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.

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Bitcoin

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Bitcoin trades $71,000 as broader markets weakened amid geopolitical uncertainty. Bitcoin ETFs saw $124.6 million in net outflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $18.6 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Holds $71,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slip 3% On Geopolitical Uncertainty

The Ethereum Foundation has begun converting 5,000 ETH into stablecoins to support operations and grants, using Cowswap's TWAP mechanism. The move reflects a broader shift away from routine ETH sales toward diversified funding strategies. Key Takeaways: Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH, worth approximately $11 million via Cowswap TWAP, reducing market impact on prices.

Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to Fund Operations

Solana

Tehran says three clauses of the ceasefire have been breached, oil is rebounding toward $97, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite the deal.

Bitcoin under $71,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as Iran ceasefire frays within 48 hours of being signed

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) slipped back into outflows after a strong start to the week, led by bitcoin's sharp reversal. XRP stood out with gains, while ether and solana faced renewed selling pressure. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $159.05 million outflows on Tuesday, led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling fragile market conviction. Ether ETFs lost $64.

Crypto ETFs Turn Red: Bitcoin Loses $159 Million, Ether Drops $64 Million

Bitcoin is holding $71,000 on easing geopolitical tensions and a U.S.-Iran ceasefire that boosted global risk appetite. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $71,295.08 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,207.02 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $83.08 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.35 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09336 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055986 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 120,044 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $653.60 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise 4% As Global Risk Appetite Improves

So far, the CoWSwap TWAP transactions have been drawn from a wallet associated with the Ethereum Foundation's DeFi activities.

Ethereum Foundation swaps 5,000 ETH into stablecoins for operational and grant funding

Securitize has tokenized the ordinary shares of Nasdaq-listed Currenc Group Inc. (CURR), marking what the company says is the first natively tokenized public stock available simultaneously on both Ethereum and Solana. Key Takeaways: Securitize tokenized Currenc Group (Nasdaq: CURR) shares on Ethereum and Solana on April 8, 2026.

Currenc Group Tokenizes Ordinary Shares on Ethereum and Solana via Securitize

The proposal builds on Ethereum's EIP-4844, which introduced blobs for more efficient data availability, and aims to support Layer 1 scaling.

‘Blocks Are Dead. Long Live Blobs': Ethereum researchers explore upgrade to ease validator data burden

Bitcoin is up 5% to reclaim the $71,000 level after President Trump overnight announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Bitcoin ETFs saw $159 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $64.7 million in net outflows.

Bitcoin Reclaims $71,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Rise 5% On Iran Ceasefire

Short sellers betting on continued war escalation lost $427 million in 24 hours as bitcoin vaulted past $72,000 on the ceasefire announcement.

Bitcoin, ether, oil shorts lead $427 million wipeout on US-Iran ceasefire

Bitcoin is down on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions rise following Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Falter As Trump's Iran Ultimatum Shakes Sentiment

The proposed Ethereum ERC-8211 standard would allow complex, multi-step blockchain actions to run in one transaction.

Proposed Ethereum Standard Aims to Help AI Agents Execute Complex DeFi Trades

Global crypto funds saw $224 million worth of net inflows last week, led by XRP products with $119.6 million, per CoinShares.

XRP leads $224 million weekly inflows into global crypto funds as bitcoin sentiment remains mixed and ether lags: CoinShares

Bitcoin is trading around $68,000 as liquidations stand at $162.5 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $471.3 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $120.2 million in net inflows.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Slide 2% Amid Ceasefire Hopes

Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone believes major shifts in the crypto market are underway, including a potential “flippening” led by stablecoins. McGlone says Bitcoin (BTC) will likely revisit significantly lower levels, potentially dropping toward $10,000 by 2026 as broader market conditions shift. “Potential $10,000 Bitcoin in 2026. Prove me wrong – stay above $75,000.

Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone Predicts Massive ‘Flippening,' Says USDT Will Overtake Ethereum and Bitcoin

Oil jumped above $112 on threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached by midnight, while crypto markets gave back Monday's ceasefire rally gains.

Bitcoin, ether, solana hold steady as Trump sets Tuesday night deadline for Iran deal

Polymarket gives ethereum 60% odds of losing its #2 crypto ranking as ETH crashes 30%+ in Q1. Standard Chartered still forecasts $7,500 year-end target.

'Drop To $1,500'—Ethereum Suddenly Faces 60% Odds Of Losing Crown

Bitcoin ETFs managed a modest weekly gain despite sharp swings, while ether extended its outflow trend. Solana and XRP also declined in a shortened trading week. Key Takeaways: Blackrock IBIT helped drive $22.34 million bitcoin ETF inflows, but volatility signals weak conviction ahead. Ether ETFs saw $42.

Bitcoin Holds Weekly Inflows While Ether, Altcoin ETFs Slip

Bitcoin trades below $70,000 amid hopes for a ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran war. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $69,818.36 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,143.01 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $81.68 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.33 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09184 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055957 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 84,159 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $330.88 million.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Gain Momentum On Renewed Ceasefire Hopes

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) surged 7.5% to $20.91 after buying 71,252 ETH last week—the fastest pace since December—as the stock uplists to NYSE on April 9. The Accumulation Blitz Chairman Tom Lee framed the buying as a bet that Ethereum is in “the final stages of the mini-crypto winter.

Bitmine Buys 71,252 Ethereum As BMNR Stock Uplists To NYSE

Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies added $150 million of ETH last week, boosting its $10.3 billion stash.

Tom Lee's BitMine Nears 4% of Ethereum Supply as ETH Price Hits Weekly High

With a 6.8% gain, and outperforming both the S&P 500 and gold, Ethereum remains a strong wartime store of value," said Lee.

Tom Lee's Bitmine accelerates Ethereum buying with 71,252 ETH, largest weekly haul since December

Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed total crypto, cash and equity holdings of $11.4 billion on Monday, anchored by 4.803 million ETH tokens as the company prepares to uplist to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Key Takeaways: Bitmine holds 4.803 million ETH worth $10.

Bitmine Reaches 4.803 Million ETH, Announces NYSE Uplisting

The company now holds 3.98% of all ether in circulation, has staked $7.1 billion of it, and says it is generating $196 million in annualized staking revenue.

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