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Ethereum powers $8T in stablecoin transfers in Q4, smashing record <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhiZTktOGNkNi03OWVkLTk1ZDctMzExMDU4NDA0MTc0LmpwZw==.jpg">Ethereum processed $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers during Q4, nearly double Q2’s volume, while active addresses and daily transactions peaked.

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Ethereum Stablecoin Transfers Hit Record $8T In Fourth Quarter

Ethereum stablecoin transfer volume doubled to $8 trillion in Q4 2025 as daily transactions and active addresses hit all-time highs on the network.

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Ethereum ready to solve blockchain trilemma: Vitalik Buterin <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhiNzEtM2M5NC03YmMyLWFmMWYtNGIwNGJjODBmOTAwLmpwZw==.jpg">Ethereum's co-founder says PeerDAS and ZK-EVMs have solved crypto's scalability vs. security vs. decentralization trade-off.

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Vitalik Buterin Claims ZK-EVMs And PeerDAS Have Solved Blockchain Trilemma

Vitalik Buterin outlined the four-year roadmap for ZK-EVMs and PeerDAS, claiming they’ve solved the long-standing blockchain trilemma with live, ...

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Memecoins rip into 2026 with 23% market cap pump <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhiNWItYzFkZi03NDU5LWFlY2YtNzhkMTIzMDM4NzkzLmpwZw==.jpg">The memecoin transaction volume has spiked in step with the market cap, jumping from $2.2 billion to $8.7 billion, representing a 300% increase.

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Memecoins Jump 23% Post-Holiday as Traders Return

Memecoin traders returned in force after the holidays, pushing the sector’s market cap up more than 23% in a week and reviving transaction volumes.

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Bitcoin devs flocked back to work amid a big year for crypto <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhiNDktMjRhMi03ZThkLWIyNjgtN2Y1NGU3MWJmNTJkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin devs flocked back to work amid a big year for crypto">Key metrics tracking the development of Bitcoin Core show 2025 was a good year for the blockchain, with more developers contributing more code, says Jameson Lopp.

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Bitcoin Core Development Rises in 2025 With More Devs, Code

Development on Bitcoin Core increased in 2025, with Jameson Lopp reporting that more developers contributed and committed more code to the software...

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Crypto Today: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lose $681M in First Week of 2026

Today in Crypto: Spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed early inflows in 2026, Anti-DeFi group runs ad to strip DeFi provisions from CLARITY Act, BNY introduce...

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Altcoins hold 'crucial' support, set for 'big leg' up, says analyst <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjhhYTMtNWRhNi03YTcyLTk5N2ItMWNmOGZkZmNjZGFlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Altcoins hold 'crucial' support, set for 'big leg' up, says analyst">The altcoin market is set to rally, based on technical analysis showing altcoins trading above critical support levels formed in October.

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Altcoin Market Cap Holds

The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies, excluding Bitcoin and Ether, has stayed above critical support levels, signaling the market may rally...

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Bitcoin 'will move' when TradFi reacts to Venezuela as BTC price nears $92K <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg5ZDgtZjcxOC03ODI1LTg0MGQtMjhjNjY1MzcyNjQxLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin sought to maintain 2026 BTC price highs as the weekly close brought major volatility risks thanks to geopolitical uncertainty over Venezuela.

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Bitcoin Has Liquidation Price Targets in Sight Ahead of a Big Weekly Close

Bitcoin prepares for a weekly close with major BTC price volatility at stake thanks to Venezuela.

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Wrench attacks against crypto holders are rising and growing ‘more violent’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg5MDQtOTMzZi03ODU4LWFiNzItMTUwYTRjZDk5MTRmLmpwZw==.jpg">An analysis of “wrench attacks” shows physical assaults against crypto holders are increasing in number and severity, with Europe and Asia seeing the sharpest rise.

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Wrench Attacks Against Crypto Holders Are Rising and More Violent

Physical attacks targeting crypto holders are rising and growing more violent, with data linking incidents to market growth, according to a new ana...

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Bitcoin 'widespread correction' unlikely after US strike on Venezuela: Analyst <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg3NDktNjc5OS03MzU4LTkzZDUtOGY1YTE0ODc1NDdjLmpwZw==.jpg">The chances of Bitcoin’s price tumbling in the aftermath of the US military's attack on Venezuela are "relatively slim," according to a crypto analyst.

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MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said he is not convinced Bitcoin will see additional downside following the US strike on Venezuela.

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Rep. Torres to target insider trading on prediction markets after bet on Maduro <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg3ZDUtYmZmZC03OGIxLWEyNWUtYmU3NzNkMDAwZmQ2LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Rep. Torres to target insider trading on prediction markets after bet on Maduro">A $400,000 Polymarket wager tied to Maduro’s capture has prompted Ritchie Torres to propose legislation restricting insider trading on political prediction markets.

