Hashgraph Group Launches Hedera Tool for EU Digital Product Passports

Hashgraph Group launched TrackTrace, a Hedera-based blockchain solution for supply chain traceability, to help companies comply with the EU's Digital Product Passport requirements taking effect from 2027 — starting with battery passports and extending to textiles and steel.

Ethereum Foundation Starts Staking ETH, Spotlights Client Diversity

The Ethereum Foundation has begun staking its treasury ETH, depositing 2,016 ETH with plans to stake up to 70,000 total. It's using minority clients and distributed infrastructure via Bitwise's Vouch and Dirk tools to promote decentralization and client diversity.

Tether-Backed Oobit Adds Crypto-to-Bank Transfers

Crypto payments app Oobit launched a wallet-to-bank off-ramp that lets users send crypto from self-custody wallets and receive local currency in bank accounts via domestic payment rails including SEPA, ACH and SPEI — supporting BTC, ETH, USDT and more.

Ethereum Price Drops to $1.8K as Data Suggests ETH Bears Not Done Yet

Ether dipped below $1,900, extending 30-day losses to 38%. Trading below its realized price, a 3.5-year low on the Coinbase Premium, and persistent ETF outflows all point to continued downside risk with a possible drop to $1,500.

Vitalik Buterin Cuts ETH Holdings by 17K After $45M Privacy Pledge

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reduced his ETH balance from 241,000 to 224,000 ETH in one month after earmarking $45 million for privacy and open-source projects. Sales were routed via CoW Protocol using smaller swaps to minimize market impact.