Latest News and Articles about Ethereum
Scroll Co-Founder Warns: Ethereum Fees on Rollups Toxic for Scalability
Scroll Co-Founder Warns Against Ethereum Fees on Layer-2 Rollups, Calls It Toxic for Ethereum Scalability Ye Zhang, co-founder of the layer-2 platform Scroll, has sounded the alarm on proposals to impose fees on Ethereum rollups, labeling them as “one of the most toxic ideas for Ethereum’s future.” His critique underscores a pivotal debate about Ethereum’s […]
Read MoreDeFi Protocols Slash Rates Amid Market Cool-Down: Stablecoins and High Yields in Focus
DeFi Yield Shifts to Low Interest Rate Strategy Amid Market Slowdown In the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, protocols are adjusting to a cooling market by lowering interest rates, driven by a record supply of stablecoins used for lending to generate yield. Despite the slowdown, the DeFi sector remains robust, with over $96 billion in total […]
Read MoreEthereum’s Investment Value Debated: Is ETH Dead or Just Evolving?
Ethereum’s Investment Prospects: A Heated Discussion Quinn Thompson, the Chief Investment Officer at Lekker Capital, has sparked a heated discussion within the cryptocurrency community by declaring Ethereum (ETH) “completely dead” as an investment. This bold statement has drawn responses from industry leaders, shedding light on Ethereum’s valuation and future potential. Ethereum’s investment value debated Declining […]
Read MoreEthereum Pre-Mine Address Awakens: $3.7M Moved, ETH/BTC Hits Multi-Year Low
Pre-Mine Ethereum Address Awakens, Stirring Speculation and Market Analysis An Ethereum address dormant for nearly a decade, holding $3.7 million in ETH, has been activated, reigniting discussions about Ethereum’s pre-mine distribution and its performance against Bitcoin, as the ETH/BTC pair reaches a multi-year low. Ethereum pre-mine address activated after nearly 10 years, moving $3.7 million […]
Read MoreVitalik Buterin’s Viral “Meow” Video Sparks Debate Amid Ethereum’s Price Drop
Ethereum’s Time is Meow? Vitalik Buterin’s Viral Video Greeted with Derision Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin’s viral “meow” video has sparked diverse reactions amidst Ethereum’s price struggles. Vitalik Buterin’s viral video on X.com Ether’s price drop since December 2024 Buterin’s political stance and public persona The Viral Video Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently went […]
Read MoreCosmos IBC-Ethereum Interop Test Succeeds: A Step Closer to Global Blockchain Standard
Cosmos Developers Bridge IBC to Ethereum in Groundbreaking Interoperability Test Cosmos developers have achieved a monumental feat by successfully testing the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol between Cosmos Hub and Ethereum, marking a significant step towards enhancing blockchain interoperability. Cosmos tests IBC with Ethereum, marking a major interoperability milestone. Eureka upgrade set for mid-April 2025 aims […]
Read MoreEthereum’s Pectra Hard Fork Set for April 30: ACDE #208 Highlights
Highlights of Ethereum’s All Core Devs Meeting (ACDE) #208 Ethereum’s development community is buzzing with anticipation as the Pectra hard fork gears up for a mainnet deployment on April 30th, following a successful activation on the Hoodi testnet. This latest All Core Devs Execution (ACDE) Call #208 was packed with updates, showcasing Ethereum’s relentless drive […]
Read MoreCustodia and Vantage Bank Launch Avit Stablecoin on Ethereum, Tokenizing U.S. Dollar Demand Deposits
Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank Launch Avit Stablecoin, Revolutionizing Traditional Banking with Blockchain Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank have made history by being the first in the U.S. to tokenize U.S. dollar demand deposits on a public blockchain through the launch of the Avit stablecoin on the Ethereum mainnet. This groundbreaking move, fully compliant with […]
Read MoreHackers Steal 6,260 ETH in GMX-Linked Scam, GMX Contracts Safe
Scam Alert: Another 6,260 ETH Lost in GMX-Linked Smart Contracts Another day, another crypto heist. Hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in smart contracts linked to GMX, a decentralized exchange, making off with 6,260 ETH, worth about $13 million. The “Abracadabra Spell cauldron” protocols, part of the decentralized lending platform Abracadabra, were the target, not GMX’s own […]
Read MoreEthereum’s Validator Custody Debate: Static vs. Dynamic Models Explored
Ethereum’s Validator Custody Dilemma: Static or Dynamic? The Ethereum community faces a pivotal decision: should it adopt a static or dynamic custody model for its validators? This choice will significantly impact the future of Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system, influencing network efficiency, decentralization, and performance. Static custody: Simple yet inflexible Dynamic custody: Adaptable but complex Challenges: […]
Read MoreEthereum’s Midlife Crisis: Price Plunge and Shift to Layer-2 Networks
Ethereum’s Midlife Meltdown: Navigating the Shift to Layer-2 Networks Ethereum, once the golden child of the blockchain world, is now grappling with what Standard Chartered analysts call a “midlife crisis,” marked by a significant price drop and a shift of its value to layer-2 networks. Ethereum price drops 40% in three months Value shifts to […]
Read MoreLG Electronics Closes NFT Marketplace Amid Market Downturn
S Korean Electronics Giant LG Shuts Down Its NFT Marketplace LG Electronics, a titan in the tech world, has made the surprising decision to pull the plug on its NFT marketplace, LG Art Lab. Launched amid the NFT frenzy in 2022, the marketplace aimed to revolutionize how digital art is consumed through integration with LG’s […]
