Aave Transfers Lens Protocol Stewardship to Mask Network

Update Jan. 23, 9:00 am UTC: This article has been updated to add comments from an Aave spokesperson. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave transferred stewardship of the social infrastructure protocol Lens to Mask Network, shifting responsibility for advancing consumer-facing social applications while retaining Lens as open-source infrastructure. Statements from both Lens and Aave founder Stani…

ETH Dip Buyers Absorb $130M Ether, But Risk Of $2.7K Drop Remains

Ether (ETH) price saw a daily candle close below $3,000 on Tuesday, but a positive is that data showed large holders were buying throughout the dip. While ETH whale accumulation signals growing confidence, conflicting indicators suggest rising market risk for the altcoin. Key takeaways: ETH whales and institutional investors bought over $130 million in Ether…

Could EU Sell US Debt if Greenland Deal Falls Through?

The United States’ geopolitical brinkmanship over Greenland has thrown its economic ties to the EU into sharp relief. European powers are considering what instruments it has to combat US belligerence, including the “nuclear option” of offloading US debt. The tone has shifted after a supposed “framework of a deal” at Davos, and US ambitions to…

BTC-To-Gold Ratio Hits New Lows As Gold Rally Continues

Gold’s record-breaking rally inadvertently put pressure on Bitcoin’s allure, but analysts say historical data shows BTC eventually starts a catch-up rally. Bitcoin’s (BTC) relative performance against gold has weakened sharply, but several analysts argue that this setup remains a long-term investment opportunity for BTC. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio fell to 18.5 ounces per BTC,…

Spacecoin launches SPACE token just days after partnering with Trump family-linked DeFi project

Spacecoin, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN), has launched its SPACE token, marking a key step in the company’s plan to create a decentralized satellite internet network, just days after partnering with the Trump family-linked decentralized finance project World Liberty Finance. The token is now live across centralized exchanges, including Binance, Kraken, and OKX, as…

Gold Can Hit Up to $23,000 in Eight Years as Bitcoin Stalls

Bitcoin (BTC) stayed trapped below $90,000 at Friday’s Wall Street open as gold and silver approached historic milestones. Key points: Bitcoin fails to shift its sideways trading behavior while gold comes within 2% of $5,000 per ounce. Bullish BTC price outlooks become increasingly rare as safe havens outperform. Gold snags an unprecedented $23,000 target for…

Ethereum Foundation Forms Dedicated Post-Quantum Security Team

The Ethereum Foundation has made post-quantum security a central focus of the network’s long-term roadmap, announcing the formation of a dedicated Post Quantum (PQ) team. The new team will be led by Thomas Coratger, a cryptographic engineer at the Ethereum Foundation, with support from Emile, a cryptographer closely associated with leanVM, according to crypto researcher…

Ethereum Foundation Forms Dedicated Post-Quantum Security Team

The Ethereum Foundation has made post-quantum security a central focus of the network’s long-term roadmap, announcing the formation of a dedicated Post Quantum (PQ) team. The new team will be led by Thomas Coratger, a cryptographic engineer at the Ethereum Foundation, with support from Emile, a cryptographer closely associated with leanVM, according to crypto researcher…

Netherlands Plans Unrealized Gains Tax on Stocks and Crypto

The Netherlands plans to tax unrealized capital gains on a range of investments, including stocks, bonds and cryptocurrencies, sparking warnings of capital flight. A majority of lawmakers in the Dutch parliament appear ready to back changes to the country’s Box 3 asset tax regime, which would require investors to pay annual tax on both realized…

XRP Price Dropped 68% the Last Time This Happened

XRP’s (XRP) onchain market structure resembles a setup that led to significant losses in 2022 after the price lost a key support level. Key takeaways: XRP’s onchain structure mirrors the February 2022 setup that led to a 68% price drop.  XRP bulls must reclaim $2 to avoid a deeper correction toward $1.10. XRP spot ETFs…