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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Institutional digital asset investment vehicles have enjoyed nearly $7 billion in inflows over the last seven weeks, according to CoinShares. In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares finds that last week's institutional crypto inflows have fallen compared to previous weeks.

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Even with layer-2 networks growing in use, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that the layer-1 should scale substantially—and soon.

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The Ethereum Foundation has laid off some members of its research and development team as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at refocusing on critical protocol design challenges, the organization said in a blog post Monday.

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Blockchain technology company BTCS Inc. acquired an additional 1,000 ethereum ( ETH) for approximately $2.63 million, expanding its holdings significantly. BTCS Expands Ethereum Holdings to 13,500 ETH With New Purchase The purchase, announced Monday, was executed primarily using the Crypto.com Exchange, the platform's institutional-grade service. According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) broke their six-week inflow streak with a $157 million net outflow, led by sharp exits on Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, ether ETFs continued their bullish run, racking up a $285.84 million inflow, their second-largest weekly gain in 2025.

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Ethereum continues to demonstrate notable resilience amid growing economic headwinds, maintaining its footing above the $2,500 support level despite intensified market volatility.

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The usually dominant global Bitcoin-based funds slumped to $8 million in net outflows as a 34-day streak for BlackRock's IBIT came to an end.

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Malicious Ethereum contracts designed to drain wallets with weak security aren't profiting from the operation, crypto market maker Wintermute said Friday, identifying these contracts as "CrimeEnjoyors."

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Solana

The SEC raised concerns over staking-linked ETFs a day after stating that most crypto staking falls outside the scope of securities laws.

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One user lost nearly $150,000 as the result of an automated wallet-sweeping attack, as identified by a blockchain security firm.

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The SEC said it asked the issuers behind new staking ETFs to delay the launch of the funds until the agency's concerns are resolved.

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Rex Shares has filed an effective prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its solana ( SOL) and ethereum ( ETH) staking exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Bitcoin ETFs saw their 2nd consecutive day of outflows, shedding $616 million in capital, with Blackrock's IBIT leading the retreat. Meanwhile, ether ETFs extended their winning streak to 10 days, fueled solely by Blackrock's ETHA.

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Dogecoin

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The Ethereum blockchain has yet to see a significant increase in activity despite successive upgrades, investment bank JPMorgan (JPM) said in a research report.

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MicroStrategy burst onto the crypto scene in 2020 with a bold Bitcoin plan. Now SharpLink wants to do the same—but with Ethereum.

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