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Ethereum confirms Glamsterdam dates, but warns 'fake' builders could stall the chain

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What happened

Free test ether lets fake builders outbid rivals and withhold transaction payloads, while client teams get half the usual review time before Sepolia.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:23:29 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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