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Ethereum blob limit bumps up to 21, boosting network scalability

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk2NTEtOTk5YS03NTEyLThmMmMtNzFhZmQ0Mjk4ZTRlLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ethereum blob limit bumps up to 21, boosting network scalability">Ethereum developers have raised the blob limit for a second time in recent weeks, a move that will allow more transactions to be batched via rollups, making them cheaper.

Quantum threat to Bitcoin extends past wallet hacks: Coinbase analyst

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk2MjMtOTlhMi03MWI1LWJkY2ItYTgyOWU1MzdlMDMwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Quantum threat to Bitcoin extends past wallet hacks: Coinbase analyst">Cypherpunk Adam Back has frequently shot down claims that quantum computing will be a threat to Bitcoin anytime soon.

Bitcoin ETFs come into year 'like a lion’: 600% surge at current pace

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk2MWQtNGI0Yi03ZDI5LTg4MzEtZWEzNmI1ZjBmZjIwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin ETFs come into year 'like a lion’: 600% surge at current pace">US spot bitcoin ETFs attracted over $1.2 billion in the first two trading days of 2026, with analysts projecting annual inflows could reach $150 billion.

CLARITY Act headed for markup next week: Senator Tim Scott

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk1ZmEtYmIxZi03ZmU0LWE0OTEtOGU3YzVjNzhhZDE0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="CLARITY Act headed for markup next week: Senator Tim Scott">The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to establish a comprehensive framework for crypto market structure in the United States.

US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk1OGMtZTljOC03NDBkLWI1NDYtYzk5ZWNjYTVmMjcyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’">The Community Bankers Council has asked the Senate for a crypto market structure bill that will ban exchanges and others offering interest on stablecoins.

Bitchat dev shrugs off Uganda’s threat to block app: ‘Good luck mate’

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk1YTgtZTU3Ny03N2YyLTk4NTQtMTVjOWE2YjhkOTYzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitchat dev shrugs off Uganda’s threat to block app: ‘Good luck mate’">Bitchat developer Calle boldly said, “You can’t stop us” after Uganda threatened to block Bitchat ahead of elections next week.

Trump says Venezuela will send U.S. up to 50 million barrels of oil — and he’ll control the proceeds

President Donald Trump late Tuesday said Venezuela will send the U.S. 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil, which will then be sold by the U.S. and the proceeds controlled by him.

As Tesla’s stock falls, Elon Musk brushes off Nvidia’s competitive threat

Nvidia is ramping up its work on driverless vehicle technology, a field dominated by Tesla and a few other players. But Musk doesn’t see an imminent reason to worry.

Why Sandisk’s stock just soared to its best day in 11 months

Memory and storage stocks reigned supreme in 2025 and are leading the pack once again to start 2026.

Strategy’s stock is rising as investors get some much-needed good news

Strategy gets to stay in MSCI indexes for now — though the index provider says it will launch a more general review of whether investment-oriented companies can keep their spots.

Why U.S. oil refiners could be the big winners in Venezuela — even if its actual reserves disappoint

Refiners in the U.S. have the distinctive ability to handle the type of heavy crude Venezuela claims to have in abundance.

Elon Musk is taking on ChatGPT — and xAI now has $20 billion more to do it

Cisco Investments and Nvidia were strategic investors in a newly announced funding round.

Flow details December exploit that led to $3.9M in losses due to counterfeit tokens

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk1MzctZTEzYS03MDQxLTljM2EtMzI2ODZmNGJkM2I4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Flow details December exploit that led to $3.9M in losses due to counterfeit tokens">A protocol-level flaw allowed assets to be duplicated rather than minted, prompting a network halt and a governance-led recovery process.

It’s rare for the S&P 500 and the VIX to post gains on the same day. Here’s why it just happened.

The stock market has been climbing despite rising geopolitical tensions after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Emerging-market stocks — even in Venezuela — are rallying after Maduro’s capture

Stocks in emerging markets seem untroubled by geopolitical risk in Venezuela, at least so far, even on the exchange in Caracas.

Bullish for Strategy? MSCI keeps digital asset treasury companies in indexes

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk1NDctZWY3NS03NWQ4LWFiZWYtZmRjMGY3NzJmMzAyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bullish for Strategy? MSCI keeps digital asset treasury companies in indexes">MSCI announced it will keep digital asset treasury companies in its global indexes, citing investor feedback and the need for further study on non-operating firms.

Bitcoin miner using compute heat to supplement Canadian greenhouses

<img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5Yjk0ZTQtZjA1Mi03NmYzLThlN2UtNzllMzE0NmQ1MTllLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Bitcoin miner using compute heat to supplement Canadian greenhouses">Canaan‘s pilot program will use the miner‘s liquid cooling systems to supplement the power needed to heat intake water for the greenhouses, helping grow tomatoes.

Why chains such as Chipotle and Chili’s could have a better 2026 than their rivals

UBS analysts say new tax breaks and a lower bar to clear could make 2026 more forgiving for restaurants, particularly for the sit-down chains and fast-casual players that draw wealthier customers.

Trump’s actions in Venezuela made the emerging-markets fund in your 401(k) riskier

Half of the index is exposed in Taiwan and China.

Chevron’s stock falls as the market gets a reality check on Venezuela

More voices are chiming in to say that it’s unlikely to be smooth sailing for Chevron in Venezuela.