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The largest smart-contract blockchain by total value locked and developer activity.

What is Ethereum (ETH)?

Ethereum is a programmable blockchain launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum supports smart contracts โ€” self-executing code that powers decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi protocols, NFTs, and stablecoins. In 2022 Ethereum transitioned from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake (the "Merge"), reducing energy use by ~99% and introducing native ETH staking yields.

Why it matters for investors

Ethereum is the settlement layer for most of the crypto economy. The majority of stablecoin volume (USDC, USDT), DeFi total value locked, and NFT activity runs on Ethereum or its Layer 2 rollups. ETH is also a yield-bearing asset via staking (typically 3-5% annualized), making it more comparable to a productive asset than Bitcoin.

Frequently asked questions

How is Ethereum different from Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is digital gold (store of value). Ethereum is a programmable platform. ETH the token serves multiple roles: gas fees, staking collateral, DeFi collateral, and store of value.

What is staking?

Staking locks ETH as collateral in the network in exchange for yield from transaction fees and new issuance. Stakers help validate transactions; misbehavior risks "slashing" (loss of staked ETH).

What are Layer 2s?

Layer 2 networks (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base) bundle many transactions and post a single proof to Ethereum. They offer ~10-100x cheaper fees while inheriting Ethereum's security.

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US Senate Opens Crypto Clarity Act Voting, Final Vote Possible Next Month

The US Senate majority leader opened the first procedural stage of voting on the crypto Clarity Act

Aug 9, 2026

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Bitcoin Stalls at $65,000 Resistance as Ethereum Shows Stronger Momentum Above $1,900

Bitcoin hovered near $65,000 as resistance in the $65,000-$65,600 range capped further gains โ€” a key technical level that needs a confirmed breakout to unlock the next leg

Aug 9, 2026

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Circle Shares Jump 10% as Earnings Beat Offsets Revenue Miss; Arc Blockchain Gains Wall Street Backing

Circle shares surged 10% in pre-market trading after an earnings beat offset a revenue miss for the USDC stablecoin issuer

Aug 5, 2026

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Bitcoin and Ether Fail to Keep Pace With Record Equity Rally While Altcoin Derivatives Signal Aggressive Bets

Bitcoin and ether failed to match global equity record highs, with derivatives data showing subdued activity in major crypto assets

Aug 5, 2026

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Morgan Stanley Launches Ethereum and Solana ETFs, Expanding Institutional Crypto Access

Morgan Stanley debuted new spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs, marking a rapid acceleration in the investment bank's digital asset product offerings

Aug 3, 2026

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Ethereum Marks 11 Years Since $2.77 Launch as Spot ETFs and Real-World Asset Tokenization Define Its Next Phase

Ethereum completes 11 years since its 2015 launch, having evolved from a $2.77 speculative contract platform to institutional financial infrastructure backed by spot ETFs and real-world asset tokenization programs from BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Fidelity.

Jul 31, 2026

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Crypto Majors Flat as Samsung's 250-Fold Profit Surge Steadies Chip Trade

Ether and XRP posted minimal moves as Asia semiconductor stocks recovered from earlier tech-sector selling pressure

Jul 30, 2026

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Shiba Inu Surges 36% as South Korean Traders Drive Mystery Rally

Shiba Inu (SHIB) recorded a 36% price gain, with South Korean traders on Upbit and Bithumb identified as primary buyers; The rally lacks fundamental catalyst โ€” analysts attribute the move to retail speculative activity and social media momentum; South Korea's outsized influence

Jul 26, 2026

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BitMart Crypto Exchange Shuts Down After Nine Years as BMX Token Crashes 58%

BitMart, one of the older crypto exchanges, announced it will cease operations after nine years in business; The exchange's native BMX token crashed 58% on the shutdown announcement; Users must withdraw funds before a stated deadline as the platform winds down operations;

Jul 26, 2026

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Movement Labs Files Chapter 11 After MOVE Token Scandal, Binance Ban, and Failed Pivot

Movement Labs filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy months after a controversial MOVE token launch and governance scandal

Jul 21, 2026

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XRP Nears $1.18 Breakout Line as Leveraged Bets Surge $300M to $2.4B OI

XRP open interest surpassed $2.4 billion as traders rebuilt leveraged derivatives exposure near a key $1.18 price resistance level.

Jul 21, 2026

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US Crypto Regulatory Moves and ECB Rate Decision Set the Agenda for Markets This Week

US regulatory developments in digital assets and a slate of major corporate earnings are the primary crypto market catalysts for the week starting July 20.

Jul 21, 2026

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Ethereum Foundation Governance Shakeup: A Full Timeline of Structural Changes

The Ethereum Foundation has undergone a series of significant governance and leadership changes that have reshaped the organization's direction

Jul 16, 2026

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Ethereum Whale Who Called October 2025 Crash Opens $19.7M ETH Short Targeting $1,375

An Ethereum whale with an accurate October 2025 crash call has opened a $19.7M ETH short position targeting $1,375, with potential $2.39M profit at target; the position creates a bearish sentiment anchor but also a short-squeeze risk if ETH rallies.

