Ethereum Records All-Time High Daily Transactions
Ethereum processed 2,812,123 transactions on January 15, 2026, marking its highest daily transaction count on record.
This surge follows the increase in the block gas limit to 60M, which has expanded network capacity and coincided with a steady rise in new Ethereum addresses on a 30-day rolling average.
ℹ️ The milestone highlights:
- Sustained on-chain activity growth
- Strong network usage despite market cycles
- Increasing demand from DeFi, L2s, and Real-World Applications
This record reinforces Ethereum’s position as the most actively used smart contract network.
👉 x.com/etherscan/status/2012147082279416266?s=20
Ethereum processed 2,812,123 transactions on January 15, 2026, marking its highest daily transaction count on record.
This surge follows the increase in the block gas limit to 60M, which has expanded network capacity and coincided with a steady rise in new Ethereum addresses on a 30-day rolling average.
ℹ️ The milestone highlights:
- Sustained on-chain activity growth
- Strong network usage despite market cycles
- Increasing demand from DeFi, L2s, and Real-World Applications
This record reinforces Ethereum’s position as the most actively used smart contract network.
👉 x.com/etherscan/status/2012147082279416266?s=20
Treasuries & ETFs Board. Crypto Accumulation and Capital Flows
Digital asset investment products recorded their largest weekly inflows since October 2025, led by Bitcoin and supported by Ethereum and Solana, though spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $394M in net outflows on Jan 16.
As of Jan 20, institutional accumulation remains active, with Strategy announcing the acquisition of 22,305 BTC ($2.13B) and BitMine staking an additional $270M in ETH.
Digital asset investment products recorded their largest weekly inflows since October 2025, led by Bitcoin and supported by Ethereum and Solana, though spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $394M in net outflows on Jan 16.
As of Jan 20, institutional accumulation remains active, with Strategy announcing the acquisition of 22,305 BTC ($2.13B) and BitMine staking an additional $270M in ETH.
Mastercard Eyes Strategic Stake in Zerohash After $2B Acquisition Talks Collapse
Mastercard (MA) is considering a strategic investment in blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash following the collapse of acquisition talks.
The companies were previously in late-stage negotiations over a deal reportedly valued at up to $2 billion, before Zerohash chose to remain independent.
The development highlights Mastercard’s ongoing push into crypto and blockchain infrastructure, even as full acquisition plans are put on hold.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/01/16/mastercard-said-to-weigh-zerohash-investment
Mastercard (MA) is considering a strategic investment in blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash following the collapse of acquisition talks.
The companies were previously in late-stage negotiations over a deal reportedly valued at up to $2 billion, before Zerohash chose to remain independent.
The development highlights Mastercard’s ongoing push into crypto and blockchain infrastructure, even as full acquisition plans are put on hold.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2026/01/16/mastercard-said-to-weigh-zerohash-investment
Crypto IPO Outlook: Who’s Going Public in 2026
A new wave of crypto companies is preparing for public markets as IPO activity surges. Exchanges, infrastructure providers, and fintech players are positioning to capitalize on market conditions.
A new wave of crypto companies is preparing for public markets as IPO activity surges. Exchanges, infrastructure providers, and fintech players are positioning to capitalize on market conditions.
Liquidations in the past 24 hours account for $1.04 billion!
In the past 24 hours, 176,991 traders were liquidated. The largest liquidation happened on Bitget - BTC/USDT valued at $13.5M.
Data source: coinglass.com
In the past 24 hours, 176,991 traders were liquidated. The largest liquidation happened on Bitget - BTC/USDT valued at $13.5M.
Data source: coinglass.com
Seeker (SKR) has conducted its initial listing on exchanges
Current Price - $0.0123. Current FDV - $123M. Seeker is Solana Mobile’s next-gen Web3 smartphone designed to natively support crypto wallets, dApps, and secure on-device Web3 interactions.
👉 x.com/solanamobile/status/2013794341614166152?s=20
Current Price - $0.0123. Current FDV - $123M. Seeker is Solana Mobile’s next-gen Web3 smartphone designed to natively support crypto wallets, dApps, and secure on-device Web3 interactions.
👉 x.com/solanamobile/status/2013794341614166152?s=20
Nansen launches integrated AI-driven trading solution
New AI-powered trading solution allows users to execute on-chain trades directly across Solana and Base from its web and mobile apps. The feature combines Nansen’s analytics with execution tools to help research, plan, and act in a single workflow.
