Ethereum's Buterin Calls for Civility in Musk's H1B Visa Debate
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin urges restraint as Elon Musk's heated stance on H1B visas sparks platform controversy. The debate intensifies amid reports of users losing X premium features after criticizing Musk's position, raising concerns about censorship and discourse control.
Ethereum Surpasses Bitcoin in Long-Term Investor Loyalty Despite Lower Price Gains
Data from IntoTheBlock reveals Ethereum has retained more long-term holders than Bitcoin in 2024, maintaining 75% compared to Bitcoin's 62%. This shift comes despite Bitcoin's superior price performance, suggesting evolving market dynamics influenced by ETF approvals and platform upgrades.
Ethereum Price Analysis: Multiple Bullish Patterns Point to $6K Target by Early 2025
Technical analysts identify promising chart patterns and market indicators suggesting Ethereum could reach $6,000 by Q1 2025. Strong ETF inflows, increased long-term holder behavior, and historical performance during election years support the bullish outlook.
BlackRock Emerges as Major Force in Ethereum Market with $3.5B Investment
Investment giant BlackRock has established itself as one of the world's largest Ethereum holders, accumulating nearly 1 million ETH worth $3.5 billion through its spot ETF. This strategic move signals growing institutional acceptance of digital assets while raising questions about market influence and future adoption.
Dormant Ethereum Wallet Awakens After 9 Years with Million-Dollar Windfall
An early Ethereum ICO participant's wallet has reactivated after 9.4 years of dormancy, turning a $601 investment into $6.5 million. The dramatic return coincides with ETH price volatility and significant institutional movements in the crypto market.
Ethereum's Buterin Makes 88 ETH Donation to Adopt Famous Thai Hippo
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, has adopted Thailand's beloved pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng through an 88 ETH donation to Khao Kheow Open Zoo. The generous contribution will fund habitat improvements and educational initiatives while strengthening ties between the crypto community and Thailand.
Altcoins Surge While Bitcoin Stalls in Year-End Market Rally
Major altcoins like Ethereum, Solana and XRP posted significant gains of 4-7% while Bitcoin traded sideways at $95,000. The divergence comes as MicroStrategy adds another 5,262 BTC to its holdings amid intense trading activity and liquidations across crypto markets.
Bitcoin Surges Past $98,500 in Spectacular Christmas Rally, Lifting Entire Crypto Market
Bitcoin leads a remarkable holiday season surge, approaching the $100,000 milestone with a 5.65% gain while triggering $40 million in short liquidations. Major altcoins join the rally with Ethereum, XRP, and Solana posting significant gains, outperforming traditional markets.
NFT Scammers Face Federal Charges in $22M Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Two California residents are charged with orchestrating multiple NFT rug pull schemes that defrauded investors of $22 million between 2021-2024. The case highlights the FBI's growing concerns as Americans lost over $5.6 billion to crypto fraud in 2023 alone.
Ethereum Whales Make Billion-Dollar Move: 340,000 ETH Accumulated in Just 4 Days
Major Ethereum investors have demonstrated strong conviction by accumulating $1 billion worth of ETH in a massive 96-hour buying spree. This significant whale activity, occurring despite recent market volatility, suggests strategic positioning ahead of potential market movements.