Category: Reviews

Vitalik Buterin Says No More Copy-Paste EVM Projects Needed

Key Notes Vitalik Buterin stated that launching near-identical Layer-2s and standalone networks brings little value to the Ethereum ecosystem. Buterin noted that increasing EVM-compatible blockspace reduces the need for redundant chains. He urged developers to pursue real innovation, highlighting privacy-focused designs. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has recently criticized the lack of originality across the Layer-2 and blockchain scaling ecosystem. In his latest blog post, Buterin argued that the space has become overly reliant on launching near-identical, EVM-based networks. He stressed the need for meaningful innovation in new and upcoming chains.…

Tether Hits ATH in Circulating Supply, but Is USDT Depegging Imminent?

Key Notes USDT recorded an expansion in circulating supply to a record $187.3 billion in Q4 2025. Tether is still the most dominant among all the stablecoins in the market. USDT depegged to $0.9980, its weakest peg in more than 5 years. Largest stablecoin Tether has hit an All-time High (ATH) on its circulating supply. The dollar-pegged stablecoin USDT recorded expansion to a record $187.3 billion in market capitalization in Q4, 2025. This is notable, given the bearish conditions in the broader crypto market following October’s liquidation season. There are…

Trump’s Crypto Venture World Liberty Financial Faces House Probe in $500 Million Deal

Key Notes In his letter, Ro Khanna cited potential conflicts of interest and national security implications in the World Liberty Financial deal. Reports allege a UAE-linked entity acquired a 49% stake in WLFI, with the native USD1 stablecoin used in a $2 billion transaction involving Binance. The controversy has pushed Democrats to demand ethics safeguards in the crypto market structure bill. World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture of the Trump family, is now facing a House probe over the reported $500 million deal with an Abu Dhabi-linked entity. The probe…

Payy Crypto Wallet Provider Launches Privacy Focused Ethereum L2

Key Notes Payy has launched an ETH L2 network that will be a custom chain in MetaMask. Payy CEO confirms that there have been complaints about the slow speed involved in large TradFi institutions transferring capital onchain. zKSync has released its 2026 roadmap, a proof of new focus on infrastructure. Crypto wallet provider Payy has expanded its operation by launching an Ethereum Layer-2 network with support for private ERC-20 transfers. The crypto-inclined firm announced the milestone on X on Feb. 4. The startup said it is already engaging launch partners,…

Justin Sun Pushes TRX Accumulation as Tron Outperforms Bitcoin

Key Notes Tron bought 175,507 TRX at an average price of $0.28. Total TRX holdings now exceed 679.9 million tokens. TRX is down 1.3% YTD, compared to Bitcoin’s 19% decline. Tron TRX $0.28 24h volatility: 1.9% Market cap: $26.62 B Vol. 24h: $918.22 M founder Justin Sun has praised his company’s strategy of accumulating TRX as a core treasury asset. The comment comes as TRX shows resilience compared to the broader crypto market amid the ongoing downturn. Keep going! https://t.co/GQJY10X911 — H.E. Justin Sun 👨‍🚀 🌞 (@justinsuntron) February 5, 2026…

Cardano Founder Announces 32 New Tools, ADA Drops Out of Top 1

Key Notes ADA has slipped out of the top 10 after a 30% monthly drop. Bitcoin Cash overtook ADA for the 10th spot. Charles Hoskinson announced a major Logan AI upgrade, adding 32 new tools. Cardano’s ADA ADA $0.28 24h volatility: 6.9% Market cap: $10.27 B Vol. 24h: $883.46 M has dropped out of the crypto market’s top 10, replaced by Bitcoin Cash BCH $524.5 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $10.45 B Vol. 24h: $569.42 M . This follows a sharp price decline in prices over the past few weeks…

Vitalik Buterin Dumps ETH, DeFi TVL Falls Below $100B

Key Notes Vitalik Buterin has sold over $6 million in ETH in three days. The DeFi TVL fell below the $100 billion mark for the first time in nine months. ETH ETFs are struggling to keep the inflows. Ethereum ETH $2 127 24h volatility: 5.6% Market cap: $255.95 B Vol. 24h: $53.63 B continues its bearish momentum toward the $2,000 mark as selling pressure persists from multiple sides. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has been selling the leading altcoin as the price fell into the $2,300 territory. vitalik.eth(@VitalikButerin) is dumping…

XRP Hits 15-Month Low Since 2024 US Election

Key Notes XRP trades at $1.42, down over 40% for the month. Analyst Crypto Patel identifies $1.50–$1.30 as a long-term accumulation range. Long-term target for XRP remains $10 despite near-term weakness. Ripple’s native cryptocurrency XRP XRP $1.41 24h volatility: 11.6% Market cap: $86.11 B Vol. 24h: $5.99 B has fallen to a 15-month low, trading around $1.42 at press time. This marks the lowest price since the 2024 US elections. Over the past week, XRP has dropped 25%, and it is down 40% for the month. The altcoin now faces…

Analyst PlanB Presents 4 Scenarios for the “Bear Market”

Key Notes PlanB says Bitcoin is firmly in a bear phase after dropping below $70,000 on February 5. The downside range spans from a severe 80% drop toward $25,000 to a move near $50,000-$60,000. A milder outcome could keep BTC near $70,000. Bitcoin BTC $71 459 24h volatility: 5.9% Market cap: $1.43 T Vol. 24h: $89.07 B slipped below $70,000 on February 5 as analyst PlanB confirmed the crypto market is firmly in a bear phase. Traders are now searching for a potential bottom. He outlined four possible price scenarios…

Bitcoin Could Drop to $63,800 Amid Institutional Selling

Key Notes Bitcoin’s decline over the past month has erased more than $500 billion from its total market capitalization. On-chain data indicates the current selloff is progressing faster than the 2022 bear market. US spot Bitcoin ETFs have shifted from net buyers to net sellers in 2026, creating an estimated demand shortfall of 56,000 BTC. Bitcoin’s BTC $71 459 24h volatility: 5.9% Market cap: $1.43 T Vol. 24h: $89.07 B selloff has continued, with the price falling another 8% over the past 24 hours to around $70,500. Market veteran Peter…