Permissioned Pools on Uniswap v4, enabling tokenized funds and regulated assets to access automated market maker (AMM) liquidity while adhering to strict compliance requirements. The feature, which leverages Uniswap’s v4 hook architecture, is now live on Ethereum mainnet and the Sepolia testnet as of August 24, 2026. Permissioned Pools address a longstanding challenge in DeFi: integrating assets that require issuer-imposed rules about…

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The EUR/JPY trades horizontally on Monday as market participants remain reluctant to push the cross higher amid fears of potential intervention by Japanese authorities, even though they have remained shut following the coordinated action by the US and Japan. The cross trades at 185.59, virtually unchanged.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Technical OutlookAfter falling from around 187.44 towards 182.12 on the three-day intervention day, the EUR/JPY has bounced off the 182.00 area and rallied back near the 186.00 mark. Momentum has shifted modestly bullish, as indicated by the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which has been bullish since mid-August.From a market structure perspective, EUR/JPY…

United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann keep a downside bias on USD/CNH after the pair dipped to 6.7180 and closed near 6.7210. Intraday, they expect any further weakness to be limited within 6.7150–6.7240 and not to break clearly below 6.7150, but on a 1–3 week view they warn that a sustained move under 6.7200 would open 6.7000.Downside bias with key trigger level”24-HOUR VIEW: While we highlighted last Friday that “there is a chance for USD to dip below 6.7200”, we pointed out that “given the oversold conditions, any decline should stay within a 6.7180/6.7280 range.”…

The Australian Dollar began the week on a lower note, trading with a 0.28% loss against the Greenback as risk appetite soured after the US Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran-linked entities. At the time of writing, the pair trades at 0.7159AUD/USD weakens as Iran sanctions dent sentiment before inflation dataWall Street ended Monday’s session in the red, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent embarked on a mission to cut off Iran from the global economy. Aside from this, data in the US revealed that the Chicago Fed’s National Activity Index dipped to -0.08 from 0.06 in July,…

C’est à n’y rien comprendre, en apparence du moins. Quand les taux longs américains retrouvent des vieux records, les actifs « sans rendement » (dividende ou coupon) devraient pâlir, par comparaison. C’est « encore raté », pourrait-on se dire en contemplant l’or et le bitcoin, qui viennent de connaître un brusque retour en grâce. Le premier a gagné plus de 15 % depuis le début du mois et le second 24 % en moins d’une semaine, entraînant dans son sillage l’action de l’accumulateur de jetons tombée au fond du trou, Strategy.

Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris signs a Commanders helmet while joined by Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during a news conference on construction of a new Commanders stadium in Washington, April 28, 2025.Win McNamee | Getty ImagesGet the CNBC Sport newsletter directly to your inboxThe CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman brings you the biggest news and exclusive interviews from the worlds of sports business and media, delivered weekly to your inbox.Subscribe here to get access today.So, what does Harris, who also owns the Philadelphia 76ers and several other sports properties, think about the Lakers’…

Almost one in 10 people in the UK own cryptoassets, but HMRC suspects tens of thousands are failing to pay tax on them properly.According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), 8% of UK adults held cryptoassets in 2025, up from 4% in 2021.However, there’s concern some crypto investors don’t understand the tax implications of receiving, holding and selling these assets. Try 6 free issues of MoneyWeek today Get unparalleled financial insight, analysis and expert opinion you can profit from. Start your trial Sign up to Money Morning Don’t miss the latest investment and personal finances news, market analysis, plus money-saving…