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Ethereum could get faster in January with gas limit rise to 80M

Ethereum's transaction throughput is set to increase in early January with a planned gas limit rise from 60 million to 80 million. This will be enabled by the second blob parameter-only (BPO) hard fork, scheduled for January 7, following a similar upgrade in December that also increased blob capacity by 66%. Blobs store data off-chain, reducing gas costs and improving scalability without overloading the network. While this upgrade won't match the speed of chains like Solana, it enhances Ethereum's efficiency as a secure settlement layer. Developers will confirm the final plans on January 5. Increasing the gas limit has been a key focus in 2025, with previous raises in February, July, and November. The long-term goal is to reach a gas limit of 180 million by the end of 2026.

cointelegraph12/18 01:17

Ethereum could get faster in January with gas limit rise to 80M

cointelegraph12/18 01:17

XRP Marks Another Win In Latest CME Update – Details

XRP has achieved another significant milestone with the CME Group's launch of Spot-Quoted XRP futures, complementing its existing Bitcoin and Ethereum offerings. This new product allows investors to trade futures in spot-market terms with extended expiries, building on the success of XRP futures which previously reached $1 billion in open interest faster than any other contract. The move is expected to boost institutional adoption and drive further inflows into the XRP ecosystem. Concurrently, XRP spot ETFs have demonstrated strong demand, becoming the fastest to reach $1 billion in assets since Ethereum, with current net assets at $1.16 billion. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted that these funds have seen no daily net outflows since their November 13 launch, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum products. Global investment products for XRP also attracted $46.91 million last week, with month-to-date inflows of $292 million, trailing only Bitcoin and Ethereum. At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $1.91, up over 2% in 24 hours.

bitcoinist12/18 01:01

XRP Marks Another Win In Latest CME Update – Details

bitcoinist12/18 01:01

Shiba Inu Engineer Leaves Community Stunned With Sharp Exit

Shiba Inu's managing engineer, Johndoeshib, abruptly resigned from the project, stunning the SHIB community. He described his departure as reaching a "natural conclusion" but expressed pride in the blockchain's progress and its supporters. Johndoeshib played a key role in developing the network's infrastructure and was a reliable source of updates. While he remains a long-term SHIB observer, he has shifted focus to a new venture called HypeIt, a platform offering software development and web design services. The community and team members acknowledged his talent and contributions, wishing him success in his future endeavors.

bitcoinist12/17 19:32

Shiba Inu Engineer Leaves Community Stunned With Sharp Exit

bitcoinist12/17 19:32

SCOR Launches Fun.SCOR.io as 2M-User Sports Ecosystem Goes Multichain on Base and Mantle

SCOR, an interactive sports ecosystem, has launched Fun.SCOR.io, a new web and mobile platform serving as a central hub for its 2 million users. The ecosystem features sports-themed mini-games, on-chain athlete character collection, tournaments, and upcoming PvP battles. A key innovation is its multichain deployment on Base (Coinbase's Ethereum L2) and Mantle from day one, ensuring low fees, fast transactions, and true wallet freedom with seamless asset portability across chains via the SCOR-ID system. The native token, SCOR, is now listed on OKX, Gate, and Bybit. This move aims to provide a scalable, user-friendly Web3 sports experience, moving beyond single-chain limitations.

ccn.com12/17 18:08

SCOR Launches Fun.SCOR.io as 2M-User Sports Ecosystem Goes Multichain on Base and Mantle

ccn.com12/17 18:08

The real crypto adoption shows on Tuesday morning payments

Although cryptocurrency ownership is widespread with over 560 million global users, only a small fraction actually use crypto for everyday payments. Most treat it as an investment rather than a medium of exchange. True adoption, the article argues, should be measured by behavioral metrics like time-to-first-spend, weekly active payers, and low decline rates—not just wallet counts. Kolo, an all-in-one crypto app, is presented as a solution aiming to bridge this gap. It combines a multi-network wallet with a Visa card integrated into Apple Pay and Google Pay, allowing users to spend crypto seamlessly at millions of merchants. The platform processes over 460,000 payments, primarily for routine expenses like groceries, dining, and subscriptions. It features quick onboarding, compliance with regulations, and offers Bitcoin cashback to incentivize spending. The core idea is that real adoption happens when crypto becomes a frictionless part of daily life, operating invisibly in the background of normal transactions.

cointelegraph12/17 18:01

The real crypto adoption shows on Tuesday morning payments

cointelegraph12/17 18:01

Experts Predict Bitcoin Crash to $10,000 This Year. Is There a Rescue?

