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Ethereum has crossed from vision to reality, says Vitalik Buterin

In a recent statement, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin declared that Ethereum's original 2014 vision of a decentralized web has transitioned from theoretical roadmap to practical reality. The network, once criticized for being slow and expensive, has overcome its limitations through key technological advancements. The shift to Proof-of-Stake, adoption of zero-knowledge proofs, and implementation of PeerDAS have significantly improved scalability, reduced transaction costs, and increased speed. Messaging protocol Whisper has evolved into Waku, enabling decentralized communication without centralized servers. Buterin's "Walkaway Test" underscores the ecosystem's resilience, where applications can function independently of their creators. Despite recent market fluctuations, institutional confidence remains strong, evidenced by substantial ETF inflows. Ethereum's long-term value is increasingly defined by its utility as foundational infrastructure rather than speculative price cycles.

ambcrypto01/15 05:01

Ethereum has crossed from vision to reality, says Vitalik Buterin

ambcrypto01/15 05:01

Ozak AI x Openledger xSpaces Dives Into Trustworthy Data Infrastructure for Autonomous AI

Ozak AI and Openledger are co-hosting an xSpaces session on January 13th to explore the critical role of trustworthy data infrastructure for the future of autonomous AI. As AI systems take on greater responsibilities, the need for verifiable, transparent, and tamper-proof data has become essential. The discussion will focus on how reliable data enables scalable, profitable, and accountable AI agents, with Openledger providing the verifiable data frameworks. Key speakers include Ozak AI's CEO Pax Reid and Openledger's Ram Kumar. The context is strengthened by Ozak AI's recent momentum, including over $5.6M in funding, exchange listings, and the live launch of its EON platform, which has undergone security audits. This session highlights how data integrity is the foundational layer for the next generation of AI.

TheNewsCrypto01/15 04:41

Ozak AI x Openledger xSpaces Dives Into Trustworthy Data Infrastructure for Autonomous AI

TheNewsCrypto01/15 04:41

NGRAVE, Global Pioneer in Digital Asset Security, Completes Strategic Restructuring With Sights Set on USD 10 Billion in Assets Secured

Belgian digital asset security company NGRAVE, known for its EAL7-certified cold wallet solutions, has completed a strategic restructuring. A consortium of long-term investors, including the Lydian Group, acquired the company’s core assets with the goal of accelerating growth. The new ownership aims to expand assets secured through NGRAVE’s products from the current $1.5 billion to $10 billion by 2026–2027. All core technology, including proprietary firmware and the GRAPHENE backup system, remains intact with no security breaches to date. Co-founder Ruben Merre returns as CEO, emphasizing the company's commitment to making institutional-grade self-custody accessible to all crypto holders. NGRAVE will maintain its headquarters in Belgium and existing partnerships.

TheNewsCrypto01/15 04:31

NGRAVE, Global Pioneer in Digital Asset Security, Completes Strategic Restructuring With Sights Set on USD 10 Billion in Assets Secured

TheNewsCrypto01/15 04:31

Bybit Launches XAUT Flexible Easy Earn With Boosted APR

Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange, has launched a new XAUT Flexible Easy Earn product offering boosted yields as gold hits a record $4,600 per ounce. Users can earn up to 11% APR on holdings between 0.05 to 0.1 XAUT, with a base 1% rate for larger balances. This product allows investors to benefit from gold's price appreciation while generating yield—advantages not available with physical gold. Tokenized gold like XAUT offers fractional ownership, 24/7 liquidity, no storage concerns, and additional earning opportunities through on-chain mechanisms. The offering features no lock-up periods, daily interest accrual, and instant withdrawals.

TheNewsCrypto01/15 02:46

Bybit Launches XAUT Flexible Easy Earn With Boosted APR

TheNewsCrypto01/15 02:46

Crypto Morning Brief: SEC Ends Multi-Year Investigation into Zcash Foundation, Solana Mobile Opens SKR Airdrop Inquiry

Crypto Morning Brief: Key updates include the U.S. SEC closing its multi-year investigation into the Zcash Foundation with no enforcement action. The U.S. November PPI met expectations at 0.2% monthly. Over 130 crypto-related amendments were submitted by U.S. senators ahead of a market structure hearing, covering areas like stablecoin yields. In China, a former central bank digital currency official was reported to have received ETH for assisting an ICO. Solana Mobile opened eligibility checks for its upcoming SKR airdrop, distributing nearly 2 billion tokens. OpenSea is developing a new mobile app and Hyperliquid Perps product. FTX announced its next distribution round is scheduled for March 31, 2026, with a $2.2B reduction in disputed claim reserves. Investment firm TD Cowen lowered MicroStrategy’s price target but remains bullish on Bitcoin, forecasting prices up to $226K by 2027. Strive acquired Semler Scientific, becoming the 11th largest corporate Bitcoin holder. A lawsuit was refiled against Pump.fun and Solana executives, alleging market manipulation.

