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Ethereum domain name service provider ENS has canceled plans to launch a layer-2 as part of its ENSv2 upgrade, opting instead to launch a revamped protocol directly on Ethereum. In a blog post on Friday, ENS lead developer nick.eth explained that the decision was partly due to a “99% reduction in ENS registration gas costs over the past year” amid a number of important upgrades to the Ethereum network.“Put simply: Ethereum L1 is scaling, and it’s scaling faster than almost anyone predicted two years ago. The recent Fusaka upgrade raised the gas limit to 60 million, a 2x increase from the…

Infinite Possibilities has announced plans to launch iPDex, a multi-chain decentralized exchange aggregator. The project is also preparing to introduce its IP Membership NFT. iPDex is designed to route swaps across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Base. February 6, 2026 – Infinite Possibilities has announced plans to launch iPDex, a multi-chain decentralized exchange aggregator designed around on-chain activity rather than inflationary incentives. The project is also preparing to introduce its IP Membership NFT, which will provide early access to ecosystem features ahead of the platform’s broader rollout. iPDex is designed to route swaps across multiple blockchains, including…

Coinbase’s TV spot at the Super Bowl divided opinion online, but the crypto exchange says conversations about it were the point.Four years after its viral QR code advertisement, crypto exchange Coinbase has returned to the Super Bowl, this time betting on a Backstreet Boys karaoke-inspired ad. Coinbase’s one-minute TV spot during the most-watched sporting event in the US was mostly text animation that flashed the lyrics to the Backstreet Boys’ 1997 hit “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).”Coinbase marketing chief Catherine Ferdon said in a statement that the ad aimed to “bring people together for a shared experience that highlights how the crypto community…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure After a chaotic week for the cryptocurrency market, the US-based Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) saw significant capital inflows on Friday, February 6. As the flagship cryptocurrency and the rest of the market suffered huge declines, the BTC-linked exchange-traded products also posted substantial withdrawals during the week. With the bear market confirmed by the latest steep price decline, it would be interesting to see how the US Bitcoin ETFs would perform during their first extended period of downward price action. To give perspective, the BTC exchange-traded funds have…

Ripple has officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with Hyperliquid, launching a comprehensive prime brokerage solution designed specifically for institutional clients. This collaboration merges Ripple’s robust blockchain-powered payment network with Hyperliquid’s cutting-edge high-speed trading infrastructure, unlocking seamless access to deep liquidity pools in both digital assets and major fiat currencies. The move signals Ripple’s aggressive push into institutional finance, addressing longstanding challenges like slow cross-border payments, fragmented liquidity, and elevated transaction costs. By integrating Hyperliquid’s advanced order-matching engine, Ripple now offers real-time settlements, enhanced risk management, and a unified platform that streamlines operations for global financial institutions. This partnership arrives at…

Vitalik Buterin warns copy-paste Layer 2s and generic EVM chains are stalling Ethereum’s long-term scaling vision. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has said that many new Layer 2 (L2) networks are repeating shallow design patterns, and warned that generic EVM chains with optimistic bridges are holding back meaningful progress. His comments extend the public debate over whether today’s L2 ecosystem still aligns with Ethereum’s original scaling goals. No More “Copypasta” EVM Chains In a February 5 post on X, Buterin argued that comfort and familiarity, not technical necessity, are driving many L2 launches, leading to copy-paste designs that add little beyond…

Trader losses intensified during the first week of February. Liquidation volume kept rising as the market repeatedly crushed recovery expectations, driven by consecutive red candles.However, several analyses point to light at the end of the tunnel, even though a rapid recovery remains unlikely.Sponsored Over $2.6 Billion Liquidated in 24 Hours Reflects Structural Market Weakness.CoinGlass reported that total crypto market liquidations reached $2.65 billion over the past 24 hours. Long positions accounted for more than $2.2 billion of that total. “According to CoinGlass data, in the past 24 hours, 586,053 traders were liquidated, with total liquidations reaching $2.65 billion,” CoinGlass reported.…

All startups accepted into YC will soon have the option to receive their seed checks via stablecoins, crypto YC partner Nemil Dalal told The Block. YC’s famous “standard deal” is that it invests $500,000 into startups accepted into its program in exchange for 7% of their companies. Now that deal is hitting the blockchain (Base, Solana, and Ethereum, to be exact), starting with the upcoming spring batch. Dalal said that stablecoin transfers are often more effective, specifically for founders working in emerging markets. But also, YC is putting its money where its mouth is, so to speak. Last fall, YC partnered…

Caroline Bishop Feb 06, 2026 02:13 Binance data shows BNB holders who participated in Launchpool and airdrops earned 177% combined returns from Jan 2024 to March 2025, averaging 11.8% monthly. BNB holders who kept their tokens on Binance and participated in ecosystem rewards programs earned a combined 177% return between January 2024 and March 2025, according to new data from the exchange. That works out to roughly 11.8% per month—numbers that would make most DeFi yield farmers jealous.The breakdown: BNB’s price climbed from $313 to $640 during that period, delivering 104% appreciation. Holders who staked in Launchpool, MegaDrop, and HODLer…

If you’re looking for how to buy Cardano, you’re probably aiming to own ADA without unnecessary complexity or added risk. As a practical, long-term blockchain project, Cardano continues to attract first-time buyers searching for a simple and secure way to get started.In this guide, you’ll learn what Cardano is, where and how to buy ADA step by step, which payment methods to use, and how to store your newly purchased Cardano securely. You’ll also discover the different things you can do with Cardano.What Is Cardano (ADA)?Cardano is an open-source, proof-of-stake blockchain platform designed to support secure, scalable, and energy-efficient digital…