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The Ethereum price climbed 3% in the last 24 hours to trade at $3,857.27 as of 1 a.m. EST on an 8% drop in trading volume to $35.91 billion. The ETH price rise comes as sentiment in the crypto market recovers a tad, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index ticking up to a ”fear” reading of 33 from 29 a day earlier. Daily trading volume remains strong, and key technical indicators are beginning to tilt positive.​ The market feels bad right now. Bitcoin is dumping, liquidity is thin, and there are literally no buyers. But under the surface, something important is happening on Ethereum. On chain activity across seventy six major Ethereum based tokens just hit a new all time high with… pic.twitter.com/rr056Ob6MI — BitBull (@AkaBull_) October 31, 2025 Industry watchers note that Ethereum is outperforming some peers as buyers step in around critical support levels, with ETH showing signs it could sustain its rebound Coin Price Resilience: ETH Price Hold...

Bitcoin halving is dubbed one of the most widely anticipated events in cryptocurrency history. It is crucial to keep the supply of Bitcoin scarce while keeping its price elevation and rarity quotient in check.  Bitcoin-halving events are scheduled once every four years. These events are often marked by a disintegrated user approach.  As halving makes Bitcoin prices quite volatile, investors’ sentiment during this time may notice a radical shift, where traders may explore other coins to maximize returns and stabilize their gains. Here are our top three cryptocurrencies, whose prices may explode after the Bitcoin halving event.  Also Read: Cryptocurrency: 3 Coins to Buy in April for Bullish Returns  Top Three Crypto Tokens to Gain Momentum Post-Bitcoin Halving #1: XRP While XRP is lacking notable price action this bull season, several crypto analysts are still bullish on its future price trajectory. With Ripple busy forming new alliances with...

The cryptocurrency market is currently running in green. With Bitcoin rallying ahead, the bull phase is thriving in full swing. Bitcoin has recently touched a new ATH of $70k. With a minor pushback, the cryptocurrency is still holding its ground steady.  With the rise of BTC, leading crypto coins and altcoins are now exchanging hands in a positive market turn. Several altcoins have reported increased user interest and inquiries, leading them to catapult to new highs.  Keeping the growing interest of users and traders in mind, here’s our list of the list of the top three crypto coin picks that have created a dependable ecosystem for investors to explore and invest in.  Also Read: Cryptocurrency Market Projects Green as FOMC Rates Remain Unchanged Top Three Crypto Coins Poised To Deliver Steady Profits Over Time Cryptocurrency #1: ChainLink LINK Per Santiment, ChainLink has lately been pioneering stellar network developments. The blockchain...

Ethereum developers have successfully deployed the Dencun update to the Sepolia testnet. The hard fork includes several tools that are designed to reduce fees on the Ethereum blockchain, while additionally providing new opportunities for bridges and stabilization funds. This was not the first attempt to deploy the update to the test network, however, as developers did not provide launch details, but noted that Sepolia has been update d to Dencun. Sepolia has finalized! Sorry for an uneventful upgrade https://t.co/86HXWRGO7a — terence.eth (@terencechain) January 30, 2024 Dencun is also implementing proposal EIP-4844, known as “proto-danksharding.” It is designed to scale the network by creating a new transaction type to store more data. The developers expect that the update will reduce transaction fees in second-level (L2) networks based on roll-up technology. You might also like: Speed vs decentralization: could L2 solutions undermine cryptocurrency core ethos? ...

Privacy tokens face challenges meeting crypto exchange listing criteria amid regulatory pressure, leading to an all -time low in liquidity , Kaiko’s data shows . In a recent research report, analysts at Kaiko have revealed that market liquidity for privacy tokens — including Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), and DASH — has reached all-time lows as crypto exchanges keep removing these assets from their listings. According to data, privacy-focused tokens witnessed last week just $5 million in liquidity following the removal of several trading pairs with these assets from OKX. “While trade volumes gradually increased since October, they are still well below their 2021 levels.” Kaiko Analysts at Kaiko pointed out that privacy tokens have increasingly been delisted by major platforms due to regulatory pressure over the past few years. This has helped to exacerbate the decline in liquidity during the crypto bear market. Both XMR and ZEC are currently at high risk of being...

Bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network revealed plans today to unstake its existing Ethereum holdings in preparation for prompt distributions to its creditors. On Jan. 5, the lending company Celsius that is currently embroiled in bankruptcy proceedings since its Chapter 11 filing in July 2022, declared the initiation of asset reallocation to secure sufficient liquidity ahead of potential distribution of funds back to creditors. In preparation of any asset distributions, Celsius has started the process of recalling and rebalancing assets to ensure ample liquidity — Celsius (@CelsiusNetwork) January 4, 2024 Celsius also announced plans to unstake its current holdings of Ether (ETH), which have been generating significant staking rewards income for the estate. The released Ethereum aims to cover various costs incurred during the restructuring and expedite distributions to creditors. The decision is seen as a positive development for Celsius customers, who have been ...

Ethereum’s network was outclassed by a layer-2 scaling solution in monthly transactions for the first time. zkSync processed more transactions than the Ethereum mainnet in the past 30 days, according to L2beat data. The network recorded 34.7 million transactions within a month, about 500,000 more than Ethereum, which handled 34.2 million in the same period.  Arbitrum’s network came third after zkSync and Ethereum with 31.4 million monthly transactions as of reporting time. Top 3 chains for Ethereum transactions | Source: L2Beat zkSync’s triumph marked the first time an L2 network surpassed Ethereum’s mainnet for monthly transactions . This was likely achieved thanks to the growing inscription trends from the Bitcoin network following developments by Casey Rodarmor and Domo, a pseudonymous blockchain builder. L2beat’s dashboard showed that zkSync saw its largest single-day transaction uptick on Dec. 16, the same day inscriptions were enabled on the L2 scaling network. ...

ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin has been named in a new lawsuit filed in New York by over two dozen former ConsenSys employees. Over two dozen former employees of Ethereum infrastructure firm ConsenSys have filed a fresh lawsuit against the firm’s founder and CEO, Joseph Lubin, over claims he diluted employee equity shares against earlier promises. The former staff allege that Lubin — who is also a co- founder of Ethereum — breached this “no-dilution promise” made in 2015, according to the plaintiff’s Oct. 19 filing in a New York Supreme Court. The plaintiffs allege Lubin lured in “smart and motivated” colleagues to work for ConsenSys in late 2014, claiming the firm would become the “future of cryptocurrency” and the “crypto Google.” Around that time, Lubins allegedly stated in a document that he wouldn’t dilute employee equity shares; the plaintiffs allege he later broke that promise. “It is my intention that the percentage ConsenSys members receive will not be diluted by additio...

Manta Pacific’s ZK-application-focused network will integrate with the Polygon ecosystem through the Chain Development Kit software. Manta, a blockchain network focusing on zero-knowledge (ZK) applications, will migrate its software from OP Stack to Polygon CDK, according to an October 16 announcement. This means that Manta will not be integrated into the upcoming Optimism Superchain and will instead become part of the Polygon ecosystem. Manta Pacific block explorer. Source: Manta. Manta network is an Ethereum layer-2 focusing on zero-knowledge-based applications, including digital identity and privacy solutions. It launched a mainnet on September 12 and has processed more than 500,000 transactions. Manta was originally developed as an optimistic rollup that uses the OP Stack software developed by Optimism Labs. This software is intended to help create a “Superchain” of interconnected networks that will share the same security model. However, it faces competition from the Polygon Chai...

Eth price is at risk of trading below a key price support and multiple data point point to a bearish outlook for the altcoin’s price. Ether (ETH) price experienced a 7% decline between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12, hitting a seven -month low at $1,520. Although there was a slight rebound to $1,550 on Oct. 13, it appears that investor confidence and interest in Ethereum are waning, as indicated by multiple metrics. Some may argue that this movement reflects a broader disinterest in cryptocurrencies, evident in the fact that Google searches for "Ethereum" have reached their lowest point in 3 years. However, Ethereum has underperformed the overall altcoin market capitalization by 15% since July. Ethereum” keyword search, globally. Source: Google Trends Interestingly, this price movement coincided with Ethereum's average 7-day transaction fees declining to $1.80, the lowest level in the past 12 months. To put this in perspective, just two months ago, these fees stood at over $4.70,...

