At 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency portfolio is valued at $ 5.43 million. Despite the high market prices for crypto, this figure represents a noticeable dip compared to its worth in June. Crypto Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump is set to become the first U.S. President openly supportive of cryptocurrency, …
Ethereum Foundation Launches Attackathon to Strengthen Protocol Security
The Ethereum Foundation has initiated its first-ever “Attackathon,” a community-driven challenge offering $ 1.5 million in prizes to identify flaws in the Ethereum protocol. Ethereum Hosts Attackathon According to the announcement from the foundation’s Protocol Security Research Team and the Ecosystem Funding Initiative, the Attackathon event will take place from Nov. 25, 2024, to …
Ethereum Shorts Hit Record High as Market Leverage Soars
Leveraged short positions in ethereum (ETH) have climbed to unprecedented highs, signaling a bearish tilt in market sentiment as traders brace for intensified volatility. Ethereum Bears Bet Big as Futures Market Records Peak Short Open interest in ethereum futures has surpassed $ 20 billion, setting a new record and highlighting heightened speculative activity. This …
NFT Fever Cools: Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT Sales Dive Amid Broader Crypto Growth
Non-fungible token (NFT) sales cooled off this week, slipping 9.3% compared to the prior period, even as the broader cryptocurrency market climbed higher. NFT Market Shifts: Ethereum and Bitcoin Sales Plunge, Solana Gains Ground Data from cryptoslam.io revealed that NFT transactions over the past seven days amounted to $ 161.47 million. Ethereum NFTs dominated …
Ethereum vs. Solana: Who Will Emerge as the Top Altcoin This Cycle?
The dominance of Ethereum in defi makes it the top choice for stability and institutional-grade projects but Solana’s speed and affordability could see it outpace Ethereum in relative gains. Ethereum vs Solana: Who Emerges on Top Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) are two powerhouses in the blockchain industry, each representing different approaches to scalability, decentralization, […]
Ethereum Rallies 7%, Outshines Bitcoin’s Modest Climb – Is the Tide Turning?
On Thursday, Nov. 21, ethereum (ETH) took the lead, climbing over 7% while bitcoin managed a 3% increase. Ether Dominance Shrinks, But Today It Steals the Spotlight from Bitcoin This year has been a rocky road for ethereum (ETH), but on Thursday, the digital asset reached an intraday peak of $ 3,362 per ether. …
Grayscale’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Mini ETFs See Share Prices Multiply
Grayscale Investments has finalized reverse share splits for its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), effective Nov. 19, 2024. These splits adjust share prices relative to their net asset values, with BTC shares increasing fivefold and ETH shares rising tenfold, while reducing the number of outstanding shares proportionally. Fractional shares […]
ENS Domains Unveils Namechain: A Layer 2 Solution for the Ethereum Ecosystem
ENS Domains has announced the launch of Namechain, a purpose-built Layer 2 solution that marks a significant evolution in the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) ecosystem. This development is part of the broader ENS v2 initiative, aimed at reducing costs and enhancing performance for users. The team hopes that by providing a familiar experience for Ethereum […]
Ethereum Rockets Past $3,000: A Comeback Story or Short-Lived Rise?
The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, ethereum (ETH), has broken back over the $ 3,000 level this week for the first time since late July. Ethereum’s Meteoric Rise to $ 3,000 Ethereum’s momentum kicked in after bitcoin (BTC) surged to a fresh all-time high, reaching the $ 3,000 mark on Nov. …
Grayscale Unveils Plan to Transform Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds With Split Strategy
Grayscale Investments has announced plans for reverse share splits for its Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (Ticker: BTC) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (Ticker: ETH). Effective at 5:00 pm ET on Nov. 19, the BTC fund will undergo a 1-for-5 split, while the ETH fund will undergo a 1-for-10 split. These adjustments are intended […]
Ethereum Foundation: ETH Holdings in Treasury Represent 0.26% of Total Supply
The Ethereum Foundation has released a report detailing its $ 970.2 million treasury, primarily held in ether. The report outlines the foundation’s strategy of selling ETH during bull markets to fund ecosystem projects during bear markets. Rationale Behind Ethereum Foundation’s ETH Sales The Ethereum Foundation (EF), the non-profit organization supporting the Ethereum ecosystem, has …
Tether to Perform $2 Billion USDT Chain Swap to Ethereum
Tether will transfer a portion of its USDT cold wallets from other blockchains to USDT on Ethereum via a chain swap. The overall supply of USDT will remain unchanged. Tether to Allow Traders to Utilize USDT Across Blockchains A chain swap is a procedure used to transfer cryptocurrency between blockchains. Through this procedure, crypto users […]
Michigan Pension Fund Invests $10 Million in Grayscale’s Ethereum ETFs
Reports indicate that the State of Michigan Retirement System recently invested over $ 10 million in ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), specifically in Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust and its Ethereum Mini Trust. The Rise of Crypto in Retirement Portfolios In July, news surfaced that the State of Michigan Retirement System (SMRS) had also put funds into …
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Hovers in Consolidation as Bears Maintain Control
Ethereum (ETH) is currently hovering around critical support and resistance levels, with recent trading activity suggesting that a breakout or breakdown might be on the horizon. Ethereum Looking at the daily chart, ethereum (ETH) has trended downward since hitting a high of $ 2,769.4 in Oct. A consistent lineup of red candles underscores the …
UBS Launches Tokenized Fund on Ethereum, Signaling a Major Shift in Wealth Strategy
UBS has launched its first tokenized fund, offering institutional-level cash management via Ethereum blockchain to meet the rising demand for digital assets. Behind the Curtain: UBS’ First Tokenized Fund Breaks New Ground in Asia UBS Asset Management announced on Friday the launch of its first tokenized investment fund, the “UBS USD Money Market Investment Fund […]