{"id":"tp-18331","type":"article-newspaper","title":"Ethereum Validator Queue Hits Two-Year High as BitMine Staking Surge Strains Network","author":"Riza Dagoc","publisher":"TOKENPOST Inc.","url":"https://www.tokenpost.com/news/investing/18331","datePublished":"2026-01-17T00:47:13.000Z","dateModified":"2026-01-17T00:47:13.000Z","language":"en","abstract":"Ethereum’s staking ecosystem is facing its longest validator activation backlog since mid-2023, as a massive influx of ether staking led by BitMine Immersion (BMNR) places fresh strain on the network. More than 2.55 m…","section":"Investing","references":[]}