Nexo Hit With $500K California Fine Over ‘Unlawful’ Loan Practices

Nexo, a crypto lending platform, agreed to pay a $500,000 penalty after California regulators said it made thousands of loans without the proper state license. Related Reading: Crypto Gets A Wall Street Upgrade As Nasdaq And CME Deepen Ties According to the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, the actions involved loans backed by […] дальше »

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Ethereum’s surprising usage drop suggests the network solved the wrong problem with Fusaka upgrade

Ethereum activated the Fusaka upgrade on Dec. 3, 2025, raising the network's data availability capacity through Blob Parameter Overrides that incrementally expanded blob targets and maximums. Two subsequent adjustments raised the target from 6 blobs per block to 10, then to 14, with a maximum ceiling of 21. дальше »

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Is BNB Chain’s post-Fermi roadmap the 'foundation' for 2026?

The Fermi hardfork has been activated on the BNB Chain, nearly doubling the block production speed. Post the upgrade, the time it takes to create a block dropped from 0.75 seconds to 0.45 seconds, aboThe post Is BNB Chain’s post-Fermi roadmap the 'foundation' for 2026? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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The Best Crypto To Buy in 2026 For TradFi And DeFi Hybrids is Digitap ($TAP) Not $900 BNB

Anticipation is building across the BNB ecosystem as the Fermi Hard Fork mainnet approaches. Scheduled for January 14th, 2026, the upgrade promises major gains in speed and scalability for BNB Chain. дальше »

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BNB Prices Rises 2% Ahead of BNB Chain’s Fermi Upgrade to Boost Speed

The BNB price has surged 2% in the last 24 hours to trade at $919 as BNB Chain prepares to launch its Fermi upgrade, aimed [...] дальше »

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BNB Chain’s Fermi hard fork goes live as on-chain activity returns to 2021 levels

BNB Chain activated its Fermi hard fork on 14 January 2026 at 02:30 UTC, marking one of its most significant performance upgrades since the network’s Pascal and Maxwell releases. The upgrade willThe post BNB Chain’s Fermi hard fork goes live as on-chain activity returns to 2021 levels appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BNB Chain Issues Urgent Message to Developers Ahead of Crucial Upgrade

BNB Chain eyes biggest upgrade of 2026, sends note to developers to avoid network disruption. дальше »

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BNB's price holds above $900 after slight gain but fails to break key resistance

The Fermi hard fork upgrade has improved BNB Smart Chain's throughput and finality, and Grayscale has filed for a BNB ETF. дальше »

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PancakeSwap (CAKE) price outlook: supply cuts, technical rebound, and key January catalysts

PancakeSwap (CAKE) has rebounded 1. 8% as volume surged and short-term momentum improved. The proposal to cut CAKE supply by 11. 1% could support price stability. January catalysts include the BNB Chain upgrade and PancakeSwap AMA. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin warns Ethereum must do this one thing immediately or its roadmap becomes a liability

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is making a case that the most valuable upgrade for the world’s second-largest blockchain may be learning how to stop upgrading. Last November, Buterin reportedly argued that locking down parts of the base layer can reduce bugs and lower the odds of “surprises” for a network that secures hundreds of billions […] The post Vitalik Buterin warns Ethereum must do this one thing immediately or its roadmap becomes a liability appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Apple picks Google’s Gemini to power new Siri upgrade, deepens AI push

Apple selects Googles Gemini AI to power upgraded Siri, as the tech giants expand partnership and Alphabet tops Apple in market value. The post Apple picks Google’s Gemini to power new Siri upgrade, deepens AI push appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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XRP Ledger May Get A Tokenized Gold Upgrade, Web3 Founder Reveals

Tokenized gold is getting fresh attention in the XRP community, and some voices are saying the technology is ready. According to posts from XRPL developers and industry figures, the ledger can support 24/7 access, quick transfers, and integration with automated market makers. дальше »

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Crypto Gets A Wall Street Upgrade As Nasdaq And CME Deepen Ties

Nasdaq and the CME Group have stepped up a joint effort to give big investors a single, regulated way to measure crypto markets. According to Nasdaq, the firms have reintroduced the Nasdaq Crypto Index as the Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index (NCI), a benchmark built to support products like ETFs and structured funds. The announcement was made […] дальше »

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Crypto Projects This Week: Ethereum’s Validator Exit Queue Cleared, Optimism Token Buyback Plans, WLFI Applies for US Bank Charter

The analyst highlighted crypto projects that engaged in important upgrade agendas, aiming to enhance their network’s efficiency and accessibility. дальше »

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Banks must upgrade their blockchain infrastructure

Banks risk falling behind if they cling to private blockchains. Upgrading to public, permissioned layer-2 infrastructure with ZK-proofs is essential for modern finance. дальше »

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Ethereum bumps blob capacity as it gears for Fusaka upgrade

