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January 18, 2026

Solana’s Toly Say Protocols Must Evolve, Challenges Ethereum

Adam Forsyth03 mins

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has challenged Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s vision for blockchain protocol development. Summary Yakovenko says Solana must keep iterating and warns stagnation kills protocols. Vitalik argues Ethereum should function long-term without mandatory upgrades. The debate contrasts perpetual innovation with resilience through ossification. Yakovenko argues that Solana must continue iterating indefinitely, warning that…

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Abruptly Drops Support for Major US Crypto Legislation, Calls New Version ‘Materially Worse’ Than Status Quo

Felicity Underwood03 mins

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says he can’t support a major crypto bill making its way through Congress in its current form. Armstrong says he believes the latest version of the Clarity Act is worse than the current status quo. He cites multiple key features that are a no go for the largest US crypto exchange….

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What Is Hyperliquid? Decentralized Perpetual Exchange Explained

Phil Roberts012 mins

Hyperliquid is gaining attention in the decentralized trading space for combining some of the best features of centralized exchanges with decentralization. As more traders seek transparent, non-custodial trading, Hyperliquid meets this need by using an on-chain order book and a custom-built blockchain designed for high-speed trading. This allows users to trade perpetual contracts and spot…

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Ripple Clinches Major License Win In Luxembourg After UK Achievement

Leah Fraser03 mins

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ripple announced Wednesday that it has received a preliminary Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This follows on the heels of a similar license and Crypto asset Registration given by the UK’s Financial Conduct…

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Prominent Web3 Projects Abandon Discord: Is the “Community Era” Over?

Joseph Rees03 mins

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Two major crypto projects have announced plans to remove…

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