Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has renewed his criticism of the modern internet, urging developers to build digital tools that prioritize privacy, independence, and long-term user well-being. In a January 10 post on social media platform X, Buterin argued that todays web is dominated by corporate incentives that undermine user autonomy, and he called for a shift toward what he described as a sovereign web. According to Buterin, much of the current internet ecosystem is shaped by what he labeled corposlop, a blend of polished branding and aggressive profit optimization that exploits users...

CRCL stock continues to trade within a narrow range as investors weigh short-term weakness against long-term growth expectations tied to digital asset infrastructure. Shares were recently trading near $82.90, staying within a price band of roughly $79 to $84.33. This sideways movement reflects subdued trading activity, with volume remaining below the three-month average. While the stock has posted a modestly positive performance on a weekly basis, the broader monthly trend still signals caution among market participants. Despite the recent consolidation, CRCL stock remains far below its...

Robinhood is deepening its commitment to blockchain infrastructure as it expands into tokenized stocks, crypto staking, and a forthcoming layer-2 network built on Arbitrum. Over the past year, the retail brokerage has surprised parts of the crypto industry by choosing to build on Ethereums scaling ecosystem rather than launching an independent layer-1 blockchain. According to Johann Kerbrat, Robinhoods head of crypto, the decision reflects a strategic focus on leveraging Ethereums security, decentralization, and liquidity while concentrating internal resources on product innovation. By opting...

U.S. lawmakers are preparing for a pivotal week in crypto regulation as Senate committees move closer to markup hearings and potential votes on long-awaited crypto market structure legislation. With January 2026 underway, momentum is building around a bill the crypto industry has pushed for over a year, hoping it will finally provide regulatory clarity for digital assets in the United States. According to committee officials, the Senate Banking Committee, chaired by Senator Tim Scott, has confirmed it will hold a markup hearing and vote on its version of the crypto market structure bill on...

Tennessee regulators have ordered prediction market platforms Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com to stop offering sports-related event contracts to residents of the state, arguing that the companies are violating state gambling laws. The directive was issued through cease-and-desist letters dated Jan. 9 by the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC), which alleges the firms are operating without the proper state licenses. According to the SWC, the three platforms are effectively offering illegal sports wagering products while presenting them as event-based financial contracts. Although...

Ripples recent announcement of new UK approvals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was widely seen as just another regulatory milestone. XRPs price reaction was muted, and the broader crypto market quickly moved on. However, buried within the wording of Ripples press release is a development that could prove far more significant for XRPs long-term utility and institutional adoption. While the headline focused on regulatory clearance, the real importance lies in what Ripple is now legally allowed to do in the UK. The company has secured the ability to operate a fully regulated...

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly moved more than $2 billion through cryptocurrency transactions to evade international sanctions and support cybercriminal operations, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The actual figure may be significantly higher, as the estimate only includes sanctions designations issued by the United States. Irans case highlights a broader global trend: the rapid growth of illicit cryptocurrency activity fueled by heavily sanctioned states such as Iran, Russia, and North Korea. Data compiled by Chainalysis shows that crypto...

XRP price entered January 2026 showing signs of recovery after a prolonged downtrend in 2025, but the upside remained capped below the critical $3 resistance level. The previous years decline reshaped market behavior, as traders increasingly treated rebounds as opportunities to take profit rather than initiate fresh long positions. As a result, XRP price action continues to reflect hesitation and limited follow-through despite periodic bullish attempts. After losing the $3 mark in 2025, XRP established a pattern where selling pressure consistently emerged near familiar resistance zones. One...

Pump.fun has announced upcoming changes to its creator fee model, a move that has immediately captured market attention and driven a notable rally in its native token, PUMP. Following the announcement, TradingView data shows that PUMP surged by nearly 11%, reflecting growing trader confidence in the platforms evolving incentive structure. The decision comes after Pump.fun introduced Dynamic Fees V1 several months ago, aiming to reward higher-quality token launches by sharing a portion of fees with creators. While this model initially succeeded in boosting creator activity and on-chain volumes...

Kevin Warsh has emerged as the leading market favorite to become the next Federal Reserve Chair, according to prediction markets, after President Donald Trump confirmed he has already chosen Jerome Powells successor but is not ready to reveal the name. This development has fueled speculation across financial and crypto markets, with investors closely watching shifts in betting odds as a signal of future monetary policy direction. Data from Polymarket shows Kevin Warsh clearly ahead of other potential candidates. Kevin Hassett is currently positioned as the closest competitor, while...