👉 theblock.co/post/386116/nansen-rolls-out-integrated-ai-trading-solana-base
New AI-powered trading solution allows users to execute on-chain trades directly across Solana and Base from its web and mobile apps. The feature combines Nansen’s analytics with execution tools to help research, plan, and act in a single workflow.
👉 theblock.co/post/386116/nansen-rolls-out-integrated-ai-trading-solana-base
Galaxy launches $100 million Crypto Hedge Fund
$100M crypto hedge fund aimed at capturing opportunities from digital asset price volatility. The launch signals renewed institutional appetite for actively managed crypto strategies amid improving market conditions.
👉 ft.com/content/7c96bafe-c25a-492d-b3ce-e8ebe37bd274
$100M crypto hedge fund aimed at capturing opportunities from digital asset price volatility. The launch signals renewed institutional appetite for actively managed crypto strategies amid improving market conditions.
👉 ft.com/content/7c96bafe-c25a-492d-b3ce-e8ebe37bd274
Ripple USD (RLUSD) gets listed on Binance on January 23rd
RLUSD is a USD-denominated stablecoin issued by Ripple’s regulated subsidiary, Standard Custody & Trust Company. It is fully backed by U.S. dollars and cash equivalents and designed for compliant, reliable cross-border payments.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/29ba8e4cfa1b
RLUSD is a USD-denominated stablecoin issued by Ripple’s regulated subsidiary, Standard Custody & Trust Company. It is fully backed by U.S. dollars and cash equivalents and designed for compliant, reliable cross-border payments.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/29ba8e4cfa1b
Solayer unveils $35M EcoFund after Layer 1 Alpha Mainnet debut
Solayer is powered by a bespoke "infiniSVM" engine, which has reportedly demonstrated 330,000+ transactions per second and approximately 400 milliseconds of finality. Solana, by comparison, offers a theoretical max of 65,000 tx/s and 4 ms blocktime.
👉 x.com/solayer_labs/status/2013659311365673111
Solayer is powered by a bespoke "infiniSVM" engine, which has reportedly demonstrated 330,000+ transactions per second and approximately 400 milliseconds of finality. Solana, by comparison, offers a theoretical max of 65,000 tx/s and 4 ms blocktime.
👉 x.com/solayer_labs/status/2013659311365673111
Akedo raised $5M in a Seed funding led by Karatage
Akedo is an AI-powered game and content creation platform that uses an AI agent framework to let users build playable games using simple natural language prompts, greatly reducing development time and lowering technical barriers.
👉 markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/akedo-raises-5m-seed-round-to-build-ai-native-content-creation-engine-1035724212
Akedo is an AI-powered game and content creation platform that uses an AI agent framework to let users build playable games using simple natural language prompts, greatly reducing development time and lowering technical barriers.
👉 markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/akedo-raises-5m-seed-round-to-build-ai-native-content-creation-engine-1035724212
Noble sunsets Cosmos appchain and migrates to EVM-based L1
Noble is winding down its Cosmos appchain in favor of launching a standalone, EVM-compatible Layer 1 network. This transition aims to improve developer access and performance for stablecoin and FX infrastructure while tapping into the broader EVM ecosystem.
👉 x.com/noble_xyz/status/2013603974201463086?s=20
Noble is winding down its Cosmos appchain in favor of launching a standalone, EVM-compatible Layer 1 network. This transition aims to improve developer access and performance for stablecoin and FX infrastructure while tapping into the broader EVM ecosystem.
👉 x.com/noble_xyz/status/2013603974201463086?s=20
Binance Futures to list Acurast and 我踏马来了 later today
Acurast, the first verifiable compute network powered by phones, will be listed at 12:45 UTC. 我踏马来了, a Chinese meme coin on BNB Chain, scheduled to be listed at 14:30 UTC.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/7736f9a5aae24
Acurast, the first verifiable compute network powered by phones, will be listed at 12:45 UTC. 我踏马来了, a Chinese meme coin on BNB Chain, scheduled to be listed at 14:30 UTC.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/7736f9a5aae24
Mask Network has stepped in as the new steward of Lens
The move aims to accelerate the adoption of decentralized social by focusing on real products. Backed by years of experience bridging Web2 and Web3, Mask plans to build consumer-ready social experiences through MaskDAO and its growing ecosystem.
👉 x.com/LC/status/2013614839705612290?s=20
The move aims to accelerate the adoption of decentralized social by focusing on real products. Backed by years of experience bridging Web2 and Web3, Mask plans to build consumer-ready social experiences through MaskDAO and its growing ecosystem.
