Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin says recent protocol enhancements have effectively addressed the decades‑old “blockchain trilemma” — the idea that networks must sacrifice decentralization, security or scalability to optimize the others — by combining innovations now operating on or nearing deployment on the mainnet. … [Read more...] about Ethereum charts a path beyond the blockchain trilemma, Buterin says
MetaMask adds native bitcoin support in major multichain expansion
MetaMask has rolled out native Bitcoin support, allowing users to buy, send, receive, and manage BTC directly within the popular crypto wallet. With the update, Bitcoin can now be held and traded alongside assets on Ethereum, Solana, Monad, and Sei, marking a significant expansion beyond MetaMask’s Ethereum roots. … [Read more...] about MetaMask adds native bitcoin support in major multichain expansion
CoinGlass: 2025 becomes a defining year as institutional capital, CME dominance and on-chain innovation reshape crypto markets
The cryptocurrency industry underwent a profound structural transformation in 2025, cementing its transition from a market driven largely by retail speculation into one increasingly shaped by institutional capital, compliant infrastructure, and mature on-chain technology. According to the CoinGlass 2025 Crypto Derivatives Market Annual Report, the year represents a clear … [Read more...] about CoinGlass: 2025 becomes a defining year as institutional capital, CME dominance and on-chain innovation reshape crypto markets
Texas becomes first U.S. state to purchase bitcoin for strategic reserve
Texas has officially become the first U.S. state to acquire Bitcoin for a government strategic reserve, purchasing $5 million worth of the digital asset on November 20 at roughly $87,000 per BTC. The move was confirmed by Lee Bratcher, president of the Texas Blockchain Council, who said the initial allocation was executed through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) while … [Read more...] about Texas becomes first U.S. state to purchase bitcoin for strategic reserve