Cryptocurrency prices show mixed movements with Bitcoin up 1.73% and Ethereum up 2.13%. – Pluang

Cardano hands over core tech to independent teams, marking major decentralization step. Cardano’s founding developer, Input Output (IO), will transfer control of key infrastructure components like the Haskell node, Plutus smart contracts, and Daedalus wallet to independent teams starting August 2026, completing the process through 2027….

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Ethereum’s core development is progressing with the release of go-ethereum client version 1.17.5, codenamed ‘Grav-Torque Pad’, on July 27, 2026. This update includes maintenance fixes and significant strides toward the upcoming Amsterdam hardfork. The Amsterdam hardfork is a major protocol upgrade designed to enhance Ethereum’s Layer 1 capabilities, focusing on improved block processing, increased transaction…

MakerDAO governance has executed a new set of parameter adjustments under the broader Sky transition, including changes tied to Sky Spreads, staking reward normalization, and the offboarding of an older real-world asset vault. The July 20 governance update shows how Maker’s Endgame-era structure continues to move from broad strategic design into ongoing operational changes. The…

How STRC attracted $756 million via BlackRock and VanEck Why the 105% surge might be a trap for retail investors Strategy CEO Phong Le has revealed a key shift in the company’s capital structure, offering an inside look at how what the industry calls the company’s “Bitcoin machine” operates. Ahead of Strategy’s Q2 2026 earnings report, scheduled…