👉 x.com/LC/status/2013614839705612290?s=20
Chainlink rolls out 24/5 U.S. Equities Streams
Equities Streams bring near-continuous price feeds for major U.S. stocks and ETFs on-chain. The rollout enables dApps to access reliable equity data beyond traditional trading hours, unlocking new use cases across derivatives, RWAs, and on-chain financial products.
ℹ️ What this milestone highlights:
- Expansion of real-world assets on-chain
- Improved market accessibility and uptime
- New opportunities for perps, synthetics, and prediction markets
This move further positions Chainlink as the core data infrastructure bridging traditional finance and on-chain markets.
👉 blog.chain.link/chainlink-24-5-us-equities-streams/
Equities Streams bring near-continuous price feeds for major U.S. stocks and ETFs on-chain. The rollout enables dApps to access reliable equity data beyond traditional trading hours, unlocking new use cases across derivatives, RWAs, and on-chain financial products.
ℹ️ What this milestone highlights:
- Expansion of real-world assets on-chain
- Improved market accessibility and uptime
- New opportunities for perps, synthetics, and prediction markets
This move further positions Chainlink as the core data infrastructure bridging traditional finance and on-chain markets.
👉 blog.chain.link/chainlink-24-5-us-equities-streams/
Trump Media sets February 2 for its rewards token launch
Trump Media shareholders need to hold their positions by February 2nd to be eligible for the token airdrop. The tokens are expected to be minted and custodied via Crypto com, with more details on allocation and distribution to follow.
👉 theblock.co/post/386306/trump-media-sets-feb-2-record-date-for-upcoming-rewards-token
Trump Media shareholders need to hold their positions by February 2nd to be eligible for the token airdrop. The tokens are expected to be minted and custodied via Crypto com, with more details on allocation and distribution to follow.
👉 theblock.co/post/386306/trump-media-sets-feb-2-record-date-for-upcoming-rewards-token
Bermuda unveils plan for world’s first fully on-chain national economy
Bermuda has announced plans to become the world’s first fully on-chain national economy, with support from Circle and Coinbase, integrating blockchain and stablecoins into everyday activities.
👷 What’s Being Built
- On-chain payments infrastructure using stablecoins like USDC
- Tokenization tools for public and private sector use
- Blockchain rails embedded across services and businesses
ℹ️ Why It Matters
- Serves as a real-world blueprint for nation-scale adoption
- Lowers transaction costs and modernizes financial infrastructure
- Positions Bermuda as a global on-chain finance hub
👉 x.com/circle/status/2013333135908343956?s=20
Bermuda has announced plans to become the world’s first fully on-chain national economy, with support from Circle and Coinbase, integrating blockchain and stablecoins into everyday activities.
👷 What’s Being Built
- On-chain payments infrastructure using stablecoins like USDC
- Tokenization tools for public and private sector use
- Blockchain rails embedded across services and businesses
ℹ️ Why It Matters
- Serves as a real-world blueprint for nation-scale adoption
- Lowers transaction costs and modernizes financial infrastructure
- Positions Bermuda as a global on-chain finance hub
👉 x.com/circle/status/2013333135908343956?s=20
Price Discovery Board: Sentient vs Top AI Projects
With a 34.4B total supply and a $380M FDV, this chart benchmarks potential market scenarios based on comparable AI projects like 0G Labs, Virtuals and Render. Launch is scheduled for Jan 22, 10:00 UTC.
With a 34.4B total supply and a $380M FDV, this chart benchmarks potential market scenarios based on comparable AI projects like 0G Labs, Virtuals and Render. Launch is scheduled for Jan 22, 10:00 UTC.
Neynar Acquires Farcaster, Takes Over App, Protocol & Clanker
Neynar has acquired Farcaster, taking control of the protocol contracts, code repositories, the Farcaster app, and Clanker.
The transition will roll out over the coming weeks, with members of the Merkle team, including Varun, stepping back from daily operations. Neynar, one of Farcaster’s earliest clients, already powers much of the developer infrastructure and will introduce a builder-focused vision.
👉 farcaster.xyz/dwr/0x72aab3a5
Neynar has acquired Farcaster, taking control of the protocol contracts, code repositories, the Farcaster app, and Clanker.
The transition will roll out over the coming weeks, with members of the Merkle team, including Varun, stepping back from daily operations. Neynar, one of Farcaster’s earliest clients, already powers much of the developer infrastructure and will introduce a builder-focused vision.
