Advanced AI models detected less payment fraud in Coinbase test

October 10, 2026

A Coinbase test revealed that newer iterations of major AI model families detected less payment fraud and captured a smaller percentage of overall fraud value, challenging the assumption that newer models automatically improve payment screening.

Ethereum fee burns offset only 2% of new token supply in 2026

October 9, 2026

Data from an October supply ledger reveals that Ethereum transaction fees have burned enough ETH to counterbalance just 2.07% of the newly minted coins issued throughout 2026, increasing the overall token supply by roughly 0.64%.

Solana speed upgrade relies on unverified validator locations

October 9, 2026

Wattenhofer and Kniep’s proposal preserves leader allocations while faster modeled handovers come with longer consecutive-control and regional risks. The post Solana’s geographic speed plan trusts validator locations the network cannot verify appeared first on CryptoSlate.

PumpFun rakes in millions as 81% of memecoins lose 90%

October 8, 2026

Solana launchpad Pump.fun generates millions in protocol revenue despite a recent study revealing that 81% of curated memecoins have plummeted significantly from their all-time highs with rare rebounds.

China’s crypto ban fails to stop $176B P2P market

October 6, 2026

Despite long-standing prohibitions, China's underground crypto economy generated $176 billion in transactions, with peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers surging as individuals and small businesses adopt digital assets for direct settlement.