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Ethereum blob limit bumps up to 21, boosting network scalability

Ethereum developers have raised the blob limit for a second time in recent weeks, a move that will allow more transactions to be batched via rollups, making them cheaper.

Quantum threat to Bitcoin extends past wallet hacks: Coinbase analyst

Cypherpunk Adam Back has frequently shot down claims that quantum computing will be a threat to Bitcoin anytime soon.

Bitcoin ETFs come into year 'like a lion’: 600% surge at current pace

US spot bitcoin ETFs attracted over $1.2 billion in the first two trading days of 2026, with analysts projecting annual inflows could reach $150 billion.

CLARITY Act headed for markup next week: Senator Tim Scott

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to establish a comprehensive framework for crypto market structure in the United States.

US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’

The Community Bankers Council has asked the Senate to pursue crypto market structure legislation that would ban exchanges and others offering interest on stablecoins.

Bitchat developer challenges Uganda’s claim it can shut down app

A developer behind Jack Dorsey–linked messaging app Bitchat questioned Uganda’s claim that it can disable the service ahead of next week’s election.

Flow details December exploit that led to $3.9M in losses due to counterfeit tokens

A protocol-level flaw allowed assets to be duplicated rather than minted, prompting a network halt and a governance-led recovery process.

Bullish for Strategy? MSCI keeps crypto treasury companies in indexes

MSCI announced it will keep digital asset treasury companies in its global indexes, citing investor feedback and the need for further study on non-operating firms.

Bitcoin miner using compute heat to supplement Canadian greenhouses

Canaan‘s pilot program will use the miner‘s liquid cooling systems to supplement the power needed to heat intake water for the greenhouses, helping grow tomatoes.

Jupiter launches JupUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund

The Solana-native token is backed by USDtb and USDC and is designed to serve as a settlement asset across Jupiter’s DeFi stack.

Brian Quintenz joins SUI Group board after CFTC nomination pulled

The former CFTC commissioner and Donald Trump’s first pick to chair the agency will join investment company SUI Group's board and support the company’s treasury strategy.

Bitcoin liquidation data point to ‘absurd’ potential rally to $100K: Analyst

Bitcoin’s liquidation map is still heavily biased toward a downside liquidity sweet, but a swift rally to $100,000 could quickly turn the tables in the bulls’ favor.

US crypto market structure bill could be delayed until 2027: Report

The midterm elections in November could cause some Senate Democrats to withhold support for the Responsible Financial Innovation Act due to conflict of interest concerns.

ETH price taps $3.3K: Here’s what must happen for another 20% rally

ETH’s price chart shows a confirmed double bottom pattern with a $3,900 price target. Here are the necessary factors to make it happen.

‘Like sats for Bitcoin’: Tether creates tiny gold unit as onchain demand grows

The stablecoin issuer says its Scudo unit could make gold easier to transact digitally as prices surge and institutional demand accelerates.

Bitcoin faces 'big boy sell wall' at $95K as BTC price struggles vs. gold

Bitcoin halted its gains as sellers came out to suppress BTC price upside close to $95,000, with the key weekly close target now in place.

MarketVector, Amplify roll out stablecoin, tokenization benchmark, ETFs

The new products offer indirect, regulated exposure to companies building stablecoin and real-world asset infrastructure as adoption accelerates.

Iran’s currency collapse shows why Bitcoin is seen as an exit option

As Iran’s rial hits record lows, Bitcoin is resurfacing in public discourse. Its decentralized design is often cited as a contrast to state-managed fiat currencies.

XRP price 'starting to respond' to gold's multiyear 180% boom: Analyst

XRP mirrors gold’s past breakout pattern, fueling speculation of an $8–$10 rally in 2026 if the fractal continues to play out.

Why crypto-treasury stocks fall faster than the assets they hold

Crypto-treasury stocks can fall harder than the coins they hold. Leverage, valuation premiums, dilution risk and equity market structure amplify downside moves.

Telegram revenue jumps to $870M in H1 2025; $2B full-year target: FT

Telegram’s H1 2025 revenue climbed 65% to $870 million, while Toncoin write-downs and $500 million in frozen bonds have added pressure.

Morgan Stanley files S-1s for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs in latest crypto push

The investment banking giant’s filings for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs follow an uptick in investor demand for regulated crypto investment vehicles, driven by the new year’s “clean-slate” effect.

Polymarket quietly introduces taker fees on 15-minute crypto markets

Polymarket updated its documentation to show taker-only fees on short-term crypto markets, with proceeds redistributed to market makers as liquidity rebates.

BitMEX pushes into 24/7 stock perps as tokenized equities heat up

BitMEX is rolling out 24/7 Equity Perps that use crypto as collateral for exposure to major US stocks and indexes, as exchanges from Bitget to Kraken race to bring equities onchain.

Bitcoin ETFs attract $697M in second trading day of 2026

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have hauled in $1.1 billion in the first two trading days of 2026, with analysts pointing to a new year “clean-slate effect” driving digital asset demand.

Is Venezuela hiding a 600K Bitcoin reserve? Analysts remain unsure

Venezuela’s early crypto adoption and gold-to-Bitcoin conversion speculation raise questions about a $60 billion reserve, though analysts have found no proof.

Bitcoin Core v30 bug risks fund loss during legacy wallet upgrades

A migration flaw affecting older wallet setups can wipe local wallet files under specific conditions, prompting developers to pull recent releases.

South Korea considers pre-emptive crypto account freezes, report says

The proposal highlights South Korea’s push to align crypto oversight with securities markets, raising stakes for exchanges and traders alike.

Bitcoin buying metric with average 109% gains flips green at $88K

Bitcoin institutions bought more BTC than miners added to the supply in the first week of 2026 as a classic BTC price bull signal began to repeat.

‘Mixed year for IPOs’ as crypto pulls down US IPO performance

Investors would have been better off investing in the S&P500 than betting on US initial public offerings in 2025, with crypto and AI public debuts partly to blame.

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