Ethereum Foundation refocuses to security over speed – sets strict 128-bit rule for 2026
The zkEVM ecosystem spent a year sprinting on latency. Proving time for an Ethereum block collapsed from 16 minutes to 16 seconds, costs dropped 45-fold, and participating zkVMs now prove 99% of mainnet blocks in under 10 seconds on target hardware. The Ethereum Foundation (EF) declared victory on Dec. 18: real-time proving works. The performance […]
Address Poisoning Scam: One Copy-Paste Mistake Cost a Crypto Trader $50 Million
A crypto user lost nearly $50 million in USDT to an address poisoning scam after copying a fraudulent wallet address from their transaction history, according to blockchain security firm SlowMist. The victim transferred 49,999,950 USDT to an attacker-controlled address that closely mimicked their intended destination, with matching first three and last four characters. The stolen […]
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Fidelity Flags a $65K Bottom – Is the Cycle Breaking?
Bitcoin is at a crossroads as long-term cycle warnings collide with short-term technical pressure. Fidelity sees a possible $65,000 bottom in 2026, while institutional shifts around Bitcoin treasury firms and new US access via Metaplanet’s ADRs reshape sentiment. Against this backdrop, BTC trades near a key technical pivot, with bearish flag risks balanced by signs […]
VanEck Updates Avalanche ETF Filing with Management Fees Staking Details and Key Operational Partners
VanEck has updated its proposed spot Avalanche exchange traded fund filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The revision adds fee terms, staking details, and service providers. The changes signal final-stage preparation as the firm seeks approval to list the product. The ETF aims to track AVAX prices while earning staking rewards. The filing […]
Bitcoin Eyes To Reclaim $100,000 As 2022-2021 Market Setup Reappears – Details
Over the last week, volatility levels surged in the Bitcoin market as prices exhibited sharp movements at the two extremes. Data from CoinMarketCap showed the leading cryptocurrency lost its support around $90,000 but repeatedly found strong buying interest near $85,000, effectively creating a volatile price range between both levels. Despite an uptick in the last […]
Here’s Why The XRP Price Keeps Crashing
On-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant has revealed why the XRP price keeps crashing, recently dropping below the psychological $2 level. The platform noted that the XRP ETF approval has failed to stop the selling pressure but instead looks to have escalated it. Why The XRP Price Is Crashing Despite ETF Success In a CryptoQuant report, analyst […]
Bybit Returns to UK with Spot and Peer-to-Peer Trading After Two-Year Exit from Market
Bybit has resumed operations in the United Kingdom with a reduced crypto platform, reopening a market it exited in 2023. The exchange now offers spot trading on 100 crypto pairs and a peer-to-peer marketplace. REPORT: @Bybit_Official the second-largest crypto exchange, returns to the UK market after a 2-year absence, offering 100 trading pairs through London-based […]
125 Crypto Groups Tell Congress Stablecoin Yield Ban Favors Big Banks
A coalition of 125 crypto and fintech organizations delivered a forceful rejection of banking industry efforts to expand the GENIUS Act’s prohibition on stablecoin yields, warning that broader restrictions would eliminate consumer choice while protecting traditional banks from competition. The Blockchain Association led the coalition in a letter to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott […]
Pro-Crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis Says She Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the most vocal supporters of digital assets in the US Congress, said she will not seek reelection in 2026, setting the stage for her departure from the Senate when her term ends in January 2027. Key Takeaways: Senator Cynthia Lummis will not seek reelection in 2026 and will leave […]
Crypto User Loses $50M in One Copy-Paste Mistake Address Poisoning Scam
A crypto user has lost nearly $50 million in USDT after falling victim to an address poisoning scam, according to on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain. The incident happened due to a simple copy-paste mistake during a large transfer and is now being described as one of the costliest errors in crypto history. How the $50 Million […]
Analyst Breaks Down the Many Bullish Signs Pointing to Altseason Really Arriving in 2026
Reputed crypto experts, analysts, and traders come together to discuss the possibility of a promising and bullish altseason for 2026. So far, this bull cycle has been extremely disappointing for altcoin holders, with only a few altcoins hitting new ATH targets, but at a very short pump. Now, one analyst breaks down the many bullish […]
ZEC Charts Another Double-Digit Increase as BTC Defends $88K Level: Weekend Watch
Despite the improving inflation data in the United States, bitcoin’s price has failed to capitalize and was stopped at $89,500 on Thursday. Most altcoins have turned green today. Ethereum has neared $3,000, while XRP has bounced above the crucial $1.90 support. More gains are evident from the likes of ZEC, HYPE, CRO, UNI, and CC. […]