Crypto project Payy, which operates a privacy-focused wallet alongside a crypto banking card, has just launched a privacy-enabled Ethereum layer 2. In an announcement via X on Wednesday, Payy said users can now integrate the network into their MetaMask accounts, and that all ERC-20 transfers made on it are automatically made private with “no smart…

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TLDR Vitalik Buterin reassesses Ethereum’s Layer 2 scaling vision in light of faster-than-expected base layer growth. Buterin emphasizes that Ethereum’s Layer 2 networks have not achieved the full decentralization once envisioned. Leading rollups such as Optimism and Arbitrum have made progress but still face challenges in trustless execution and cross-chain interoperability. The original concept of…

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Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee argues Ether’s recent slump should be seen as “attractive” as its fundamentals remain strong, and that it has only fallen due to a lack of leverage and a flight to precious metals.  The first quarter of 2026 is shaping up to be Ether’s (ETH) third-worst Q1 in history, with…

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TLDR: BitMine holds over 4.24 million ETH, facing a $6 billion unrealized loss as Ethereum trades below acquisition cost.  Ethereum currently trades near $2,300, about 40% below BitMine’s average purchase price of roughly $3,800 per ETH.  The firm continues accumulating ETH, adding 40,302 coins in late January 2026 despite the ongoing market downturn.  Approximately 1.84…

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Key takeaways: SOL fell to 2026 lows as tech sector layoffs and artificial intelligence revenue concerns hit markets. Despite the bleak environment, Solana outpaced competitors with network fees jumping 81%, securing its vice-leadership. Solana’s native token, SOL (SOL), traded down to $100.30 on Saturday, reaching its lowest levels since April 2025. While the 18% price…

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TLDR Bit Digital has decided to exit Bitcoin mining and refocus on Ethereum and AI infrastructure. Ethereum becomes a core part of Bit Digital’s strategy, with over 150,000 ETH staked for rewards. AI infrastructure is prioritized through Bit Digital’s majority stake in WhiteFiber, focusing on compute capacity. WhiteFiber investment is seen as a long-term strategic…

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Ethereum (ETH) holds near $3,000 as institutions accumulate despite mixed short-term sentiment. Strong staking, wallet growth, and ETF inflows support Ethereum’s price floor. ERC-8004 could unlock AI-driven on-chain demand and long-term ETH value. Ethereum is entering a pivotal phase as price action, institutional flows, and protocol-level innovation begin to converge. After a volatile start to…

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An Ethereum smart contract standard enabling trustless artificial intelligence agent communication on the network is “probably” going to be deployed on mainnet on Thursday, according to Marco De Rossi, head of AI at MetaMask. Further development of ERC-8004 has been “frozen […] and we will go to mainnet midweek, probably around Thursday, 9 AM ET,”…

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TLDR Ethereum ETFs recorded a $116.99 million daily net inflow, with total net assets reaching $17.62 billion. FETH led all ETFs with a $137.24 million inflow, adding 47.11K ETH in a single day. ETHA posted the largest outflow of $20.25 million, despite holding $9.98 billion in net assets. ETHE and ETH (Grayscale) showed no daily…

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Ether (ETH) is flashing a familiar macroeconomic setup that preceded a major rally in 2021. One analyst highlighted a recurring sequence linking global liquidity, US small-cap equities and Ether’s price, suggesting a similar impact could unfold for the altcoin. Key takeaways: Ethereum surged 226% in 2021 after a key global liquidity threshold was met. ETH…

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