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The post Ethereum unveils roadmap focusing on scaling, interoperability, and security at Japan Dev Conference appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Ethereum’s new roadmap was presented by Vitalik Buterin at the Japan Dev Conference. Short-term priorities include Layer 1 scaling and raising gas limits to enhance transaction throughput. Vitalik Buterin presented Ethereum’s development roadmap at the Japan Dev Conference today, outlining the blockchain platform’s priorities across multiple timeframes. The short-term goals focus on scaling solutions and increasing Layer 1 gas limits to improve transaction capacity. Mid-term objectives target enhanced cross-Layer 2 interoperability and faster network responsiveness to create a more seamless user experience across different scaling solutions. The long-term vision emphasizes building a secure, simple, quantum-resistant, and formally verified minimalist Ethereum network. This approach aims to future-proof the platform against emerging technological threats while maintaining its core functionality. The roadmap presentation comes as Ethereum continues to compete with other blockchain platforms for market share in the smart contract and decentralized application space. Source: https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-roadmap-scaling-interoperability-security-japan/

TLDR XRP fell 3.14% to $2.0412 on December 10 after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates but signaled fewer rate cuts in 2026 than previously expected. XRP-spot ETF inflows dropped sharply to $8.73 million on December 9, down from $38.04 million the previous day, with Franklin’s XRPZ ETF reporting zero inflows for the first time. [...] The post Why is XRP Down Today? appeared first on CoinCentral.

The post Twenty One Capital’s NYSE debut sees 20% fall – What scared investors? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The much-anticipated New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) debut of Twenty One Capital, was immediately met with a harsh market reality check on the first day. Trading under the ticker XXI, Twenty One Capital is a Bitcoin-native firm backed by power players like Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank,  Shares of the crypto treasury company plunged by nearly 20% on 09 December, following the completion of its SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners. CEO Jack Mallers on Twenty One Capital While CEO Jack Mallers has publicly insisted the firm is building beyond simple Bitcoin accumulation, focusing on “utility services” and a corporate architecture for new financial products, investors might be unconvinced. The massive drop, which saw the stock open at $10.74 and close at $11.42, suggested that Wall Street is doing more than just pricing in the broader pressure on crypto-related stocks. Remarking on the same in an interview, CEO Maller noted, “Yes, we own a lot of bitcoin. Yes, we’re going to acquire as much as we possibly can, but we’re also about to launch a ton of business lines and produce profit that’s related to bitcoin, and that’s a lot of why we created the company in the first place.” What impact did it have? Needless to say, the aforementioned fall hinted at a stunning and highly publicized valuation paradox. According to Reuters’ calculations, the company’s core asset, a massive Bitcoin [BTC] treasury, is alone worth more than $3.97 billion, based on Bitcoin’s closing price of $91,350. The fact that the newly public equity is trading at a significant discount to its underlying Bitcoin holdings spotlights Wall Street’s deeply cautious position on crypto-linked vehicles. This skepticism has been compounded by the deal’s structure – A merger with Cantor Equity Partners (CEP), a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) backed by institutional powerhouse…