Category: Reviews

Dogecoin Founder Rejects Vitalik Buterin’s Creator Token Proposal

Key Notes Vitalik Buterin proposed a new creator token model that combines curated DAOs and prediction markets. Buterin argued that current creator token ecosystems reward scale over merit and are increasingly distorted by AI-generated content. Dogecoin founder said creator coins are fundamentally flawed and compared them to millions of short-lived tokens. Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum ETH $2 251 24h volatility: 6.7% Market cap: $271.25 B Vol. 24h: $53.92 B blockchain network, recently proposed a new creator token model that combines decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) with prediction market mechanisms.…

ParaFi Pumps $35M into Jupiter

Key Notes Jupiter announced a $35 million investment from ParaFi Capital, with the deal to be settled entirely in JupUSD. JupUSD currently has a market cap of approximately $38.7 million, which means this deal would nearly double its supply. JUP trades at approximately $0.19, down roughly 91% from its January 2024 all-time high of $2.00. Jupiter JUP $0.18 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $597.70 M Vol. 24h: $64.29 M , a Solana-based SOL $101.8 24h volatility: 3.6% Market cap: $57.65 B Vol. 24h: $8.73 B decentralized exchange aggregator, announced on…

Ethereum Price $2,200 Collapse Raises Risk Of A Sub-$2K Spike

Ethereum price started a major decline after it failed to clear $2,500. ETH is down 20% and is now struggling to stay above the $2,200 support. Ethereum failed to stay above $2,550 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $2,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,415 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,200 zone. Ethereum Price Dips 20% Ethereum…

Amboss Unveils RailsX: Lightning DEX Connects Bitcoin to $9.5 Trillion FX Market

Key Notes Amboss debuts RailsX at PlanB Forum, executing atomic swaps entirely via Lightning Network channels without custodial risk. Bitcoin DeFi surged 2000% in 2024 reaching $6.5 billion TVL, with Babylon driving over 80% of ecosystem growth. Lightning infrastructure expands as Taproot Assets enable multi-asset support and Tether commits $8 million for stablecoin payments. Amboss Technologies launched RailsX, a Lightning-native, peer-to-peer (P2P) decentralized exchange, at the PlanB Forum in El Salvador on Jan. 30, 2026. Unlike other exchanges that build separate protocol layers, RailsX executes trades entirely via the Lightning…

Liquid Staking Lido Rolls Out stVaults on Ethereum, Linea, Nansen Join

Key Notes stVaults allow isolated, purpose-built staking setups with access to stETH liquidity and transparency, deployed by Lido. Early adopters and supporters include Linea for native yield on bridged ETH and Nansen for staking paired with DeFi strategies. Institutions and node operators can now configure vaults for specific compliance and operational needs. Lido, the leading liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, has brought stVaults to mainnet. Linea, Nansen, and several institutional stakers joined on day one as early users. In summary, the new primitive deployed today, Jan. 30, lets protocols, Layer…

Trump Nominates Pro-Bitcoin Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair

Key Notes Trump nominated Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, odds on Polymarket hit 96%. BTC fell nearly 3% to $82,700, reacting to Warsh’s hawkish/anti-QE history. Warsh opposes retail CBDCs, favoring private stablecoins. . President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he will nominate Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chairman. The decision sets up a closely watched Senate confirmation process at a time when markets are highly sensitive to changes in monetary leadership. Warsh previously served at the Fed from 2006 to 2011 and later held…

IG Group Completes Independent Reserve Crypto Exchange Acquisition

Key Notes IG Group has received the go-ahead to acquire Australian crypto exchange Independent Reserve. Per the deal, Independent Reserve leadership will remain with the bigger firm. More crypto services are now planned for Singapore, Australia, and the UAE this year. The IG Group Independent Reserve acquisition reached a key milestone on Jan. 30 after regulatory clearance in Singapore. The London-based trading firm confirmed it has fully taken over the Australian crypto exchange. Notably, this set the stage for a wider regulated crypto offering across several major markets later this…

The US DOJ Finalizes $400M Forfeiture in Helix Crypto Mixer Case

Key Notes The US DOJ seized over $400 million in assets linked to Helix crypto mixer used for laundering darknet funds. Larry Dean Harmon was sentenced to three years in prison for running Helix, which processed 354,468 BTC. The case fuels debate on crypto mixers and privacy tools, with figures like Vitalik Buterin weighing in. Helix crypto mixer has become the center of a major U.S. enforcement action. This comes after the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed the final forfeiture of more than $400 million in assets tied to the…

XRP Price at $126? CNBC Mistakes XRP for Solana

Key Notes Producers later confirmed the ticker had incorrectly displayed Solana’s spot price in XRP’s slot. XRP price continues to move in a descending channel, dropping 7% in the last 24 hours and losing crucial $1.80 support. Spot XRP ETFs recorded $92 million in outflows in the latest session as crypto ETFs bleed. Ripple’s native cryptocurrency XRP XRP $1.76 24h volatility: 5.7% Market cap: $107.22 B Vol. 24h: $5.02 B was seen trading at $126 on the CNBC “Crypto World” show. This led many investors to be confused as to…

Mild Austerity Hits Ethereum Foundation, Here Is What Will Change

Key Notes The Ethereum Foundation starts mild austerity to balance growth and long-term stability. Vitalik Buterin commits 16,384 ETH to open, secure, and privacy-focused projects. Focus stays on decentralization, user privacy, and self-sovereignty, now Buterin’s goals. The Ethereum Foundation is entering a period of mild austerity as it pushes a busy roadmap and long-term survival. The organization wants to stay lean while it funds work on scaling, security, and user privacy, according to statements from Vitalik Buterin. Ethereum Foundation Sets Austerity Plan The Ethereum Foundation said the move is meant…