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Ritchie Torres Targets Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

Ritchie Torres plans a bill to curb insider trading on prediction markets after a $32,000 Polymarket bet on Maduro’s ouster paid out over $400,000.

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Crypto Today: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lose $681M in First Week of 2026

Today in Crypto: Spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed early inflows in 2026, Anti-DeFi group runs ad to strip DeFi provisions from CLARITY Act, BNY introduce...

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Bitcoin's price remains resilient amid the US attack on Venezuela <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg1ZWMtNzI3ZC03OWU4LThhZWItOWU5NWZiMTZhNjE4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin's price remains resilient amid the US attack on Venezuela">Risk-on asset markets tend to react negatively to geopolitical shocks, macroeconomic turmoil, and other negative news events.

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The price of Bitcoin barely moved despite the US attack on Venezuela, a geopolitical event that typically would have impacted its market price.

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US national debt crosses $38.5T, as Bitcoiners celebrate 'Genesis Day' <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg1ODctMTk5MS03YTc5LWIzMjUtYTBhNjZlYTY1NGFjLmpwZw==.jpg">The first block was mined and added to the Bitcoin ledger on January 3, 2009, by pseudonymous cryptographer Satoshi Nakamoto.

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US National Debt Surges Past $38.5T on Bitcoin Genesis Block Day

The total US National debt has soared past $38.5 trillion, with no sign of slowing down, as the Bitcoin community celebrates the first block added ...

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Hut 8 finishes 2025 strong despite difficult year for Bitcoin miners <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjg0YmUtMjA4OC03ZjdlLWFlMDQtYTgwNzRjNmNiZDNiLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Hut 8 finishes 2025 strong despite difficult year for Bitcoin miners">The company continued to diversify into the AI and high-performance computing sectors in 2025, with major deals and credit expansions.

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Hut 8

The Hut 8 Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing company, finished 2025 with strong stock performance and major business deals.

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Bitcoin price back at $90K: Is the bear market behind us? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDQvMDE5NjQ1M2QtZmI5Mi03YTA2LWI3OWEtMTFmNzdhMWI2ZTkz.jpg">Bitcoin hit a three-week high, but derivatives and spot ETF flows show traders remained cautious, signalling limited confidence in further upside for now.

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Macro Fears Cap Bitcoin Upside Despite 3-Week High

Bitcoin reached a 3-week high, but derivatives data and ETF flows show traders remain cautious

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Crypto Today: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lose $681M in First Week of 2026

Today in Crypto: Spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed early inflows in 2026, Anti-DeFi group runs ad to strip DeFi provisions from CLARITY Act, BNY introduce...

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Crypto phishing losses fell 83% in 2025, but drainer ecosystem ‘remains active’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjgzYzMtOGRmNC03MDQ1LWE1MDUtMjZlNGUxYWMxNGQxLmpwZw==.jpg">Wallet drainer phishing losses dropped sharply in 2025, but security researchers warn activity still rises with market rallies and new attack vectors continue to emerge.

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Crypto Phishing Losses Fell 83% in 2025, Scam Sniffer Reports

Crypto phishing losses tied to wallet drainers fell 83% in 2025 to $83.85M, but Scam Sniffer warns attackers remain active and adapt to market cycles.

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Bitcoin price $90K breakout hangs in balance as US storms Venezuela <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjgzNTctMWM1NS03OTBiLWFlZGMtOTExZTcyZjA5MzFmLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin halted a breakout to new 2026 highs near $91,000 as BTC price action dealt with "geopolitical tension" while TradFi markets were closed.

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Bitcoin Becomes a Yardstick for Venezuela Reaction at $90,000

Bitcoin traders asses the outlook after BTC price dips under $90,000 on US-Venezuela news.

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BitMine stakes $259M more ETH, pushing validator entry queue near 1M Ether <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjgyY2MtZjNkNS03ZjFlLThmMzYtZDcxMTJlZjE4NTZiLmpwZw==.jpg">Ethereum’s validator entry queue has climbed toward 1 million ETH, with an estimated wait time of nearly 17 days for new validators to become active.

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BitMine Stakes $259M More ETH as Validator Queue Nears 1M Ether

BitMine has added another $259 million worth of Ether to staking, pushing Ethereum’s validator entry queue close to 1 million ETH as institutiona...

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Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein released early, thanks Trump <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YjgyYjAtMTQzOS03NGY4LWIwZDgtZDZkZTdlZmFlMGUzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein released early, thanks Trump">The hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach says he was freed early under Donald Trump’s First Step Act, just over a year after receiving a five-year sentence.

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Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released, Thanks Trump

Ilya Lichtenstein, convicted for laundering Bitcoin stolen in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, has been released early under Trump’s First Step Act, he sa...