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The Sui blockchain network announced a groundbreaking achievement on December 15, 2024, revealing its capacity to process hundreds of thousands of transactions per second following the successful implementation of its Mysticeti V2 consensus engine. This technological breakthrough represents a significant milestone in blockchain scalability, potentially reshaping the landscape for decentralized applications and financial systems in 2025 and beyond. The network’s official communication via X platform detailed not only the remarkable transaction throughput but also the achievement of sub-second block finality, addressing two critical challenges that have historically constrained blockchain adoption. Sui Blockchain’s Mysticeti V2 Architecture Explained Mysticeti V2 represents the…

Ethereum, the smart contract blockchain, now handles more daily activity than its cheaper side chains, called Layer -2 networks. But this comeback has a catch – not all of that Ethereum activity appears to reflect genuine user demand. The number of daily active addresses on Ethereum climbed toward the 1 million mark earlier this month, briefly peaking above 1.3 million on Jan. 16 before settling closer to 950,000, according to data source Token Terminal. That puts Ethereum ahead of popular scaling networks such as Arbitrum, Base and OP Mainnet, reversing much of the narrative that users had permanently migrated off…

Coinbase Global Inc. got a welcome jolt Wednesday afternoon as Bitcoin sprang back above $93,000 — a reminder that Coinbase and the world’s largest cryptocurrency remain a co-dependent duo. Summary Coinbase shares climbed on Wednesday as Bitcoin surged back to just under $94,000. Despite a recent downgrade, bullish sentiment remains, boosted by strong Q3 earnings and continued buying from Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest. Crypto-linked stocks are rebounding from a broader market pullback. The stock closed at $276.92 per share on Wednesday, up over 5%. The logic is simple: when Bitcoin rallies, people trade more. When people trade more, Coinbase earns…

In a significant move for cryptocurrency infrastructure, Alchemy Pay has secured a Money Transmitter License (MTL) from the state of Nebraska, marking a pivotal expansion of its legally compliant payment network within the United States as of early 2025. This strategic authorization now brings the total number of U.S. states where the fintech provider holds an MTL to 14, solidifying its position as a growing bridge between digital and traditional finance. Consequently, this development underscores the ongoing maturation of crypto payment rails within a complex, state-by-state regulatory framework. Alchemy Pay’s Nebraska License: A Strategic Regulatory Milestone Alchemy Pay’s acquisition of…

The LNT (Lightning Network Token) platform, a protocol that strengthens Bitcoin’s Lightning network and makes it more reliable for everyday use, today announced a strategic partnership with Synbo Labs, a decentralized protocol that functions as an on-chain launchpad that enables growth for Web3 projects. Through this tech integration, Synbo Labs leverages LNT’s Bitcoin Layer-2 infrastructure to enable it to offer advanced opportunities for users in its Web3 launchpad and capital ecosystem. Snybo Labs (also popularly known as Synbo protocol) is more than just a decentralized launchpad; it runs a comprehensive Web3 ecosystem that enables users to engage in various decentralized…

After a strong start to the year, it’s been a difficult week for ether ETH$2,938.00 and the rest of crypto, but Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick sees reasons for remaining bullish. Trading at $2,912 in U.S. morning hours Friday, ETH was lower by 12% week-over-week and now down 1.7% on a year-to-date basis. Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion (BMNR), the largest corporate holder of ETH, has dipped nearly 9% for the week and is now down 10% year-to-date. Kendrick noted that Ethereum’s base network has seen a sharp uptick in activity in recent weeks, with transaction counts hitting fresh all-time highs, driven…

Bond market participants in the US issued serious warnings to the Treasury Department regarding the possibility of Kevin Hassett, Director of the United States National Economic Council, being appointed as FED chairman in 2026. Investors are concerned that Hassett is being overly aggressive in cutting interest rates to appease President Donald Trump, according to interviews reported by Bloomberg. In November, during consultations with major banks, asset managers and the Treasury’s Borrowing Advisory Committee, many market players indicated they favored names like Rick Rieder or current Fed member Christopher Waller, whose independent stance is seen as stronger. Economist Claudia Sahm said…

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing new regulations to support crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), crypto futures trading, and tokenized investment products. SEC deputy secretary-general, Jomkwan Kongsakul, said the regulator plans to issue formal guidelines supporting the establishment of crypto ETFs in Thailand “early this year,” the Bangkok Post reported on Thursday. “A key advantage of crypto ETFs is ease of access; they eliminate concerns over hacking and wallet security, which has been a major barrier for many investors,” Kongsakul said. The SEC will also regulate and enable crypto futures trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX), while other key…

Alchemy Pay, a famous cryptocurrency-fiat payment gateway, is excited to disclose its strategic partnership with Japan Open Chain (JOC), an Ethereum-compatible (Layer 1) public blockchain operated by Japanese companies. The primary purpose behind this groundbreaking partnership is to make seamless access of fiat on-ramp for worldwide users. Alchemy Pay 🤝 @Japanopenchain0JOC Coin is now supported on #AlchemyPay’s global on-ramp, unlocking seamless onboarding, global developer access, and faster ecosystem growth for Japan Open Chain 🌍⚡https://t.co/1WkfCPkEOx$ACH pic.twitter.com/ldfYPJ9VMm — Alchemy Pay|$ACH: Fiat-Crypto Payment Gateway (@AlchemyPay) January 20, 2026 Alchemy Pay is well-known as one of the best platforms for the conversion of fiat-to-crypto…

The new partnership between Decentralized AI marketplace 4AI and GAEA Labs is an important step to expansion of open and permissionless AI infrastructure. The partnership is expected to bring GAEA to the 4AI decentralized technology stack to make AI agents more accessible and enhance the overall AI agent ecosystem with the BNB Chain. 4AI X GAEA 💛We’re partnering with @aigaealabs to unlock the next layer of AI infrastructure.Through #4AI’s decentralized stack, GAEA will connect to a more vibrant and dynamic Agent network.⚡️Boost productivity⚡️Lower the barrier to development⚡️Empower decentralized… pic.twitter.com/ALF8ZT9dtm — 4AI 🔶 BNB (@4aibsc) January 22, 2026 The news was…