As Ethereum turns 10 years old, the crypto community has gathered to celebrate the network that helped shape the industry over the past decade, with anecdotes from industry leaders and bullish predictions for Ether’s (ETH) upcoming price action. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin’s Final Leg Is Near – Time To Be ‘Cautiously Optimistic’? Ethereum Hits 10-Year Milestone Ethereum and the crypto community are celebrating the blockchain’s 10th anniversary by highlighting some of the ecosystem’s key events since 2015, like the ICO craze, the non-fungible tokensFT boom, The Merge, and spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In an X post, Unchained host Laura Shin listed some of Ethereum’s milestones, including its first spot in client diversity, Total Value Locked (TVL), and the number of ecosystem developers. Shin also emphasized the network’s 100% uptime rate during the last 10 years. One of Ethereum’s developers, Lefteris Karapetsas, commemorated the anniversary by sharing some pictures from July 30, 2015, stating, “We were a small team of hackers in an office in Kreuzberg in Berlin and we had just launched the Ethereum network. The rest is history. Looking back at the last 10 years, I am excited about the next 10 years, the next 25, the next 100.” Meanwhile, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed how the US immigration system technically “contributed” to Ethereum’s creation: Fun fact: I met @vitalikbuterin in 2013 at the San Jose Bitcoin conference when he was writing for Bitcoin Magazine (his writing was great). A few months later I invited him to come by Coinbase’s first office in San Francisco for a visit and he showed us some cool stuff on his laptop. Armstrong explained that he tried to hire Vitalik Buterin in 2013, but due to a series of circumstances, including problems obtaining a US work Visa, Buterin was forced to return to Canada. “While he was stuck in Canada, he created Ethereum,” the CEO detailed, “So, in a way, the sub-optimal immigration system in the U.S. contributed to the creation of Ethereum.” Bankless co-founder David Hoffman jokingly replied that “Coinbase almost prevented Ethereum from ever happening.” ETH’s Birthday Fun Delayed? On its birthday, ETH started the day trying to reclaim the $3,800 mark, which some analysts consider the “last major resistance” before new highs. The King of Altcoins has been attempting to successfully break out from this level for over a week, with two failed attempts during this timeframe. At the start of the week, the cryptocurrency briefly surged above this level, hitting a seven-month high of $3,941 on Monday. However, the recent market pullback sent Ethereum back inside its local range. During the Wednesday celebrations, ETH’s price suffered 4% drop to the $3,680 area, fueled by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) announcement of its decision to leave interest rates unchanged. Nonetheless, it quickly recovered from the initial market reaction, which saw liquidations worth $212 million in just 60 minutes. Related Reading: Injective Targets $25 Amid Crucial Breakout Attempt – New Highs In Sight? Crypto analyst Ali Martinez affirmed that as long as the $3,300 support zone holds, ETH “could be on track for a move to $4,220 and potentially $5,140, based on the MVRV Pricing Bands.” Similarly, market watcher Merlijn The Trader noted that “liquidity is pulling Ethereum like a magnet. ETH is gravitating toward $4,000, the largest wall of resting orders in months. One clean push… and it detonates.” As of this writing, ETH is trading at $3,760, a 5% increase in the weekly timeframe. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Amid the excitement and expectations for Donald Trump’s new industry-friendly administration, the crypto community and key figures continue to speculate about the coming changes in the regulatory space. Coinbase’s CEO recently urged the US Senate Banking Committee to vote wisely on the re-nomination of an anti-industry Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner, suggesting that the […]
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange stopped working with law firm Milbank after it hired former SEC official Gurbir Grewal.
On Monday, Bitcoinist reported that President-elect Donald Trump was scheduled to have a private meeting with Brian Armstrong, the CEO of US-based crypto exchange Coinbase, expected to influence the landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. Coinbase CEO Discusses Crypto Landscape With Trump Fortune confirmed on Tuesday that the discussion took place over a […]
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Brian Armstrong, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase, on Monday. According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the meeting, which will be their first interaction since the presidential election on November 5th, is expected to focus on personnel appointments for Trump’s upcoming administration. Trump’s Vision For […]
Tron’s founder, Justin Sun, took X to congratulate the newly elected 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump. The pro-industry Republican candidate’s victory has ignited speculation about the sector’s new era, including the future anti-crypto regulators like Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler. Related Reading: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record Second Largest Single-Day […]
In a strategic move to increase its influence in the political landscape, US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has committed an additional $25 million to Fairshake, a political action committee (PAC), as it prepares to support pro-crypto candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Coinbase CEO Armstrong Commits $25M To Fairshake Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed the investment during the company’s third-quarter earnings call, stating, “We’re not going to slow down post-election. We know we need to have pro-crypto legislation passed in this country.” Fairshake, which has garnered backing from major players in the digital asset sector, including Ripple Labs and Andreessen Horowitz, aims to ensure that both Republican and Democratic candidates recognize the importance of cryptocurrency in their platforms. The committee is poised to spend over $40 million in the lead-up to the 2024 elections, having already invested $140 million in various congressional races across the nation. Related Reading: Analyst Claims Ethereum ‘Is Not Dying,’ Bitcoin Surge No Threat To Ether In the current political climate, Republican nominee Donald Trump has shifted his stance on cryptocurrency, now embracing the industry after previously labeling it as a scam, with promises including firing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler and Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset for the nation. Conversely, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris has pledged to support a regulatory framework for digital assets if elected. Armstrong noted, “We get the US election results in six days, and no matter how you slice it, it will be the most pro-crypto Congress ever.” Coinbase’s CEO emphasized the growing influence of the “crypto voter,” suggesting that their impact will only continue to expand. Despite these political developments, Coinbase’s stock faced significant pressure following the company’s recent earnings report, which fell short of expectations. Analysts Call Current Crypto Market Dip A ‘Temporary Unwind’ Coinbase shares dropped 14.3% on Thursday, marking the steepest decline since May 2022. This downturn was exacerbated by a broader market decline and disappointing earnings from other crypto-related firms, including Robinhood, which saw its stock tumble 15% after reporting weak results. However, analysts are viewing the current market conditions as a temporary setback. Devin Ryan of JMP Securities described the situation as a “temporary unwind” in crypto stocks, suggesting that long-term investors may find opportunities amidst the volatility. The analyst further pointed out that upcoming events—such as the US elections and rising crypto prices—could positively impact Coinbase’s fourth-quarter revenue if trends continue. Related Reading: Institutional Traders Bet On Bitcoin Exceeding $79,300 By End Of November Owen Lau, an analyst at Oppenheimer, also noted that the recent stock decline might be tied to concerns about subdued trading volumes and the potential impact of lower US interest rates on Coinbase’s stablecoin revenue. At the time of writing, COIN shares were trading at $179 after hitting a three-month high of $223 last Tuesday. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
In a noteworthy move for the cryptocurrency sector, crypto supporter and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of San Francisco-based exchange Coinbase Brian Armstrong, has met with United States Senators to advocate for a more consistent and more lucid regulation of digital assets. This engagement from Armstrong demonstrates that industry leaders are taking the initiative to […]