Ethereum News

Vitalik Buterin Questions Layer 2’s Original Vision; Sparks Debate

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin publicly reassessed the role of Layer 2 networks in Ethereum’s future. Buterin argued that Ethereum’s main chain has advanced far enough in its own scaling efforts that the original vision of Layer 2s as a form of “brand sharding” no longer holds.

Hang Seng Gold ETF Prepares Tokenized Fund Units on Ethereum

Hang Seng Investment Management is planning to introduce tokenized fund units with the launch of its latest gold exchange-traded fund. The Hang Seng Gold ETF, listed under the ticker 03170.HK,will be launched on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 29. The fund tracks LBMA Morning Gold Price

Ethereum Network Sees Surge in Activity Following Fusaka Upgrade

Ethereum’s network activity has spiked up sharply following the Fusaka upgrade rolled out on December 3, 2025, with on-chain data pointing to a renewed wave of participation. The number of new Ethereum addresses has climbed by roughly 110% since the upgrade, adding close to 292,000 fresh addresses each day.

BlackRock Files for Staked Ethereum ETF, Begins SEC Review Process

BlackRock has filed for approval of the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust, a proposed ETF that will hold Ethereum and stake the majority of it to generate yield for investors. ETF seeks to stake between 70 percent and 90 percent of its ETH holdings in typical market conditions.

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