Blockchain

Highlights: Visa-issued crypto cards reportedly grew 525% last year across six programs. EtherFi led Visa-partnered card spending with $55.4 million, while Cypher followed $20.5 million. Ethereum stablecoin transfers also reached $8 trillion in Q4, nearly double Q2 volume. Usage of […]

Highlights: Vitalik Buterin says ZK-EVMs and PeerDAS mark a live solution to the blockchain trilemma. Ethereum will raise gas limits starting in 2026, with major changes extending to 2030. ZK-EVMs will become the primary validation method between 2027 and 2030. […]

Highlights: TRM Labs has flagged a clear split in how countries use digital assets for economic and policy goals. The state-linked crypto activity has increased compliance and legal risk for payment services. Sanctioned countries have turned to digital assets as […]

Highlights: Daily transactions on Ethereum have hit a new high with declining fees. Major upgrades enhanced network throughput and validator performance. Staking interest has increased as more ETH is lined up to stake than to withdraw. On Tuesday, Ethereum’s Layer-1 […]

Highlights: Vitalik Buterin warns that technology is concentrating power faster than society can handle. Hostile interoperability can reduce monopoly control by limiting platform dominance. Complex systems and centralized access can weaken true decentralization. Vitalik Buterin has written an essay titled […]

Highlights: US prosecutors want the court to ignore a DeFi Education Fund filing in the Ethereum exploit case. A jury deadlock led to a mistrial, while the government is pushing for a retrial in 2026. The DeFi Education Fund remains […]

Highlights: The Trust Wallet hack shows how a single update can put user funds at risk. Browser extensions remain a major weak point for crypto wallet security. The recent attacks highlight the need for faster alerts and safer update checks. […]

Highlights: Jameson Lopp says Bitcoin upgrades need years for network and user coordination. Lopp says no immediate quantum threat but urges preparation. Investors warn that the Bitcoin price may drop without post-quantum readiness. Bitcoin continues to draw global attention as […]

Highlights: Blockstream and Castle Island Ventures clash over how openly leaders should discuss long-term Bitcoin quantum computing risks. The Bitcoin quantum computing debate resurfaced after investment disclosures tied to Project Eleven security research. Investors remain divided on timelines but agree […]

Highlights: Buterin calls for a simpler Ethereum so that more users can understand protocols. User trust weakens when few people can explain blockchain systems from start to finish without relying on experts. The Ethereum roadmap focuses on simpler wallets, easier […]

Highlights: The Marshall Islands has launched a national UBI program to reach citizens on remote islands. The quarterly payments aim to ease living costs and support households during market pressure. Most citizens chose banks or checks, while early crypto wallet […]

Highlights: Bhutan pledges 10K Bitcoin to support the Gelephu Mindfulness City. The project aims to create jobs and attract foreign investment. Bitcoin will be managed with strong oversight for long-term growth. The Kingdom of Bhutan has committed 10,000 Bitcoin, approximately […]