Ethereum could become deflationary: developers propose changing ETH issuance
Ethereum developers have presented an initiative that could significantly change the network’s economic model. The proposal involves reducing the issuance of new ETH as staking adoption continues to grow. If the volume of locked coins exceeds 50% of the total supply, new ETH could be completely burned instead of being distributed as rewards to validators. This mechanism is expected to make the asset more scarce and reduce inflationary pressure.
The initiative has already sparked a broad discussion within the crypto community. Critics believe that a reduction in staking profitability could lead to a decline in the number of independent validators, an outflow of liquidity from DeFiprotocols, and greater concentration of network control among large participants. At the moment, the proposal remains under discussion, and no final decision on its implementation has been made.
BTC remains under pressure: the market stays cautious
The cryptocurrency market continues to show weak dynamics: BTC is trading near recent lows, while ETH also remains under selling pressure. At the same time, trading volumes continue to decline, indicating lower activity among market participants. The investor sentiment index remains in the fear zone, reflecting a cautious approach and reduced willingness to take risks.
According to analysts, the market may remain highly volatile in the coming weeks, while BTC could test lower price levels. Factors putting pressure on digital assets include economic uncertainty, reduced capital inflows, and seasonal market trends. Despite this, some market participants view the current consolidation phase as an opportunity for long-term accumulation of digital assets, expecting a recovery at a later stage.
Ethereum celebrates 11 years as the network prepares for major changes
The Ethereum blockchain has celebrated 11 years since the launch of its mainnet. During this period, the project has become one of the most important platforms in the crypto industry. The value of ETH has increased thousands of times, while the ecosystem has become the foundation for thousands of decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, and NFT projects. However, recent years have been marked by weak price performance and growing discussions about the project’s current economic model.
Against this backdrop, developers are actively working on a large-scale modernization of Ethereum. In the coming years, the network may undergo changes affecting staking mechanisms, token economics, scalability, privacy, and the integration of new technologies. These updates are expected to improve network efficiency and strengthen the position of ETH as one of the leading digital assets in the market.
New wallets for AI agents enter the crypto market
The cryptocurrency industry has introduced new solutions that enable AI agents to interact independently with digital assets. The newly launched crypto wallets are designed for different use cases: one focuses on decentralized finance and supports a wide range of blockchain networks, while the other is intended for automatic micropayments for access to digital content and online services.
The primary goal of both products is to allow artificial intelligence to carry out financial transactions without constant human involvement while maintaining a high level of security. To achieve this, they include spending limits, user confirmation for transactions, and additional security mechanisms.
Experts note that the emergence of these tools reflects the crypto industry's growing interest in autonomous AI agents. The development of specialized infrastructure is expected to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across the digital economy and become one of the key drivers of market growth in the coming years.
Fintech company raises its 2026 outlook and maintains its BTC reserve
A fintech company has raised its financial outlook for 2026 following strong second-quarter results. Gross profit increased by 25% year over year to $3.17 billion, while adjusted operating profit rose significantly compared to the same period last year, exceeding analysts' expectations.
Despite a decline in cryptocurrency-related revenue and lower profits in the segment due to reduced fees and weaker activity in the BTC market, the company maintained its reserve of 9,117 BTC. It also continued expanding its crypto products, with its payment application adding support for the USDC stablecoin and transactions across multiple blockchain networks.
The company is also placing a strong focus on integrating artificial intelligence into its operations. AI is already being widely used in software development, helping create and review a significant portion of the company's code. Management views the continued development of AI as one of the key factors driving future growth and improving business efficiency.
Crypto Wallet Manufacturers Warn of New Wave of Phishing
Owners of hardware wallets for digital assets have warned the crypto community about a new wave of scams triggered by the discovery of a security flaw in one of the widely used devices. Attackers are sending fake messages while posing as official representatives and attempting to deploy malicious code under the pretext of conducting a “hardware audit” or installing security software. Such schemes can result in the loss of personal data, cryptocurrency theft, and malware infections.
Cybersecurity experts are once again emphasizing the key rule: a recovery phrase (seed phrase) and wallet backups must never be entered on websites or shared with third parties under any circumstances. Hardware manufacturers stress that their representatives will never request confidential information or ask users to install unverified applications as a security measure.
At the same time, attacks exploiting a previously identified flaw in the seed phrase generation algorithm on outdated firmware versions are still being detected. Owners of affected devices are strongly advised to generate a new seed phrase and transfer all assets to a new address, as simply updating the software does not fully resolve the issue or guarantee security.
