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

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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.

Bitcoin, ether, oil shorts lead $427 million wipeout on US-Iran ceasefire

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

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Falter As Trump's Iran Ultimatum Shakes Sentiment

The proposed Ethereum ERC-8211 standard would allow complex, multi-step blockchain actions to run in one transaction.

Proposed Ethereum Standard Aims to Help AI Agents Execute Complex DeFi Trades

Global crypto funds saw $224 million worth of net inflows last week, led by XRP products with $119.6 million, per CoinShares.

XRP leads $224 million weekly inflows into global crypto funds as bitcoin sentiment remains mixed and ether lags: CoinShares

Bitcoin is trading around $68,000 as liquidations stand at $162.5 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $471.3 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $120.2 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide 2% Amid Ceasefire Hopes

Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone believes major shifts in the crypto market are underway, including a potential “flippening” led by stablecoins. McGlone says Bitcoin (BTC) will likely revisit significantly lower levels, potentially dropping toward $10,000 by 2026 as broader market conditions shift. “Potential $10,000 Bitcoin in 2026. Prove me wrong – stay above $75,000.

Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone Predicts Massive ‘Flippening,' Says USDT Will Overtake Ethereum and Bitcoin

Solana

Oil jumped above $112 on threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached by midnight, while crypto markets gave back Monday's ceasefire rally gains.

Bitcoin, ether, solana hold steady as Trump sets Tuesday night deadline for Iran deal

Polymarket gives ethereum 60% odds of losing its #2 crypto ranking as ETH crashes 30%+ in Q1. Standard Chartered still forecasts $7,500 year-end target.

'Drop To $1,500'—Ethereum Suddenly Faces 60% Odds Of Losing Crown

Bitcoin ETFs managed a modest weekly gain despite sharp swings, while ether extended its outflow trend. Solana and XRP also declined in a shortened trading week. Key Takeaways: Blackrock IBIT helped drive $22.34 million bitcoin ETF inflows, but volatility signals weak conviction ahead. Ether ETFs saw $42.

Bitcoin Holds Weekly Inflows While Ether, Altcoin ETFs Slip

Bitcoin trades below $70,000 amid hopes for a ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran war. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $69,818.36 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,143.01 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.68 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.33 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09184 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055957 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 84,159 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $330.88 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain Momentum On Renewed Ceasefire Hopes

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) surged 7.5% to $20.91 after buying 71,252 ETH last week—the fastest pace since December—as the stock uplists to NYSE on April 9. The Accumulation Blitz Chairman Tom Lee framed the buying as a bet that Ethereum is in “the final stages of the mini-crypto winter.

Bitmine Buys 71,252 Ethereum As BMNR Stock Uplists To NYSE

Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added $150 million of ETH last week, boosting its $10.3 billion stash.

Tom Lee's BitMine Nears 4% of Ethereum Supply as ETH Price Hits Weekly High

With a 6.8% gain, and outperforming both the S&P 500 and gold, Ethereum remains a strong wartime store of value," said Lee.

Tom Lee's Bitmine accelerates Ethereum buying with 71,252 ETH, largest weekly haul since December

Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed total crypto, cash and equity holdings of $11.4 billion on Monday, anchored by 4.803 million ETH tokens as the company prepares to uplist to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Key Takeaways: Bitmine holds 4.803 million ETH worth $10.

Bitmine Reaches 4.803 Million ETH, Announces NYSE Uplisting

The company now holds 3.98% of all ether in circulation, has staked $7.1 billion of it, and says it is generating $196 million in annualized staking revenue.

Bitmine's ether treasury hits 4.8 million ETH as stock listing moves to NYSE

Bitcoin is up 4% on Monday, attempting to reclaim $70,000 amid hopes of potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Bitcoin ETFs saw $8.99 million in net inflows on Friday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $71.2 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin Surges Above $69,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Jump 4%

Leading cryptocurrencies rose overnight on Sunday while stock futures dipped as President Donald Trump's warning to Iran put investors on edge.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rally Amid Trump's Fiery Iran Warning: Analyst Says 'No Point In Buying' BTC Until This Happens

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Japan's JVCEA Green List anchors crypto market expansion by enabling fast-tracked listings of more than 30 approved tokens under Financial Services Agency oversight, strengthening compliance standards while accelerating exchange access to major digital assets. Key Takeaways: JVCEA Green List spans 30+ tokens, with FSA backing enabling faster exchange listings.

Green List: Japan Anchors 30+ Crypto Tokens in Regulated Framework

The service will be unavailable in New York and Louisiana at launch, and fee structure and custody arrangements have not yet been disclosed.

Charles Schwab opens waitlist for direct bitcoin and ether trading, targeting Q2 limited launch

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has moved entirely off cloud AI services and detailed his fully local, sandboxed artificial intelligence (AI) setup in a blog post published this week. Key Takeaways: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin abandoned cloud AI in April 2026, running Qwen3.5:35B locally on an Nvidia 5090 laptop at 90 tokens per second.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Warns Against AI Agent Security Risks, Shares His Private LLM Stack

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) staked approximately 45,034 ETH on April 3, 2026, bringing its cumulative total to nearly 69,500 ETH and placing the nonprofit within reach of its 70,000 ETH staking target. Key Takeaways: The Ethereum Foundation staked 45,034 ETH on April 3, 2026, pushing its total to roughly 69,500 ETH.

Ethereum Foundation Reaches 70,000 ETH Staking Target With $93 Million April Deposit

Financial giant Charles Schwab is set to launch spot buying of Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of the quarter, the firm said Friday.

Charles Schwab Is Gearing Up to Offer Bitcoin, Ethereum Spot Trading

The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.

Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026

Bitcoin ETFs edged back into inflows to close the shortened trading week. Ether extended its losing streak, while solana and XRP posted modest gains. Ether Outflows Deepen as Bitcoin Ends Short Week Positive The week closed quietly, but not without contrast.

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