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Leading Ethereum backers say ETH is ‘significantly mispriced’ and misunderstood by institutional inv...
Prominent advocates for Ethereum believe the current market value of ETH does not accurately reflect its potential, indicating a discrepancy in how investment professionals evaluat...
Read Full Article →Spot Ethereum ETFs pull in $240 million, beating Bitcoin ETFs’ $164 million daily inflows
Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds attracted significantly higher daily investments than those linked to Bitcoin, driven by favorable regulatory developments in decentralized f...
Read Full Article →Ethereum NFT traders rebound to 2022 levels as OpenSea and game devs revamp utility
Recent enhancements by OpenSea and game developers have revitalized Ethereum NFT trading volume, indicating increased market activity driven by practical applications rather than m...
Read Full Article →Former Ethereum Foundation researcher Péter Szilágyi says he rejected $5 million to spin out Geth Et...
Péter Szilágyi declined a substantial financial offer to independently develop the Geth Ethereum client, highlighting potential internal competition and shifts within the Ethereum...
Read Full Article →The Daily: XRP Ledger set to launch Ethereum-compatible sidechain, Stripe doubles down on crypto acq...
The introduction of an Ethereum-compatible sidechain on the XRP Ledger and increased crypto acquisitions by major companies like Stripe highlight growing investment and strategic p...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin traders stay cautious amid ‘disbelief’ near all-time highs while leveraged Ethereum bets sur...
Investors in digital currencies are exercising restraint as Ethereum-related leveraged positions increase, reflecting market uncertainty before key inflation reports that could inf...
Read Full Article →Ethereum Foundation outlines key security challenges facing the network in new report
The Ethereum Foundation's recent report highlights six critical areas, such as user experience and smart contracts, emphasizing their importance in safeguarding the network's subst...
Read Full Article →XRP Ledger devs plan sidechain launch in Q2 for Ethereum compatibility
The introduction of an EVM sidechain by XRP Ledger in the upcoming quarter could potentially enhance its network interoperability, impacting transaction efficiency and attracting n...
Read Full Article →Ethereum derivatives top bitcoin with $110B daily volume as US ETFs, DeFi fuel momentum
The surge in daily trading volume for Ethereum derivatives reflects growing investor interest driven by increased spot ETF investments, expanding decentralized finance activities,...
Read Full Article →Guggenheim taps Ripple’s XRP Ledger to offer tokenized commercial paper in RWA push: report
Guggenheim’s adoption of Ripple’s XRP Ledger enables the issuance of digitized commercial paper, highlighting increased institutional interest in blockchain-based real-world asset...
Read Full Article →French bank Societe Generale to launch US dollar-pegged stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana
Societe Generale’s introduction of a dollar-backed digital token aims to expand traditional banking into blockchain technology, potentially enhancing cross-border transactions and...
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed Siebert Financial plans to raise up to $100 million for crypto and AI investments
Siebert Financial, traded on Nasdaq, intends to secure as much as $100 million in funding to support its investment strategies focused on artificial intelligence technologies and d...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Ethereum’s critical inflection point, Strategy’s $110 million bitcoin buy, and more
Recent developments, including a substantial bitcoin acquisition valued at $110 million and pivotal changes in Ethereum’s market trajectory, highlight important shifts in the crypt...
Read Full Article →Ethereum is hitting a critical inflection point, Bernstein says, as crypto shifts from speculation t...
Analysts highlight that as interest expands beyond Bitcoin's role, Ethereum's development marks a pivotal moment in the evolving landscape of blockchain-driven financial solutions...
Read Full Article →Ethereum products continue to lead, but global crypto fund inflows decelerate amid Fed policy uncert...
Investment in Ethereum-related funds maintained a strong position for the second consecutive week, even as overall global cryptocurrency fund inflows slowed due to uncertainty surr...
Read Full Article →15-day streak brings Ethereum ETFs to record high cumulative inflow value
The recent 15-day period has driven Ethereum ETFs to achieve their highest total inflow value, reflecting significant investor interest compared to Bitcoin ETFs, which have experie...
Read Full Article →Coinbase’s wrapped XRP and DOGE tokens go live on Base
The introduction of wrapped XRP and DOGE tokens on Coinbase’s Base platform may enhance liquidity and trading opportunities, potentially influencing market dynamics and user engage...
Read Full Article →Ethereum Foundation expects 2025-26 to be ‘pivotal’ for the ecosystem as it reforms its treasury man...
The Ethereum Foundation anticipates significant financial changes in 2025-26 as it adjusts its treasury strategies to better support the development and sustainability of its netwo...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Metaplanet ramps up bitcoin buys as Strategy slows down, global Ethereum funds see best i...
Metaplanet's increased bitcoin acquisitions and a slowdown in its Strategy fund, alongside record inflows into global Ethereum funds this year, highlight shifting investment trends...
Read Full Article →Ethereum leads $286 million weekly crypto fund inflows with strongest run since 2024: CoinShares
Ethereum attracted a substantial portion of weekly cryptocurrency investments totaling $286 million, marking its most robust performance this year, while Bitcoin-related funds expe...
Read Full Article →ZachXBT flags suspicious $11.5M outflows from BitoPro exchange’s hot wallets, says it was ‘likely ex...
ZachXBT reported unusual withdrawals totaling $11.5 million from BitoPro’s hot wallets across several blockchain networks, indicating a potential security breach affecting the exch...
Read Full Article →Wintermute warns Pectra upgrade leaves Ethereum users at risk of automated attacks
A recent security analysis revealed that a technical update has exposed Ethereum users to automated exploits, resulting in financial losses including one individual losing close to...
Read Full Article →SEC casts doubt on REX‑Osprey bid to launch staking Ethereum, Solana ETFs
The SEC’s request to postpone the debut of staking Ethereum and Solana ETFs highlights regulatory challenges that could impact the timing and market reception of these new investme...
Read Full Article →REX Shares and Osprey Funds file with SEC to offer staking Ethereum and Solana ETFs
REX Shares and Osprey Funds plan to introduce Ethereum and Solana ETFs that classify staking rewards as dividend income, impacting taxation under U.S. federal income tax regulation...
Read Full Article →JPMorgan says Ethereum’s recent upgrades haven’t meaningfully boosted activity
According to JPMorgan analysts, Ethereum's latest improvements have not resulted in a substantial rise in user engagement or transaction volume within the network.
Read Full Article →Ethereum DeFi protocol Euler to launch EulerSwap DEX with lending-boosted yield
Euler’s introduction of EulerSwap, a decentralized exchange combining automated market-making and lending features, aims to enhance liquidity options and potentially increase retur...
Read Full Article →Standard Chartered sees Solana reaching $500 by 2029, but expects it to underperform Ethereum in the...
Standard Chartered projects Solana could attain a value of $500 by 2029, although it anticipates slower growth compared to Ethereum soon due to the need for broader adoption beyond...
Read Full Article →Ethereum validators begin signaling another gas limit boost
A significant portion of Ethereum’s validators are indicating approval to increase the block gas limit, which could impact transaction capacity and influence network fee dynamics.
Read Full Article →Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs notch highest combined daily inflows since January, attracting over $1 bil...
U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum investment funds experienced their largest combined single-day capital increase since early this year, drawing in more than $1 billion during a recen...
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed BTCS adds $8.4 million worth of ETH to its corporate treasury
BTCS, a Nasdaq-listed company, has increased its corporate holdings by acquiring $8.4 million in Ethereum to enhance its blockchain validation and generate additional staking incom...
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