Ethereum enters a new phase as ZK-EVMs and PeerDAS reshape scalability, decentralization, and consensus, according to Vitalik Buterin. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the network is entering a historic transformation phase. He opened by describing how ZK-EVMs and PeerDAS re-architecture blockchain. Consequently, Ethereum has currently integrated high bandwidth, high consensus,...
Ripple CTO David Schwartz Steps Down From Executive Role
Ripple confirms leadership transition as longtime CTO David Schwartz moves into an emeritus role and joins the company board. Ripple confirmed that veteran executive David Schwartz has stepped away from day-to-day leadership duties this week. The firm reported that Schwartz officially ended his working tenure at the end of December...
Bitcoin Plunges Below $90K Amid Venezuela Strikes
Bitcoin crashes below 90.000 as geopolitical relations deteriorate due to US airstrikes in Venezuela. The market signals turn towards a bearish trend. Following the US military intervention in Venezuela, Bitcoin fell beneath 90,000. It currently trades at $89,939.10, and on-chain data points to the potential shift towards a bear market....
Dubai Court Jails Woman for $1M Crypto Wallet Swap Scam
Dubai court sentences woman for crypto scam, orders deportation, and awards Dh4.3 million compensation, reinforcing digital asset protections under UAE law. Dubai courts have delivered a landmark ruling after convicting a woman involved in a $1 million crypto scam. In January 2026, judges sentenced them to jail and ordered deportation....
ENA Price Action Suggests Recovery as It Meets Resistance at Upper Channel
ENA price action hints at a potential rebound with higher lows forming, though resistance zones still cap upside momentum. Market focus has shifted toward Ethena as price action shows early recovery signs. After weeks of declines, ENA has started stabilizing near key levels. Analysts are reassessing momentum as short-term charts...
Trust Wallet Warns 36,000 Users to Move Funds After Browser Extension Incident Alert
Trust Wallet issued security alerts to 36,000 impacted users through extension banners and mobile app notifications. Trust Wallet has issued a clear action notice after identifying compromised browser wallets from a recent extension issue. The company warned affected users to act quickly. The notice targets a limited number of wallets....
Senator Lummis Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Market Structure Bill
Senator Cynthia Lummis presses Congress to pass crypto market structure bill, aiming for regulatory clarity, investor protection, and US innovation leadership. Senator Cynthia Lummis renewed calls for Congress to pass comprehensive crypto market structure legislation. She contended muddy rules have caused digital asset companies to leave the country for years....
What Institutional Investors Already Know About Crypto 2026
Institutional investors are often seen as the “smart money” in financial markets — they move slowly but with purpose, and they typically act on deep analysis rather than hype. In the world of cryptocurrency, this group has been watching developments closely as the industry matures, particularly with an eye toward...
Polygon Sets New ATH in Stablecoin Active Wallets to Close 2025
Polygon closed 2025 with record stablecoin activity, showing strong user adoption, rapid growth, and expanding real-world payment use. Polygon ended 2025 by recording an all-time high in stablecoin active wallets. Notably, the milestone reflects actual usage, not speculative usage. Moreover, it indicates the growing demand for low-cost blockchain payments over...
Crypto ETFs Record Strong Inflows Across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Markets
Crypto ETF funds recorded strong inflows, reflecting institutional confidence, diversification strategies, and growing acceptance of regulated digital asset investment products globally. Crypto ETFs attracted strong inflows across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP markets at the start of January, reflecting sustained institutional demand. Importantly, investors were favourable towards regulated exposure, while strategies...