Sui's mainnet halted new transaction submissions for about six hours after validators experienced a consensus split, while nodes continued to serve the last certified state. The interruption paused transaction finality and temporarily limited on-chain activity.
BNB Chain has warned developers and validators to update node software before the upcoming “Fermi” hard fork to avoid potential network disruptions. The notice stresses timely upgrades to preserve consensus and dApp continuity.
Solana has issued an urgent upgrade notice requiring every validator—staked or unstaked—to update their nodes to preserve Mainnet-Beta network stability. Node operators are asked to follow official channels and apply the patch promptly to avoid incompatibility.
Tom Lee’s BitMine has staked 342,560 ETH (about $1B), a move that is slowing new validator onboarding and further tightening Ethereum’s liquid supply. Market watchers say the deposit may bolster staking momentum and reduce short-term sell pressure on ETH.
Prysm reported validators lost 382 ETH (more than $1 million) after a software bug caused disruptions soon after the Fusaka upgrade. The issue led to missed attestations and penalties for affected validators.
VeChain has added Draper Dragon and Fenbushi Capital as institutional validators following the Hayabusa upgrade. The appointments strengthen governance and signal renewed venture interest in VET.
Bhutan has staked $970,000 worth of ETH with Figment to grow its validator infrastructure, deepening its direct involvement in Ethereum's proof-of-stake network and complementing its existing Bitcoin holdings.
Republic Technologies secured $100 million through a 0% interest convertible note to purchase Ether and expand its validator network while aiming to limit shareholder dilution. The move underscores growing corporate treasury interest in staking and institutional ETH exposure.
Sonic Labs launched Fee Monetization (FeeM), allocating 15–90% of fees to builders, 10% to validators, and burning the remainder to drive S token deflation and reward developers.