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Vitalik Buterin releases “Balance of Power” post addressing centralization threats.
Ethereum co-founder proposes “mandatory diffusion” to combat system consolidation.
Adversarial interoperability enables tools that bypass platform permission requirements.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin

The US Secretary of Commerce is confident about America’s growth in 2026.
Howard Lutnick has highlighted that the manufacturing boom will be launched this year.
Crypto prices could reflect optimism if the situation unfolds.
The US Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, has expressed optimism

Tether acquired 8,888 BTC at the start of 2026, raising its total to over 96,000 BTC, solidifying its position among top private holders. This move reflects Tether's long-term confidence in Bitcoin as part of its reserve diversification strategy.

Justin Sun's wallets accumulated 1.6 million LIT tokens after the Lighter token launch, amidst liquidity pressures and profit-taking. With 5.32% of the circulating supply, Sun's holdings reflect significant market influence despite recent volatility.

Perp DEX trading volume reached a record high of 12.09T by 2025, having reached 65% of total lifetime volume within a year
Activity remained more concentrated during the second half of the year, exceeding the aggregate of the first half for the fourth quarter.
Hyperliquid’s dominance came under t

South Korea has postponed its Digital Asset Basic Law until 2026 due to disagreements over stablecoin regulation and enforcement authority. This delay fuels uncertainty for crypto firms and hampers the development of a clear regulatory framework.

Bitwise Asset Management filed for 11 new crypto ETFs aiming for regulatory approval, focusing on altcoins with strong inflows in spot XRP and SOL funds. The firm is bullish on Bitcoin's performance in 2026, expecting a potential all-time high.

Despite recent price declines, SHIB, DOGE, and PEPE remain popular meme coins with expectations of positive ROI in early 2026, except for PEPE, which is projected to decline. The overall meme coin market cap has decreased significantly.