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CratD2C Smart Chain, a Layer-1 blockchain platform using Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS), has announced its strategic investment partnership with Pinnacle Ventures, a growth-oriented digital VC fund and community (Pinnacle VC) focused on crypto startups in India, Turkey, and the Middle East. The primary objective of this collaboration is to accelerate the adoption of real-world applications and enhance global infrastructure. Pinnacle Ventures Announces Strategic Investment Partnership with CratD2CPinnacle Ventures has entered into a strategic investment partnership with CratD2C, a next-generation Layer-1 DPoS blockchain built for real-world adoption. Through this collaboration, Pinnacle Ventures… pic.twitter.com/JfRRzSAwZb — CratD2C SmartChain (@CratD2C) January 10, 2026…

Table of Contents How Big Was Ethereum’s Financial Activity In 2025?How Did Ethereum Scale In 2025?What Role Did Privacy Play On Ethereum?How Did AI Agents Use Ethereum In 2025?How Was Ethereum Used For Global Coordination?How Many Users And Apps Ran On Ethereum?What Technical Upgrades Shaped Ethereum In 2025?How Large Is Ethereum After 10 Years?How Dominant Are Stablecoins On Ethereum?ConclusionResourcesFrequently Asked Questions Ethereum in 2025 showed measurable growth across usage, infrastructure, and adoption. The network processed record transaction volumes, hosted most of the world’s stablecoins, scaled through rollups, and supported both institutions and consumer apps at scale. The numbers confirm Ethereum’s…

Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, the former CEO of Binance, recently made a statement that caught the attention of the crypto world. He said: “Investing in cryptocurrency is risky… but not investing in cryptocurrency is also risky.” This short quote says a lot. Crypto is volatile and can drop in value fast. But avoiding crypto completely could mean missing out on new financial opportunities. Why CZ’s Statement Matters CZ’s words come at a time when crypto is becoming more mainstream. Big companies are buying Bitcoin. ETFs and digital assets are gaining attention from investors. Even governments are exploring how…

Robinhood’s crypto arm deepened its bet on blockchain infrastructure this past year as it expanded its products into tokenized stocks, staking products and a forthcoming layer-2 network built on Arbitrum. The retail brokerage stunned parts of the crypto industry last year when it revealed it was building its own blockchain infrastructure atop Ethereum’s scaling ecosystem, rather than launching an independent layer-1 network. The decision, Johann Kerbrat, the firm’s crypto chief said, was ultimately about focus. Kerbrat will speak at CoinDesk’s Consensus Hong Kong conference next month. “The main discussion for us at this point was, really, should we do an…

Ethereum is back in focus after Vitalik Buterin compared it to Linux and BitTorrent, stressing scale without intermediaries. At the same time, the ETHBTC ratio sits at a key trendline near 0.035, with a possible breakout setup forming. Vitalik Buterin likens Ethereum to BitTorrent and Linux as he pushes “trustless” scaling vision Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin compared Ethereum to BitTorrent and Linux in a new post, arguing the network aims to combine decentralization with mass scale while keeping users independent from intermediaries. He said Ethereum’s goal is to deliver wide adoption without abandoning open access, and he framed Ethereum’s base…

With its new line of human-readable domain names for Bitcoin, ZNS Connect has paved the way for a new era in Bitcoin Layer-2. The inclusion of clear and accessible content .Bob addresses have simplified the experience of using a Bitcoin wallet by replacing complicated, hard-to-spell, and often difficult-to-type traditional wallet addresses. ZNS Connect is taking a bold step forward with this launch, enhancing access to crypto-based applications like never before. This addresses a major challenge in adoption by enabling the development of memorable and easily shareable digital identities. What BOB Brings to the Table BOB, an innovative hybrid Layer-2 solution…

The Ethereum (ETH) blockchain has hit a record 58,786 transactions per second (TPS), which stands 78% higher than its previous all-time high (ATH) of 32,950 TPS. As highlighted by self-styled Ethereum narrator Joseph Young, the development signals improvements since the Fusaka update. Post-Fusaka scaling drives Ethereum’s 78% TPS surge Notably, post-Fusaka, the Ethereum blockchain is now able to process more transactions. The massive 78% spike suggests that the improvement is highly significant, and this has led to rapid adoption. It also indicates that scaling has progressed steadily in the ecosystem. According to Young, this milestone reflects real growth with layer-2…

After years of debate on digital assets, a leading german pension fund has quietly completed a multi-year test of cryptocurrencies within its broader portfolio. Doctors scheme in North Rhine-Westphalia enters crypto market Two-pronged strategy and test-phase performance NAEV keeps satellite crypto allocation while limiting risk International context and institutional crypto tests German pension landscape: cautious stance on crypto Regulation, Spezialfonds and packaged exposure Doctors scheme in North Rhine-Westphalia enters crypto market The pension fund for doctors in North Rhine-Westphalia, Nordrheinische Ärzteversorgung (NAEV), has made its first structured move into crypto after a two-year testing phase. The first-pillar institution, which manages…

Custodiy is working with Vita Inu (VINU) to create a unique on-chain ecosystem using Custodiy’s smart contract-based stablecoin technology which will transform VINU from a meme-driven community to a place where customers can utilize real-world financial products in their daily lives. Together, they intend to build an entirely new platform for users of digital assets that provide access to the latest innovations in digital currency while making those innovations part of a seamless and integrated consumer experience. Merging the Payment Infrastructure with Established Networks Custodiy focuses on creating a Payment Agency that has on-chain Payment infrastructure. Custodiy’s model utilizes Smart…

Throughout the past week, the NFT landscape has been seeing notable sales. In this respect, CryptoPunks has emerged as the dominant NFT collection when it comes to weekly sales. As per the data from Phoenix Group, out of the top-10 NFT sales of the week, Bored Ape Yacht Club has gained only 1 position while CryptoPunks obtained all the others. Overall, this NFT sale surge denotes the growing market expansion amid the bullish investor sentiment. TOP #NFT SALES IN THE LAST 7DAmong the largest sales in the last 7D are:#CryptoPunks#BoredApeYachtClubLargest Sale: CryptoPunk #7892 – $529.58K pic.twitter.com/MZdsFJJMZ9 — PHOENIX – Crypto…