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Coinbase co-founder and CEO, Brian Armstrong, claimed in his recent X post that the way traditional finance operates is “broken,” reviving rhetoric that has circulated in crypto circles for some time. In the past few months, some crypto enthusiasts and major players have argued that blockchain technology will eventually replace the entire traditional system, highlighting its flaws and how the new technology rises above them. For starters, Abigael Johnson, the CEO of Wall Street giant Fidelity, described the technology behind traditional finance as “really kind of scary” and primitive, suggesting that blockchain will ultimately replace it. Armstrong says young adults…

Velo said Orbit Plus launched on iOS and Android across 15 countries, using device-stored private keys. Orbit Plus links PayFi settlement with RWA tokenization and works alongside EVOLVE and Lightnet. Velo Protocol has launched Orbit Plus, a multi-chain Web3 Super App, across 15 countries. The rollout is available for iOS and Android through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The company stated that the app supports digital assets, stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets, and cross-border value transfers. Orbit Plus is available in Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, the…

Ethereum price retreated for three consecutive days, erasing some of the gains made earlier this month. ETH dropped to $3,152, down from this year’s high of $3,300. This article explores the top reasons why ETH price will eventually rebound this year. BitMine Ethereum purchases Copy link to section One main reason why the Ethereum price may rebound this year is because of the aggressive purchases by BitMine, the company that Tom Lee runs. BitMine has been the most aggressive Ethereum buyers in the past few months. It has bought 278,551 coins in the last 30 days, bringing its total purchases…

Vanguard, one of the world’s largest asset managers with over $10 trillion in assets, has revealed it now owns $3.2 billion worth of MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock. This move has sparked discussions about institutional interest in Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. MicroStrategy is well-known for holding large amounts of Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Analysts suggest that Vanguard’s investment may indicate growing confidence in Bitcoin-linked strategies among major financial institutions. MicroStrategy and Its Bitcoin Strategy MicroStrategy has been a high-profile advocate of Bitcoin for years. The company holds tens of thousands of BTC as part of its treasury strategy, making…

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…