Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test runs near 200 million gas per block after upgrade

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What happened

The Sepolia rehearsal has raised its processing budget more than threefold, but sampled blocks used less than half that allowance.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:23:23 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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  1. US government moves $470 million in seized crypto to Coinbase wallets, raising Bitcoin sale questions

  2. Crypto news site Cointelegraph seeks buyer after web traffic plunges

  3. Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test runs near 200 million gas per block after upgrade

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