ℹ️ What changes?
- Users. No immediate impact — the app and Clanker continue to operate normally
- Developers. Protocol contracts and repositories move to Neynar, which will also run developer calls
The Clanker team will continue with Neynar, while other Merkle members pursue new paths, marking a new leadership phase for Farcaster after five years
👉 farcaster.xyz/dwr/0x72aab3a5
Is Opinion TGE Approaching Amid Token Creation Rumors on BNB Chain & Ethereum?
Korean community activity is fueling speculation around the OPN token launch, with reports of token creation on BNB Chain and Ethereum, though no official confirmation has been made.
The Opinion Points program continues to gain traction despite no announced tokenomics or airdrop details.
Opinion has gained strong momentum, reportedly surpassing Polymarket in trading volume in early January, and is becoming one of the most talked-about prediction platforms on BNB Chain, alongside Kalshi and Polymarket.
👉 x.com/opinionlabsxyz/status/2013801442973532478?s=20
Korean community activity is fueling speculation around the OPN token launch, with reports of token creation on BNB Chain and Ethereum, though no official confirmation has been made.
The Opinion Points program continues to gain traction despite no announced tokenomics or airdrop details.
Opinion has gained strong momentum, reportedly surpassing Polymarket in trading volume in early January, and is becoming one of the most talked-about prediction platforms on BNB Chain, alongside Kalshi and Polymarket.
👉 x.com/opinionlabsxyz/status/2013801442973532478?s=20
X Open-Sources Its Recommendation Algorithm: What Drives Reach Now
X has open-sourced its content recommendation algorithm on GitHub via the X Engineering account, offering rare transparency into how posts are ranked in user feeds.
ℹ️ How It Works
- Likes aren’t the primary signal
- The algorithm first matches a user’s interest profile with a post’s semantic meaning. Content that doesn’t align with prior behavior never enters ranking, explaining why topical consistency outperforms scattered posting
1️⃣ Why Posts Go Viral
- X evaluates multiple actions at once — likes, replies, reposts, quotes, saves, and watch time.
- Engagement across several actions boosts scores non-linearly, leading to sudden acceleration
2️⃣ Media & Freshness
- Image opens and video completion are tracked separately, giving an edge to carousels and video-first posts
- Older content is heavily penalized; timely posts dominate recommendations
- Posting Frequency & Negative Signals
- X reduces reach for frequent posting to prevent feed saturation
- Mute, block, report, and “not interested” directly cut distribution — even high engagement can be overridden
3️⃣ What Matters Most
- Read/watch time
- Quote reposts (rank higher than simple reposts)
- Sharing behavior
- Clear keywords and semantic density improve discovery; hashtags may be regaining relevance when used sparingly
4️⃣ Key Takeaways
- Stick to one core topic
- Optimize for multiple engagement signals
- Use images and video to increase dwell time
- Post less often, but at the right moments
- Avoid negative feedback triggers
- Test hashtags carefully
👉 x.com/elonmusk/status/2013482798884233622?s=20
X has open-sourced its content recommendation algorithm on GitHub via the X Engineering account, offering rare transparency into how posts are ranked in user feeds.
ℹ️ How It Works
- Likes aren’t the primary signal
- The algorithm first matches a user’s interest profile with a post’s semantic meaning. Content that doesn’t align with prior behavior never enters ranking, explaining why topical consistency outperforms scattered posting
1️⃣ Why Posts Go Viral
- X evaluates multiple actions at once — likes, replies, reposts, quotes, saves, and watch time.
- Engagement across several actions boosts scores non-linearly, leading to sudden acceleration
2️⃣ Media & Freshness
- Image opens and video completion are tracked separately, giving an edge to carousels and video-first posts
- Older content is heavily penalized; timely posts dominate recommendations
- Posting Frequency & Negative Signals
- X reduces reach for frequent posting to prevent feed saturation
- Mute, block, report, and “not interested” directly cut distribution — even high engagement can be overridden
3️⃣ What Matters Most
- Read/watch time
- Quote reposts (rank higher than simple reposts)
- Sharing behavior
- Clear keywords and semantic density improve discovery; hashtags may be regaining relevance when used sparingly
4️⃣ Key Takeaways
- Stick to one core topic
- Optimize for multiple engagement signals
- Use images and video to increase dwell time
- Post less often, but at the right moments
- Avoid negative feedback triggers
- Test hashtags carefully
👉 x.com/elonmusk/status/2013482798884233622?s=20