Category: crypto

In 2025, BNB Chain saw major performance upgrades with Lorentz and Maxwell, reducing block times to 0.75s and slashing fees by 98%. Daily users reached 4.8m, transactions hit 15m/day, boosted by four.meme and Aster. BNB broke $1k, burns removed 6.25m BNB. CoinMarketCap sees growth as structural, not speculative.

The Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes revealed concerns about liquidity shortages in the financial system as repo usage increased. Officials discussed potential solutions such as T-bill purchases and enhancing the standing repo facility. Markets expect rates to remain steady, with policymakers set to meet in late January. Policymakers emphasized the importance of managing liquidity alongside…

Buterin emphasizes that Ethereum’s success in 2025 depends on maintaining its “world computer” mission, focusing on scalability, decentralization, and censorship-resistant apps. He warns against short-term trends that distract from this mission, urging Ethereum to prove it can scale while remaining decentralized and passing a “walkaway test” for resilience.

The Flow Foundation has made significant progress in its remediation plan following a $3.9 million exploit on the blockchain. Flow developers are restoring EVM functionality ahead of schedule, with over 99.9% of user accounts expected to regain full access once both environments are operational. The network plans to have the EVM side back online within…

Jupiter has released a major update to its mobile app, allowing for on-chain trading directly on smartphones. The update, Mobile V3, offers native trading without browser-based dApps, lower fees, and improved user experience. This is part of Jupiter’s broader goal to become a leading Solana DeFi superapp. Jupiter aims to showcase the new features over…

Justin Sun-linked wallets have acquired $33 million worth of LIT after the token launch, totaling 5.32% of the circulating supply. The accumulation was tied to liquidity provisioning, not airdrop farming. Sun also deposited $200 million into Lighter’s Liquidity Provider Program, further increasing his holdings. LIT has experienced pressure post-airdrop but shows strong usage metrics.

Iran is now accepting cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons systems from foreign governments in order to bypass US and European financial sanctions. The state arms exporter, Mindex, is offering this option alongside traditional payment methods like barter and Iranian rials. Iran’s domestic crypto use continues to grow despite enforcement pressure.

The CFTC has appointed Amir Zaidi as Chief of Staff amid expanding oversight of cryptocurrencies. Zaidi previously oversaw the launch of Bitcoin futures contracts at the commission. His return comes as Congress advances bills to expand the CFTC’s authority over crypto markets and derivatives, reflecting the growing importance of digital assets.

Scaramucci believes Solana, Avalanche, and TON are top altcoins for 2026 due to 2025 whale selling, expected rate cuts, and U.S. crypto regulation. He sees potential in these coins for their technology and ties to Telegram. Scaramucci also predicts more supportive policies for Bitcoin in the future.

In 2025, President Trump’s cryptocurrency holdings saw a $9 million decrease as per blockchain data. The wallet contained a meme coin, stablecoin, and DeFi token, with a significant transfer to an exchange in February. Trump’s public support for crypto has grown during his second term, despite market fluctuations.