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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin used a New Year’s message on Thursday to reflect on a year of major technical progress — and to argue that the network’s real test lies in fulfilling its original mission, not in chasing the latest crypto narratives. In his New Year’s post on X, Buterin said Ethereum made meaningful progress in 2025 by becoming faster, more reliable and better able to handle growth without sacrificing its decentralized design. He pointed to improvements that allow the network to process more activity, reduce bottlenecks and make it easier for people to run the software that keeps Ethereum…

US President Donald Trump delivered strong messages regarding monetary policy and the Federal Reserve chairmanship in statements made on the social media platform Truth Social. Trump stated that no one who did not share his views would be appointed as the Fed Chairman, and he asked the newly appointed Fed Chairman to support growth rather than harm the markets. Trump argued that the economic data released today was extremely strong, stating that the US economy had performed better than expected. He noted that gross domestic product (GDP) had increased by 4.2 percent, compared to market expectations of 2.5 percent, and…

US President Donald Trump delivered strong messages regarding monetary policy and the Federal Reserve chairmanship in statements made on the social media platform Truth Social. Trump stated that no one who did not share his views would be appointed as the Fed Chairman, and he asked the newly appointed Fed Chairman to support growth rather than harm the markets. Trump argued that the economic data released today was extremely strong, stating that the US economy had performed better than expected. He noted that gross domestic product (GDP) had increased by 4.2 percent, compared to market expectations of 2.5 percent, and…

JPMorgan’s (JPM) reported plan to offer crypto trading to institutional clients could reshape the competitive landscape, but not necessarily at the expense of its rivals. According to analysts, the Wall Street giant’s entrance may benefit existing players like Coinbase (COIN), Bullish (BLSH), and Galaxy Digital (GLXY) even as it signals stiffer competition ahead. “If JPMorgan offers crypto trading to institutional clients, it will be a big positive to the space,” said Owen Lau, analyst at ClearStreet. “It will further legitimize crypto and increase distribution channels,” he continued. “The domino effect will likely cascade down to other banks. Coinbase and Bullish…

On-chain data reveals that the profit-taking and market exits of “legacy” Ethereum (ETH) whales, whose holdings cost less than $400, coincided with the gradual peaks of the price during this cycle. On-chain data analyst Murphy noted that the average cost of ETH held for 5-7 years in the current cycle is around $378. According to the analysis, during the 2024-2025 period, whenever the ETH price surpassed the $4,000 threshold, long-term whales engaged in significant profit-taking. In March 2024, investors who had held ETH for more than 5 years realized approximately $600 million in profits in a single day. In June…

Key Takeaways Silver is up 138% in 2025, surpassing gold and becoming the fourth largest asset by market cap. Precious metals are benefiting from a weaker dollar, rate cut expectations, and rising demand for risk hedges. Silver rose above the $71 mark on Tuesday midday, setting a new all-time high as it extends a powerful rally that has made it one of 2025’s top-performing assets. The metal is now up roughly 138% year-to-date, outperforming gold’s 70% gain and matching the returns of platinum. With a market capitalization approaching $4 trillion, silver has become the fourth-largest asset globally, according to CompaniesMarketCap…

Ethereum just closed the fourth worst Q4 in its history. According to CoinGlass data shared by Wu blockchain, Ethereum closed Q4 2025 with a 28.28% loss to mark the fourth worst Q4 performance in its history. Ethereum declined from September to December, marking a bearish end to the year 2025. The second largest cryptocurrency closed December down 0.84%, marking four straight months of decline. Ethereum ended December with little sign of the year-end rally that traders often rely on, capping a red Q4 amid thin liquidity and risk appetite waning. According to Coinglass data, Bitcoin’s return in Q4 2025 was…

The US federal government’s interest payments on national debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time in fiscal year 2025. Interest expenditure now exceeds both defense spending and Medicare—a first in American history. Wall Street analysts and social media users alike are invoking “Weimar” as warnings of fiscal crisis mount. Meanwhile, the US Treasury is positioning stablecoins as a strategic tool to absorb the growing flood of government debt. The Numbers: A Crisis in Plain Sight In fiscal year 2020, net interest payments totaled $345 billion. By 2025, that figure nearly tripled to $970 billion—outpacing defense spending by approximately $100…

Despite Bitcoin’s rising institutional adoption in 2025, its environmental impact is still being misunderstood and misinterpreted by many, according to ESG expert Daniel Batten. In an X thread on Saturday, Batten said there are nine common criticisms of Bitcoin mining’s energy use that can be debunked by real-world data. “Every nascent disruptive technology is accompanied by claims that are based on lack of understanding, lack of data, and a fear of something unknown,” said Batten. In November, the Dow Jones lambasted Harvard University for investing some of its endowment in BTC, labelling it as a “fake currency and money-laundering tool…

Ethereum price holds an ascending trendline as BitMine and long-term whales accumulate, ETF flows flip positive, and bulls target a potential move toward the $4,000 level. Summary ETH price holds above an ascending trendline from May as MACD and RSI show bullish divergence, keeping a potential move toward $4,000 on the table.​ BitMine and other long-term holders have grown their ETH treasuries, signaling strong conviction and shrinking liquid supply on the market.​ Spot ETH ETFs have flipped from net outflows to net inflows, hinting at renewed institutional interest that could reinforce the bullish structure. Ethereum price could reach higher price…