Author: Colin Harris

I'm Colin Harris, L1s Analyst and Web3 Reporter for the United States. My day-to-day involves diving into the fundamental layers of the ecosystem, specializing in Layer 1 (L1s) networks. I have been covering how these new digital technologies are built for quite some time now, from scalability updates to the decentralization of finance. My approach is purely analytical and informative; I like to break down complex technology so that the real context can be understood, without beating around the bush and always relying on verified data. I am also passionate about keeping up with Web3 and how these infrastructures are changing the way we interact on the internet. I also keep an eye on the markets, analyzing how the technical development of networks impacts global capital flows. Through my reporting, I seek to offer a human yet technical perspective, always prioritizing accuracy so that you are aware of what really matters at the heart of blockchain.

Solana’s Stablecoin Market Cap Surges By $900M In 24 Hours

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Solana’s stablecoin supply expanded by roughly $900 million in a single 24-hour stretch around Jan. 7, 2026, pushing total stablecoin market capitalization on the network to about $15.3 billion. The speed of the move signals a sudden step-up in on-chain liquidity rather than a slow, organic climb.

Ethereum And Solana Clash Over What Blockchain Resilience Really Means

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A useful way to understand the Ethereum vs. Solana debate is to treat “resilience” as the real divider. Ethereum tends to define resilience as survivability—staying censorship-resistant and operational under stress—while Solana tends to define it as performance—keeping throughput high and recovering quickly when something breaks. That philosophical split shows up everywhere: how each chain is […]

Ethereum’s New Holder Count Jumped 110% Since December’s Fusaka Upgrade

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Ethereum’s inflow of new addresses increased 110% in the wake of the Fusaka upgrade, as improved throughput and lower base-layer friction coincided with a clear pickup in on-chain participation. Our read is that the post-upgrade environment materially reduced execution friction and made activity easier to sustain.

Expert Explains Why 2026 Could Be The Year Ethereum Blindsides The Market

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Ethereum is entering 2026 with institutional demand signals and protocol upgrades that could reshape how the market trades it. The near-term catalysts are staked-product inflows, real-world-asset tokenization, and scheduled scaling upgrades that could change both supply-demand balance and positioning. This matters because the drivers hit different parts of the system. Institutional capital can add durable […]

Crypto Hack Losses Fell 60% in December to $76M

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In a striking development for the digital asset ecosystem, crypto hack losses plunged to approximately $76 million in December, representing a nearly 60% drop from November’s reported $194.27 million total, according to data from blockchain security firm PeckShield.

Coinbase Exec Warns Senate Stablecoin Misstep Could Hand China A Global Edge

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Coinbase’s chief policy officer warned that newly enacted U.S. stablecoin rules could weaken dollar-backed tokens and give China a strategic advantage. The concern focuses on the GENIUS Act’s ban on issuer-paid interest and China’s move to allow interest on digital yuan holdings starting January 1, 2026.

Maxine Waters Demands SEC Hearing Over Dropped Crypto Cases

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Representative Maxine Waters has formally pressed for a House Financial Services Committee oversight hearing into what she describes as the SEC’s recent pullback from crypto enforcement. In a letter dated around December 29–30, 2025 to Chairman French Hill, she argues the shift weakens investor protections and demands direct accountability from SEC Chairman Paul Atkins.

Philippines Blocks Coinbase and Gemini Amid Wider Crackdown on Unlicensed VASPs

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The Philippines blocked access to Coinbase and Gemini effective December 23, 2025, a move confirmed by regulators on December 24, 2025 that targets unlicensed virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and enforces existing licensing rules. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), acting under directives from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission […]

VanEck: Miner Capitulation As A Contrarian Signal Pointing To Renewed Bitcoin Momentum

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VanEck argues that miner capitulation—signaled by a 4% decline in Bitcoin’s hashrate by December 15, 2025—can function as a contrarian indicator that often appears near market resets. The firm’s Mid-December 2025 Bitcoin ChainCheck ties the hashrate contraction to miner stress while emphasizing that institutional accumulation may cushion downside pressure.