In a statement on X that counters the prevailing wisdom among crypto enthusiasts, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has recently expressed reservations about the reliance on hardware wallets for securing digital assets. Buterin’s commentary emerged during a broader conversation on crypto security, which featured insights from several leading figures from the Ethereum ecosystem. Why The Ethereum […]
The crypto market started the new month of May in red, with Bitcoin’s price plunging to a two-month low of under $56,500. This decline extends the downtrend from April, marking Bitcoin’smost challengingt month since the November 2022 crash triggered by the collapse of the FTX exchange. Red market According to CryptoSlate’s data, Bitcoin’s price sank […]
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The altcoin leader, ETH price, started 2024 positively by adding over 79.34% in valuation, resulting in the price recording a high of $4,094.75. After trading sideways for a while, the bulls lost momentum and since then, the price has been trading under a bearish influence. Moreover, the global market cap of the crypto industry has …
Ethereum (ETH) has faced some regulatory turmoil amid rumors of a rejection of ETH spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) in May. The second largest cryptocurrency has also been in the spotlight after a key component in its ecosystem, Consensys, sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “unlawful seizure of authority” over the asset. The […]
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has been accused of misleading Congress by Rep. Patrick McHenry, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, who said Gensler's agency already knew it considered Ethereum's ether a security before he attended a hearing and declined to answer that question.
A crypto analyst has predicted when Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, will bottom against Bitcoin, however, under certain conditions. Analyst Predicts ETH/BTC Bottom Timeline In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, crypto analyst and founder of ITC Crypto, Benjamin Cowen, shared his forecast regarding the Ethereum to Bitcoin price ratio, projecting the timeline for when ETH/BTC would hit its lowest value in the current market cycle. Sharing insights on the market conditions, Cowen noted striking similarities between the present market’s dynamics and the one seen in 2019. He disclosed that ETH/BTC’s recent bounce mirrored the market’s behavior in 2019, two months before the Federal Reserve (FED) cut down rates. Cowen predicts that the ETH/BTC ratio will reach the lowest point in its price cycle when the FED makes a significant change in its monetary policy, often referred to as a “pivot.” The crypto expert expects this pivot to occur in a few months, ultimately suggesting that Ethereum would bottom against Bitcoin in the coming months. His analysis is also based on the assumption that macroeconomic conditions and the FED’s monetary policies can significantly impact the cryptocurrency market. Sharing a price chart of Ethereum against Bitcoin in another post, Cowen projected that the ETH/BTC ratio will head towards a range of 0.03 and 0.04 by summer. Commenting on his prediction of ETH/BTC’s bottom, a crypto community member expressed skepticism about the FED’s likelihood of cutting down rates while inflation was still high. Cowen responded that the absence of a rate cut further reinforced his beliefs that the ETH/BTC ratio has not yet reached its lowest point. He suggests that unless inflationary pressures are addressed, the ETH/BTC ratio may continue on its downward trend. Crypto Expert Calls Ethereum A Higher Risk Asset In another post, Cowen referred to Ethereum as a higher-risk asset and Bitcoin as a lower-risk asset. The crypto analyst’s forecast on Ethereum against Bitcoin is underpinned by his interpretation of capital migration dynamics, suggesting that higher-risk assets typically depreciate relative to lower-risk assets. He highlighted the uncertainty surrounding the future market movements of ETH/BTC following the halving event. Cowen predicted that if ETH/BTC witnesses a “relief rebound” after the halving, then he expects a rejection by the bull market support band, particularly in the context of weekly closing prices, estimated to range between $0.053 to $0.054. While acknowledging his past successes in predicting ETH/BTC price movements, Cowen highlighted that his predictions remain speculative, stating, “Just because I have been right so far about ETH/BTC does not mean I will continue being right.” ETH bulls fail to hold $3,000 | Source: ETHUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Finbold, chart from Tradingview.com
Vitalik Buterin, the enigmatic co-founder of Ethereum, sent shockwaves through the crypto Twittersphere this past weekend with a series of seemingly nonsensical equations. The equations, which defied basic arithmetic (think 2 + 2 = 0), left many scratching their heads and fearing a break in the very fabric of mathematics. However, as it turns out, […]
Hong Kong already has a clear definition of Ethereum and it is not a security, said OSL Digital Securities head Wayne Huang.
