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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announces the network has cracked blockchain's fundamental trilemma through zero-knowledge EVMs and PeerDAS technology, achieving decentralization, consensus, and high bandwidth with a four-year rollout extending through 2030. The post Vitalik Says Ethereum Just Solved Crypto’s Biggest Problem appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum's next phase will be defined by financial products that feel familiar to everyday users, Mike Silagadze said.

Some of the biggest gainers over the past several days have been meme coins.

Bitcoin has recently pushed higher after an extended corrective phase, but the broader structure still reflects hesitation rather than a clear trend transition. While the price has shown signs of recovery, momentum remains muted, keeping the market in a fragile equilibrium. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, BTC has registered a […]

XRP hits $2.10 as XRPL transactions near 1M. Trendline breakout targets $2.40 as bullish EMAs, RSI strength, and rising on-chain activity drive momentum. The post XRP Price Prediction: Transactions Hit 1M as Price Breakout Targets $2.40 in 2026 Rally appeared first on Cryptonews.

Wintermute faced scrutiny for two recent events: dumping Bitcoin onto Binance during New Year's Eve's thin liquidity, then scrambling to accumulate coins in what appeared to be urgent buying ahead of the Fed announcement on Jan. 2. The claims paint a picture of coordinated manipulation: sell into weakness, buy back cheaper. On-chain data supports the […] The post Major market maker secretly offloaded 1,213 BTC onto Binance during New Year’s Eve thin liquidity appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum holds $3,130 as Vitalik unveils ZK-EVM and PeerDAS roadmap. Channel breakout targets $3,600, signaling strength for 2026’s next rally. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: Vitalik’s Network Upgrade and $3,600 Path Ahead appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto billionaires in California are threatening to leave the state, but are they ready to make good on their promise, or is an impending wealth exodus more of a paper tiger? Crypto billionaires are threatening to leave the state of California after a prominent trade union proposed a 5% assets tax on residents worth more than $1 billion. The Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West proposed the new tax back in November 2025. The trade union suggested that the new tax would bring in up to $100 billion from 200 state residents, more than making up for federal funding cuts to California’s state healthcare program. The measure will require 850,000 signatures before it can be put on the ballot for a popular vote in the 2026 elections in November. Prominent investors and billionaires based in California, such as PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel and Google co-founder Larry Page, have already threatened to leave. Others have argued that a billionaire exit could remove crucial sources of tax ...

An analysis of “wrench attacks” shows physical assaults against crypto holders are increasing in number and severity, with Europe and Asia seeing the sharpest rise. Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders are becoming more frequent and increasingly severe, according to a new analysis of so-called “wrench attacks.” In a Sunday post on X, Haseeb Qureshi, who analyzed a dataset maintained by Bitcoin (BTC) security advocate Jameson Lopp, revealed that the total number of reported wrench attacks has risen steadily over time, and the nature of those attacks has escalated. After categorizing incidents into five levels, ranging from minor assaults to fatal outcomes, the data suggests the average attack has become more violent in recent years. Read more

"If the 4-year cycle is still in play, BTC will dump to $32,000 in January," one analyst predicted.

Coinbase withdraws peso-to-USDC trading from Argentina by January 31, barely a year after launching with regulatory approval, while crypto-to-crypto operations continue amid evolving regulatory framework and market repositioning. The post Coinbase Exits Argentina: Peso-to-USDC Trading Ends January 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Several meme coins have posted notable gains over the past day.

XRP surged to a multi-week peak of well over $2.00.

Crypto phishing attacks linked to wallet drainers declined sharply in 2025, with total losses dropping to $83.85 million, an 83% fall. The post Wallet Drainer Phishing Losses Fall to $84M in 2025, Down 83% appeared first on Cryptonews.

The euro finally has a substantial stablecoin market, and for once, it's not just a niche corner of DeFi. When MiCA’s stablecoin rules kicked in June 2024, they turned euro-pegged stablecoins into a regulated product category with paperwork, reserve rules, and an actual licensing lane. Under MiCA, stablecoins that reference a single fiat currency sit […] The post European crypto trading volume is soaring, but a hidden “venue gap” is silently killing your execution price appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The price of Bitcoin held near the $90,000 level on Saturday, even as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated sharply. The post Bitcoin Holds Near $90K Despite US–Venezuela Military Shock appeared first on Cryptonews.

Coinbase has halted peso-based USDC on- and off-ramps in Argentina less than a year after launch, citing a review of local operations while keeping crypto trading fully active. Crypto exchange Coinbase has paused its local fiat operations in Argentina less than a year after formally entering the market, scaling back peso-based services while keeping its crypto functionality. According to a report by Forbes Argentina, Coinbase informed users that it is temporarily stepping back from maintaining local services following a review of its operations. The company described the move as a “deliberate pause” aimed at reassessing its approach and returning with a more sustainable product offering. The change primarily affects fiat rails. From Jan. 31, 2026, users will no longer be able to buy or sell USDC (USDC) using Argentine pesos (ARS) or withdraw funds to local bank accounts. Coinbase told users they have a 30-day window to complete peso-based USDC transactions and withdrawals before the cutoff date. Read more

The chances of Bitcoin’s price tumbling in the aftermath of the US military's attack on Venezuela are "relatively slim," according to a crypto analyst. Despite Bitcoin’s history of volatility during geopolitical tensions, its price is unlikely to fall in the coming days following the US strike on Venezuela, according to a crypto analyst. “I don't think we'll see a widespread correction based on the attack in Venezuela on Bitcoin,” MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said in an X post on Saturday. The US strikes on Venezuela took place at around 6:00 a.m. UTC on Saturday and reportedly lasted for around 30 minutes. Van de Poppe anticipates the event will not directly affect Bitcoin’s (BTC) price because it was a “planned and coordinated attack” and one that has “already passed us.” Read more

WLFI has surged by double digits in the past day.

Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 expanded its Coinbase credit line to $200 million to support its AI and HPC push. The post Hut 8 Expands Coinbase Credit Line to $200M as AI Push Accelerates appeared first on Cryptonews.