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Efforts to bulletproof Ethereum are paying off in user metrics

The Ethereum blockchain underwent a series of upgrades last year that have resulted in lower transaction fees and more active addresses.

Pakistan taps Trump-linked crypto company for stablecoin payments deal: Report

Pakistan signed an agreement with SC Financial Technologies, which is linked to Trump-backed World Liberty Financial, to explore using its USD1 stablecoin for payments.

Crypto market structure rulemaking could take years: Paradigm exec

Rulemaking involves individual regulators and agencies fleshing out the details of a law passed by legislators. It can include publishing proposed rules and seeking public comment.

BitMine’s staked Ether reaches 1.5M, equating to 4% of total staked

BitMine staked another 186,560 Ether, bringing its total staked to 1.53 million, which is valued at over $5 billion.

‘Concerning trend’: Impersonation scams swell 1400% in 2025

Crypto security experts said a good way to counter scams that rely on deceiving victims is to be skeptical of every unsolicited message and interaction.

Crypto treasury buying outpaces Bitcoin supply at 3-to-1

Corporate Bitcoin treasuries expanded by 260,000 BTC in six months, three times the amount mined, with Strategy holding 60% of all corporate holdings.

Prediction market volume hits record $702M despite recent scrutiny

Prediction market Kalshi dominated trading volumes on Monday, accounting for two-thirds of the $701.7 million tally.

US Senate Agriculture Committee sets Jan 27 for CLARITY Act markup

The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to publish its crypto market structure bill on Jan. 21 and to hold a markup hearing on Jan. 27.

Rattled retail retreats to Bitcoin, Ether after October crash

Retail traders fled to Bitcoin and Ether after the October crypto crash last year, adding to an already tough year for altcoins.

Spot flows drive Bitcoin surge as analysts tip $100K run next

“Retail FOMO” may ramp up in the coming days if Bitcoin returns to $100,000, according to crypto sentiment platform Santiment.

Revolut stablecoin payment volumes surge 156% in 2025: Research

The most common stablecoin transfer amounts are in the $100 to $500 range, showing Revolut customers are actively using stablecoins for everyday medium-sized payments.

Warren seeks delay to World Liberty bank bid until Trump cuts ties

“We have never seen financial conflicts or corruption of this magnitude,” Senator Elizabeth Warren says of US President Donald Trump’s links to World Liberty Financial.

Perfect storm of activity sees record surge in new Ethereum wallets

An average of 327,000 wallets were created each day on average over the past week, likely pushed by a flurry of financial activity combined with recent network upgrades.

Bitchat tops app charts in Uganda as authorities cut internet

Ugandan officials claimed that they could also shut down the internet-free, encrypted messaging app last week, but haven't done so yet.

Crypto-friendly Old Glory Bank plans Nasdaq listing through SPAC

The “digital-first“ bank created in 2022 is set to go public on the Nasdaq, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Strive shares fall 12% after Semler deal to expand Bitcoin treasury

The all-stock deal adds Semler’s 5,048 BTC to Strive’s treasury, lifting total holdings to 12,797.9 BTC and ranking it 11th among public companies.

Yield-bearing stablecoins risk 'dangerous' parallel banking system: JPMorgan CFO

Jeremy Barnum told JPMorgan shareholders that yield-bearing stablecoins risk creating a parallel banking system without the safeguards of traditional regulation.

ETH’s back at $3.2K: Will traders flip the level from resistance to support?

Ethereum remains the leader in total value locked, but declining usage and economic uncertainty in the United States may hinder a rally to $4,000.

New NYC Mayor Mamdani says he holds no crypto, will not buy Adams' memecoin

Less than two weeks into office, Zohran Mamdani said ”no” when questioned whether he held any crypto or planned to invest in a former New York City mayor's memecoin project.

SOL chart shows ‘masterpiece’ setup to $190 after key trend turns bullish

Steady ETF inflows, a bullish cup and handle chart pattern and improving sentiment across the total crypto market could propel Solana price to $190.

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