Amid a significant shift in the US government's attitude towards digital assets, PwC, one of the Big Four accounting firms, is increasing its investment in cryptocurrencies and related businesses. Paul Griggs, PwC's US head, stated that this strategic shift began last year, primarily benefiting from the appointment of pro-crypto regulatory officials and the advancement of several digital asset-related legislations in the US Congress. Griggs pointed out that the regulatory framework surrounding stablecoins and the Genius Act are helping to boost market confidence in these assets, and asset tokenization will continue to develop, requiring PwC to be deeply involved in this emerging ecosystem. The report states that these statements reflect that changes in the policy environment are prompting traditional blue-chip institutions to reassess and gradually enter the digital asset market, which they had previously maintained a cautious stance towards. (Financial Times)

According to ChainCatcher, Ethereum network activity has significantly increased since the Fusaka upgrade on December 3, 2025. Data indicates that the number of new addresses has risen by approximately 110%, with around 292,000 new addresses being added daily. Analysts suggest this highlights an accelerated rate of user adoption, influenced by both seasonal factors and structural upgrades. Additionally, the HODL Waves indicator reveals a rise in the number of mid-term holders who have retained Ethereum for three to six months. Many of these investors entered the market between July and October 2025. Those who invested in early July have seen profits, while those who entered after mid-July are still experiencing losses. A price increase could potentially lead to a sell-off by these holders.

Base co-founder Jesse Pollak stated in an article on the X platform that Memecoin serves as a coordinating point for the community. Memecoin brings people together, creating an environment where they can co-create and giving users reasons to invite friends to join. jesse.base.eth believes that society needs more Memecoin because it requires more creativity, community, and collective action.

A new on-chain analysis shared by CryptoQuant suggests that memecoins may be staging an early comeback after a prolonged period of decline within the altcoin market. source: https://www.ethnews.com/memecoins-show-signs-of-revival-after-hitting-historic-lows/

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According to Odaily, Vitalik Buterin has announced that Ethereum is close to addressing the longstanding 'blockchain trilemma' at the operational level. He highlighted two critical upgrades, PeerDAS and ZK-EVM, which are transforming Ethereum into a 'new, more powerful decentralized network.' PeerDAS was launched on the mainnet in 2025, while ZK-EVM, still undergoing security enhancements, has reached production-level performance and is expected to be used on a small scale in the network by 2026. Buterin outlined plans for Ethereum to achieve a balance between decentralization, security, and high throughput in the coming years by increasing the gas limit, adjusting state structures, and introducing more ZK-EVM-based verification methods. He emphasized that this is not merely theoretical but is based on long-term engineering results from already running code. He also reflected on Ethereum's nearly decade-long effort to address data availability and scalability issues, noting that this vision is gradually becoming a reality.

According to Odaily, Bitlight Labs' X account appears to have been compromised, with unusual or suspicious content being posted. The authenticity of this information is currently unverified. Users are advised to remain highly cautious of any links, contract addresses, or interaction requests from this account. It is recommended to avoid granting permissions or conducting financial transactions until further official clarification is provided.

Ethereum processed $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers during Q4, nearly double Q2’s volume, while active addresses and daily transactions peaked. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoin-transfer-volume-ethereum-tops-8t-q4-ath?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitlight Labs' X account has been suspected of being hacked and has been continuously posting abnormal or suspicious content. The authenticity of this information cannot be confirmed at this time. Users should be highly vigilant about any links, contract addresses, or interaction requests from this account and avoid authorizing or making any financial transactions. Further official clarification is pending.

The cryptocurrency crowd raised the odds of a U. S. military strike on Iran in the wake of the successful operation in Venezuela. source: https://www.benzinga.com/news/events/26/01/49683194/trumps-venezuela-strike-raises-odds-of-a-broader-war-with-iran-in-crypto-betting-market?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

Binance Labs has invested in Solayer, a restaking network on Solana, to boost its ecosystem. Solayer's innovative approach to staking and security has rapidly increased its Total Value Locked (TVL) and attracted significant attention in the crypto space.