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Ethereum (ETH) developers are taking on a major simplification effort for the core protocol, targeting improved resilience and scalability. This push addresses concerns that the current network’s complexity creates long-term risks like high development overhead and a large attack surface, aiming for a leaner design closer to Bitcoin’s philosophy. At the core of this shift is the recognition that simplicity isn’t just about fewer lines of code; it’s about making the protocol more understandable, robust, and decentralized. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, is now pushing for a radical redesign that restructures both the consensus and execution layers, enabling a leaner and more sustainable future. A key proposal, the “beam chain”, aims to streamline the consensus mechanism significantly. The plan replaces the current epoch-slot system with a “3-slot finality” model. This not only improves clarity but also reduces code complexity. This new model uses fewer active validators and incorporates STARK-based aggregation for better network safety and efficiency. These changes allow Ethereum to adopt a leaner peer-to-peer architecture, cutting dependence on specialized nodes. Related: $380M ETH Exchange Outflows Suggest Supply Squeeze as Bulls Rebuild In addition, simplified validator processes for exits and key changes lower participation barriers, supporting Ethereum’s goal of minimal trust and maximum access. Ethereum’s execution model is also targeted for a major update in these proposals. Proponents of the change, including Buterin, view the current Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with its 256-bit architecture as inefficient for future network demands. Buterin proposes replacing the EVM with a RISC-V based architecture or a zero-knowledge-friendly virtual machine (ZK-VM). This proposed change offers efficiency gains calculated at over 100x in specific operations and drastically cuts interpreter overhead. Related: Ethereum’s Road to Recovery: Will New Market Trends Spark a Bullish Turn? Crucially, existing smart contracts remain compatible because they will run through an on-chain RISC-V-based EVM interpreter. This mechanism maintains backward compatibility while also reducing consensus-critical code and opening Ethereum development to mainstream programming languages. Beyond the VM, the simplification effort includes unifying Ethereum’s underlying data standards. For example, standardizing data serialization using SSZ (Simple Serialize) and adopting a single Merkle tree format across the protocol will cut redundant code and increase efficiency. Similarly, using one universal erasure code standard for data availability, network broadcasting, and history storage will improve system reliability and lower development costs. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.

Morgan Stanley doesn’t seem to want to miss the crypto bandwagon. The giant US investment bank is preparing a digital asset trading feature on its ETrade platform, with a target launch in 2026, according to Financial Times . In line with rules, they have begun looking at working with crypto businesses to create a competent trading infrastructure. If this works, it means that millions of retail investors will be able to buy and sell Bitcoin or Ethereum directly from their E*Trade accounts. Simply put, buying crypto will be as easy as buying Tesla shares. However, signs of Morgan Stanley’s interest in crypto have actually been visible for quite some time. Back in August 2024, they gave the green light to thousands of financial advisors to offer Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock and Fidelity to clients with high-risk appetites. That signaled a tipping point in institutional adoption of cryptocurrency. There was no direct trading function then. But it was obvious: customer demand for digital assets was no longer a passing wind. Furthermore, on January 23, 2025, Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick spoke about the future direction of his bank at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He said that Morgan Stanley’s involvement in crypto will not be haphazard. They will work closely with regulators, including the Treasury Department, to ensure that their approach remains safe. Pick claims that molding public opinion of digital assets depends much on time. He even acknowledged that other nations, such as Switzerland and Germany , have already allowed crypto access to the larger population. Morgan Stanley, on the other hand, is still laying the groundwork before really welcoming ordinary investors via E*Trade. On the other hand, the trend of big banks entering blockchain technology is increasingly felt. Recently, Citigroup launched the “Citi Token Services” service that allows institutional clients to move funds between branches using blockchain and smart contracts. It’s all about simplifying cash management and trade financing. Ryan Rugg from Citi even called this service an efficient solution for the institutional world. Meanwhile, JPMorgan is also launching a new expansion through its Kinexys blockchain platform, which is now used by eight major banks in the Middle East and North Africa for cross-border transactions. Looking at this movement map, Morgan Stanley clearly doesn’t want to just stand by and watch from the sidelines. With the infrastructure being worked on and previous experience in offering crypto ETFs, they seem to be building a two-way street between the traditional and digital financial worlds. Imagine, in the next two years, an E*Trade user who usually only monitors stocks and bonds, can suddenly click the buy Bitcoin button—without having to switch applications. Not only is it practical, but it is also safe because it is under the supervision of a large financial institution.

Circle has just rocked the crypto world with the launch of Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol version 2 (CCTP V2) on the Arbitrum network. Not just an upgrade, this launch redefines stablecoin transfers between networks that have often been slow and inefficient. With a “burn-and-mint” approach, transferred USDC will be burned on the origin network and minted again on the destination network, without having to go through a third-party bridge that is prone to security holes. CCTP V2 is now available on @arbitrum ! CCTP V2 on Arbitrum provides: ⚡Fast Transfer: crosschain @USDC settlement in seconds 🔀Hooks: smart contract integrations for post-transfer actions 💸Capital Efficient: 1:1 burn-and-mint, no liquidity pools or fillers 🔒Secured by Circle:… pic.twitter.com/ALZf0Q4O15 — Circle (@circle) May 2, 2025 However, what really stands out are the two new features brought by CCTP V2. First, Fast Transfer—as the name suggests, this feature is indeed fast. The process that previously could take tens of minutes is now completed in seconds. Second, the Hooks feature, which allows developers to set automatic actions after a transfer occurs. For example, directly exchanging assets, managing treasury balances, or activating smart contracts without having to wait for human hands to work. Just imagine if sending USDC from Ethereum to Arbitrum could be immediately greeted with automatic staking. More practical and efficient, right? On the other hand, Circle’s move in Arbitrum also coincides with a series of other important announcements. On April 28, they introduced the Circle Payments Network (CPN), a global payment network based on stablecoins such as USDC and EURC . The goal is quite ambitious: to replace traditional payment systems that depend on bank working hours or card system schedules such as Visa. Through CPN, cross-border transactions can run 24/7, with much lower costs. It is not surprising that more and more institutions are looking at this solution as a way out of a system that feels slow and expensive. Furthermore, Circle also rejected Ripple’s acquisition offer worth $4 to $5 billion. A figure that, for them, is not comparable to USDC’s market position which already has a capitalization of more than $60 billion. Instead of merging with Ripple’s RLUSD, Circle is instead moving forward to the stock exchange through an IPO plan on the New York Stock Exchange with the stock code “CRCL.” Their IPO filing data states that last year’s revenue was $1.68 billion, up from $1.45 billion. However, net income fell to $157 million from $271.5 million. Yes, the stablecoin business still has to face ups and downs in margins. Besides that, on April 24, Circle partnered with digital asset custodian Copper to integrate ClearLoop into its settlement system. With this, financial institutions can trade using USDC while keeping their assets in safe custody. So, there is no need to bother moving funds in and out of wallets just to complete a transaction. It’s like having your own private toll road for digital asset trading—smooth, fast, and uninterrupted. Interestingly, CNF also reported that Circle has now received in-principle approval from the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to provide digital financial services in the United Arab Emirates. This move certainly opens the door wider to the Middle East market, at a time when many crypto companies are still struggling to navigate changing regulations.

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