Author: Olivia Martinez

The strength in Ethereum has extended to the broader altcoin market. The token had touched an intraday high of $3,463 earlier in the day. The rally came as nine US-listed spot Ethereum ETFs saw their largest combined daily net inflow on record Wednesday. Ethereum rallied sharply over the past 24 hours, breaking above $3,400 for the first time since mid-January as record inflows into spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and rising institutional accumulation reinforced bullish sentiment. Ether was trading at $3,436 early Thursday, up 8.4% in the past 24 hours. The token had touched an intraday high of $3,463 earlier…

Ethereum price is near $3,800 amid fresh upside momentum. Arthur Hayes targets $5k as QCP analysts point to ETH dominance jumping to 11.5%. The broader altcoin market is largely bullish as Bitcoin consolidates after hitting a new all-time high. Ethereum (ETH) has emerged as one of the altcoins to gain massive attention after surging from below $2,500 to $3,800 and now targeting the $4k level. Amid price forecasts that see ETH bulls target further gains, Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, has wondered whether buyers can push to $5k this week. Analysts at QCP are also bullish on Ethereum as the…

An address possibly linked to a BitMEX co-founder has received DeFi tokens worth $2.05 million. The transaction involved 3,033 AAVE and 1.1253 million LIDO. Flowdesk sent the assets, suggesting a potential over-the-counter purchase. The altcoin narrative is gaining steam as Ethereum starts to outperform the markets. ETH, SOL, and XRP surged up to 10% in the past 24 hours while the largest cryptocurrency by value remained calm above $118,600. Amidst the shifting trends, crypto sleuths observed an interesting transaction linked to a wallet believed to be that of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. The address received 3,033.14 AAVE and 1.1253 million…

BlackRock seeks to enable staking in its ETHA fund, aiming to boost returns and efficiency for investors. ETH ETFs see $726M in daily inflows, with BlackRock’s ETHA leading at nearly $500M, amid rising demand. SEC openness to staking ETFs grows, following approval of the first Solana staking fund and increasing industry filings. BlackRock has filed to incorporate staking into its iShares Ethereum Trust (ticker: ETHA), the largest Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) by assets under management. The move, disclosed in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday, follows growing institutional interest in Ethereum staking products and…

Whale buy Ethereum amid strong buying pressure. Institutional adoption continues with SharpLink Gaming’s massive purchases. Analysts predict ETH could explode amid numerous catalysts. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is eyeing a major breakout as price hovers above the $3,500 mark. Part of the bullish outlook is down to on-chain activity, with data showing a massive wave of whale accumulation. The accumulation adds to the growing institutional demand for the top coin, with SharpLink Gaming’s recent purchases a significant one. ETH whale accelerate accumulation The latest on-chain activity paints a picture of aggressive accumulation by whale 0x9684, a pattern…

SharpLink Gaming has acquired an additional 5,188 ETH worth over $15.7 million. The company now holds more than 285,890 ETH as it becomes the largest Ethereum holder. Analysts say ETH could spike above $3,000, with $5,000 as a potential target. SharpLink Gaming’s massive bet on Ethereum has bolstered the top altcoin’s price as bulls hold near the key level of $3,000. The company’s strengthening of its ETH position with an additional 5,188 ETH worth over $15.7 million saw Ethereum price hold near the critical level as Bitcoin dipped sharply. Analysts now see ETH hitting a new upside leg, buoyed by…

Hello, Devcon awaiters! We are thrilled to announce the venue where we’ll meet for Devcon 7 in Southeast Asia from November 12-15! This year we are transforming the QSNCC – Queen Sirikit National Convention Center into a lively world that showcases our community spirit, and all of the innovation being worked on in the Ethereum ecosystem. For easier bookmarking, find a maps link to the venue here! Venue spotlight: QSNCC & the Devcon experience Imagine stepping into the vast corridors of the QSNCC, a massive convention center with a very distinct charm. This November, we’ll transform these striking walls into…

This blog post discloses a threat against the Ethereum network that was present from the Merge up until the Dencun hard fork. Background Prior to the merge, different message size limits for RPC communication were set to protect clients from denial-of-service (DOS) attacks. These limits, applied to messages received via HTTP endpoints, were carried over to the engine API, which plays a crucial role in connecting Execution and Consensus Layer clients during block production. Due to the engine API’s involvement in block production, it became possible for blocks to be produced that surpassed the RPC size limits of some clients…

TL;DR: The EPF concluded the fourth cohort and is preparing for a fifth cohort. Applications will be open soon. In the meantime, explore the new EPF.wiki and sign up to get notified when they open. The Ethereum Protocol Fellowship recently completed its fourth successful cohort, culminating with EPF Day at Devconnect in Istanbul. Its completion marked 4 months of immersive learning, research and contribution to the Ethereum core ecosystem from a group of talented and dedicated fellows. To learn more about EPF, take a look at some of the past posts and repos. EPF4 Stats Applications for the fourth cohort…

TL;DR: We are excited to announce that the applications are now open for the fifth cohort of the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF5). The EPF provides a pathway for aspiring protocol contributors to make meaningful contributions to Ethereum. In each cohort, a diverse group is assembled to work toward advancing Ethereum’s technology during the fellowship. This includes everything from the development of client implementations, testing and specifications, and participating in the latest core protocol research. The program provides fellows with a unique opportunity to collaborate with other talented individuals, to engage with current Ethereum core developers and fellowship peers, and to…