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Vitalik Buterin revealed plans for Ethereum's next significant upgrade, expected to rival the Merge, with a focus on quantum safety. The upgrade, named Hegota, is slated for later this year and is anticipated to be Ethereum's last 'pre-Lean' hard fork, setting the stage for a more private and scalable network.

Binance experienced $1.23 billion in weekly net outflows, marking a 207% increase from the previous week. The surge in outflows is largely attributed to Ethereum withdrawals, which have hit their highest level in three years, reflecting growing concerns among investors.

TRM Labs reports a record 207 crypto hacks in the first half of 2026, the highest number recorded in any six-month period. Despite the increase in hack incidents, total losses have decreased to $972 million, less than half of the $2.3 billion stolen in the same period last year, indicating improved security measures.

Binance is reportedly leading a funding round for Mesh, valuing the crypto payments company at up to $2 billion. This strategic investment aims to secure control over stablecoin payment routes, crucial for transactions leaving exchanges, wallets, and trading platforms.

A new malware named PamStealer has been discovered, impersonating the open-source Maccy clipboard manager to steal passwords from Mac users. This highlights ongoing security threats in the crypto space, emphasizing the need for vigilance and updated security measures.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased approximately $77 million in crypto stocks during June, including substantial investments in Coinbase, Circle, and Bullish. This move reflects a strategy to leverage the perceived stability of public companies during crypto market downturns.

South Africa's tax authority has proposed draft guidance for taxing crypto assets under current income and capital gains tax rules. Public input is being sought until August 31, as the country seeks to clarify its approach to crypto taxation.