Bitwise has announced a strategic move aimed at granting investors access to CME Ether futures. The team at Bitwise Asset Management has taken a bold step by revising their spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund ( ETF ) application. They’ve also confirmed that trading for two groundbreaking Ether futures ETF s is set to kick off on October 2. These two pioneering ETFs are none other than the Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF and the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ether Equal Weight Strategy ETF. Bitwise is unwavering in its belief that this strategic maneuver will empower investors to tap into the dynamic world of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Ether futures. Matt Hougan, the firm’s Chief Investment Officer, shared his insights in a statement, highlighting the expansive portfolio potential Ethereum offers compared to Bitcoin. Some investors perceive Ethereum as an innovative alternative, while others view it as a classic growth investment, seamlessly blending elements of both. Interestingly, ...

The SEC has been delaying its decisions regarding spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. However, this has not stopped companies from expanding their ETF offerings. Valkyrie received approval to convert its existing Bitcoin futures ETF to a two-for-one investment vehicle. Now, the company has started buying Ethereum futures contracts. The fund’s new strategy to combine BTC and ETH will formally come into force on Oct. 3, 2023. The ETF name will change to Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF. Nevertheless, the ‘BTF’ ticker will not see any updates. By adding Ethereum exposure to futures contracts, Valkyrie becomes the first U.S. ETF to provide investors exposure to Ether and Bitcoin futures contracts under the same umbrella. A spokesperson for the company revealed that Valkyrie was the first to get approval for the ETH Futures ETF , among other firms. This was because it “supplemented its prospectus and updated risk disclosures related to Ether futures .” ...

Once upon a time, several crypto community members were seen pouring millions of dollars into JPEG images of apes, punks, rocks, etc. However, the hype associated with NFTs fizzled out with the onset of the bear market. No significant improvement has been registered as of yet. Over the past 30 days, NFT sales on prominent blockchains like Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Bitcoin, BNB, Cardano, etc. have dipped by 10% to 45%. A couple of chains, like Flow and Mythos Chain, were exceptions. Parallelly, the number of buyers has also been decreasing. Source: CryptoSlam Recent research conducted by dappGambl revealed that the vast majority of NFTs are worthless. Of the 73,257 NFT collections identified, around 69,795 of them had a market cap of 0 Ether. The report pointed out, “ This statistic effectively means that 95% of people holding NFT collections are currently holding onto worthless investments. Having looked into those figures, we would estimate that 95% to include ove...

Ethereum(ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin; core developer Ameen Soleimani; Jacob Illum of Chainalysis; and scholars Matthias Nadler and Fabian Schar have co -authored a research paper on a novel privacy protocol dubbed “Privacy Pools.” The paper presents a framework, positioning it as a potential successor to Tornado Cash, a privacy-centric service that recently came under regulatory scrutiny. 1/ New privacy paper with @VitalikButerin, Jacob Illum (@chainalysis), @mat_nadler, @fschaer!https://t.co/ovH1iYXXY6 We explored new compliance opportunities made possible by https://t.co/Nt4b2Tgx1D, where users can provably dissociate from illicit funds. story below pic.twitter.com/Tq0zYfbwlL — Ameen Soleimani (@ameensol) September 6, 2023 Privacy Pools is a “smart contract-based privacy-enhancing protocol” designed to balance financial privacy and regulatory compliance. Using advanced cryptographic techniques like zero-knowledge proofs, the protocol verif...

Curve Finance pools were targeted by hackers in a reentrancy attack on July 30, sending shockwaves across the DeFi ecosystem. Cointelegraph compiled the week's events. The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has experienced a challenging week after a seismic security incident led to over $61 million being stolen from Curve Finance’s pools, leaving several protocols facing broader contagion risks. This attack exposed vulnerabilities across DeFi projects and sparked efforts to recover stolen funds over the past few days. As the community navigates the aftermath of this exploit, Cointelegraph compiled the week’s events, presenting a timeline of what happened since the hack on July 30. The hack: Curve Finance pools are exploited for over $61 million due to reentrancy vulnerability Several stable pools on Curve Finance using the Vyper programming language were exploit ed on July 30, with losses reaching over $61 million (total losses were initially estimated at $47 million). The vul...