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Ethereum's daily transaction volume hits a record high, surpassing the 2021 NFT boom.
The Ethereum network set a new record for daily transaction volume on December 31, reaching 1.87 million transactions, surpassing the peak during the NFT and DeFi boom in May 2021. During the same period, the number of active addresses also rose to 728,000, the highest since May 2021.
Industry analysts point out that the two major upgrades in 2025 (Pectra and Fusaka) significantly reduced transaction fees and improved scalability. Combined with institutional participation in ETFs and the tokenization of physical assets, this led to the current surge in activity. In 2026, Ethereum plans to continue with upgrades such as Glamsterdam and Hegota to further optimize network performance and sustainability. Currently, most stablecoins, RWAs, staking protocols, and on-chain applications are still based on Ethereum or compatible with the EVM, indicating a solid ecosystem foundation.
Aave Labs plans to distribute non-protocol revenue to token holders and will submit governance proposals regarding IP and brand structure.
Aave Labs stated that, in light of recent community discussions, the team plans to propose a specific mechanism in its upcoming governance proposal to share revenue generated outside the protocol with AAVE token holders, in order to enhance long-term alignment between application-layer products and the protocol and token.
Aave Labs points out that applications built on Aave and charging their own fees will not weaken the protocol's profitability; on the contrary, they will help expand protocol usage and overall revenue. The proposal will also cover brand and intellectual property (IP) usage structures and establish robust DAO governance safeguards to protect the interests of the Aave DAO and token holders.
The team emphasized that its goal is to promote the growth of the Aave protocol and the AAVE token together, and the specific implementation plan for the relevant governance proposal will be announced soon.
BitMine plans to issue up to 50 billion shares, sending its stock price up 14%.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (ticker symbol BMNR) Chairman Tom Lee proposed today to increase the company's authorized share capital from 500 million to 50 billion shares. This move aims to facilitate capital market activities and potential acquisitions, while also preventing the share price from becoming too high due to rising Ethereum prices. The proposal has been well-received by the market, with the company's share price rising 14% to $30.93 by the close of trading. Lee pointed out that if Ethereum rises to $22,000, the company's share price could reach $500, and the share issuance will help maintain the share price within a reasonable range.
[ JPMorgan 2026 Outlook: Investors are seeking a more favorable regulatory environment, increasing the attractiveness of stablecoins in the financial services industry]
In its 2026 Outlook, JPMorgan Chase stated that competition is rapidly emerging between the US dollar and digital assets. The cryptocurrency market capitalization has now exceeded $4 trillion, compared to just $2 trillion at the beginning of 2024. Investors are seeking a more favorable regulatory environment for the cryptocurrency space, particularly in the United States.
Stablecoins are also gaining increasing appeal in the financial services industry. Although their transaction volumes are growing rapidly, only about $70 billion in payments appear to be actually conducted through stablecoin systems. Overall, we are seeing digital assets gaining favor, driven in part by the marginal demand for alternatives to the US dollar.
Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker in the Bitfinex Bitcoin theft case, has been released early.
Bitfinex Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein announced her early release on the X platform, citing the First Step Act signed by US President Trump in 2018 as a means for prisoners to receive reduced sentences through participation in rehabilitation programs. Lichtenstein was sentenced to five years in prison in November 2024 for assisting in the laundering of nearly 120,000 bitcoins (worth approximately $4.5 billion at the time of the crime). Her wife, Heather Morgan (online name Razzlekhan), was sentenced to 18 months for aiding and abetting the crime and was released in October 2025.
[Grayscale Research Head: Bitcoin May Hit All-Time High in the First Half of 2026]
Ark Invest Tracker published an interview with Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, on its X platform. Pandl predicts Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in the first half of 2026, citing four key factors:
1. The demand for alternative means of storing value is constantly growing;
2. The US dollar is weak;
3. The Federal Reserve may cut interest rates;
4. Progress has been made by both parties in the United States in legislation concerning the structure of the cryptocurrency market.
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