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

Dogecoin

Bitcoin is trading around $80,000 as Middle East tensions escalate and ETFs reverse course with significant outflows, breaking five consecutive days of heavy inflows. Bitcoin ETFs saw $277.5 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $103.5 million in net outflows.

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A wallet address associated with crypto investment firm Metalpha has moved nearly $20 million worth of ether into Binance, adding fresh selling pressure on a token already contending with bearish sentiment.

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Ethereum's price has resumed its upward trend after being caught between the moving average lines since April 27.

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A mysterious crypto whale with alleged ties to industry veteran Erik Voorhees has added another $6.67 million in ether to a position that has already accumulated more than $266 million worth of the token. Key Takeaways: A whale wallet linked to Erik Voorhees bought 2,920 ETH for $6.67M on May 8, 2026, per Lookonchain.

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Arbitrum

DAO delegates approved releasing exploit-frozen ETH to an Aave-led recovery effort, though Arbitrum's governance rules delay any transfer for at least eight days

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However, a May 1 court order restricted Arbitrum DAO from moving the recovered funds, prompting Aave to file an emergency motion against it.

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Leading Ethereum treasury firm BitMine Immersion Technologies may start slowing its ETH purchases as it approaches its 5% supply goal.

Tom Lee Says BitMine May Slow Ethereum Buys After Amassing Nearly $12 Billion of ETH

Bitcoin slipped to $80,000 as bulls look for new buyers to step in to extend the relief rally.

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At the current pace of purchases, Lee said his Ethereum treasury giant would reach its 5% ether accumulation goal in six weeks, then shift its focus to staking and share buybacks.

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Bitcoin continues to hold above $80,000 as Bitcoin ETFs saw $46.3 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $11.6 million in net inflows.

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Altcoins outperformed bitcoin and ether on Thursday as traders rotated into higher-risk assets amid improving market sentiment.

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Leading cryptocurrencies took a breather on Wednesday, while stocks closed at new records as investors weighed the report of a potential U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.

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Bitcoin is consolidating near $81,000, supported by strong ETF inflows and neutral overall sentiment as traders assess whether momentum can extend higher.

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Solana

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) is rolling out cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform charging 50 basis points per transaction, undercutting Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), and Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW). The Pricing War Begins Morgan Stanley's 50-basis-point fee is about half of Robinhood's 95 basis points.

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Bitcoin trades above $82,000 on Wednesday morning, supported by improving sentiment and four consecutive days of spot ETF inflows as U.S.-Iran tensions eased. Bitcoin ETFs saw $467.4 million in net inflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $97.6 million in net inflows.

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Joseph Lubin backed ETH treasury firms, confirmed Linea's Linux Foundation move, and highlighted Ethereum's quantum-safe roadmap.

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Leading cryptocurrencies and stocks rose on Tuesday as the U.S. confirmed that Iran's truce remains in place despite a flare-up in hostilities. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:25 p.m.

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Bitcoin and ether are recovering on fundamentally different supply and demand structures in 2026, according to a new Cryptoquant analysis. The divergence is now a key signal for whether a broader altcoin rally will follow. Key Takeaways: Cryptoquant analysts find that BTC and ETH have exhibited markedly diverging supply-demand structures throughout April 2026.

Cryptoquant: BTC Dominance to Persist Until ETH Spot Demand Catches Up

Bitcoin is consolidating around $81,000, showing limited short-term momentum as institutional demand supports price stability despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.

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Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has maintained a neutral outlook for the crypto market in Q2, citing persistent macroeconomic uncertainty while pointing to early signs of stabilization across major digital assets. Macro Forces Dominate Near-Term Outlook In its latest Charting Crypto report, Coinbase said global factors, including inflation risks, potential oil supply disruptions, and slowing economic growth, are continuing to drive market behavior.

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U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $532 million in net inflows on May 4, marking the third consecutive day of positive flows, while U.S. ether spot ETFs added $61.29 million on the same day. Key Takeaways: U.S. bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $532M in net inflows, their third consecutive positive day. U.S.

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Bitcoin trades around $81,000 on Tuesday as Bitcoin ETFs saw $532.2 million in net inflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $61.3 million in net inflows.

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