- Monero released version 0.18.4.2, with compiled binaries to become available soon.
- Discussions around Proof-of-Work (PoW) hardening follow a recent Qubic “attack”, with proposals and feedback open.
- Major exchange Kraken delisted Monero in Canada; CoinCards also addressed the move.
- Recent software and wallet updates bring improvements in compatibility, UI, and silent payments.
- Monero’s price saw a yearly increase of over 60%, despite monthly declines and recent volatility.
On August 26, 2025, the Monero development team tagged the 0.18.4.2 “Fluorine Fermi” point release. This update is available for both command-line interface (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI) users, with compiled binaries expected within days. Community members can already build the latest version from source code.
Riccardo ‘fluffypony’ Spagni, a former Monero Core Team member, introduced a proposal to strengthen Monero’s Proof-of-Work (PoW) system. This initiative, motivated by ongoing discussion after a recent Qubic “attack,” is open for feedback on the Monero Research Lab GitHub issue 140. Community members are encouraged to review and contribute their thoughts.
Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, delisted Monero in Canada. This update sparked discussion in the Monero subreddit and on CoinCards’ X account. The reason for the delisting was not specified.
Other recent developments include the release of P2Pool v4.9.1, introducing minor fixes, and updates to Cake Wallet v5.3.0 and Monero.com, which now have DOGE support, improvements for silent payments, and expanded user interface features. Feedback is welcomed in the Cake Wallet forum.
On the technical front, Monero’s network showed a block height of 3,486,029, with a hash rate of 4.93 GH/s. The average number of transactions per block was 32, with a moving average of 25,126 transactions daily. The current block reward stands at 0.6 XMR.
Monero’s market cap is about $4.9 billion, and the current street price is $302.94. Over the past year, Monero has gained more than 60% in U.S. dollar value, although it experienced a monthly drop of about 18%. In Bitcoin terms, Monero’s value fell nearly 6% year over year but improved by 1.6% in the last week.
For those interested in contributing, Monero encourages users with technical skills to help test nightlies and submit issues via the Monero GitHub. Upcoming meetings and workgroup sessions, including the Cuprate Workgroup and MoneroKon 6 planning, will continue in late August.
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