More than 50% of validators signal to increase ETH gas limit
The Ethereum community has been debating whether to increase the gas limit, with some saying it would reduce fees, while others were worried it could destabilize the network if raised too high.
US Treasury sued for giving Elon Musk’s DOGE access to sensitive info
The US Treasury was accused of unlawfully allowing Elon Musk and his government efficiency organization access to millions of Americans’ personal and financial data.
Ethereum tops $2.9K as Eric Trump says ‘it’s a great time to add ETH’
Eric Trump, who is involved in the Trump family’s World Financial Liberty platform, told his followers it’s a good time to buy Ether.
Crypto AI agents see ‘remarkable traction’ but value still unclear: Sygnum
Agentic AI for crypto remains highly speculative but the emerging niche may gain traction this year, said researchers from Sygnum Bank.
US charges Canadian over $65M KyberSwap, Indexed Finance hacks
The US Department of Justice charged Andean Medjedovic with exploiting two crypto protocols, alleging he tried to extort one with a “sham settlement proposal.”
CFTC probes Super Bowl wagers offered by Crypto.com, Kalshi: Report
The US commodities regulator is reportedly investigating Super Bowl markets offered by Crypto.com and Kalshi, asking them how they comply with derivatives rules.
Crypto markets rebound as Trump puts Canada, Mexico tarriffs on hold
Both Canada and Mexico have agreed to implement policies to stop the flow of illegal drugs and immigration into the US after a phone call with US President Donald Trump.
US senator hints Trump’s latest EO could mean the US buying Bitcoin
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis suggested Donald Trump’s executive order creating a US sovereign wealth fund was a “big deal” for Bitcoin.
Trump names Treasury Sec as acting CFPB head after firing predecessor
Scott Bessent, who has been in office for less than a week as US Treasury Secretary, will also take on the role of acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Cboe to launch 24-hour stock trading
Traditional exchanges are seeking to expand trading hours as 24/7 onchain trading gains momentum.