Jun 27, 2026

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Bitcoin Halves From All-Time High as Billion-Dollar Liquidations Drag Ethereum and XRP Lower

Bitcoin plunged to its lowest level since October 2024, with the price now roughly half its all-time high as a wave of liquidations intensified selling.

Jun 25, 2026

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Ethereum Down 63% From Peak: Q3 Upgrade and ETF Flows Are the Two Recovery Catalysts to Watch

Ethereum has fallen 63% from its all-time high, with two key catalysts identified that could drive a significant recovery

Jun 21, 2026

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UNI Token Surges as Crypto Market Waits for Fed Warsh's First Rate Signal

Uniswap's UNI token surged independently while broader crypto held cautiously ahead of Fed Chair Warsh's first FOMC rate decision and potential DeFi governance catalyst

Jun 18, 2026

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Bittensor (TAO) Leads CoinDesk 20 Higher with 31.9% Surge as AI Crypto Narrative Drives Broad Rally

Bittensor (TAO) surged 31.9% to lead the CoinDesk 20 index higher, with Near Protocol (NEAR) rising 22.2% in a broad digital asset rally driven by AI blockchain narrative

Jun 15, 2026

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Audiera BEAT Token Surges 1500% in a Month Hitting Record Overbought Levels With 35% Drop Risk

Audiera's AI-native BEAT token surged approximately 1,500% in one month, outperforming both Bitcoin and Ethereum in percentage terms.

Jun 12, 2026

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Ethereum OI Drops 25% as $1,500 Support Wavers โ€” Is $1,000 Next?

Ether futures open interest fell 25%, putting pressure on the $1,500 support level and raising concerns about a potential drop to $1,000.

Jun 10, 2026

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Solana Down 74%: Should Investors Buy the Crypto Dip or Wait for Further Clarity?

Solana has plunged 74% from peak levels raising the buy-the-dip debate as crypto carnage continues.

Jun 9, 2026

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Bitcoin Most Oversold Since 2020 Crash โ€” Technical Setup Points to Potential 70K Recovery

Bitcoin's RSI has hit its most oversold reading since the March 2020 crash, matching two prior setups that preceded 50% and 30% rebounds โ€” putting 70K back in the recovery crosshairs.

Jun 7, 2026

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Cardano (ADA) Crashes 19% After Community Votes to Cancel Annual Summit

Cardano's ADA token crashed 19% after the community voted to cancel its flagship Summit event in Singapore, dropping to price levels last seen in late 2020.

Jun 7, 2026

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Zcash ZK Proof Flaw Exposes Supply Integrity Gap, Emergency Fork Deployed

A critical flaw in Zcash's Orchard zero-knowledge proof circuit was discovered, exposing a supply integrity vulnerability that could have allowed invisible token creation

Jun 6, 2026

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Bitcoin Rebounds to $64,000 After $61,500 Flash Crash as $1.76 Billion in Crypto Liquidated

Bitcoin rebounded from an intraday low of $61,500 to $64,000 after the cryptocurrency market suffered nearly $1.76 billion in liquidations over 24 hours, with Ethereum and major altcoins also selling off.

Jun 5, 2026

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Vitalik Buterin Challenges DeFi Auto-Liquidation Safety Mechanism, Calls for Reform After ETH Crash

Vitalik Buterin challenges DeFi's automatic liquidation mechanism, calling for reform to prevent price crashes from triggering the cascading position closures seen during Ethereum's sub-$1,800 episode.

Jun 4, 2026

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Bitmine Loses $9 Billion as Ethereum Crashes Below $1,800, Stock Hits Post-Pivot Low

Bitmine loses $9 billion as Ethereum crashes below $1,800, pushing the stock to its lowest level since the company pivoted to an Ethereum treasury accumulation strategy.

Jun 4, 2026

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Vitalik Buterin Proposes Options-Based Index Assets to Reduce DeFi Crash Vulnerability

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a research proposal for DeFi index assets built on options contracts rather than debt structures

Jun 1, 2026

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Stellar (XLM) Surges 14.1%, Leads CoinDesk 20 Weekend Rally as Altcoins Rotate

Stellar (XLM) surged 14.1% over the weekend, leading the CoinDesk 20 index of the 20 largest crypto assets.

Jun 1, 2026

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Bitcoin Retreats to 73K as Price Breaks Below 83K May High Despite Continued ETF Inflows

Bitcoin retreated to 73,000 despite continued ETF inflows and declining exchange reserve levels, failing to sustain momentum that carried it to 83,000 earlier in May 2026.

May 31, 2026