Bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptocurrency exchanges and regulation: verified announcements, the figures behind them and what remains uncertain.
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Published October 1, the Lightning implementation update refuses new legacy-type channels and addresses issues that could leave payments pending. Existing legacy channels retain support.
Lighthouse 8.3.0-rc.0 introduces the Fast Confirmation Rule for testing. The feature changes the reported safe block, while Ethereum’s finalization process remains unchanged.
The October 1 announcement describes a live Ethereum payment system that separates API spending from billing identity, while leaving content and network privacy as separate problems.
The US regulator proposed a tailored custody framework on 1 October, including conditional self-custody and the use of state trust companies.
A September consultation response and accompanying letter focus on stablecoins issued jointly by EU and non-EU entities.
A 28 September collaboration will let financial institutions evaluate stablecoin operations alongside existing payment infrastructure.
The Foundation’s September 28 announcement set a Sepolia activation schedule and listed compatible clients. The reviewed announcement does not establish a mainnet launch date.
The September announcement schedules the funds' last trading day for 20 October, with liquidation expected around 21 October.
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