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As the final decision for spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States draws closer, the debate on whether Ether is a security or a commodity has dramatically escalated. By now, it is safe to assume that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) views ETH as unregistered securities. Despite the bid …
EigenLayer, a decentralized restaking protocol built on Ethereum (ETH), has made significant announcements, paving the way for new developments within the crypto ecosystem. The protocol unveiled its native token, EIGEN, which the newly formed Eigen Foundation will distribute. Alongside this, EigenLayer introduced a major plan for an airdrop and released a comprehensive new Whitepaper. EigenLayer Unveils EIGEN With Novel Mechanism According to the protocol’s announcement, the introduction of the EIGEN token brings forth a complementary mechanism designed to address “intersubjective” faults, which cannot be resolved through ETH restaking alone. By expanding ETH restaking, EigenLayer positions ETH as the Universal Objective Work Token, while the universality of EIGEN makes it the Universal Intersubjective Work Token. EIGEN’s universality is reportedly aimed at allowing it to fork and slash for intersubjective errors committed by EIGEN stakers in any AVS (Automated Verification System) within the protocol. To ensure widespread adoption of EIGEN across applications, EigenLayer has designed an application-independent mechanism to maintain the system’s cryptoeconomic security. Related Reading: Ethereum Fees Dive: Will This Spark A Surge In Network Activity? In EigenLayer, EIGEN staking and ETH restaking play complementary roles. EIGEN addresses safety properties through objective slashing, and ETH restaking ensures liveness and censorship-resistance properties dependent on stake decentralization. The launch of EIGEN also introduces intersubjective staking, marking a significant milestone for the protocol and the Ethereum ecosystem. However, due to its newly introduced design, the concept requires widespread adoption and discussion among ecosystem participants. At launch, the Eigen token will have a total supply of 1.67 billion tokens, with the Foundation allocating 45% of the tokens to the community. This allocation is further divided into staked drops, community initiatives, and ecosystem development. Investors will reportedly receive almost 30% of the tokens, while early contributors will receive over 25%. Both these groups are subject to a three-year lockup period for their allocations. A complete lock will be in place during the first year, followed by a gradual release of their total holdings at a rate of 4% per month over the subsequent two years. EIGEN Token Launches Meta-Setup Phase While the initial implementation of intersubjective staking at launch mirrors only a limited extent of the full protocol, several parameters still need to be determined for its full actuation. To address this, EIGEN is being launched in a meta-setup phase, serving as a call to action for researchers, experts, and the broader community to engage in public discourse. As EigenLayer announced, this collaborative effort aims to help define the necessary parameters to make the protocol and its interaction with the rest of the Ethereum ecosystem as effective as possible. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Says Altcoins Are About To Enter A Parabolic Curve, Here’s Why Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Newly disclosed court filings have shed light on the belief of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its chairman, Gary Gensler, that Ethereum (ETH) is an “unregistered security” under the Howey Test, which is considered by the vast majority of crypto advocates to be an outdated legal framework for regulating crypto assets. According […]
Inflows into the Newborn Nine ETFs fell by more than 50% during the past week to $126 million from $254 million, according to CoinShares weekly report. Per the report, these reduced inflows contributed to the third consecutive week’s outflow of $435 million—the largest outflow since March—that major crypto-related investment products recorded during the week. Grayscale […]
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Ethereum price rallied above the $3,300 level. ETH tested the $3,350 resistance and recently started a sharp decline below $3,300. Ethereum rallied toward $3,350 before the bears appeared again. The price is trading below $3,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3,250 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below the $3,165 support. Ethereum Price Trims Gains Ethereum price started a strong increase above the $3,200 level. ETH outperformed Bitcoin and even cleared the $3,300 resistance. However, the bears were active near the $3,350 level. A high was formed at $3,355 and the price started a fresh decline. There was a sharp move below the $3,300 level. The price declined below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,070 swing low to the $3,355 high. There was also a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $3,250 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum is now trading below $3,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. However, the bulls are active near the $3,165 support and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,070 swing low to the $3,355 high. Immediate resistance is near the $3,210 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The first major resistance is near the $3,250 level. The next key resistance sits at $3,350, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,465 level. A close above the $3,465 resistance could send the price toward the $3,550 resistance. If there is a move above the $3,550 resistance, Ethereum could even test the $3,680 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $3,750 resistance zone. More Downsides In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,210 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,180 level. The first major support is near the $3,165 zone. The main support is near the $3,070 level. A clear move below the $3,070 support might set the pace for more losses and send the price toward $3,030. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,880 level in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,165 Major Resistance Level – $3,210
Taking to X on April 26, one analyst notes that there is a high probability of Ethereum spiking in the sessions ahead because of thinning sell-side liquidity across major centralized exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. Thin Sell-Side, Big Potential Move For ETH Thinning sell-side liquidity, as seen on order books across CEXes, means that few sellers are […]
Mode's TVL hits $344 million, driven by user participation in the Turbo Points campaign for anticipated token airdrops.
