Ethereum developers, fresh off last month’s successful Fusaka upgrade, which cut down costs for nodes, are already moving full-steam ahead on planning the blockchain’s next major change. Enter “Glamsterdam.” The name is a portmanteau of two simultaneous upgrades taking place on Ethereum’s two core layers. The execution layer, where transaction rules and smart contracts live, … Read more
A debate on X over whether Fundstrat analysts are sending mixed signals on bitcoin intensified over the weekend, prompting a response from the firm’s co-founder, , that appeared to endorse a more nuanced explanation of the differing views. The discussion began after an X user known as “Heisenberg” (@Mr_Derivatives) screenshots that he said showed contrasting … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) demand growth has slowed significantly since October 2025, signaling that Bitcoin has entered into another bear market cycle, according to analysts at crypto market analysis platform CryptoQuant. Investor demand for BTC came in three waves during the current market cycle, with the first wave landing in January 2024, CryptoQuant analysts said. The first … Read more
There were no markup hearings this past week on market structure legislation. Lawmakers are still holding their firm positions close to the vest. The question is changing from “will we get a market structure law this year” to “will Congress have enough time to push this bill across the finish line?” You’re reading State of … Read more
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) will outperform gold in the long run, and BTC holders should not sell their coins to pour into gold during its meteoric run to prices above $4,000 per ounce, according to Bitcoin advocate, educator and market analyst Matthew Kratter. BTC is a better store of value based on scarcity, portability, … Read more
Uniswap’s UNI token rallied about 19% over the past 24 hours as on-chain voting began on a major governance proposal that would activate protocol fees and introduce a long-discussed UNI burn mechanism. UNI began climbing shortly after the voting period opened at 03:50 UTC on Dec. 20, according to Uniswap governance data. A one-day UNI-USD … Read more
VanEck has updated its filing for an Avalanche exchange-traded fund, VAVX, to include staking rewards and generate income for investors. In an amended S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the firm disclosed that the fund may stake up to 70% of its AVAX holdings to generate yield, with Coinbase Crypto Services listed … Read more
Hilbert Group (HILB), a Swedish investment firm specializing in algorithmic trading within the cryptocurrency market, has acquired the high-frequency trading platform Enigma Nordic in a $32 million deal. The move grants Hilbert access to Enigma’s proprietary trading system, which executes market-neutral strategies across global cryptocurrency exchanges, the companies stated in a press release. Enigma said … Read more
The rise of AI-powered no-code tools that allow users to create applications through linguistic prompts rather than computer code, decentralized through blockchain technology, will challenge Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) dominance of the cloud computing market. No-code tools will democratize access to app creation and custom-tailored user experiences that will require constant updates and maintenance from … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) versus gold has entered classic bottom territory as a key support retest begins. Key points: Bitcoin drops to 20 ounces of gold for the first time since early 2024. This represents a the border between bull and bear-market territory, analysis says. A three-year Bitcoin uptrend versus gold is now almost lost. Bitcoin vs. … Read more