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Geth v1.14.13 emergency release.
SEC approves combined ETF.
Apollo tokenized RWA fund.
Bolt launches mainnet genesis.
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Geth v1.14.13 Emergency Release
Geth released v1.14.13 of its execution client to fix a vulnerability introduced in v1.14.0, which can cause nodes to crash via a specially crafted message. Users running Geth v1.14 or later must update their software as soon as possible. Nodes running on v1.13.x are unaffected. The vulnerability also affects L2s, so L2 clients must also update their software. The bug was initially discovered and reported by the Polygon security team. The Geth team will release in-depth details at a later time.
SEC Approves Combined BTC & ETH ETF
The SEC approved the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF filed by the NYSE Arca exchange. The ETF will hold both Bitcoin and Ethereum based on their relative market capitalizations. Bitwise will hold spot Bitcoin and ETH, which will be custodied by the Coinbase Custody Trust and the Bank of New York Mellon. The SEC approved the proposal on an accelerated basis due to the proposal's similarity to previously approved spot crypto ETFs. A spot ETF offers investors exposure to crypto without having to hold assets directly. The move signifies another step toward institutional adoption. The SEC is open to public input on the approval decision.
Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund
Apollo, a global asset manager with over $700 billion in AUM, introduced the Apollo Diversified Credit Securitize Fund (ACRED), a tokenized Real World Asset (RWA) offering onchain access to its Diversified Credit Fund. ACRED invests capital across corporate direct lending, asset-backed lending, and structured credit. The tokenized fund is available across six blockchains, including Ethereum, Polygon, and Kraken’s Ink L2. Cross-chain token transfers will be facilitated through Wormhole. Investors can participate in ACRED exclusively via the Securitize platform.
Bolt Launches Mainnet Genesis
Bolt launched its validator-based proposer commitments protocol to Mainnet Genesis, enabling node operators to register in the Bolt Registry and link their Symbiotic Vault or EigenLayer Strategy to Bolt’s Actively Validated Service (AVS). Proposer commitments allow validators to make credible guarantees on the transactions they include in their blocks, ensuring users receive near-instant, guaranteed inclusion for their L1 transactions. Validators benefit from higher priority fees while remaining PBS-compatible, with their commitments backed by restaked collateral through Symbiotic and EigenLayer. The Bolt Registry directly maps each validator to a specific Node Operator, meaning operators and validators share collateral, faults, and slashing risks. Bolt Protocol plans to launch to Mainnet Alpha by the end of Q1 2025.
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