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.

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Bitcoin has climbed back above $73,000 amid a broader consolidation phase for digital assets.

Bitcoin Reclaims $73,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain Up To 2%

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) outperformed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over the past month, supported by rising network activity, capital inflows and strengthening ecosystem fundamentals. Network Activity Reaches Record High CryptoQuant data shows Ethereum's network activity has reached an all-time high, with the seven-day average of total transfers surpassing 1.3 million.

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Crypto ETFs staged a strong rebound, with bitcoin and ether both returning to solid inflows. XRP slipped modestly, while Solana activity remained absent. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $358.17 million inflows on April 9, led by Blackrock IBIT, restoring momentum. Ether ETFs added $85.19 million as ETHA gained $90.94 million, showing selective but rising demand.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add Combined $443 Million in Strong Inflow Day

Bitcoin trades around $72,000 as Bitcoin ETFs saw $343.3 million in net inflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $85.2 million in net inflows. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $71,913.67 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,197.31 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $83.39 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.33 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09227 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055886 Meme coin market capitalization is up 0.5% to $34 billion over the past 24 hours.

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Solana

The level that has capped every rally during the six-week war remains intact, with analysts saying $75,000 needs to break before the market enters a genuine bullish phase.

ETH, SOL, DOGE slide as Bitcoin fails to break $73,000 for the third time since the ceasefire

TD Cowen remains positive on $55 billion Bitcoin treasury pioneer Strategy, despite trimming its price target yet again.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum are trading higher as open interest rises, providing some optimism about investors' risk-on appetite.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Open Interest Rises, Signaling Renewed Risk Appetite: CryptoQuant

Open interest in BTC and ETH perpetual futures rose by over $2 billion each in 24 hours after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announcement.

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Bitcoin traded largely flat as improving sentiment is offset by renewed institutional selling pressure tied to geopolitical uncertainty, including the U.S.-Iran conflict. U.S. CPI data is scheduled to release tomorrow.

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Institutional interest in digital assets is rising despite geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty, underscoring a broader shift toward crypto and tokenization. Diverging ETF Flows Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to attract institutional capital, with ETFs recording $1.32 billion in inflows in March, reversing a four-month streak of outflows.

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Ethereum treasury giant BitMine Immersion Technologies upped its share buyback program to $4 billion and was uplisted to the NYSE on Thursday.

Tom Lee's BitMine Uplisted to NYSE as Ethereum Firm Expands Buyback Program to $4 Billion

Bitmine uplists to the NYSE, expands its share buyback, and continues building one of the largest ETH treasuries.

Tom Lee's Bitmine uplists to NYSE with 4.8M ETH and $4 billion buyback authorization

Bitcoin trades $71,000 as broader markets weakened amid geopolitical uncertainty. Bitcoin ETFs saw $124.6 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $18.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $71,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip 3% On Geopolitical Uncertainty

The Ethereum Foundation has begun converting 5,000 ETH into stablecoins to support operations and grants, using Cowswap's TWAP mechanism. The move reflects a broader shift away from routine ETH sales toward diversified funding strategies. Key Takeaways: Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH, worth approximately $11 million via Cowswap TWAP, reducing market impact on prices.

Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to Fund Operations

Tehran says three clauses of the ceasefire have been breached, oil is rebounding toward $97, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite the deal.

Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) slipped back into outflows after a strong start to the week, led by bitcoin's sharp reversal. XRP stood out with gains, while ether and solana faced renewed selling pressure. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $159.05 million outflows on Tuesday, led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling fragile market conviction. Ether ETFs lost $64.

Crypto ETFs Turn Red: Bitcoin Loses $159 Million, Ether Drops $64 Million

Bitcoin is holding $71,000 on easing geopolitical tensions and a U.S.-Iran ceasefire that boosted global risk appetite. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $71,295.08 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,207.02 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $83.08 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.35 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09336 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055986 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 120,044 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $653.60 million.

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So far, the CoWSwap TWAP transactions have been drawn from a wallet associated with the Ethereum Foundation's DeFi activities.

Ethereum Foundation swaps 5,000 ETH into stablecoins for operational and grant funding

Securitize has tokenized the ordinary shares of Nasdaq-listed Currenc Group Inc. (CURR), marking what the company says is the first natively tokenized public stock available simultaneously on both Ethereum and Solana. Key Takeaways: Securitize tokenized Currenc Group (Nasdaq: CURR) shares on Ethereum and Solana on April 8, 2026.

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The proposal builds on Ethereum's EIP-4844, which introduced blobs for more efficient data availability, and aims to support Layer 1 scaling.

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Bitcoin is up 5% to reclaim the $71,000 level after President Trump overnight announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Bitcoin ETFs saw $159 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $64.7 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Reclaims $71,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise 5% On Iran Ceasefire

Short sellers betting on continued war escalation lost $427 million in 24 hours as bitcoin vaulted past $72,000 on the ceasefire announcement.

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Bitcoin is down on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions rise following Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran.

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