Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko have ignited debate within the crypto community over the true security of Ethereums layer-2 (L2) networks. The discussion highlights key differences in how each blockchain approaches scalability and trust. Buterin reaffirmed that Ethereums L2 solutionssuch as Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Worldchainderive their security directly from Ethereums base layer. He stressed that even a 51% attack cannot validate fraudulent blocks or compromise user assets. According to him, L2s inherit Ethereums consensus and finality,...

Bitcoin advocate Daniel Batten has once again called out The New York Times (NYT), accusing the publication of promoting junk science to fuel its anti-Bitcoin agenda. In a recent social media post, Batten remarked, Well, the Bitcoin maxis were right (again), in response to what he described as the newspapers flawed portrayal of Bitcoin mining and its environmental impact. The NYT article in question criticized Bitcoin mining for its high energy consumption. However, Batten argues that the analysis relied on a deeply flawed methodologyspecifically, the use of marginal emission calculations....

Japan has achieved what other Asian economies have yet to the successful launch of a globally circulating, yen-pegged stablecoin. JPYC, a leading Japanese issuer, announced the worlds first digital yen fully backed by domestic bank deposits and Japanese government bonds (JGBs). Unlike many regional peers, JPYCs stablecoin is redeemable 1:1, charges no transaction fees, and generates revenue from interest earned on its JGB reserves. What sets Japan apart is its currencys global usability. Following the 1980s deregulation that ended strict capital controls, the yen became one of the worlds...

Dogecoin (DOGE) outperformed the broader crypto market in Tuesdays trading session, rising 1.4% to $0.21 and breaking decisively above the key $0.2026 resistance level for the first time since late August. This move highlights renewed bullish sentiment as trading volume jumped nearly 10% above the weekly average, signaling early accumulation among investors. DOGEs strength also outshone the CD5 index by more than 2%, reinforcing its relative resilience amid market-wide consolidation. According to market analysts, the breakout reflects early-cycle momentum following nearly two months of price...

XRP rallied 3% on Sunday, climbing from $2.60 to $2.68 and surpassing the critical $2.63 resistance level. This decisive breakout came on one of the highest trading volume spikes of the month around 106.5 million XRP traded within an hour, marking a 147% jump over the previous 24-hour average. The price action reflected controlled accumulation, with XRP moving within a tight $0.08 range and closing the session near $2.67, showing that buyers were defending their gains rather than cashing out. The surge aligns with rising institutional demand and growing interest from fund managers, some...

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past the 50-day simple moving average (SMA), signaling renewed short-term bullish momentum. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at $115,465.30, reflecting increased investor optimism driven by expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate cut and easing tensions in the U.S.-China trade dispute. Technical indicators reinforce this positive sentiment. The daily MACD histogram shows a fresh bullish crossover, while a 5- and 10-day SMA crossover suggests growing upward pressure. These signals typically indicate that traders are regaining confidence in Bitcoins...

The United States and China are reportedly close to finalizing a framework agreement on key trade issues following working-level discussions that ended Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The breakthrough signals a temporary easing of tensions between the two economic powers. Both sides are reportedly considering a one-year delay in Chinas export controls on rare earth materials a major friction point in exchange for the US postponing its planned 100% tariff hike on Chinese imports. As part of the negotiations, China agreed to expand its imports of US soybeans and agricultural goods, while...

Ethereums largest holders are on the move again, signaling what could be the early stages of a major market shift. Recent on-chain data reveals a quiet yet powerful accumulation trend among wallets holding between 10,000 and 100,000 ETH a cohort often associated with institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. According to analytics platform Alphractal, these whale addresses have been steadily increasing their holdings since April, marking one of the strongest accumulation waves since Ethereums 2021 bull cycle. Historically, this groups buying activity has closely correlated with...

A heated debate among macro analysts is challenging the long-standing credibility of the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) a key economic gauge often used to predict business cycles and Bitcoin market tops. The discussion underscores a broader clash between traditional economic indicators and modern financial-conditions-based analysis, with implications for crypto market forecasting. Julien Bittel, CFA and macro strategist at Global Macro Investor (GMI), argues that Wall Streets reliance on metrics like ISM, PMIs, retail sales, and job openings is misplaced. He asserts that...

Solana (SOL) continues to battle resistance at the $200 level, a key psychological and technical barrier that has repeatedly halted its recovery attempts. Despite an overall optimistic crypto market, Solanas inability to secure this threshold as support has made investors wary, prompting profit-taking and increased short-term volatility. Recent data highlights significant fluctuations in Solanas profitability. Within just 48 hours, the percentage of SOL supply in profit surged from 52% to 70%, an 18% increase, while its price rose less than 5%. This sharp contrast indicates that many holders...