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Two months after Devconnect, the discussions from that week continue to influence how Ethereum’s next phase is understood. Rather than serving as a venue for headline announcements, Devconnect functioned as a testing ground where ideas were exposed to real scrutiny across different audiences,

Galaxy Digital's CEO Mike Novogratz warns that cryptocurrency treasury companies must evolve from passive asset holders to operational businesses to avoid significant discounts to net asset value. He emphasizes the need for clear narratives and strategies to provide real shareholder value.

Bitcoin is trading lower on Friday, drifting toward the $90,000 level after failing to break through a key resistance zone. The pullback follows weakening institutional demand, as US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have recorded net outflows this week. At the same time, on-chain data

Lighter (LIT) posted a sharp upside move shortly after launch, breaking out of an inverse head and shoulders pattern and rallying nearly 21% to a high around $3.26. That upside target has now been fully achieved, and price action has begun to lose momentum. Attention is shifting away from the

India’s income tax authorities have aligned with the Reserve Bank of India in expressing concerns about virtual digital assets, warning that enforcement challenges could undermine the government’s ability to monitor and tax crypto transactions as the Union Budget approaches.
Crypto Concerns

Capital markets infrastructure is approaching a decisive inflection point as distributed ledger technology shifts from experimentation to operational necessity. In 2026, the debate is no longer about whether digital finance will reshape settlement, collateral management, and clearing, but about

Falcon Finance has launched a Bitcoin yield vault allowing users to earn a 3%-5% annual return in USDf without tokenizing BTC. With over 80% of reserves in Bitcoin, this product enhances asset utilization while minimizing key risks through an offchain model. USDf rewards are usable in DeFi or for onchain withdrawal.

Options data shows strong interest at the $100,000 Bitcoin strike price, indicating trader confidence in Bitcoin's recovery after a 24% loss in Q4 2025. With recent price rallies and institutional ETF inflows, analysts foresee potential upward movement, though caution remains regarding market support.

Over the past year, Web3 distribution has continued to grow in scope and ambition. This expansion has brought innovation, but also fragmentation. New blockchains, execution environments, and user segments have created an ecosystem full of opportunity, while simultaneously increasing complexity for b

PancakeSwap continued its deflationary trend in December 2025, with a net burn of 1,785,740 CAKE tokens, reducing total supply by 0.512%. This trend, driven by farming rewards and trading fees, strengthens token economics and reflects a commitment to sustainable supply management.

The decentralized finance sector reached a historic milestone on January 6, 2026, when Solana-based memecoin launchpad PumpFun officially surpassed $2 billion in daily trading volume. The figure represents a nearly 150% increase compared to the previous week’s average and stands as the highest

Hardware manufacturer Canaan has unveiled a proof-of-concept project that combines Bitcoin mining with agriculture by using liquid-cooled computing equipment to recover waste heat for a commercial greenhouse in Manitoba, Canada. The initiative explores whether high-density computing infrastructure c

On 6 January 2026, Tether announced the launch of Scudo, a new unit of account for Tether Gold (XAU₮), designed to make gold usable as a practical means of payment for everyday transactions. The move comes as global interest in gold and its price reach record highs.
Record Gold Prices Highlight

While many Bitcoin investors are entering 2026 disappointed, Coin Bureau co-founder Nic Puckrin argues that 2025 delivered more positives than the market narrative suggests. The year closes with Bitcoin struggling to hold the $90,000 level, while precious metals outperform and investor sentiment

Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. announced the launch of Tele-Arborist™, a mobile application that enables certified, remote tree assessments for users worldwide. The platform, subject to provisional Patent 27 pending issuance, combines LiDAR scans, 360-degree imagery, and blockchain-based affidavits to