Search
The Uphill Quest — Top Cryptos Face Significant Hurdles to Reclaim Peak Prices
29.2.2024
As of Feb. 29, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. ET, bitcoin’s price stands a mere 9.5% shy of its record high of $69,044 per unit, achieved on Nov. 10, 2021. Below is an examination of several leading cryptocurrencies and their proximity to their historical peaks. The Herculean Task for Some of the...
Seneca Hacker Returns $5.3M Amid Legal Threats, Keeps $1M Bounty
29.2.2024
After exploiting the Seneca blockchain protocol, the hacker returned $5.3 million of the stolen funds to the project's Ethereum wallet, keeping a $1 million bounty for identifying a critical vulnerability.
The post Seneca Hacker Returns $5.3M Amid Legal Threats, Keeps $1M Bounty appeared first...
Shido Token Plummets 85% Following Exploit on Ethereum Staking Contract
29.2.2024
The token for the layer-1 blockchain Shido has plunged 85% after the project's Ethereum-based staking contract fell victim to an exploit.
The post Shido Token Plummets 85% Following Exploit on Ethereum Staking Contract appeared first on Cryptonews
Protocol Village: Bitcoin Miner Marathon, Plans 'Anduro,' a Multi-Chain Layer-2
29.2.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 29-March 6
The Protocol: Bitcoin's Call for Volunteers, Ethena's USDe, Blast's Blast-Off
28.2.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain technology, we've got an exclusive interview with Stacks co-creator Muneeb Ali. PLUS: More than $200 million of blockchain project fundraisings
What to Expect From Ethereum’s Cancun-Deneb Upgrade
28.2.2024
The beginning of "The Surge" era in Ethereum's roadmap sees a range of enhancements to scalability, efficiency and security. Here’s a breakdown
Coinbase Adds 2 Software Programs for Ethereum Staking, to Reduce Concentration Risks
28.2.2024
The publicly traded U.S. crypto exchange said it would add support for the additional Ethereum "clients" – computer programs used to access and run the distributed network – to help reduce dependence on the dominant Geth software
Crypto Lender Ledn Now Offers ETH-Backed Loans to Meet Growing Demand
28.2.2024
Canada-based Ledn announced Wednesday that it now offers loans backed by Ether, in response to significant client demand for the service. They begin with an annual interest rate starting at 10.4%.
The post Crypto Lender Ledn Now Offers ETH-Backed Loans to Meet Growing Demand appeared first...
Expert Take: Rising DeFi TVL is Silencing the Doubters
28.2.2024
As its TVL rises, industry insiders say that DeFi is seeing increasing interest once again. DeFi is robust and will continue to expand, the experts say, adding that 2024 will be an exciting year for this growing sector.
The post Expert Take: Rising DeFi TVL is Silencing the Doubters appeared first...
Liquid Restaking Protocol Ether.Fi Raises $23M Series A
28.2.2024
Liquid restaking protocol ether.fi has raised $23 million in a Series A round led by Bullish Capital and CoinFund
Stacks Creator Ali Calls Bitcoin 'Apex Predator' as Development Flourishes on OG Blockchain
28.2.2024
Muneeb Ali, the co-creator of Stacks and Princeton-educated computer scientist who's now CEO of the Bitcoin-focused development firm Trust Machines, spoke with CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie on the flurry of development and layer-2 building now taking place on the original blockchain
Ethereum’s TVL Breaches $50 Billion as DeFi Activity Ramps Up
28.2.2024
The Ethereum network has recorded several gains in the last four months as decentralized activity continues to rise amid institutional inflows.
The post Ethereum’s TVL Breaches $50 Billion as DeFi Activity Ramps Up appeared first on Cryptonews
Stader Ethereum adds Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain transfers
28.2.2024
Stader Ethereum recently announced the integration of Chainlink CCIP as its official cross-chain solution. The announcement was made on the X/Twitter account of Stader Ethereum. The tweet read that the integration will allow Stader Ethereum to enjoy secure and seamless cross-chain ETHx transfers...
Dencun Upgrade Launches on Ethereum Testnets, Receives Mainnet Launch Date of March 13
27.2.2024
In a blog post published on February 27, the Ethereum Foundation announced that its highly-anticipated Dencun upgrade would be activated on the Ethereum mainnet on March 13 at 8:55am EST.
The post Dencun Upgrade Launches on Ethereum Testnets, Receives Mainnet Launch Date of March 13 appeared first...
CryptoQuant: US Institutional Demand Led to ETH Price Surge
27.2.2024
A new market analysis from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant shows United States bulls are largely responsible for the increase in the price of Ethereum (ETH).
The post CryptoQuant: US Institutional Demand Led to ETH Price Surge appeared first on Cryptonews
PEPE and WIF Jump 50%, Putting Ethereum and Solana Meme Coins in Focus
27.2.2024
PEPE tokens were up as much as 51% in the past 24 hours as some traders considered the meme tokens as an Ethereum ecosystem bet
Bitcoin pulls up as Ethereum stalls for a while
27.2.2024
Ethereum has been stalled for a while at the value of $3,261.86. It manages to stick to the current resistance of $3,200. However, it comes at a time when Bitcoin is pulling its value to a higher mark. Currently exchanging hands at $56,562.29, BTC is poised to test the resistance of $60,000 soon....
ETC Group Launches Ethereum-Tracking ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra
27.2.2024
ETC Group, a prominent provider of digital asset-backed securities, has expanded its cryptocurrency product range by introducing an Ethereum (ETH) staking exchange-traded product (ETP).
The post ETC Group Launches Ethereum-Tracking ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra appeared first on Cryptonews
Ether Draws Institutional Bullishness, Bitcoin Remains Retail Favorite: Bybit
27.2.2024
Research from Bybit highlights a growing institutional bullishness on Ether, driven by the expected positive impact of the Dencun upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain.
The post Ether Draws Institutional Bullishness, Bitcoin Remains Retail Favorite: Bybit appeared first on Cryptonews
Bitwise Analyst Sees 50% Chance of Spot Ether ETF Approval by May, Forecasts Bitcoin at $88K This Year
27.2.2024
Bitwise crypto research analyst Ryan Rasmussen estimates a 50% chance of approval for a Spot Ether ETF by May. He noted that the prospect of these ETFs is indeed attracting attention from institutional investors.
The post Bitwise Analyst Sees 50% Chance of Spot Ether ETF Approval by May, Forecasts...