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Ethereum Weekly NewsJune 24, 2025

Protocol Upgrades

    EIP-7212: secp256r1 Precompile Approved for Fusaka Hard Fork

    EIP-7951 (secp256r1 precompile) has been approved for inclusion in the upcoming Fusaka hard fork, as confirmed in ACDE #241. Gas cost repricing will be evaluated in devnet-3. This marks the culmination of a 2-year development effort.

    Layer 2 and Scaling Solutions

      Blob Sharing Protocol Proposed for Based Rollups

      New research proposes a blob sharing protocol for based rollups to address inefficient blob usage. The protocol enables multiple rollups to share blob space, potentially reducing costs and improving efficiency. The work is supported by Ethereum Foundation ESP grant FY24-1837.

      Source: ethresear.ch

      EIPs and Standards

        ERC-7972 Proposal: Universal Compliance Router for RWA Compliance

        New ERC proposal introduces a Universal Compliance Router that integrates DIDs and OnchainID for modular RWA compliance, featuring both general and jurisdiction-aware compliance contract support.

        Research & Development

          EVM 2.0 Discussion: Novel Approach to Contract Optimization

          Technical discussion on implementing a dual-thread approach for EVM 2.0, combining immediate interpretation with background optimization for smart contracts. The proposal suggests using both interpreter fallback and optimized compilation for better efficiency.

          Regulation & Compliance

            SEC's New Crypto Staking Rules Clarify Legal Methods

            The SEC has released new guidelines for cryptocurrency staking in 2025, providing clarity on legal staking methods and regulatory requirements.

            Turkey Slaps Strict New Crypto Oversight: Mandatory Source Checks, $3K Daily Stablecoin Limit

            Turkey introduces strict crypto regulations requiring detailed transaction information, 48-72 hour withdrawal delays, and $3,000 daily stablecoin transfer limits. The measures aim to combat illicit activities while maintaining legitimate crypto operations.

            Enterprise & Partnerships

              Chainlink and Mastercard Partner for On-Chain Crypto Purchases

              Chainlink and Mastercard have partnered to enable direct cryptocurrency purchases for 3 billion cardholders using Shift4 for processing and zerohash for custody.

              Source: coindesk.com

              Banking Giant JPMorgan Tests Deposit Tokens on Base

              JPMorgan, with $3.8T in assets, is testing JPMD deposit tokens on Coinbase's Ethereum L2 network Base. The bank has published a whitepaper describing the tokens as key to a safer tokenized economy.