Ethereum by the Numbers: Network Fees Stay Low as Onchain Use Holds Steady

As August winds down, readings on Ethereum’s supply, fees, throughput, holders and overall price point to a week with positive net issuance, steady onchain use, and relatively low transaction costs. Ethereum Under the Hood Blockchair’s supply trajectory data indicates Ethereum’s circulating amount has flattened since the 2022 transition to proof-of-stake (PoS) and sits in the … Read more

What Is a Blockchain Reorg and Why It Matters

Blockchain reorganizations, where networks discard recent blocks to follow a longer chain, have exposed weaknesses in proof-of-work (PoW) systems, highlighted by Monero’s August 2025 ordeal and earlier disruptions across other blockchains. Decoding Chain Reorgs A blockchain reorganization, or reorg, happens when a chain of blocks is abandoned in favor of a competing version with greater … Read more

Joint Toyota-Avalanche White Paper Proposes Cross-Border Mobility Protocol

Toyota Blockchain Lab, in partnership with Ava Labs, has rolled out a technical white paper introducing the Mobility Orchestration Network (MON)—a blockchain-powered framework aimed at weaving trust into global mobility systems and freeing up capital for the next generation of vehicles. MON Seeks to Unlock Capital for EVs and Autonomous Fleets With Verified Data Toyota … Read more

Wormhole Foundation Counters Layerzero’s Stargate Acquisition Bid

On Wednesday, the Wormhole Foundation announced its intent to submit a competing bid to acquire Stargate, directly challenging a proposal from cross-chain messaging rival Layerzero. This move potentially disrupts a pending acquisition and could lead to a bidding war for the prominent bridge protocol. Rival Bid Emerges for Cross-Chain Protocol Stargate Wormhole stated that Stargate’s … Read more

Solana App Revenue Plunges 44% in Q2 Despite Efficiency Gains

In the second quarter of 2025, Solana’s ecosystem experienced mixed performance across key metrics. Total application revenue dropped 44.2% to $576.4 million, while the app revenue capture ratio increased from 126.5% to 211.6%. Application Revenue Plunge According to the latest Messari report, the total application revenue generated on Solana plunged 44.2% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), from $1.0 … Read more

L1 Blockchain Launches by Stripe and Circle Stir Industry Backlash

Fintech giants Stripe and Circle have unveiled plans to launch their own layer one (L1) blockchains, sparking widespread controversy in the cryptocurrency space over potential market fragmentation and rivalry with layer two (L2) platforms. Crypto Community Questions L1 Products by Stripe and Circle Stripe’s Tempo, revealed earlier this week, is described as a high-performance, payments-focused … Read more

Security Experts Flag Possible 51% Attack on Monero, Citing 6-Block Reorganization

Several reports indicate that the Qubic project has captured 51% of the network’s hashrate, with some observers warning that Qubic mining pools have the ability to reorganize the blockchain and block certain transactions. Alleged 6-Block Chain Reorg Spurs Fears in the Monero Community On Aug. 12, 2025, at 6 a.m. Eastern time, the Slowmist security … Read more

Circle Unveils Arc Blockchain With USDC as Native Gas

Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, Inc. announced plans to roll out its own layer one (L1) blockchain, designed to use USDC as the fuel for transaction fees. Circle Debuts Plans for Arc, an EVM-Compatible L1 Using USDC Currently, Circle’s USDC stablecoin ranks as the second-largest fiat-backed crypto asset by market capitalization at $65.23 billion. On … Read more

Stripe Quietly Building ‘Tempo’ Blockchain With Paradigm’s Backing: Report

A newly published report says fintech heavyweight Stripe is quietly crafting a payments-driven blockchain dubbed “Tempo” in collaboration with cryptocurrency venture capital firm Paradigm, according to a job listing and people with knowledge of the project. Sources: Stripe Is Developing a Blockchain Forbes reported that the Aug. 3 posting, shared through the Blockchain Association, described … Read more