Read MoreEthereum ACDC #153: Hoodi Testnet, Pectra Upgrade, and EIP-7688 Unveiled
Ethereum’s All Core Devs Meeting (ACDC) #153: Key Updates and Challenges Ethereum’s developers are racing against time to refine their blockchain, with the latest All Core Devs Meeting (ACDC) #153 unveiling critical updates and challenges. From the launch of the Hoodi Testnet to discussions on validator custody dynamics and the potential inclusion of EIP-7688, the […]
Read MoreNYSE Proposes Staking for Bitwise Ethereum ETF: Boosting Crypto Finance
NYSE Proposes Staking for Bitwise Ethereum ETF: A Step Forward in Crypto Finance The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to add staking capabilities to the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW), a move that could enhance the performance of these financial products and benefit the […]
Read MoreCoinbase Dominates Ethereum with 11.42% Staked ETH, Eyes 1,000 U.S. Jobs Amid Political Boost
Coinbase Takes the Lead as Largest Ethereum Node Operator with 11.42% of Staked ETH Coinbase has emerged as the largest Ethereum node operator, controlling 11.42% of all staked Ether (ETH), valued at approximately $6.8 billion as of March 3. This development raises questions about centralization, market dynamics, and political influences on the crypto industry. Coinbase: […]
Read MorePolygon Surges Past Bitcoin and Solana in NFT Sales, Driven by Courtyard Collection
Polygon Surges in NFT Sales Volume, Outpacing Bitcoin and Solana Polygon has recently surged past Bitcoin and Solana in daily NFT sales, reaching a significant volume of $2.8 million, up 140% from the previous day. This impressive growth is largely driven by the Courtyard NFT collection, which alone accounted for over 80% of Polygon’s NFT […]
Read MoreEthereum Shifts from Holesky to Hoodi Testnet Amid Pectra Upgrade Challenges
Ethereum’s Testnet Transition: From Holesky to Hoodi Ethereum developers are gearing up to retire the Holesky testnet in September 2025 after disruptions during the Pectra upgrade testing led to a mass exodus of validators. The new Hoodi testnet will take over testing responsibilities for the Pectra upgrade, while Holesky might find a new purpose in […]
Read MoreEthereum Shifts to Founder-Driven Model, Inspired by Solana’s Success
Ethereum’s Strategic Pivot: Emulating Solana’s Success for Founder-Driven Growth Ethereum is taking a bold step to rejuvenate its ecosystem by adopting a founder-driven growth model, inspired by Solana’s Superteam approach. This move comes amid criticism over Ethereum’s sluggish momentum and aims to address governance issues and prevent stagnation. Ethereum adopts founder-driven growth model Inspired by […]
Read MoreEthereum’s Hoodi Testnet Debuts for Pectra Upgrade and Staking Tests
Ethereum Launches Hoodi Testnet to Test Pectra Upgrade and Staking Operations Ethereum’s developers have introduced the Hoodi testnet, aiming to provide a stable platform for testing the upcoming Pectra upgrade, validator exits, and staking operations. This move comes after the Holesky testnet faced significant challenges, resulting in a period of non-finality that required community efforts […]
Read More21Shares Shuts Down Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Amid Crypto Market Slump
21Shares Winds Down Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Amid Crypto Market Downturn 21Shares has announced the closure of two actively managed ETFs, ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ARKC) and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY), due to a declining crypto market. This decision highlights the challenges faced by actively managed crypto ETFs […]
Read MoreEthereum’s Future at Risk: Ex-Engineer Warns of Leadership and Stagnation Issues
Ethereum’s Future at Risk Without Clear Leadership, Ex-Engineer Warns Harikrishnan Mulackal, a former Solidity expert and compiler engineer at the Ethereum Foundation, has raised serious concerns about Ethereum’s future, citing a lack of clear leadership and vision as major roadblocks. In a post on X on March 14, Mulackal highlighted the ongoing disagreements within the […]
Read MoreEthereum Launches Hoodi Testnet to Address Holesky’s Stability Woes
Ethereum Launches Hoodi Testnet to Overcome Holesky’s Stability Issues Ethereum’s latest testnet, Hoodi, aims to tackle the severe stability challenges that plagued its predecessor, Holesky. Set to launch on March 17, 2025, Hoodi promises a robust platform for testing the upcoming Pectra upgrade, focusing on validator exits and network enhancements critical for Ethereum’s future. Hoodi […]
Read More21Shares to Liquidate Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures ETFs on March 28, 2025
21Shares to Liquidate Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures ETFs Amid Strategic Shift 21Shares, in partnership with ARK Invest, is set to liquidate two of its ETFs focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts. The ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY) and the ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ARKC) will cease trading on […]
Read MoreSEC vs. Ripple: XRP Commodity Battle Heats Up Amid Ethereum Influence
SEC vs. Ripple: XRP Commodity Status and Ethereum’s Influence on Crypto Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple are locked in negotiations with a critical focus: determining if XRP can be classified as a commodity. This classification debate is heavily influenced by the SEC’s evolving perspective on Ethereum (ETH), with Ripple accusing […]
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