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BTCS announced it will distribute a blockchain dividend or "Bividend" of $0.05 per share in ET to shareholders, marking a first for a publicly traded company. The company is also offering a one-time $0.35 per share Ethereum loyalty payment to shareholders who move their shares to book entry with our transfer agent and hold them there through January 26, 2026 as an incentive to reward long-term shareholders.

Why this matters: It highlights mainstream corporate adoption of Ethereum and could encourage other issuers to explore ETH-based distributions.

Cap introduced its Type III stablecoin application with support for minting cUSD live on Ethereum mainnet. Minters of cUSD, will now start earning "Caps", their native points system and can utilize Day 1 integrations of fellow DeFi applications, Aave and Pendle.

Why this matters: More yield-bearing stablecoins on Ethereum mainnet increases liquidity and deepens financial use cases across onchain apps.

BitMine disclosed an additional $1.6 billion ETH purchase, bringing its holdings to $6.6 billion. The new total places the company as the world’s second-largest Digital Asset Treasury (DAT), behind only MicroStrategy's Bitcoin DAT.

Why this matters: Large corporate ETH accumulation reduces circulating supply and may influence treasury strategies across the industry.

ETHGlobal shared finalists from its NYC hackathon featuring 950 attendees, 690 hackers across 51 countries, $275,000 in prizes, and 275 submitted projects. The cohort showcases emerging ideas spanning apps, AI agents, and onchain infrastructure.

Why this matters: High-participation hackathons surface new builders and prototypes that often mature into production-grade Ethereum projects.

ETHGlobal organizers revealed “ETHConf: Ethereum’s Conference,” scheduled for June 2026 in NYC. The event aims to convene "founders and builders, 200+ speakers, and 100+ exhibitors for 3 days dedicated to exploring what's next for Ethereum."

Why this matters: Large scale Ethereum events help unite founders, developers, and community members, generating connections that can accelerate the Ethereum ecosystem's growth.

@binji_x summarized the recently published ERC-8004 by Davide Crapis, proposing a common interface for AI agents operating on Ethereum. The standard is intended to coordinate agent messaging and interactions across apps and contracts.

Why this matters: Shared standards can accelerate interoperable AI-agent workflows and create stronger network effects for AI builders to launch on Ethereum.

@wolovim highlighted improvements to Forkcast.org that refine presentation of upcoming forks and network timelines. The updates focus on clarity and usability for tracking protocol changes.

Why this matters: Better forecasting and visibility helps builders and users prepare for network upgrades.

ETHZilla announced a ticker change to $ETHZ and an additional purchase of roughly 12,000 ETH for its treasury. The update aligns branding with treasury strategy.

Why this matters: Ongoing balance-sheet accumulation by ecosystem companies underscores confidence in Ethereum’s long-term role.

@hildobby noted that ETFs collectively custody about 5% of ETH supply and recorded a record $3 billion weekly inflow last week. The figures point to increased demand in regulated investment vehicles.

Why this matters: ETF-driven ownership channels institutional capital into ETH and can influence supply availability on exchanges.

Phoenix News reported that the SEC delayed action on 21Shares’ request to permit staking within its ETH ETF. The decision extends the review timeline for adding staking features to ETF structures.

Why this matters: Regulatory outcomes will shape how ETF products can participate in network security and yield.

Cointelegraph observed that ETH held on centralized exchanges has reached its lowest level since 2016. Reduced exchange balances may reflect long-term holding and increased use of self-custody or onchain protocols.

Why this matters: Lower exchange supply can tighten immediate sell-side liquidity and impact market dynamics.

Lagrange announced DeepProve-1, which the team says has verified ChatGPT-2 and moves “verifiable AI from theory to production.” The release targets proofs that bridge AI outputs with onchain verification.

Why this matters: Verifiable AI can enable trust-minimized integrations between AI systems and smart contracts.

Euler unveiled real-time alerting features for users alongside deployment on the Linea network. The update enhances monitoring and broadens access to the lending protocol.

Why this matters: Improved alerting and multi-network availability can strengthen risk management and user coverage.

Virtuals introduced “New Genesis,” outlining the next phase of its product. The announcement signals upcoming content and feature progression.

Why this matters: Roadmap clarity helps users and partners anticipate utility and engagement opportunities.

The Ethereum Daily App Launcher roundup highlighted four fresh application launches spanning Ethereum mainnet and Stage 1 rollups. The list reflects continued shipping momentum across the ecosystem.

Why this matters: New deployments expand the choice set for users and stress-test infrastructure at scale.

@apoorveth assessed current adoption of EIP-7702 (Account Abstraction) wallets as disappointing. The analysis points to gaps in tooling or incentives for end users.

Why this matters: Understanding adoption barriers can guide client, wallet, and UX improvements for account abstraction.

@owocki shared the 21 domains for Gitcoin Grants Round 24. The framework organizes community funding across thematic areas such as Builder Development, Ethereum Mass Adoption, Breaking into Enterprise, and more.

Why this matters: Clear domain structure can route capital efficiently to public goods and ecosystem initiatives.

@LefterisJP announced rotkiapp version 1.40. The release advances self-hosted portfolio tracking and accounting features.

Why this matters: Open-source, local-first tools support privacy-preserving asset management on Ethereum.

Base announced workshops from its Vibe Code Week in collaboration with Vercel and v0. Sessions focused on developer experience and shipping apps rapidly on L2 infrastructure. Today's workshop facilitated four sessions in the "Introduction to Mini Apps & AI-Powered Development" category.

Why this matters: Hands-on programs accelerate developer onboarding and best-practice sharing for L2 app development.

Onchain Foundation published a thread comparing throughput across leading L2 networks. The ranking listed the top 5 based on current Mgas per second found Mantle (5th), Starknet (4th), Optimism (3rd), Arbitrum (2nd), and Base (1st) are the leading performers in the category today.

Why this matters: Transparent throughput comparisons inform deployment choices and user expectations.

Linea’s stablecoin supply hit a record level according to Grow The Pie. The milestone comes after parabolic growth in the last month.

Why this matters: Rising stablecoin float can correlate with higher transactional activity and app adoption.

Another data snapshot from Grow The Pie highlighted Ethereum mainnet and the ten L2s with the largest stablecoin supply growth over the last month. The comparison illustrates where liquidity is expanding most quickly.

Why this matters: Tracking growth hotspots helps teams target integrations and liquidity programs effectively.

Preston Vanloon explained the design reasons behind Ethereum’s validator exit queue. The thread breaks down how the mechanism maintains network stability and orderly validator churn.

Dune released a report analyzing crypto usage and payment trends across Latin America in 2025. The publication compiles dashboards and insights relevant to adoption patterns.

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