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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin posted on the X platform that Ethereum's scalability is divided into short-term and long-term parts.In the short term, the Glamsterdam upgrade will introduce block-level access lists for parallel validation, ePBS will allow a larger proportion of time slots for block validation, and gas repricing will ensure that operational costs align with actual execution time.The multi-dimensional gas mechanism will be implemented in phases, starting with Glamsterdam, where the "state creation" cost will be separated from the "execution and calldata" cost, with state creation gas not counted towards the approximately 16 million transaction gas limit. The EVM level will introduce a "reservoir" dimension mechanism, which will prioritize the consumption of dedicated dimension gas by default, and when insufficient, will draw from the reservoir. This will eventually transition to multi-dimensional pricing, where different dimensions may have different floating gas prices.Long-term scalability includes ZK-EVM and blob components. In terms of blobs, there are plans to continuously iterate PeerDAS, aiming to achieve approximately 8MB of data processing capacity per second, with future Ethereum block data directly entering blobs.The ZK-EVM aspect will be implemented in phases: by 2026, there will be a validator client supporting ZK-EVM, allowing about 5% of the network to rely on it; by 2027, this will expand to a larger proportion of a few nodes while advancing formal verification; once conditions are mature, it will transition to a five-out-of-three mandatory proof mechanism, ultimately continuously enhancing the security and formal verification level of ZK-EVM, and involving changes to VMs such as RISC-V.

Cobo co-founder and CEO Shen Yu shared investment insights on platform X: "The biggest structural advantage of individual investors over institutions is not information or capital, but rather 'no one needs to be accountable.'Funds are often constrained by institutional requirements from LPs, drawdown limits, and quarterly assessments, which can force them to cut losses at the worst possible times; whereas individual investors can take advantage of volatility and extend their time horizons to acquire chips that are passively sold off due to institutional constraints at market bottoms, thus generating profits."

Matrixport released a chart analysis indicating that gold prices continue to rise, with the key to this round of increase being the renewed concerns about the weakening purchasing power of the dollar. Against the backdrop of Trump once again pushing for increased tariffs on Europe, the dollar is under pressure, while discussions about foreign central banks potentially reducing their holdings of U.S. Treasuries and shifting more foreign exchange reserves to gold have noticeably increased.The analysis suggests that the relative strength of gold is closely related to the support from official sector demand. Central banks around the world continue to increase their gold holdings, especially the pace of purchases by the People's Bank of China, which has garnered more market attention and provided ongoing buying support for gold prices. In contrast, Bitcoin is still less frequently included in the diversification framework of central bank reserves in terms of public disclosure. For policymakers, gold remains a more mainstream asset that aligns better with the existing reserve management system, while Bitcoin has yet to be widely accepted within the official foreign exchange reserve framework.Matrixport stated that this divergence in central bank asset allocation may, to some extent, explain the recent strength of gold and the relative weakness of Bitcoin.

According to official news, Huobi HTX's "New Year's First Lesson" series of courses will officially start on January 22 at 19:00. The first course is themed "Seizing the Opportunity in the Bull Market: Decoding the New Order of Global Assets," featuring Yu Jianing, the president of Uweb Business School in Hong Kong and a director of the Hong Kong Registered Digital Asset Analysts Association, as the guest speaker. The course will focus on methods for identifying bull market cycles and strategies for allocating globally high-potential assets, systematically breaking down the core reasons why "it's easy to exit in the early stages of a bull market," helping participants establish clear judgments during the market initiation phase and avoid missing out on trend dividends.At the same time, the course will combine practical perspectives, from cognitive upgrades to actionable allocations, outlining an executable global asset allocation framework.It is reported that the Huobi HTX "New Year's First Lesson" series aims to create an annual iconic educational brand in the Web3 field, connecting quality creators through systematic and forward-looking content output, consolidating industry consensus, and promoting the market towards a more rational and mature cognitive stage.

Kaito founder Yu Hu provided a timeline of recent events on platform X, stating that he received an email from the account manager regarding a possible reassessment on January 13, and received a legal notice from X on January 14, to which he responded the same day. On January 15, he learned of the content released by Nikita at the same time as the public. Yu Hu indicated that he had previously received legal notices from X that were properly resolved, so it was reasonable to wait for further clarification and discussion before making a unilateral announcement within this brief time window.Yu Hu also stated that Yaps has now been shut down, and Kaito plans to expand beyond the cryptocurrency field through Kaito Studio in 2026 across platforms (TikTok, YouTube). He mentioned that Kaito Studio has been in preparation for several months and will serve as a new model to complement Yaps. This change will not affect Kaito Launchpad, Kaito Pro, Kaito API, or the upcoming Kaito Markets, and more roadmap details will be released in the future.

According to The Block, U.S. Congress members Maxine Waters, Sean Casten, and Brad Sherman sent a letter on Thursday to Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins, requesting an explanation for why the agency has paused multiple cryptocurrency enforcement cases, including the lawsuit against Tron founder Justin Sun.The lawmakers pointed out in the letter that since early 2025, the SEC has dismissed over a dozen crypto-related cases, including those against Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken, coinciding with a surge in political donations from the industry, raising concerns about a "pay-to-play" scheme. The letter mentioned that crypto companies donated at least $85 million to President Trump's re-election campaign, and the companies whose cases were dismissed had each contributed at least $1 million to Trump's inauguration.They specifically highlighted the Justin Sun case, noting that it has been on hold for 11 months, signaling that enforcement may be selective and that political influence could affect accountability. The legislators also issued a separate document preservation request, asking the SEC to provide all communications related to the decision to pause the Justin Sun case.