Ethereum increased its data capacity per block, raising the blob target to 14 and the maximum blob limit to 21. дальше »

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BNB falls below $900 even after network upgrade, ecosystem developments as market declines

The BNB Chain's layer-2 network, opBNB, recently completed a major upgrade, the Fourier hard fork, which doubled transaction throughput. дальше »

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opBNB Mainnet Hardfork Slashes Block Time to 250ms, Doubling Speed Across BNB Chain

Key Takeaways: opBNB has successfully executed its Fourier mainnet hardfork, cutting block time from 500ms to 250ms. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed the upgrade, highlighting a major performance leap for The post opBNB Mainnet Hardfork Slashes Block Time to 250ms, Doubling Speed Across BNB Chain appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Ethereum extends rally on ETF Inflows and Blob upgrade, but RSI flags caution

Ethereum ETF inflows and whale accumulation boost the ETH price rally. The BPO hard fork has raised the blob limit, improving Ethereum scalability. An overbought RSI signals possible short-term volatility despite strong. дальше »

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Coinbase (COIN) Stock Jumps 8% on Goldman Sachs Upgrade, What’s Next?

Coinbase (COIN) stock price jumped 8% after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to “buy,” citing stronger long-term growth prospects. The post Coinbase (COIN) Stock Jumps 8% on Goldman Sachs Upgrade, What’s Next? appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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BNB price targets $1,000 as bullish reversal pattern takes shape ahead of Fermi hard fork

BNB’s price has been in a steady uptrend since the beginning of January. Charts now suggest that a potential breakout past the $1,000 mark could be in play ahead of a major network upgrade. According to data from crypto.news, BNB… дальше »

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Solana is upgrading its core, but price lags; Why investors are turning to yield strategies

As Solana prepares its Alpenglow upgrade, SolStaking offers investors a structured way to earn predictable income while holding long-term positions. #partnercontent дальше »

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Ethereum Stablecoin transfers hit $8T in Q4 as Fusaka upgrade lifts activity

Stablecoin transfer volume on Ethereum surged to a new all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2025, underscoring the network’s growing role as a global settlement layer for digital payments. Data from Token Terminal shows stablecoin transfers on Ethereum exceeded $8 trillion in Q4, nearly doubling from just over $4 trillion in the second quarter, […] дальше »

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Ethereum’s New Holder Count Jumped 110% Since December’s Fusaka Upgrade

Ethereum price is approaching a critical technical moment as it trades near the upper boundary of a descending wedge. ETH’s slow but steady climb has placed it inches from a breakout. This momentum is widely attributed to the Fusaka upgrade, which went live on December 3 and aims to improve scalability while lowering Layer 2 The post Ethereum’s New Holder Count Jumped 110% Since December’s Fusaka Upgrade appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Solana’s Upcoming Upgrade Could Be A Turning Point For The Network – Here’s Why

Solana is approaching a pivotal moment in its evolution as it prepares for one of the most consequential network upgrades. After a long period recognized for its speed and low fees, the network has also faced criticism around stability, validator performance, and long-term scalability. дальше »

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MYX Finance Skyrockets 90%, Here’s What Caused The Rally

MYX Finance price posted an explosive rally over the past 24 hours, surging by nearly 87% at its peak. The sharp move follows rising anticipation around MYX Finance V2.   The upcoming upgrade is expected to allow users to launch perpetual markets instantly, fueling speculation that accelerated sharply today. дальше »

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Here’s Why One Analyst Sees Sei (SEI) as a Long-Term Infrastructure Bet

Sei (SEI) is been noticed again after a rough year for its price. The network just pushed its “Giga” upgrade into devnet, targeting extreme speed and sub-second finality.   However, Sei wallet is now pre-installed on millions of Xiaomi phones outside the US and China. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Reacts to Speculation Around XRP Ledger Upgrade Ahead of 2026

Ripple CTO David Schwartz addresses seeming XRPL limitation as 2026 nears. дальше »

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How a governance failure led to the Unleash Protocol hack

An unauthorised contract upgrade enabled direct withdrawals from the protocol. Funds were bridged to Ethereum and laundered through Tornado Cash. Assets affected included WIP, USDC, WETH, stIP, and vIP. дальше »

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XRP Beats Bitcoin on ETF Flows by 600% Amid Quantum Breakout

XRP pulled $70.2 million into ETF products as Bitcoin saw $443 million exit, just as the XRP Ledger received a major quantum resistance upgrade on the test network. дальше »

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Ether reclaims $3,000 as bulls take control and ETH upgrade plans gather pace

The cryptocurrency market is having a bullish start to the week as Bitcoin, Ether, and other major cryptos are currently in the green. The holiday period is marked by slow price action due to the low volume in the market. дальше »

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Ethereum’s ‘Hegota’ upgrade slated for late 2026 as devs accelerate roadmap

Hegota will follow “Glamsterdam,” Ethereum’s next major upgrade, which is currently expected to roll out in the first half of 2026. дальше »