Bitcoin's price decline below $90,000 has reignited fears of a potential drop to $10,000, driven by a shift in market sentiment away from riskier assets. Amid this uncertainty, attention is turning toward practical infrastructure solutions rather than speculative narratives. Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies, such as Bitcoin Hyper, are gaining traction as they address key limitations of the Bitcoin network—high fees, slow throughput, and limited programmability. Bitcoin Hyper, which integrates Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), aims to provide faster execution and lower latency, enabling DeFi, NFTs, and dApps on Bitcoin without compromising its security. The project has already raised over $29.5 million in its presale, indicating significant investor interest. As market cycles emphasize utility over hype, infrastructure projects like Bitcoin Hyper could play a crucial role in Bitcoin's next growth phase, even amid bearish predictions.

bitcoinist12/17 16:03

Experts Predict Bitcoin Crash to $10,000 This Year. Is There a Rescue?

bitcoinist12/17 16:03

Kyrgyzstan’s USDKG shows how real-asset stablecoins are evolving in emerging markets

Kyrgyzstan has launched USDKG, a USD-pegged stablecoin backed by physical gold rather than traditional cash or Treasurys. Initially issued as 50 million tokens on Tron, it plans to expand to Ethereum. The project, involving state-linked and private entities, targets remittance-heavy emerging markets where dollar-denominated trade is common but access is limited. Key considerations include redemption mechanisms, independent gold reserve verification, smart contract security, and real-world liquidity. Its success depends on transparent audits, regulatory compliance under Kyrgyzstan’s virtual asset laws, and practical adoption in payments and remittances.

cointelegraph12/17 15:51

Kyrgyzstan’s USDKG shows how real-asset stablecoins are evolving in emerging markets

cointelegraph12/17 15:51

Datagram Launches Closed Beta of Decentralized, No-Logs VPN Network

Datagram has launched the closed beta of its decentralized VPN network, designed to offer fast, private, and secure internet connectivity without relying on centralized infrastructure. Unlike traditional VPNs, it uses a single-hop routing architecture and employs advanced encryption protocols like WireGuard with ChaCha20-Poly1305 and Curve25519 for key negotiation. The network ensures a verifiable no-logs policy through stateless nodes, volatile memory key storage, and no telemetry systems, making it compliant with regulations like GDPR and CCPA. The VPN uses a decentralized node network where clients are automatically routed to the best-performing nodes based on latency, uptime, and reliability. A dual revenue model involves burning half of the monthly VPN earnings in $DGRAM tokens to support node operators, with the rest funding development and operations. The service can be purchased using fiat or DGRAM tokens on the Datagram L1 Blockchain.

TheNewsCrypto12/17 14:15

Datagram Launches Closed Beta of Decentralized, No-Logs VPN Network

TheNewsCrypto12/17 14:15

New protocol targets redemption delays in $20B tokenized market

Uniform Labs, a blockchain infrastructure firm founded by Standard Chartered veterans, has launched Multiliquid, a protocol designed to solve liquidity issues in the $20 billion tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market. The system enables 24/7 conversions between tokenized money market funds and major stablecoins like USDC and USDT, allowing institutional investors to access on-demand liquidity instead of being limited by traditional redemption windows. The protocol responds to the U.S. GENIUS Act, which prohibits stablecoin issuers from paying yield directly. Multiliquid instead facilitates yield generation through regulated tokenized funds. The launch comes as tokenized money market funds have grown rapidly—from $770 million to nearly $9 billion in two years—but face liquidity risks, especially if on-chain redemptions exceed off-chain liquidity during market stress. The Bank for International Settlements has warned that these funds, often used as crypto collateral, could introduce operational risks if not properly managed.

cointelegraph12/17 14:05

New protocol targets redemption delays in $20B tokenized market

cointelegraph12/17 14:05

Flip $2,200 Into Ozak AI? Projection Models Say It Could Become a Six-Figure Bag

Crypto investors are increasingly seeking high-return opportunities, with Ozak AI (OZ) emerging as a prominent presale token projected to deliver significant gains. Unlike many early-stage projects, Ozak AI is already operational, featuring real-time predictive analytics, millisecond-level data processing, and autonomous multi-chain agents. Its AI engine, supported by a network of over 700,000 nodes, continuously improves through data processing, enhancing its predictive accuracy and utility. Analysts suggest that a $2,200 investment during the presale could potentially grow to a six-figure sum by 2026, with projections ranging from 50x to 100x returns. This growth is attributed to Ozak AI’s functional technology and expanding use cases, rather than mere speculation. Positioned at the intersection of AI and blockchain, Ozak AI is compared to past successful projects like Chainlink and Solana but with greater automation and speed. The presale has already raised over $4.9 million, reflecting strong investor interest.

TheNewsCrypto12/17 14:05

Flip $2,200 Into Ozak AI? Projection Models Say It Could Become a Six-Figure Bag