Ethereum Foundation Loses Co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang
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MiCA Transition Period Ends July 1: EU Crypto Firms Face Licensing Squeeze
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Ethereum Faces Core Development Funding Crisis in 9 Months, Former EF Contributor Warns
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Bitcoin Microtransactions Now 80% of Daily Activity
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Algorand Targets Quantum Computing Readiness by End of 2027
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Ethereum Foundation Loses Co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang
Hsiao-Wei Wang has resigned as co-executive director and board member of the Ethereum Foundation, marking the eighth senior departure from the nonprofit in five months. Wang's exit raises questions about internal cohesion and organizational direction.
Ethereum Faces Core Development Funding Crisis in 9 Months, Former EF Contributor Warns
A former Ethereum Foundation contributor has raised an alarm about a potential funding shortfall for Ethereum's core development teams. VanEpps warned on June 19 that the expiration of a support program could trigger a crisis within three to nine months.
Base Launches Beryl Upgrade June 25 with B20 Token Standard
Coinbase's Base Layer 2 network will deploy its Beryl upgrade on mainnet June 25, introducing a native B20 token standard designed to streamline token launches and reduce withdrawal delays to five days.
Alchemy Launches Visa-Powered Payment Card for AI Agents
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Rep. Steil Introduces Bill to Ban Lawmakers from Prediction Market Betting
Rep. Bryan Steil introduced legislation today prohibiting members of Congress and their families from placing bets on prediction markets tied to public policy outcomes. The bill targets a growing conflict of interest as crypto-native platforms like Polymarket have made political wagering...
CFTC Settles with Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky, Imposes Permanent Trading Ban
The CFTC has settled its enforcement action against Alexander Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, imposing a permanent ban on his trading activities. The settlement was announced on June 18, 2026, marking the latest regulatory consequence for Mashinsky, who is currently serving a...
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