Ethereum Researchers Propose SPHINCS- Signature Scheme For Post-Quantum Wallets

TL;DR An Ethereum Research post proposes SPHINCS-, a stateless post-quantum signature verification scheme optimized for the EVM. The design replaces standard SHAKE256 functions with EVM-native KECCAK256, allowing a Solidity implementation without protocol changes or precompiles. The C13 variant is described as verifying at about 127,000 gas with a 3,704-byte...
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Grayscale updates NEAR ETF filing as AI token gains attention

Grayscale Investments has filed an amended registration statement for its proposed spot NEAR ETF. The update introduces custody changes and revised disclosures tied to the NEAR Protocol ecosystem. The filing arrives as investor interest in artificial intelligence-linked crypto assets increases…...
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Humanity Protocol blames North Korea-linked hackers for $36M theft

Humanity Protocol has attributed a roughly $36 million token theft to hackers linked to North Korea after an investigation found that attackers gained access to critical private keys through a compromised developer device. According to Humanity Protocol’s June 13 disclosure…...
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