Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade: Key Takeaways from the EEA Executive Briefing

The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance hosted a private executive session at Microsoft’s New York offices to explore Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka upgrade, featuring Trenton Van Epps from the Ethereum Foundation and Protocol Guild in conversation with Redwan Meslem, Executive Director of the EEA. The discussion unpacked how Ethereum governance works, what the Fusaka upgrade delivers, and why …

Building Bridges Over Dinner: Inside the EEA’s Private Gathering in September

In September, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance hosted an intimate private dinner in partnership with Coti (EEA L2 focused on Privacy) and The Table. The dinner brought together a curated mix of EEA members, Ethereum builders, and institutional participants from both DeFi and traditional finance. The goal was simple: to create an environment where leaders from …

Ethereum Trading 35% Below Cycle High Presents Opportunity Amid Bearish Sentiment, Analyst Says

TLDR: Ethereum currently trades approximately 35% below its 2021 cycle high while Bitcoin has surpassed prior peaks.  The ETHBTC ratio indicates potential capital rotation from Bitcoin into Ethereum during BTC consolidation phase.  Analyst identifies $4,850 as critical resistance level ETH must breach before broader altcoin rallies begin.  Widespread bearish sentiment coinciding with technical support tests …

Vitalik Buterin Compares Ethereum to BitTorrent and Linux in New Vision for Layer 1

TLDR Vitalik Buterin likens Ethereum to BitTorrent for decentralization and to Linux for enterprise trust and open-source purity. Ethereum Layer 1 aims to be a trustless base for finance, identity, and governance without relying on intermediaries. Buterin says Ethereum’s openness matches enterprise needs for resilient systems and reduced counterparty risk. He highlighted that businesses and …

Ethereum Processes $18.8 Trillion in 2025 as DeFi TVL Reaches $99 Billion

TLDR:  Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem maintained $99 billion TVL, surpassing the next-largest Layer 1 by nine times Layer 2 networks achieved combined throughput of 5,600 TPS while fees dropped below $0.01 per transaction The platform processed over $18.8 trillion in stablecoin settlement volume throughout 2025 per RWA.xyz Institutional holdings reached $35 billion through ETFs and strategic …

Ethereum ETFs Update: Total Inflows Hit $168.13M as Market Assets Reach $19.95B

TLDR Total net inflow across all Ethereum ETFs reached $168.13 million as of January 5. BlackRock’s ETHA led daily inflows with $102.90 million and added 31.74K ETH. Cumulative Ethereum ETF inflows stood at $12.67 billion, with net assets totaling $19.95 billion. Fidelity’s FETH, Grayscale’s ETH product, and Bitwise’s ETHW recorded over $63 million in combined …

2010 Bitcoin Mega Whale Wakes up, Moves $181M in Dormant BTC After Yearlong Silence

After a lengthy disappearing act—last spotted in November 2024—the elusive 2010-era mega whale has resurfaced yet again, finally rousing 2,000 long-slumbering bitcoins mined in bitcoin’s earliest chapter. The hoard, now valued at $181 million, traveled in a single, clean sweep and was processed in full at block height 931668. Early Bitcoin Miner Breaks Silence, Transfers …

Bitcoin Hits the Brakes at $90K—Is the Rally Running out of Gas?

With a 24-hour trading range between $89,596 and $91,924 and a current price of $90,617, bitcoin’s Saturday session delivered more of a yawn than a roar. Its $1.8 trillion market cap and $32.66 billion in trading volume suggest there’s still plenty of interest—but interest isn’t momentum, and momentum is exactly what’s missing. Bitcoin Chart Outlook …

UK Sets out Regulation Framework for Crypto Firms

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has outlined how crypto firms must apply for authorisation ahead of the new regulatory regime. The framework introduces a formal application window, transitional rules, and stricter marketing requirements. FCA Details Entry Process for New Crypto Regime The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published fresh guidance explaining how the …

Colombian Tax Watchdog Strengthens VASP Reporting Requirements

DIAN, the National Directorate of Taxes and Customs, issued a new Resolution that strengthens the data reporting requirements for virtual assets service providers (VASPs), becoming informants starting in 2026. The move seeks to avoid tax evasion using crypto assets and seeks to streamline these processes. Colombia Strengthens Data Reporting Requirements For VASPs The National Directorate …

Tether Partners With UN Agency to Combat Illicit Crypto Flows in Africa

Tether has partnered with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to combat illicit cryptocurrency activity and strengthen Africa’s digital resilience. Africa’s Growing Vulnerability On Jan. 9, stablecoin giant Tether announced a strategic partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to combat illicit cryptocurrency activity and strengthen digital resilience across …

Stablecoin Volumes Hit Record $33 Trillion Amid Policy Tailwinds

Stablecoin transaction volumes jumped to a record $33 trillion in 2025, driven by favorable U.S. policy and growing institutional adoption. Data shows USDC leading transaction flows, while USDT continues to dominate market value. Record Activity for Stablecoins in Pro- Crypto U.S. Climate Stablecoin usage surged to new highs in 2025, with transaction volumes climbing 72% …

Event Contracts Gain Regulatory Clarity as CFTC Issues Bitnomial No-Action Relief

Clearer regulatory ground is emerging for event-based derivatives as U.S. regulators outline how certain contracts can operate within existing swap reporting and recordkeeping rules, giving exchanges and clearinghouses greater operational certainty. CFTC Clarifies Oversight for Event-Based Derivatives Event-based derivatives are receiving clearer regulatory treatment as oversight adapts to evolving instruments. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission …

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