The protocol said weETH was unaffected and that all funds remain safe after the security event involving an Ethereum node operator.
The precaution affects validators operated through MetaMask Staking, while the company says it has found no direct threat to its wallet product.
In a major development confirmed on SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Confirmed announcement/filing for Ethereum ETFs Break 7-Day Inflow Streak While Spot Bitcoin Funds Retain Demand. This operational move highlights expanding activity across the digital asset ecosystem and underscores key developments for market participants.
The wallet transferred the funds to a new address after holding them for four years, according to the transaction details.
Aztec has relaunched zk.money as a private, self-custodial wallet, but deposits remain traceable and transaction limits apply.
Ether fell from $2,733, while 24-hour losses reached 0.89%. Long liquidations totaled $8.48 million across three major exchanges.
Softer U.S. inflation and improving on-chain signals could support an Ethereum breakout above $3,000 toward $3,400.
Total liquidations reached $15.91 million as Ether fell from $2,729 to $2,703 during the same hour.
The grant enhances DeFi security by ensuring Vyper's compiler reliability, potentially preventing costly exploits and boosting ecosystem trust. Ethereum Foundation funds $100K grant for Vyper compiler verification.
Ether gained nearly 70% in the third quarter after two losing quarters, while spot Ether ETFs recorded $892 million in September net inflows.
Ethereum trades near $2,680 as ETF outflows, high Treasury yields and U.S. economic data keep $2,800 resistance in focus.
Aztec Labs relaunched its zk.money privacy wallet on Ethereum layer-2 Aztec Network, enabling private stablecoin payments with $2,500 transaction caps.