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Vitalik calls for a ‘garbage collection’ function to stop Ethereum bloat

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Vitalik Buterin warns that Ethereum’s push to add new features while preserving backward compatibility is inflating protocol complexity, calling for a “garbage collection” process.

Published Date: 2026-01-18 11:41:34
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Crypto’s decentralization promise breaks at interoperability

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Crypto’s interoperability layer reveals a gap between the industry’s decentralization narrative and how value actually moves across blockchains.

Published Date: 2026-01-18 11:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun
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80% of hacked crypto projects never ‘fully recover,’ expert warns

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Security failures don’t just drain funds, they often destroy trust, leaving most hacked crypto projects unable to recover despite fixing the technical flaws.

Published Date: 2026-01-18 09:25:12
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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China-led CBDC project mBridge tops $55B in cross-border payments

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In 2024, the Bank for International Settlements stepped back from mBridge, seeking to distance itself from sanctions-related speculation surrounding the platform.

Published Date: 2026-01-18 07:10:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Ethereum validator exit queue falls to zero as staking demand soars

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The massive staking inflows are strengthening ETH’s supply-demand dynamic, potentially setting the stage for upward price momentum this year.

Published Date: 2026-01-18 04:49:47
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Adapt or die: Solana Labs CEO opposes Buterin’s approach to blockchain longevity

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Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko said Solana fees could fund AI-assisted development to write and improve Solana’s codebase in the future.

Published Date: 2026-01-18 01:15:48
Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea
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Coinbase CEO denies White House clash, says negotiations are ongoing

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the industry is working on several ideas to help community banks in the CLARITY market structure bill.

Published Date: 2026-01-17 22:06:24
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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Steak 'n Shake announces $10M notional increase on Bitcoin holdings

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The company began accepting Bitcoin as a method of payment in May 2025, following hundreds of store closures between 2018 and 2025.

Published Date: 2026-01-17 20:58:58
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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Steak ’n Shake claims $10M boost to Bitcoin reserve from BTC sales

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The company began accepting Bitcoin as a method of payment in May 2025, following hundreds of store closures between 2018 and 2025.

Published Date: 2026-01-17 20:58:58
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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'Obscure' laws stall Bitcoin reserve: White House Crypto Council director

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The bill is still a "priority," White House Crypto Council Director Patrick Witt said, but interagency legalities remain a challenge.

Published Date: 2026-01-17 18:36:31
Creator: Cointelegraph by Vince Quill
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