Ethereum launches ERC-8004 standard for AI agent identity

The Ethereum Foundation launched ERC-8004, a new standard giving AI agents decentralised identity, reputation, and validation capabilities.
Ethereum Foundation launches post-quantum security team

The Ethereum Foundation established a post-quantum security team to protect the network against quantum computing threats that could break current cryptography.
Starknet Layer 2 back online after 4-hour outage on Monday

The Ethereum scaling network, Starknet, experienced its second major outage in four months, halting block production for over four hours before developers deployed an emergency fix.
Stripe’s Tempo blockchain opens testnet with Mastercard

Stripe’s Tempo payments blockchain has opened its public testnet, allowing developers worldwide to build stablecoin payment applications with backing from Mastercard, UBS and other global firms.