Ethereum Foundation Tests Protocol Upgrade While SoFi Launches New Crypto Accounts
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What happened
The Ethereum Foundation is testing the Glamsterdam protocol upgrade on the Hoodi testnet, increasing the gas limit to 200 million, which is more than three times the mainnet cap. The upgrade went live on the Sepolia testnet on October 6. Separately, SoFi launched new crypto accounts for its members.
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Why it matters
The upgrade tests larger block capacities, which could influence transaction fees and burn rates if demand rises to match supply. SoFi actively integrates and offers Ethereum services through its crypto trading accounts.
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Who's involved
- Ethereum FoundationNon-profit foundation that supports the Ethereum ecosystem and manages the protocol upgrade.
- EthereumPublic blockchain platform undergoing the protocol upgrade.
- SoFiAmerican financial services company offering Ethereum services through crypto accounts.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- SoFi's crypto account launch may challenge Robinhood's retail market shareSoFi's crypto account launch may challenge Robinhood's retail market shareLikely
- Morgan Stanley may benefit from increased Ethereum adoption and capacityMorgan Stanley may benefit from increased Ethereum adoption and capacityPossible
- Increased Ethereum utility and accessibility may boost Coinbase's trading volumeIncreased Ethereum utility and accessibility may boost Coinbase's trading volumePossible
- SoFi's new crypto accounts may increase competition for Interactive BrokersSoFi's new crypto accounts may increase competition for Interactive Brokers.Possible
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The entities involved
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Ethereum Foundation
non-profit foundation that supports the Ethereum ecosystem
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Ethereum
public blockchain platform with programmable transaction functionality
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SoFi
American financial services company
Related events
- SoFi announced on September 5, 2025, that it is launching new services integrated with cryptocurrency.
- SoFi allows opening Sui crypto accounts amid market predictions and declining ETF demand affecting Ethereum.
- SoFi expanded its offerings to include access to over 25 cryptocurrencies as the overall crypto market declined.