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Renzo's ezETH suffers a severe price drop and high trading volume as the liquid restaking market faces volatility and liquidations.
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Polkadot’s governance is currently mulling over a proposal to activate SnowBridge, a cross-chain bridge designed to link the Polkadot blockchain with Ethereum. A cross-chain bridge essentially serves as a decentralized application (DApp), streamlining asset transfers between blockchains to enhance token utility by fostering cross-chain liquidity. Market observers have highlighted the significant role SnowBridge would play […]
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Paul Grewal, the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Coinbase, has become a major voice in the continuing discussion about the legal classification of Ethereum by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arguing in favor of the platform’s non-security status. Broader Recognition Of Ethereum Security Nature Taking to the X (formerly Twitter), the Coinbase […]
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Following the worldwide market correction at the start of the month, the ETH price has been displaying a neutral trend in its chart, suggesting a constant decline in the price action for this altcoin in the market. The Ethereum token has recorded a correction of 14.28% over the past 30 days but has recorded a …
Ethereum price is attempting a recovery wave above the $3,125 zone. ETH must clear the $3,200 resistance to continue higher in the near term. Ethereum extended losses and tested the $3,075 support zone. The price is trading below $3,180 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key rising channel forming with support at $3,140 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below the $3,125 support. Ethereum Price Faces Resistance Ethereum price struggled to recover and extended losses below the $3,100 level. ETH traded as low as $3,074 and is currently attempting another recovery wave, like Bitcoin. There was a minor increase above the $3,125 resistance. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent drop from the $3,292 swing high to the $3,074 low. However, the bears are active near the $3,200 resistance zone. Ethereum is now trading below $3,180 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a key rising channel forming with support at $3,140 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Immediate resistance is near the $3,180 level and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. The first major resistance is near the $3,200 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the recent drop from the $3,292 swing high to the $3,074 low. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The next key resistance sits at $3,240, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,280 level. A close above the $3,280 resistance could send the price toward the $3,350 resistance. If there is a move above the $3,350 resistance, Ethereum could even test the $3,500 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $3,550 resistance zone. More Downsides In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,180 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,125 level. The first major support is near the $3,075 zone. The main support is near the $3,030 level. A clear move below the $3,030 support might set the pace for more losses and send the price toward $2,880. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,750 level in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $3,125 Major Resistance Level – $3,200
Recent data from Santiment, a prominent market intelligence firm, indicate that the altcoins may enter a “prime buying” phase. According to Santiment, more than 85% of the altcoins they track are currently positioned in what is historically considered a “buying opportunity zone.” Sentiment And Technical Indicators Favor Altcoins This assessment is based on the Market […]
Several top Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) networks, such as Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, zkSync, and Starkware, are preparing to integrate Avail’s Data Availability (DA) solution, according to an April 25 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This integration will grant rollup builders access to Avail DA and its ecosystem, facilitating the development of scalable and efficient rollup architectures across […]
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The company warned that the SEC reversing a position it had held since 2018 on Ether as a security could “spell disaster” for the network and drive innovation to a halt in the U.S.
Chainalysis unveils a surge in blockchain wallet activity, with over 400 million wallets, signaling crypto market confidence and adoption.
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ConsenSys has taken on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a lawsuit in Texas federal court. The case focuses on the classification of Ethereum’s Ether as a security. ConsenSys argues this designation could harm the entire Ethereum network, posing significant risks to its functionality and innovation. This lawsuit not only challenges regulatory …
Ethereum developer Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, striking back against what the company calls an “unlawful seizure of authority” over Ethereum by the federal regulator.
Insiders expect the SEC to deny spot Ethereum ETF applications, citing unproductive meetings and a lack of engagement on the agency's part.
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Brazil's Nubank now offers Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana withdrawals, enhancing its digital banking services and crypto accessibility.
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the issues with ZKasino were evidence that the term “Zero-Knowledge (ZK)” has gained enough prominence in the industry to attract misuse by fraudulent actors. Buterin’s comment followed revelations that the blockchain-based gambling platform rugged its users — resulting in the loss of roughly $33 million worth of Ethereum (ETH). According to […]
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Hong Kong is gearing up to join the global financial hub offering cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with the launch of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs slated for April 30th. According to the Bloomberg report, this move underscores the city’s ambition to position itself as a hub for digital assets, following in the steps of jurisdictions …