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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Ethereum finalized block 25,000,000 on May 1, 2026, marking nearly 11 years of operation since the network's genesis block on July 30, 2015. Key Takeaways: Ethereum finalized block 25 million on May 1, 2026, nearly 11 years after its July 2015 genesis with no prolonged global network shutdown.

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Bitcoin

Japanese giant SBI Group is bringing crypto rewards into everyday spending with a new Visa card offering that converts points into BTC, ETH, or XRP. The campaign offers rewards of up to 10% for Gold users and 2.5% for standard users.

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EF said the funds will go towards operations, activities, protocol R&D, ecosystem development, community grant funding and more.

Ethereum Foundation's recent ETH sales to Tom Lee's Bitmine hit $47 million after latest deal

For the second straight week, the Ethereum Foundation has unloaded 10,000 ETH—about $23 million worth—to top treasury firm, BitMine.

Ethereum Foundation Sells $23 Million More in ETH to Tom Lee's BitMine

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is up to $78,000 as strength in the stock market is lifting risk sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $78,496.62 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,306.89 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $84.12 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.39 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1087 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.056337 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 78,930 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $285.59 million.

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The latest transaction follows a similar March deal in which the foundation sold 5,000 ETH to BitMine, raising roughly $10.2 million.

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Outflows from Ethereum ETFs extended to a 4-day streak as Bitcoin funds shed $490 million, even as the S&P 500 hit an all-time high.

Ethereum ETFs Shed $184M Over 4-Day Negative Streak

Bitcoin trades above $77,000 on Friday morning as Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.8 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $23.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Reclaims $77,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Bump 1%

Leading cryptocurrencies moved sideways, while stocks rallied to record highs on Thursday as investors digested the U.S. economy's first-quarter growth that fell short of forecasts. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Flat, Dogecoin Gains After Softer Q1 GDP Print: Analyst Says BTC's Current Drawdown 'Differs Materially' From Past Lows

Arbitrum

The Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ETH that the Kelp DAO attacker had moved to an Arbitrum One address.

Arbitrum DAO starts vote to release 30,766 frozen ETH to DeFi United, following Kelp DAO attack

Ethereum layer-2 network MegaETH will unlock its native MEGA token over time, and reward it to users, as key benchmarks are met.

MegaETH Token Launches as Ethereum Layer-2 Network's Novel Rewards System Is Tested

Bitcoin trades near $76,000 following $137.8 million in net outflows from Bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $87.7 million in net outflows.

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Solana

Crypto sold off across the board with bitcoin down 2.1% and ether off 3.4% as Brent crude surged 7.1% to $126 a barrel on reports President Trump is being briefed on military options for Iran.

Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high

BlackRock's staked ethereum ETF has pulled 261,337 ETH onto its balance sheet, with Grayscale and Bitmine adding another $500M in staking pressure.

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Leading cryptocurrencies stagnated, while stocks fell on Wednesday due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace talks. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

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Bitcoin slipped to around $75,000 as traders reduced risk, with broader sentiment shifting from neutral to fear.

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Wednesday's FOMC meeting was expected to be Jerome Powell's last as Federal Reserve chair.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Dip as Fed Holds Rates Steady for Third Straight Time

Bitcoin trades above $77,000 on Wednesday morning, supported by optimism following remarks from the SEC chair at the Bitcoin 2026 event. Bitcoin ETFs saw $89.7 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $21.8 million in net outflows.

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A wallet dormant since 2015 just moved 10,000 ETH—but analysts say a custody restructuring, not a sell, is the likely explanation.

Ethereum ICO Whale Who Turned $3,100 Into $23M Wakes Up After a Decade

Andean Medjedovic, the Canadian national charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for stealing $65 million across two decentralized finance ( Defi) exploits, moved 2,900 ETH worth $6.8 million to Tornado Cash on Wednesday. Key Takeaways: Andean Medjedovic moved 2,900 ETH worth $6.8 million to Tornado Cash on April 29, 2026.

Kyberswap Exploiter Moves 2,900 ETH to Tornado Cash Two Years After $65M Heist

An Ethereum initial coin offering ( ICO) participant transferred 10,000 ETH worth $22.88 million to a new wallet on Wednesday after the address sat dormant for over a decade, converting a $3,100 investment into a 7,381x return. Key Takeaways: Wallet 0xCD59 transferred 10,000 ETH worth $22.88 million after lying dormant for 10.8 years.

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The Ethereum whale address received the ETH on July 30, 2015, after participating in the ICO event with $3,100.

Ethereum ICO whale moves $23 million in ETH after 10-year dormancy

Leading cryptocurrencies fell alongside stocks on Tuesday amid a report that AI giant OpenAI reportedly missed its key targets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Slide, Dogecoin Flat As 'Fear' Sentiment Prevails: Analyst Expects BTC Bull Run Before 'Massive' Financial Crisis

LayerZero 

Kelp says it used the default configuration for its LayerZero-powered Decentralized Verifier Network that was exploited.

LayerZero commits 10,000 ETH to DeFi United effort

Bitcoin held near $76,000 while major altcoins remained subdued, as traders positioned cautiously ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

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