Arbitrum researchers argue that WebAssembly offers safer long-term flexibility for Ethereum’s execution layer than Vitalik Buterin’s preferred RISC-V architecture A new technical debate has emerged within the Ethereum ecosystem after researchers from Offchain Labs, the core developers behind Arbitrum, challenged Vitalik Buterin’s proposal to shift Ethereum’s execution layer to the RISC-V instruction set architecture. Their analysis argues that WebAssembly (WASM) is a more reliable and future-proof choice for Ethereum’s Layer 1 smart contract format. Offchain Labs Challenges RISC-V as Ethereum’s Smart Contract Foundation In a detailed post published on Nov. 20, the researchers responded to Buterin’s earlier suggestion that adopting…
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New spot ETFs expand investor access to Dogecoin and XRP as competition among issuers accelerates The New York Stock Exchange has officially approved Grayscale’s Dogecoin and XRP exchange-traded funds, clearing the path for both products to begin trading on Monday. The approval highlights a rapidly expanding market for crypto-backed ETFs, with asset managers racing to list products tied to high-demand digital assets. NYSE Approval Marks Final Step for DOGE and XRP ETFs NYSE Arca submitted filings to certify its approval for listing the Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP) and the Grayscale Dogecoin Trust ETF (GDOG). This move completes the final…
Rising interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies follows renewed debate over Bitcoin’s long-term security Concerns about the future of Bitcoin’s encryption and privacy have resurfaced as advances in quantum computing raise questions about the durability of current cryptographic systems. Recent comments from Jan van Eck, CEO of global asset manager VanEck, have intensified discussion across the crypto community, prompting some long-time Bitcoin users to explore alternatives like Zcash for enhanced privacy features. Quantum Computing Sparks Debate Over Bitcoin’s Safety During a recent interview, van Eck noted that the broader public remains unaware of a critical issue unfolding within the Bitcoin ecosystem. He…
Market Recovers After Weeks of Selling Pressure as Key Demand Zone Holds Ethereum climbed back above $2,800 in early Friday trade, signaling a potential shift in momentum after several weeks of steady declines. The rebound follows a clean reaction from the major demand zone highlighted on the daily chart, where buyers stepped in aggressively to defend support. The move comes at a crucial time, with ETH attempting to stabilize after nearly a month of lower lows. Market analysts note that the bounce is not yet confirmation of a broader trend reversal, but the technical setup now favors a potential retest…
Bitcoin’s price volatility has climbed sharply over the past two months, raising the possibility that the market is shifting back toward options-driven price movements, according to Jeff Park, analyst and advisor at Bitwise. Volatility Rising After ETF Era Calm Following the approval of U.S. Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024, Bitcoin’s implied volatility remained subdued — never exceeding 80%, which is historically low for BTC.But Park notes that volatility has steadily risen back to around 60%, hinting that the calm ETF era may be fading. Charts shared by Park show that the highest volatility spikes occurred before ETF approvals, when options…
Tension between the Bitcoin community and traditional finance surged as prominent BTC supporters rallied behind a growing online movement to boycott JP Morgan. The backlash erupted following reports that MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) intends to exclude crypto treasury companies from its major market indexes starting January 2026. Why the Boycott? MSCI’s proposed rule change would remove companies from its indexes if 50% or more of their balance sheet consists of crypto assets. The update could significantly affect firms like Strategy (commonly known as MicroStrategy in broader markets), which hold large amounts of Bitcoin on their balance sheets. JP Morgan…
ETF inflows and crypto treasury demand that powered Bitcoin’s rally are now acting as headwinds, yet analysts say the broader institutional trajectory remains firmly intact. Bitcoin’s surge to an all-time high earlier this year was fueled by powerful structural demand—from spot ETF inflows to rapid growth in digital asset treasuries. According to new analysis from NYDIG, those same forces are now reversing, contributing to the cryptocurrency’s decline to multi-month lows. However, despite the sharp shift in flows, researchers argue that Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory is still fundamentally strong. ETF and Treasury Demand Shift Into Reverse NYDIG head of research Greg Cipolaro…
BTC Technical Outlook Strengthens With Fresh Break of Structure Bitcoin pushed above the $87,000 level late on Saturday, showing a strong recovery after a week of volatile trading. The move comes as short-term charts reveal a decisive shift in market structure, with buyers stepping in aggressively from well-defined demand zones. Traders tracking the one-hour chart note a clean Break of Structure (BOS) that has shifted momentum back toward the upside. A Renewed Upswing After Deep Liquidity Sweep Bitcoin’s rebound follows a sharp decline earlier in the week that swept liquidity beneath the weak low near $81,000, a level many technical…
Central banks see risk of rapid redemptions and Treasury fire-sales, while industry leaders argue stablecoins remain safer than traditional banking. Global financial authorities are increasingly alarmed that the rapid expansion of stablecoins could amplify market stress during periods of geopolitical or economic volatility. Recent warnings from central banks in Europe, Australia and Asia suggest that a sudden loss of confidence in leading dollar-backed tokens could spark a wave of redemptions, forcing issuers to liquidate U.S. Treasuries at scale. However, major crypto firms dispute the threat, arguing that fully backed digital dollars are more resilient than critics acknowledge. Stablecoin Risks Rise…
Leading DEXs on Base and Optimism confirm DNS hijack, instruct traders to use decentralized mirrors as investigations continue. Two of the largest decentralized exchanges on Ethereum Layer-2 networks — Aerodrome on Base and Velodrome on Optimism — suffered a front-end security compromise early Saturday, prompting urgent warnings for users to avoid their primary domains.Developers confirmed that the attack targeted their DNS records, not the core smart contracts, meaning on-chain funds remain safe while web interfaces are restored. DNS Hijack Redirected Users to Fraudulent Sites Both protocols reported that attackers hijacked their centralized DNS settings, enabling them to redirect users to…