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The plan calls for Ethereum's Layer 1 to withstand quantum computing attacks by the end of 2029. The Ethereum Foundation has set a target date of December 2029 for making Ethereum's Layer 1 network quantum-resistant, according to reports from crypto.news, CoinGape, U.Today, Unchained and CryptoPotato.

Two reports carried by AltcoinGordon this week each contain accounts that cannot both be true, and neither conflict resolves on the evidence at hand. Two reports carried by AltcoinGordon this week each contain accounts that cannot both be true, and neither conflict resolves on the evidence at hand.

The new token is said to include an airdrop for holders who lost money on the TRUMP memecoin. Hunter Biden is reportedly set to launch a cryptocurrency memecoin called LAPTOP, according to crypto news outlets. The name directly references the widely publicized laptop controversy that dominated headlines during the 2020 U.S. presidential election cycle.

A new proposal would allow network transaction costs to be settled in other assets, reducing a long-standing barrier for new users. Ethereum's development community has committed to a proposal allowing gas fees to be paid without requiring users to hold ETH directly, according to CoinDesk and Decrypt.

A new Ethereum Improvement Proposal aims to let transaction fees be covered in other assets, potentially including stablecoins. Ethereum developers are discussing a proposal, designated EIP-8141, that could change how users pay for transactions on the network.

The token's price action around its long-term moving average has renewed debate over its next move. XRP's price has remained above its 200-day exponential moving average, a widely watched technical indicator that traders use to gauge long-term trend direction. Coinspeaker reported that this structure defense keeps the possibility of a move toward $2 in play.

No exchange-traded fund tracking SHIB exists yet, but a longtime community voice points to gradual progress alongside new access for the token in Japan. A longtime Shiba Inu community figure has addressed speculation around a potential exchange-traded fund for the token, stating that while no SHIB ETF currently exists, the project remains on a positive…

Despite the large token unlock, XRP's price shows little movement as trading activity stays subdued. Ripple released one billion XRP from its escrow wallets, continuing a supply mechanism the company has used for years. The unlock is part of a scheduled process designed to control how new tokens enter circulation over time.

A sustained climb toward $1,200 for ZEC has turned a large leveraged bet against the privacy coin into a heavy paper loss. Zcash has been climbing toward the $1,200 mark in recent trading, a level that has significantly pressured traders positioned against the token.

The project has outlined a plan to sunset its network and move ONE token holders onto Ethereum-based tokens. Harmony, a layer-1 blockchain network that once positioned itself as a low-cost alternative to Ethereum, has proposed shutting down its own chain.

The XRP logo will appear on the Florida Gators' field as part of a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with Ripple. Ripple has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship arrangement that will put XRP branding on the football field used by the University of Florida Gators.

Network data shows a smaller base of active users transacting bigger sums than a year ago. The XRP Ledger is showing a notable shift in how it is being used. Data reviewed by industry outlets indicates that the number of active accounts on the network has fallen compared with the same period last year.

A shift in stance removes a longstanding obstacle to the US crypto market structure bill's progress in Congress. A law enforcement group in the United States has dropped its opposition to the CLARITY Act, moving instead to a neutral stance on the legislation. Coindoo, Cointelegraph and crypto.news each reported the development on September 4.

Two accounts of the same September 4 zcash move disagree by a factor of three, and nothing in either report resolves which number is right. Two accounts of the same September 4 zcash move disagree by a factor of three, and nothing in either report resolves which number is right.

The investment from the decentralized exchange protocol coincided with a sharp rally that pushed PONS to a new all-time high, though traders remain divided on what comes next. Uniswap has purchased a stake in PONS, according to reports from CryptoPotato and BeInCrypto.

A sharp rally in ZEC triggered tens of millions of dollars in short-seller liquidations as trading volume spiked. Zcash, the privacy-oriented cryptocurrency known by its ticker ZEC, rose approximately 20% on September 4, 2026, to trade near $1,023.

XRP defended a critical technical floor, raising questions about whether momentum can carry it higher. XRP has managed to defend a support zone that market watchers consider pivotal for its short-term trend. The token's ability to hold this level has drawn attention from technical analysts tracking its price structure in recent sessions.

The fund confirmed El Salvador has not spent public money on bitcoin since June 2025, unlocking new financing The International Monetary Fund said El Salvador has not used public money to buy bitcoin since June 2025. The statement was tied to a review of the country's ongoing financing arrangement with the fund.