TLDR Vitalik Buterin stated Ethereum was designed to empower users through resilience, not to compete on speed or convenience. He argued that decentralization and censorship resistance are more critical than improving average-case user experience. Ethereum infrastructure is intended to function even if developers disappear or platforms face political disruption. Buterin emphasized that Ethereum offers digital…

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Stablecoins and the Base network sit at the core of its plans through 2026. The strategy places Coinbase closer to retail brokerages and derivatives platforms. Security and support concerns remain a constraint as the platform broadens. Coinbase is entering 2026 with a platform that looks increasingly different from a traditional crypto exchange. The company is…

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Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs are seeing renewed inflows as institutional appetite for crypto exposure continues to build. On Friday, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded $642.35 million in net inflows, marking the fifth straight day of gains, according to data from SoSoValue. This pushed cumulative net inflows to $56.83 billion, with total net assets now…

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TLDR BlackRock transferred 900 BTC and 44,774 ETH into Coinbase Prime, totaling $297 million. Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) saw inflows, while Ethereum ETF (ETHA) faced significant redemptions. Coinbase Prime remains the preferred custodian for large institutional digital asset moves. Shifts in Ethereum ETF activity show institutional investors are reallocating Ethereum exposure. On Tuesday, BlackRock made significant…

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Linea price has plunged over 90% after a chaotic airdrop rollout. Community backlash grew after Binance users claimed tokens first. Ecosystem shows Linea has hit a $2.5B TVL despite tokenomics and governance concerns. Linea’s much-hyped token launch has turned chaotic, with the LINEA price collapsing more than 90% within hours of its debut despite high-profile…

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A crypto wallet linked to an infamous Coinbase hacker has bought another 3,976 Ether, worth over $18.9 million, at $4,756 per token, according to onchain data. The purchase was made on Saturday, using 18.911 million DAI (DAI), according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The hacker consolidated various DAI amounts, ranging from $80,000 to $6 million,…

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TLDR: Ethereum ETF inflows topped $4B in August while Bitcoin ETFs recorded $751M in outflows. ETH price trades near $4,516 with resistance just under $4,600 and support around $3,900-$4,000. BlackRock reported $17.4M ETH sales even as overall ETF demand stayed strong for a third day. Michaël van de Poppe expects ETH to consolidate until its…

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