SEC Greenlights Ethereum ETF Options Trading, Expanding Crypto Investment Landscape
The SEC has approved options trading for multiple Ethereum ETFs, marking a significant milestone in cryptocurrency's integration with traditional finance. This development allows investors to trade options contracts on Ethereum ETFs from major institutions like BlackRock and Grayscale, enabling price speculation and risk management.
Ethereum Whale Liquidated for $106M in Massive Market Downturn
A major Ethereum investor lost over 67,000 ETH tokens worth $106M through liquidation as crypto markets plunged following Trump's tariff announcement. The selloff triggered broader market declines, though some whales viewed it as a buying opportunity, accumulating significant ETH positions.
Layer-2 Networks Blamed for Ethereum's Investment Appeal Hitting 5-Year Low
Venture capitalists argue that 'greedy' layer-2 networks and excessive token creation are responsible for Ethereum's declining performance against Bitcoin. With ETH/BTC ratio at its lowest since 2019 and Standard Chartered cutting price forecasts, the cryptocurrency's investment potential faces serious scrutiny.
U.S. Treasury Lifts Controversial Tornado Cash Sanctions After Court Ruling
The U.S. Treasury has removed sanctions against cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash following a court ruling that challenged OFAC's authority. While celebrating innovation in digital assets, officials maintain vigilance against illicit activities as legal proceedings continue against platform founders.
Crypto Security Arms Race: Ledger Warns of Evolving Threats in Digital Asset Protection
Ledger's chief experience officer highlights the ongoing battle between wallet providers and cybercriminals, with neither side gaining a clear advantage. As cryptocurrency adoption grows, scammers continue to succeed with both basic tricks and sophisticated schemes, resulting in billions in losses.
NFT Market Shows Mixed Signals as Sales Volume Declines Despite Surge in Participation
NFT sales volume dips to $100.9M with Bitcoin NFTs taking the biggest hit, dropping 30%. Despite the downturn, market engagement shows promise with significant increases in buyers, sellers and total transactions.
Bitcoin Options Signal Bullish Turn Post-Fed Meeting While Ethereum Traders Stay Cautious
Bitcoin options market shows renewed optimism following the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and rate cut projections, with traders actively accumulating calls. Meanwhile, Ethereum derivatives maintain a defensive stance despite upcoming Pectra upgrade, highlighting a divergence in market sentiment.
Ethereum's Native Rollups: A New Framework for Enhanced L2 Security and Integration
A groundbreaking 'Native Rollups' framework aims to revolutionize Ethereum's Layer 2 scaling by directly integrating with the main chain's validation mechanisms. This innovative approach promises enhanced security, improved interoperability, and reduced complexity across the L2 ecosystem.
Trump-Linked $200M Crypto Trade Sparks Market Manipulation Concerns
A perfectly-timed $200 million cryptocurrency trade, occurring moments before Donald Trump's market-moving announcements, has raised serious manipulation concerns. The suspicious timing of the trade, which generated $6 million in profits, has led to speculation about connections to Trump family's growing crypto ventures.
Ethereum Plunges Below $2,100 as Market Reacts to Trump's Trade Policies
Ethereum has fallen to its lowest level since December 2023, dropping 15% to $2,063 amid broader crypto market turbulence. The decline follows Trump's confirmation of new tariffs, erasing gains from his earlier U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve announcement.