Zhao Changpeng CZ posted on platform X, stating that complaining about others not being decentralized is actually a manifestation of one's own centralized thinking. Complaining about others mostly represents a desire to control or change them. Decentralization does not mean everyone (and you) is the same; decentralization means everyone has their own choices. If others choose to band together (centralization), that is also their freedom in a decentralized world. In a truly decentralized mindset, one does not complain about others not being decentralized enough.

The Governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, will hold a press conference at around 3:30 PM local time (2:30 PM Beijing time) to further elaborate on the considerations behind this decision and the future path of interest rates. The market generally expects that the Bank of Japan will continue to adopt a gradual, predictable, and data-dependent approach to interest rate hikes, rather than a drastic tightening.In addition, after the announcement of this interest rate hike decision, the yen appreciated against the dollar in the short term but then fell back, dropping below the 156 mark during the session, with a daily decline of 0.3%. Market reactions indicate that this interest rate hike has been fully absorbed by investors, which also confirms the central bank's judgment—that the current adjustment in interest rates is still insufficient to change the accommodative stance, and is more like a part of "gradual normalization."

Strategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor retweeted the news on the X platform that the company will continue to remain in the Nasdaq 100 index, and also responded by stating: "We will continue to accumulate Bitcoin until the market stops complaining."

Bitget launches a new round of contract new coin and CandyBomb dual activities. During the KITE contract new coin event, completing specified trading tasks will unlock USDT airdrops. This event features a "Newcomer Leaderboard" and a "Ranking Competition," with a total prize pool of 30,000 USDT. The event ends on November 11 at 18:00 (UTC+8).In addition, you can also participate in the CandyBomb event for KITE and PLAI, where completing specific contract trading volume tasks unlocks airdrop rewards. Individuals can earn up to 1,400 KITE and 1,666 PLAI. The event ends on November 11 at 16:00 and 20:00 (UTC+8). Detailed rules have been published on the Bitget official platform. Users can click the "Join Now" button to complete registration and participate in the event.

Bitget launches the "Exclusive VIP Airdrop Festival" 14th edition, open to users with VIP3 and above. This airdrop project is PLAI, with a total prize pool of 500,000 PLAI. The event will be open from November 4th, 20:00 to November 7th, 20:00 (UTC+8). Users only need to complete the registration, with no additional tasks required. Before the event ends, registered users must maintain a VIP3 or above level to successfully unlock the airdrop rewards for this edition.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, the Swiss gambling regulator Gespa has filed a criminal complaint with the prosecution, accusing FIFA's "FIFA Collect" platform of providing unauthorized gambling services by selling blockchain tokens linked to World Cup tickets (including "Right to Buy," "Right to Final," etc.).Gespa stated that the related products partially belong to lotteries and partially to sports betting, and it launched a preliminary investigation into the platform earlier this month. The platform allows token holders to have priority in purchasing tickets or trading on the secondary market, and FIFA has not yet responded. Gespa indicated that it is required by law to notify the competent prosecution upon becoming aware of violations.

ChainCatcher news, recently, Texas-based company Riverstone Consulting officially filed a lawsuit, accusing stablecoin issuer Tether of illegally freezing its tokens and causing it to miss significant investment opportunities.According to the complaint submitted to the Southern District Court of New York, Tether froze assets from 8 offline wallets controlled by Riverstone. The plaintiff claims that Tether froze the assets solely based on a request from a local police department in Bulgaria, which constitutes a procedural flaw, as it did not follow the formal process stipulated by the "Bulgaria International Judicial Assistance Treaty." The complaint states that when Riverstone contacted Tether, they were told to communicate directly with the Bulgarian police, who have not responded. Currently, Tether's stablecoin circulation exceeds $180 billion, and as of September 15, it has cooperated with global law enforcement to freeze $3.2 billion USDT.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized perpetual contract trading platform SunPerp held its first global community AMA event, which sparked a strong response in both Chinese and English communities. As the first native decentralized perpetual contract trading platform in the TRON ecosystem, SunPerp took this opportunity to systematically explain its positioning and strategic vision for the first time.During the AMA, the team focused on the core interpretation of "What is SunPerp?": SunPerp differs from traditional DEXs by integrating the smooth experience of CEXs with the asset sovereignty of DeFi, providing users with six core advantages: low fees, 0 Gas, secure custody, high-performance matching, and full-chain liquidity integration.The SunPerp team stated that the choice to emerge within the TRON ecosystem is based on its large user base and mature infrastructure, which not only provides the platform with a natural liquidity advantage but also makes SunPerp an important pivot for driving the evolution of on-chain finance.The successful hosting of this AMA marks SunPerp's official entry into the global user landscape and lays a solid foundation for its upcoming product launch and market expansion.

ChainCatcher message, Arthur Hayes forwarded an analysis article titled "The Sword of Damocles of HYPE" and stated, "This is the reason for today's sell-off of 96,600 HYPE. But don't worry, a 126-fold increase is still possible; 2028 is still far away."The analysis mentioned that HYPE is about to face its real test. Starting from November 29, 2025, 237.8 million HYPE tokens will begin to unlock linearly over 24 months. At a price of $50 per token, this amounts to $11.9 billion in team unlock value, with nearly $500 million worth of tokens entering the market each month. The analysis pointed out that the current buyback capacity can only absorb about 17% of the unlocked tokens, leaving an excess supply of about $410 million per month. The token unlock is a potential "Sword of Damocles."This morning, Arthur Hayes sold 96,600 HYPE, worth $5.1 million. Just three weeks ago, he predicted that the price of HYPE could rise 126 times in the coming years.