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Vitalik Buterin has outlined a detailed framework for how Ethereum should scale over time, arguing that expanding data bandwidth is a safer and more sustainable path than reducing transaction latency. His remarks place recent and upcoming Ethereum upgrades into a broader technical and economic context, emphasizing decentralization, global accessibility, and the long-term role of layer-2 networks.

Ethereum (ETH) has activated its second Blob Parameters Only fork, known as BPO #2, completing the . The change increases how much rollup data Ethereum can carry per block, directly targeting Layer 2 costs rather than base-layer features.

The altcoins industry has experienced a significant spike in tokenomics changes in the recent past. Ahead of the anticipated parabolic altseason in 2026, the altcoins industry has been making notable changes to their respective tokenomics to attract more retail and institutional investors globally.

Bitcoin has turned red while Strategy shares rallied after MSCI announced its decision on digital asset treasury firms. The headline looked positive for Strategy but the detail was not.

Ethereum price today trades near $3,115, slipping modestly after failing to extend its early January rebound. Price remains trapped inside a descending channel on lower timeframes while the daily chart shows ETH struggling beneath key moving averages, keeping sellers in control despite improving long-term institutional signals.

Sei Labs has issued a notice to users holding USDC.n on the Sei Network, urging them to swap or migrate the token to native USDC ahead of a planned network upgrade scheduled for late March 2026. The guidance follows preparations for the SIP-3 upgrade, which is expected to transition Sei into an EVM-only chain and discontinue support for Cosmos-native assets such as USDC via Noble.

Bitcoin’s short-term outlook remains constructive, although recent price action shows signs of cooling momentum. After pushing toward the $94,000 to $95,000 zone, BTC has shifted into a pullback phase.

Cardano price today trades near $0.392, stabilizing marginally after another rejection from the descending trendline that has capped rallies since September. The short-term bounce offers temporary relief, but the broader structure remains fragile as sellers continue to dominate trend control and spot flows fail to turn supportive.

Mike Cagney, CEO of financial services firm Figure, has said that growing interest in real-world assets (RWAs) on public blockchains lacks meaning without yield for token holders.

Morgan Stanley has taken a decisive step deeper into digital assets, signaling a broader shift in Wall Street’s crypto strategy. The global bank has filed an S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an Ethereum Trust.

Crypto fund manager Justin Bons said Ethereum’s push toward a ZK-EVM design is a major mistake that could permanently damage the network.

Sui (SUI) recorded a weekly advance at the start of 2026, climbing 30% over seven days as the token briefly jumped above the $2.00 level for the first time since mid-November. The move capped a recovery phase following a prolonged decline through much of late 2025, according to market and social data tracked during the period.

Morph, an Ethereum-based platform, has launched $150 million Payment Accelerator program to help payment companies expand real-world blockchain transactions. The program supports firms bringing live payments on-chain, meeting the rising need for faster and more efficient global payments.

Ethereum is extending its recovery on the 4-hour chart as buyers continue to defend key short-term support zones. After rebounding from the late-December low near $2,770, ETH has formed a clear sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Consequently, short-term momentum remains constructive, even as price approaches an area where selling pressure could increase.

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has launched a statewide investigation into companies operating Bitcoin ATMs, citing reports that the machines are being used in scams targeting residents across the state. The probe focuses on alleged deceptive fee structures and the role cryptocurrency kiosks may play in facilitating fraud.

Bitcoin price today trades near $92,800 after failing to hold above short-term resistance and slipping back into a fragile consolidation range. Sellers remain active as repeated spot outflows cap upside attempts, while buyers focus on defending the $90,000 to $93,000 support band to avoid a deeper pullback.

Senator Cynthia Lummis has concerns about U.S. government agencies continuing to liquidate Bitcoin despite presidential directives to preserve these assets. The senator questioned why agencies are selling Bitcoin when President Trump explicitly ordered forfeited cryptocurrency be retained for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

California lawmakers have passed an important update to the state’s rules for lost and abandoned property, now including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

A recent market note by BitMEX cofounder Arthur Hayes has sparked debate across crypto markets after linking U.S. actions in Venezuela to Bitcoin’s next major move. The frames the issue through politics, energy prices, and liquidity rather than ideology.

The crypto market is showing new life as the year begins, with prices moving higher on January 6, with Bitcoin leading the charge and most altcoins trading in the green.