Day: January 5, 2026

Buterin frames Ethereum’s progress as a structural shift, not a performance tweak, pointing to live code already reshaping the network. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin over the weekend declared that the blockchain trilemma, the long-held belief that a network cannot simultaneously achieve decentralization, security, and scalability, has been solved. His statement marks a pivotal claim for the ecosystem, asserting that this breakthrough is no longer theoretical but is being realized through live technology on the network. Live Upgrades Shift Ethereum’s Network Design In a detailed post shared on X on…

Crypto violence is rising across the world but Western Europe and APAC are seeing the biggest increases. North America, on the other hand, remains comparatively safer. Physical attacks on crypto users, also called “wrench attacks,” have been increasing over time. The incidents are also becoming more violent on average. But Dragonfly partner Haseeb Qureshi found the recent uptick in violence per user is similar to that of 2021 levels but remains well below pre-2019 risk. Crypto Wealth and Violence In a detailed tweet, Qureshi, who referenced Bitcoin developer Jameson…

Claims that Bitcoin mining wastes energy or destabilizes grids are contradicted by university research and real-world grid data. Bitcoin mining has long been portrayed as harmful to the climate. Many argued that it wastes vast amounts of energy, strains power grids, and undermines global climate goals – claims that have become a common part of public debate. However, this narrative is increasingly being challenged as more data and analysis emerge. Claims that Bitcoin mining wastes energy or destabilizes grids are contradicted by university research and real-world grid data. Debunking…

XRP and Solana posted massive triple-digit growth in 2025, while Bitcoin-focused crypto investment funds struggled. Digital asset investment products ended 2025 with total global inflows of $47.2 billion, which is slightly below the record $48.7 billion seen in 2024. The year began positively, with last Friday alone pulling in $671 million. This pushed total inflows for the week to $582 million after earlier outflows. Smaller Altcoins Are Left Behind According to the CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows 2025 Report, Bitcoin struggled during 2025, which resulted in inflows dropping 35%…