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Solana’s Upcoming Upgrade Could Be A Turning Point For The Network – Here’s Why
Solana is approaching a pivotal moment in its evolution as it prepares for one of the most consequential network upgrades. After a long period recognized for its speed and low fees, the network has also faced criticism around stability, validator performance, and long-term scalability. This upcoming...Bitcoinist
Sun, Jan 4
Ethereum starts large gas limit increases in 2026 through BALs and ePBS
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared on X today that he believes zk-EVMs are going to become the main way Ethereum validates blocks between 2027 and 2030. “The trilemma has been solved – not on paper, but with live running code, of which one half (data availability sampling) is on mainnet today, and the other half […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Jan 4
Employers slow hiring as costs, AI, and policy risks pile up
The US labor market entered the new year barely moving after a rough 2025 that ranked among the weakest periods for job growth since 2009. December hiring likely stayed soft, closing a year defined by hesitation instead of momentum. Economists expect about 60,000 jobs were added in the final month, a small figure that capped […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Jan 4
Aave Founder Responds To Governance Tension With Strategic Plan – Details
Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has responded to recent governance tensions within the Aave ecosystem, outlining a strategic plan to address operational control concerns and accelerate long-term growth.The controversy followed a DAO vote on whether the community should assume full control over t...Bitcoinist
Sun, Jan 4
Asian markets dropped as investors pulled out of tech stocks
Asian stocks got slammed this week as investors finally cooled off from the AI frenzy and scrambled to figure out what the hell central banks are planning. The rally that started the year didn’t last long, so traders who chased tech gains across Asia are now watching the floor fall out from under them. According […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Jan 4
Trump abruptly accuses Venezuela of “stealing” U.S. oil and vows to take it back after Maduro capture
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the removal of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro will unlock the country’s $17.3 trillion oil reserve and place it under U.S. control, according to a press conference held hours after U.S. forces captured Maduro during an early-morning operation in Caracas. “We’re going to have our very large United States oil […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Jan 4
US stock funds average +14.6% in 2025, third year in a row above 10%
U.S. stock funds closed 2025 with an average gain of 14.6%, the third straight year above the 10% line.The numbers came from LSEG and covered returns through December 24. The fourth quarter alone added 2.5%, even as doubts around artificial intelligence kept showing up in market chatter. Many investors stayed skeptical about what AI could […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Jan 4
China's Xiaomi plans 550,000 EV deliveries in 2026 after smashing 2025 targets
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi plans to deliver 550,000 electric vehicles in 2026, lifting its target after selling 410,000 units in 2025. The figure points to a 34% increase as the company pushes deeper into China’s crowded EV market and lines up overseas expansion. Billionaire founder Lei Jun announced the goal during a livestream on Saturday, […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Jan 4
Fed grapples with fake data and political scrutiny while plotting 2026 rate strategy
The Fed enters 2026 under pressure from politics, courts, markets, and its own calendar. The largest central bank on the planet is dealing with leadership uncertainty, public attacks from Donald Trump, and a rate strategy narrowed by steady growth and sticky inflation. Policymakers are trying to plan for the year ahead after delivering three straight […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Jan 4
Ethereum Finds Its Footing Again, But Here’s Why Bulls Still Have Work To Do
Ethereum is showing renewed signs of strength as it begins to stabilize after months of choppy price action. While recent technical improvements suggest momentum is turning in favor of the bulls, key resistance levels remain overhead, which means the recovery seems promising, but not yet fully confi...NewsBTC
Sun, Jan 4
Dogecoin (DOGE) Struggles Under $0.15 as Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Is Set To Reach $2 in 2026
Dogecoin (DOGE) is still struggling to break through the resistance zone of $0.15, and it seems to have limited upside as it is still controlled by sellers. As DOGE awaits an impending breakout, it seems that most of those searching for another new crypto coin to invest in are turning to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), which […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Jan 4
Prediction market gamblers rake in millions insider trading Trump's strikes in Venezuela
Prediction market gamblers on Saturday made millions of dollars in minutes by betting on Donald Trump’s military strike on Venezuela. In a post shared on X, one trader said he made $80,000 overnight using Polymarket by tracking signals tied to US military activity. The trader pointed out that the United States had moved its largest […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Jan 4
Here’s How Much BlackRock Spent Buying Bitcoin And Ethereum In 2025
BlackRock pushed into digital assets massively in 2025, with on-chain data revealing just how aggressive the leading asset manager became in accumulating Bitcoin and Ethereum. Blockchain tracking data shows that the world’s largest asset manager expanded its cryptocurrency holdings by more than $23 ...Bitcoinist
Sun, Jan 4
Corporate bond trading hits new heights as AI boom fuels market activity
Companies are borrowing more money than ever to build artificial intelligence systems and expand into private credit markets. And that’s pushing corporate bond trading to levels never seen before. Last year saw an average of $50 billion worth of corporate bonds trade hands every single day. The figure comes from Crisil Coalition Greenwich, which tracks […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 3
Local residents block billion-dollar data center projects across America
Big technology firms are running into a wall of local resistance as they try to build massive data centers across the country, with residents in small towns and suburbs pushing back against developments they say threaten their communities. The wave of opposition is spreading fast. Towns and cities nationwide are sharing strategies and information about […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 3
Binance ETH Open Interest Surges Above $7.1B Amid Heavy Market Repositioning – Details
Amid the cheers of the new year, Ethereum achieved a decisive breakout above the long-standing price resistance around $3,000. According to market analyst Amr Taha, this price gain has been accompanied by significant changes in the derivatives market, which suggest an aggressive shift in investors&#...NewsBTC
Sat, Jan 3
Federal Reserve's Anna Paulson says more rate cuts probably won't happen until later in 2026
According to Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia CEO Anna Paulson, the Fed may stop cutting interest rates anytime soon. Fed’s Paulson gave a speech on Saturday at the 2026 Allied Social Science Associations Annual Meeting in her hometown. She said that the central bank wants to see how things unfold before making further moves on […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 3
Weekend Trap? Bitcoin Enters Choppy Range As Critical Trend Line Holds Below
Bitcoin has entered a choppy weekend range, testing traders’ patience as price action slows and volatility compresses. Despite the sideways movement, a critical trend line just below current levels remains intact, keeping the broader market outlook cautious but far from broken. Bitcoin Drifts Into A...NewsBTC
Sat, Jan 3
3 Cryptos Investors Are Watching as 2026 Kicks Off
Market participants are monitoring a mix of established cryptocurrencies and early-stage projects when assessing potential opportunities for 2026. Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) have been cited for different reasons. Solana for its cheap blockchain, Dogecoin for its hype, and Mutuum Finance for its fresh twist to DeFi. MUTM is in presale and […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Jan 3
