Ethereum

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games. Ether is the native token for the Ethereum ecosystem.

The Ethereum blockchain is preparing a significant upgrade, called the Ethereum Merge, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 13-16, 2022.

The Merge reflects a shift in Ethereum’s protocol in which the blockchain will move from a “proof-of-work” to “proof-of-stake” system.

Miners validate transactions by solving complex calculations before a new block can be added to the chain. This is the mechanism that Bitcoin ($BTC) runs on.

Miners are replaced by “validators,” who stake the ETH they own to validate new blocks on the chain. Avalanche ($AVAX) and Solana ($SOL) are proof-of-stake.

The Ethereum Foundation reports that moving to a proof-of-stake model will reduce the blockchain’s energy consumption by more than 99%.

Ether ($ETH) is Ethereum’s native crypto asset, while Ethereum is the underlying blockchain. No disruptions to ETH are expected following the Merge.

Unlike Bitcoin, the founder of Ethereum is publicly known. Vitalik Buterin published Ethereum’s introductory paper in 2013 and launched the project in 2015.

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games.

The Ethereum Foundation

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The Ethereum Foundation has lost at least eight senior figures in five months after co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigned this week, further deepening a leadership vacuum at the organization that stewards the second-largest blockchain.

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Solana

Morgan Stanley has filed fresh amendments for its proposed ethereum and solana ETFs, revealing 0.14% sponsor fees for both funds. The filings also show plans to stake part of the assets through Figment, Galaxy, and Coinbase Canada.

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The disclosure of additional amendments typically reflects active communication with the SEC and progress in the launch process.

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Bitcoin

Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies fell, while stocks rebounded on Thursday as investors parsed the hawkish pivot in the Federal Reserve's policy.

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Bitcoin extended losses as markets reacted to a hawkish Federal Reserve stance under new Chair Kevin Warsh, boosting the U.S. dollar and weighing on risk assets.

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Another key figure at the Ethereum Foundation is stepping away from her post, continuing a recent leadership exodus.

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Prediction market traders don't see Bitcoin or Ethereum making their next big moves to higher price targets.

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Hyperliquid

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Wang's departure follows the resignation of fellow co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak and marks the latest in a string of high-profile exits at the EF.

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Several high-ranking EF leaders have left, including the Protocol cluster leads and former co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak.

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Ethereum's price has entered a range-bound movement after bullish momentum was halted at the $1,800 high.

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Total market value has held flat near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows.

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The Fed held rates but signaled it is more worried about inflation than growth in Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting.

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Leading cryptocurrencies were red, while stock futures rallied overnight on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed a historic "Memorandum of Understanding" with Iran to end all hostilities.

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Crypto ETF flows turned positive across the board on Tuesday, June 16, with bitcoin, ether, HYPE, XRP, and solana ETFs all recording inflows. The rare all-green session suggested investors are starting to rebuild exposure, even if demand remains measured. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Gain $19.

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