marsbit01/15 01:33

Crypto Morning Brief: SEC Ends Multi-Year Investigation into Zcash Foundation, Solana Mobile Opens SKR Airdrop Inquiry

marsbit01/15 01:33

Polygon makes a $250 mln stablecoin bet – But POL still struggles

Polygon Labs has made a significant $250 million acquisition of crypto payment firm Coinme and wallet infrastructure Sequence to expand its influence in the stablecoin market and cross-border transactions. This move aims to capitalize on growing institutional crypto adoption and positions Polygon as a key player in on-chain payments. Despite strong network activity, with daily transactions averaging over 6 million and a solid user base, its native token POL faces bearish pressure. After reaching $0.18, it retraced to $0.16 due to profit-taking. If selling continues, POL could drop to $0.14, but positive market reaction to the acquisition may push it back toward $0.20.

ambcrypto01/15 00:02

Polygon makes a $250 mln stablecoin bet – But POL still struggles

ambcrypto01/15 00:02

Sui suffers extended mainnet stall as network activity remains disrupted

Sui Network experienced a significant mainnet stall on 14 January, disrupting transactions and access to dApps like Slush and SuiScan. The outage, lasting several hours, occurred as validators failed to finalize blocks, sharply reducing network throughput. This disruption comes despite recent positive trends: Sui’s TVL had just rebounded above $1.05 billion, and SUI’s price had risen to around $1.90, up 4.7% on the day. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about network reliability, especially as activity and liquidity were showing signs of recovery. The core team is working on a fix but has not provided a timeline for full restoration.

ambcrypto01/14 18:11

Sui suffers extended mainnet stall as network activity remains disrupted

ambcrypto01/14 18:11

Cardano Lines Up An $80 Million War Chest: DDC Fund Goes Live

The Cardano Foundation has proposed an on-chain action to allocate up to $75 million from its treasury to the new Cardano x Draper Dragon Ecosystem Fund (DDC Fund), targeting a total of $80 million with external investment. Managed by Draper Dragon, the fund will invest in Cardano-native startups over six years, aiming to generate returns for the treasury and boost ecosystem growth. Financial targets include a 3x return on capital and a 25%+ IRR, with goals to increase Cardano's total value locked (TVL) from $300 million to over $3 billion. The proposal includes a transparent governance structure and a buffer for ADA price volatility.

bitcoinist01/14 17:02

Cardano Lines Up An $80 Million War Chest: DDC Fund Goes Live

bitcoinist01/14 17:02

Starknet TVL reclaims $300m for first time since 2024 as on-chain activity recovers

Starknet's total value locked (TVL) has rebounded to over $300 million for the first time since early 2024, signaling a recovery in on-chain activity and capital deployment after a prolonged decline. The TVL reached $302.12 million, nearing its all-time high of $307 million. This resurgence is supported by a record stablecoin market cap of approximately $248 million and an average of 65,000 daily active users, ranking Starknet fifth among Layer-2 networks. Despite trailing behind competitors like Base and Arbitrum, the network shows signs of stabilization and renewed user confidence, moving past outdated narratives and into a phase of measurable recovery.

ambcrypto01/14 16:23

Starknet TVL reclaims $300m for first time since 2024 as on-chain activity recovers

ambcrypto01/14 16:23

Why is Story’s [IP] price up 36% today despite weak network revenue?

Story (IP) token surged 36% on January 13th, extending its weekly gains to nearly 100%, largely driven by a broader cryptocurrency market rally following softer U.S. inflation data that boosted Bitcoin. The altcoin rebounded from a low of $2 to nearly $4, though it slightly retreated to $3.89 at the time of writing. Technical indicators showed strong buying pressure with the RSI reaching overbought levels, suggesting potential for a reversal. The price surge was supported by strong spot market demand and improved market conditions. Additionally, anticipation around the scheduled Yusanari network upgrade on January 14th—which aims to integrate Ethereum Fusaka upgrade features and enhance on-chain intellectual property rights for creators—fueled bullish sentiment. Despite the significant price increase, on-chain data revealed weak fundamental traction. Monthly network revenue declined sharply from $94k in September 2025 to just $323 in December, with only $152 generated so far in January 2026, indicating low network activity and a disconnect between market performance and underlying usage.

ambcrypto01/14 15:02

Why is Story’s [IP] price up 36% today despite weak network revenue?