Ethereum

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games. Ether is the native token for the Ethereum ecosystem.

The Ethereum blockchain is preparing a significant upgrade, called the Ethereum Merge, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 13-16, 2022.

The Merge reflects a shift in Ethereum’s protocol in which the blockchain will move from a “proof-of-work” to “proof-of-stake” system.

Miners validate transactions by solving complex calculations before a new block can be added to the chain. This is the mechanism that Bitcoin ($BTC) runs on.

Miners are replaced by “validators,” who stake the ETH they own to validate new blocks on the chain. Avalanche ($AVAX) and Solana ($SOL) are proof-of-stake.

The Ethereum Foundation reports that moving to a proof-of-stake model will reduce the blockchain’s energy consumption by more than 99%.

Ether ($ETH) is Ethereum’s native crypto asset, while Ethereum is the underlying blockchain. No disruptions to ETH are expected following the Merge.

Unlike Bitcoin, the founder of Ethereum is publicly known. Vitalik Buterin published Ethereum’s introductory paper in 2013 and launched the project in 2015.

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games.

The Ethereum Foundation

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Aave

Arbitrum

The order shields anyone who votes on the transfer from being held in violation of the freeze, though the ultimate fate of the funds remains unclear.

Arbitrum's $71 million in ETH cleared for Aave transfer as North Korea terrorism creditors retain legal claim

Ethereum's share of total decentralized finance ( DeFi) liquidity has fallen to its lowest level in years, as rival blockchains chip away at a dominance that once exceeded 63%. Rival Chains Close the Gap In absolute terms, Ethereum still commands the largest DeFi stack on any single chain, with approximately $45.50 billion in TVL.

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A U.S. federal judge has authorized the transfer of approximately 30,765 ETH, worth roughly $71 million, to an Aave-controlled wallet, clearing the final legal obstacle in decentralized finance's most complex recovery effort to date.

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Blackrock has filed paperwork to debut two tokenized money-market funds on the Ethereum network, offering stablecoin holders a regulated, yield-bearing alternative to sitting in idle digital dollars. Blackrock Eyes $6.1B Fund Tokenization The world's largest asset manager has submitted paperwork to U.S. regulators to launch a digital share class tied to its roughly $6.

Blackrock to Launch Tokenized Money-Market Funds on Ethereum

Judge Margaret Garnett allowed frozen exploit funds on Arbitrum to move to Aave, but the legal freeze follows the assets as terrorism plaintiffs continue their claim.

Judge clears path for Aave to move $71 million in ETH linked to North Korea hack

Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Bitcoin jumped above $80,000 as Middle East tensions continue to linger.

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Bitcoin is trading around $80,000 as Middle East tensions escalate and ETFs reverse course with significant outflows, breaking five consecutive days of heavy inflows. Bitcoin ETFs saw $277.5 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $103.5 million in net outflows.

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A wallet address associated with crypto investment firm Metalpha has moved nearly $20 million worth of ether into Binance, adding fresh selling pressure on a token already contending with bearish sentiment.

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Ethereum's price has resumed its upward trend after being caught between the moving average lines since April 27.

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A mysterious crypto whale with alleged ties to industry veteran Erik Voorhees has added another $6.67 million in ether to a position that has already accumulated more than $266 million worth of the token. Key Takeaways: A whale wallet linked to Erik Voorhees bought 2,920 ETH for $6.67M on May 8, 2026, per Lookonchain.

Whale Potentially Linked to Erik Voorhees Spends Another $6.67M on ETH

DAO delegates approved releasing exploit-frozen ETH to an Aave-led recovery effort, though Arbitrum's governance rules delay any transfer for at least eight days

Arbitrum approves $71 Million ETH release despite U.S. seizure fight

Arbitrum delegates back $71 Million ETH recovery plan despite U.S. seizure fight

However, a May 1 court order restricted Arbitrum DAO from moving the recovered funds, prompting Aave to file an emergency motion against it.

Arbitrum DAO approves $70 million ETH release for Kelp DAO recovery

Leading Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies may start slowing its ETH purchases as it approaches its 5% supply goal.

Tom Lee Says BitMine May Slow Ethereum Buys After Amassing Nearly $12 Billion of ETH

Bitcoin slipped to $80,000 as bulls look for new buyers to step in to extend the relief rally.

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At the current pace of purchases, Lee said his Ethereum treasury giant would reach its 5% ether accumulation goal in six weeks, then shift its focus to staking and share buybacks.

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Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is caught between heavy whale selling and rising institutional adoption, according to fresh expert analysis. Is Path To $3,000 Certain?

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Bitcoin continues to hold above $80,000 as Bitcoin ETFs saw $46.3 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $11.6 million in net inflows.

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Altcoins outperformed bitcoin and ether on Thursday as traders rotated into higher-risk assets amid improving market sentiment.

Altcoins climb as bitcoin and ether retreat from weekly highs

Leading cryptocurrencies took a breather on Wednesday, while stocks closed at new records as investors weighed the report of a potential U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.

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By the time Bitcoin and other networks are ready to defend themselves, it may already be too late, according to a new analysis.

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Bitcoin is consolidating near $81,000, supported by strong ETF inflows and neutral overall sentiment as traders assess whether momentum can extend higher.

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Solana

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is rolling out cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform charging 50 basis points per transaction, undercutting Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), and Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW). The Pricing War Begins Morgan Stanley's 50-basis-point fee is about half of Robinhood's 95 basis points.

Morgan Stanley Undercuts Coinbase, Robinhood On BTC, ETH, SOL Trading Fees

Bitcoin trades above $82,000 on Wednesday morning, supported by improving sentiment and four consecutive days of spot ETF inflows as U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Bitcoin ETFs saw $467.4 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $97.6 million in net inflows.

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Joseph Lubin backed ETH treasury firms, confirmed Linea's Linux Foundation move, and highlighted Ethereum's quantum-safe roadmap.

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