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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Bitcoin

Ether eyed $2,000 for the first time since March following instutional interest over the last two weeks and the recent Pectra upgrade.

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The ether-bitcoin (ETH/BTC) ratio has reached an “extremely undervalued” zone in a move that flashes a historically bullish signal — but traders betting on a sharp ether (ETH) recovery may want to pause.

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Dogecoin

Major cryptocurrencies rallied across the board following President Trump's announcement of a trade deal with the United Kingdom. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $99,520.02 +2.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,949.30 +6.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $153.93 +4.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.20 +3.1% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1833 +5.8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001342 +4.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin large transaction volume and daily active addresses increased by 2.3% and 8.7% respectively in a single day.

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Cosmos

A Sei Network developer proposed to depreciate the blockchain's Cosmos support on Wednesday in a bid to remove “unnecessary” complexity for users.

Sei Wants To Cut Cosmos Compatibility and Go All-In on Ethereum

The cryptocurrency market is booming during Thursday's early morning hours, with bitcoin poised to recover price levels not seen since February. The leading cryptocurrency experienced an upswing of nearly 3%, reaching prices of over $99,000 on several exchanges. Similarly, ether also rose to levels not seen since April, surpassing the key $1,900 mark.

Early Morning Market Moves: Bitcoin Edges Closer to $100K, Ether Overcomes $1,900

Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) widely anticipated Pectra upgrade failed to have an immediate impact, with the second-largest cryptocurrency barely moving after its activation Wednesday. What happened: ETH was up 0.96%, while trading volume rose scarcely by 0.52% over the last 24 hours.

Ethereum Flat After Pectra Upgrade, But Analyst Foresees Overhaul 'Tailwind' That Could Take ETH Above $2,000

Major cryptocurrencies are trading slightly higher following the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged and China's liquidity boost to stimulate its economy. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,034.89 +1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,792.80 +0.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.55 +0.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.10 -1.6% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1700 +0.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001262 +0.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 9.4% and daily active addresses growing by 3.2%.

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their three-day inflow streak broken with $86 million in net outflows, primarily due to a sharp drawdown from Grayscale's GBTC. Ether ETFs also took a hit, recording an $18 million exit, entirely from Fidelity's FETH.

Crypto ETFs Slip With $86 Million Outflow for Bitcoin and $18 Million for Ether

"We would like to request that the SEC file an amicus in support of the argument that Ether is a security," the NY attorney general's office wrote.

Coinbase Releases Treasure Trove of SEC Docs on Ethereum, XRP and More

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

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The price of Ethereum has been above the moving averages since April 26. The price movement has remained stable above the moving averages due to the Doji candlesticks.

Ethereum Continues To Move Sideways Above $1,800

Etherscan has launched monitoring tools for EIP-7702 authorizations following Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, which introduced 11 improvement proposals to bolster scalability, security, and user experience.

Etherscan Unveils EIP-7702 Tracking as Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Goes Live

Documents reveal that the SEC was asked by the NYAG's Office to file a brief in support of their argument that ETH is a security.

Coinbase reveals internal SEC conversations about XRP and an ask from NY to support ETH security claim

The New York State Attorney General asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to openly declare Ethereum's ether (ETH) was a security, not a commodity, during the state's prosecution of KuCoin in 2023, according to a document revealed by Coinbase Inc. in a trove of agency communications released on Wednesday.

Coinbase's SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security

Institutional funds currently hold about 3.3 million ether (ETH), or roughly 3% of the circulating supply, through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With 27% of ETH already staked, these ETF holdings alone could increase the amount of total staked ETH by more than 10%.

Ether ETFs and Institutional Staking: What's at Stake?

ETH is currently stuck 40% lower than it was this time last year after devs finalized the Pectra upgrade.

Ethereum Price Holds Steady Following Pectra Upgrade

Major cryptocurrencies are seeing a green start to the week, buoyed by improving macro sentiment as markets await today's FOMC decision and ongoing U.S.-China trade developments. Notably, Scott Bessent is scheduled to meet with Chinese officials in Geneva this weekend for high-stakes trade talks.

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Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, combining the Prague and Electra updates, went live at epoch 364032 on May 7, 2025, introducing 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) to enhance scalability, security, and user experience. Pectra Upgrade Activates With 11 Key Enhancements The upgrade, activated at 6 a.m.

Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade Goes Live, Targeting Scalability and User Experience

The Pectra upgrade enables new wallet smart contract features, enhanced validator economics, and improved scalability on Ethereum.

Ethereum Rolls Out Pectra, Its ‘Most Ambitious Upgrade Yet'

Ethereum activated its long-awaited “Pectra” upgrade on Wednesday, marking the blockchain's most significant overhaul since the Merge in 2022.

Ethereum Activates ‘Pectra' Upgrade, Raising Max Stake to 2,048 ETH

Activated at epoch 364032 around 6:05 a.m. ET, the Pectra upgrade is Ethereum's largest-ever update by EIP count.

Ethereum developers activate Pectra upgrade with 11 changes to improve UX, validator ops and Layer 2 scaling

Solana

It's the Fed day again, and traders are seeking cues on how much volatility this key event might spark. According to Volmex's implied volatility indices, major tokens could see price swings, but nothing out of the ordinary is anticipated.

Forecasting Fed-Induced Price Swings in Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP

Cryptocurrency markets continued trending lower early this week, with market participants eyeing Wednesday's FOMC meeting and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $95,090.07 +0.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,788.07 -1.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $144.85 -1.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.13 -0.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1690 -1.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001259 -1.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 64.1% and daily active addresses growing by 22.5%.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide As Markets Brace For Fed Interest Rate Decision

Cryptocurrency markets are anxiously anticipating Wednesday's Federal Reserve interest rate decision, with the fear and greed index in neutral territory at 50. Cryptocurrency Price 24-Hour Performance Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $94,334 +0.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,774 -1.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $143.46 -0.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.11 -1.0% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1674 -1.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001255 -0.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction volume up by around 64% each in a single day.

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Vitalik Buterin wants to simplify Ethereum (ETH). In a new blog post, the Ethereum co-founder praises how “beautifully simple” Bitcoin (BTC) is, which he says is key to the crypto king serving as a “globally trusted base layer.

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