Ethereum L1 txs hit 2.2M in a day, and each one cost around 17 cents
Ethereum transactions were the most costly in May 2022 when fees were over $200 per transaction on average. They have been declining since.
Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackout
Google Trends search for “Bitchat” in Uganda shows a spike from 0 to 100 on Wednesday, the day after opposition leader Bobi Wine urged people to download it.
BitMine bags $98M in ETH as year-end selling caps gains: Tom Lee
BitMine snared another 32,938 ETH on Tuesday as end-of-year tax-loss sellers and bots kept prices down, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said.
Crypto lagged gold, stocks, but 2026 offers chance for ‘catch up’
Since the start of November, gold is up 9%, the S&P 500 is up 1%, and Bitcoin is down 20%, but 2026 could see crypto close the gap.
What the Fed’s divided 2026 outlook means for Bitcoin and crypto
The Federal Reserve’s December dot plot revealed sharp divisions on 2026 rate cuts, with analysts predicting one to two cuts could shape crypto momentum.
Pakistan could be a crypto leader in 5 years at current pace: CZ
Former Binance boss Changpeng Zhao has praised Pakistan for its speedy crypto adoption in 2025, saying the country is on track to become a crypto leader by 2030.
2026 Fed cuts will be ‘key catalyst’ for retail’s return to crypto
Investors will be more excited about crypto if the Fed continues cutting rates in 2026, says a crypto analyst.
Prenetics scraps Bitcoin strategy to focus on Beckham-backed nutrition brand
The company will keep its Bitcoin holdings but stopped accumulating BTC as it shifts capital toward scaling its consumer health brand.
US prosecutors oppose Defi Education Fund brief ahead of potential MEV case retrial
The possible retrial of two brothers alleged to have exploited the Ethereum blockchain could come soon, but the US government argued one amicus brief isn’t relevant to consider.
South Korea delays crypto bill over stablecoin concerns: Report
The introduction of a stablecoin bill pioneered by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will reportedly be delayed into 2026 after concerns about issuers.