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Activity on rollups and other L2 networks reached new all-time highs. The traffic on L2 is more than 4.5 times higher than Ethereum transactions, signaling a permanent shift to scalable chains. L2 chains, led by Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism, invite more than 4.5 times the traffic of Ethereum (ETH). On the main L1 chain, transactions stabilized around 1.16M, shifting toward high-value stablecoin transfers, ETH movements, and fewer swaps or NFT activities. L2 activity growth was mostly due to the effect of Base, but other top chains provided a robust baseline of transactions. | Source: GrowThePie More of the complex transactions…

The recent price movement of Ethereum (ETH) has been quite intriguing. Currently, ETH is trading at around $3,420, which shows a drop of about 7.14% from its previous close. Throughout the day, it saw a high of $3,702 and a low of $3,417. So far, the ETH price has been a bit of a roller coaster. Looking at the bigger picture, over the last week, Ethereum has actually climbed by about 9.08%, showing a solid bullish trend. But zoom out to the past month, and you’ll see a dip of 8.44%, highlighting some of the volatility that ETH has been…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has shared his vision for the future of AI agents, describing them as the next big leap in workforce evolution. Nvidia also announced various AI blueprints on January 6 that will help companies build and use AI agents. All About Nvidia CEO’s AI Vision Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on January 6, Nvidia CEO unveiled new gaming chips and talked about the future of AI. “It is very very clear AI agents is probably the next robotics industry and likely to be a multi-trillion dollar opportunity,” Huang said. Nvidia also introduced…

Shiba Inu has seen 7,548 new wallets joining the ecosystem amid a 72% gain in SHIB monthly performance. In recent weeks, Shiba Inu has showcased impressive growth, establishing itself as a standout large-cap altcoin. SHIB has surged by more than 17% since last week and over 72% since November. Simultaneously, Shiba Inu’s network has seen sustained growth, with metrics for address activity pointing to increasing engagement and utility on the Shiba Inu blockchain. Shiba Inu Network Growth Santiment data reveals a significant uptick in Shiba Inu’s network growth, with the creation of 7,548 new wallets recently recorded. This surge aligns…

Midle is one of the leaders in the sphere of blockchain solutions and has signed a partnership with zkAGI, the first AI DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) based on the principles of privacy. The goals of this partnership are to embed some of the most advanced technologies and systems, artificial intelligence and blockchain, to redefine data privacy and decentralized structures. NEW PARTNERSHIP: @zk_agi 🤝ZkAGI is the first privacy AI DePIN, integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain.Fore more information: https://t.co/wdS6WSvdeU pic.twitter.com/7xclxLLAqj — Midle (@midle_official) January 6, 2025 What Is zkAGI? The zkAGI forum focuses on the privacy and decentralization…

VanEck has extended the fee waiver for its HODL spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the first $2.5 billion in assets or until Jan. 10, 2026, according to a Nov. 25 statement. Under the terms, investors will not pay any fees for HODL until the $2.5 billion threshold is reached or until Jan. 10, 2026—whichever comes first. This marks a significant extension from the previous fee waiver deadline of March 31, 2025, based on the $1.5 billion asset cap. According to Farside’s data, HODL’s net asset value is approximately $1.33 billion, reflecting a 124% increase since its inception. Once the…

Ethereum price failed to clear the $3,750 resistance and trimmed gains. ETH is back to $3,350 and might struggle to start a fresh increase. Ethereum started a fresh decline from the $3,750 zone. The price is trading below $3,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a connecting bullish trend line with support at $3,675 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could struggle to start a fresh increase above the $3,450 resistance level. Ethereum Price Dips Over 8% Ethereum price remained stable above the $3,650 level and extended its upward…

The US stock market is showing off a new trick: putting almost all its eggs in a tiny basket. Right now, just 26 stocks account for half the entire value of the S&P 500 index. This is a straight-up historical anomaly. The previous number was 36 stocks at the end of 2023, which already felt low. Now, it’s the lowest since at least 1980 and probably since the index was created in 1957. Records like this don’t get broken without raising some serious questions. The tech sector is running the show. Nvidia, Microsoft, and a small gang of other mega-cap…

Chiliz, known for leading blockchain technology in sports and entertainment, has announced a strategic integration with FanC, a blockchain-powered platform behind the popular app CELEBe. This collaboration, shared through Chiliz’s X account, will bring significant benefits to both communities. Currently CELEBe has 8 million active users including 830,000 monthly active users connecting to the Chiliz Chain ecosystem. This means that partnership is going to open new frontiers in the blockchain space. Give a spicy welcome to CELEBe’s massive user base of 8 million users, including 830,000+ monthly active users. 🌶️Chiliz Chain strategically integrated with FanC, the blockchain-powered creator economy platform…

The Floki ecosystem has recently announced the deployment of an important patch for its famous play-to-earn MMORPG game Valhalla. By deploying the exclusive Valhalla patch, Floki targets to upgrade the wallet and account system, enhancing the user experience. The platform disclosed this development on its official social media account. Important Announcement for Valhalla Players ⚔️A critical Valhalla patch will be deployed soon, which will upgrade the account/wallet system.All unlinked play accounts will be wiped during this upgrade.Action Required: Link your Valhalla play account to your wallet ASAPIf… pic.twitter.com/SzyC007W7F — FLOKI (@RealFlokiInu) January 7, 2025 Floki Announces Deployment of Updated Patch…