UpToDay Crypto — 3 February 2026

Stories & Sources - 1. Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum's L2 decentralization has progressed far slower, prompting a fresh look at the rollup-centric roadmap. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388285/vitalik-buterin-reevaluates-rollup-centric-roadmap-arguing-l2s-decentralized-far-slower-while-ethereum-base-layer-advanced?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 2. Tether launches MiningOS, an open-source bitcoin mining operating system aimed at proprietary software. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388176/tether-launches-open-source-bitcoin-mining-os-to-challenge-proprietary-software?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 3. Galaxy Digital reports a $482 million loss, even as its cash and stablecoin reserves rose 36% quarter over quarter. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388236/novogratzs-galaxy-digital-posts-482-million-loss-as-cash-pile-swells?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 4. Stablecoin volume topped $10 trillion in January, led by USDC at more than $8.4 trillion, as Circle's stock stayed sharply lower from its peak. — https://beincrypto.com/usdc-stablecoin-growth-circle-stock-drop/ - 5. Y Combinator will offer startup funding in USDC starting Spring 2026 across Ethereum, Base, and Solana. — https://www.theblock.co/post/388230/y-combinator-stablecoin-funding?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss - 6. SCRYPT and Gauntlet team up to bring Swiss-licensed, risk-managed DeFi strategies to institutions at scale. — https://beincrypto.com/scrypt-gauntlet-institutional-defi-access/ Not financial advice. This newscast is for information only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are volatile, and you should do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any decisions.