Radix's Hyperscale blockchain achieved a milestone of 500,000 TPS in a public test, involving over 590 nodes. The test demonstrated linear scaling and complex transactions, with future developments set to be community-driven.

Tether's 2025 financial report reveals over $10 billion in profits and $6.3 billion in excess reserves. The company issued nearly $50 billion in USD₮, with total reserves reaching $193 billion. Strategic investments in AI and Fintech are separate from USD₮ reserves, underscoring Tether's robust financial position.

On October 10, 2025, a flash crash hit the cryptocurrency market, driven by macroeconomic factors and network congestion. Binance remained operational but faced specific incidents, prompting a $400 million support initiative for affected users.

Flow Foundation has destroyed 87.4 billion counterfeit FLOW tokens, completing its security incident recovery. Major exchanges have resumed FLOW transactions, and the network is fully operational, processing millions of transactions weekly. Recent upgrades aim to enhance long-term sustainability through deflationary measures.

The Radix community has proposed the Radix Accountability Council to improve governance. The council will execute governance-directed tasks and facilitate the transition to a community-led model. Consultations are ongoing to decide the council's composition, with voting open until February 6, 2026.

Casper Network has launched CSPR.trade, a decentralized exchange enhancing liquidity and economic throughput. It integrates with Casper's liquid staking and connects with EVM ecosystems via the CSPR Bridge, facilitating cross-chain asset movement. The DEX uses an Automated Market Maker model to maintain open and liquid markets for tokenized assets.

Bybit announces a groundbreaking AI and Human 1v1 Trading Competition, inviting institutional AI teams to compete against human traders. The event, starting in March 2026, aims to foster transparency and innovation in AI-driven crypto trading. Participants must meet specific criteria, including a capital requirement and AI model submission.

Bybit's report reveals a significant crypto market selloff driven by changes in the Federal Reserve's policy outlook. Bitcoin and Ether prices have dropped sharply, increasing short-term volatility. However, longer-term volatility remains low, reflecting cautious market positioning and subdued derivatives participation.

Lido V3 has launched on the Ethereum mainnet, introducing stVaults for customizable staking. This update supports institutional needs and expands DeFi strategies, integrating staking with Layer 2 solutions for enhanced network economics.