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BNB Chain to activate Fermi hard fork on Mainnet in January 2026

BNB Chain will activate the Fermi hard fork on its mainnet on 14 January 2026 at 02:30 UTC, according to BNB Chain Developers. The Hard Fork marks a major network upgrade aimed at improving block The post BNB Chain to activate Fermi hard fork on Mainnet in January 2026 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Trust Wallet Extension Bug Triggers $6M+ Crypto Losses, Forces Emergency Upgrade to Version 2.69

Key Takeaways: Trust Wallet confirmed a security incident affecting only Browser Extension version 2.68, prompting an urgent shutdown and upgrade. Reports from on-chain analysts link the flaw to over $6 The post Trust Wallet Extension Bug Triggers $6M+ Crypto Losses, Forces Emergency Upgrade to Version 2.69 appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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BTC and ETH Drained!? Trust Wallet Issues Urgent Warning After the Security Breach

Trust Wallet has confirmed a security incident affecting its Chrome browser extension version 2. 68, prompting an urgent call for users to disable the extension and upgrade immediately to version 2. дальше »

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Ethereum’s 2026 Overhaul Aims To Cut Costs, Boost Speed, Limit Censorship

According to reports, Ethereum plans two major hard forks in 2026 that aim to change how the network runs. Mid-2026 will see the Glamsterdam upgrade, and late 2026 is set for Heze-Bogota. These steps are meant to speed up transaction handling, add new validation tools, and make the chain harder to censor. дальше »

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Ethereum Developers Set Sights On ‘Hegota’ As Next Major 2026 Upgrade

The Ethereum (ETH) network is gearing up for a key year ahead, with significant upgrades in the pipeline that promise to enhance its functionality and efficiency. Among the most anticipated updates are the Glamsterdam and Hegota forks, which are integral to the developers’ roadmap for the Ethereum ecosystem. дальше »

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Adam Back Kills Bitcoin Quantum Threat With New Taproot Showcase

Adam Back just showed that Bitcoin may have quantum resistance capabilities through the Taproot network upgrade. дальше »

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Here’s the SEI Price If Enterprises Adopt Sei Market Infrastructure Grid

Sei (SEI) is closing out December with attention moving away from price moves and toward its network. South Korean exchanges briefly paused deposits and withdrawals during an audit and a mainnet upgrade, while trading stayed open. дальше »

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Solana Eyes Massive 2026 Gains with US Bank USDC Settlement and Major Consensus Overhaul

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XRP Jumps Ahead of Bitcoin on Quantum Resistance With Major Testnet Upgrade

XRP Ledger is already testing quantum-resistant transactions on its network, while Bitcoin developers warn a full upgrade could take years, which may set up a rare tech gap between the two chains. дальше »

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Cardano’s Midnight Update Set to Supercharge DeFi 10x Despite Recent ADA Dip

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Here’s the Sei (SEI) Price If Network Adoption Keeps Compounding Into 2026

Sei (SEI) is ending 2025 with clear growth on the network, even though price action remains quiet. This week, South Korean exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals to support a mainnet upgrade. Spot trading continued as usual. дальше »

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Ethereum’s ‘Glamsterdam’ upgrade aims to fix MEV fairness

The full scope of Glamsterdam has not yet been finalized, but developers are targeting it to go live in 2026. дальше »

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Ethereum developers reveal the next upgrade, Hegota

The Hegota update will follow Glamsterdam in the Ethereum upgrade cycle. Hegota will merge execution and consensus upgrades to boost efficiency and scalability. Verkle Trees and state improvements aim to make Ethereum lighter for node operators. дальше »

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Next Major Ethereum Upgrade Revealed by Developers

Ethereum developers names "Hegota" as the flagship mainstream upgrade for 2026. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s quantum future - Saylor plays down risks as experts raise red flags

The urgency to upgrade Bitcoin to a more quantum-proof network has intensified.  Consider this - Solana announced that it has deployed post-quantum signatures on the testnet, indicating its readinThe post Bitcoin’s quantum future - Saylor plays down risks as experts raise red flags appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Market Reacts Swiftly to Ethereum’s Highly Anticipated Fusaka Upgrade

Ethereum’s ecosystem entered a new phase last week after the network completed Fusaka, its most significant upgrade of 2025. The rollout delivers major improvements aimed at lowering costs, strengthening security, and giving users a far smoother experience. дальше »

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Binance Users Should Pay Attention to This Coming System Update

Binance sends cautionary note on test tokens to users ahead of coming system upgrade. дальше »

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Solana Begins Quantum-Resistant Upgrade As Blockchain Industry Accelerates Safety Measures

The Solana Foundation has taken a concrete step toward quantum-resistant blockchain security, deploying post-quantum digital signatures on a Solana testnet. The move comes amid growing concerns that quantum computing threats may arrive sooner than previously expected. дальше »

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