ZkLend Offers 10% Bounty to Hacker Following $9.5M Protocol Exploit
DeFi lending protocol ZkLend suffered a $9.5 million security breach, prompting them to offer the hacker a 10% bounty for returning the stolen funds. The incident adds to the growing security concerns in crypto, with over $100 million already stolen from blockchain projects in early 2025.
Crypto Investment Products Hit $1.3B Weekly Inflows Despite Trump Trade Tensions
Digital asset investment products maintained strong momentum with $1.3B in weekly inflows, led by Ethereum's $793M, despite market uncertainty around Trump's tariff rhetoric. The surge marks the fifth consecutive week of positive flows, pushing 2024's total to $7.3B while US dominates regional investments.
Hong Kong Opens Immigration Path for Bitcoin and Ethereum Investors
Hong Kong now accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum as valid proof of assets for investment immigration, with at least two successful applicants already approved. The groundbreaking policy requires crypto holdings worth HK$30 million stored in cold wallets or established exchanges.
Bitcoin Dips Below $98K as Trump Administration Evaluates Digital Asset Reserve Strategy
Bitcoin retreats from $100K following US crypto czar David Sacks' announcement of ongoing evaluation of digital asset reserve options. While most altcoins decline, select tokens like TRUMP and Mantra show strength amid regulatory developments and new technological integrations.
Ethereum's Historic Gas Limit Increase: A New Era in Network Scaling
Ethereum has achieved a milestone by increasing its gas limit beyond 30 million for the first time since adopting proof-of-stake, enhancing transaction capacity through validator consensus. The upgrade coincides with upcoming improvements like Pectra, though the community remains divided on the pace of future scaling.
Trump's Trade Tariffs Trigger Crypto Market Plunge: Bitcoin and Ethereum See Sharp Declines
Cryptocurrency markets experienced a significant downturn after President Trump announced new import tariffs on multiple countries, with Bitcoin falling 4% to $95,800 and Ethereum dropping 17%. The announcement sparked fears of a global trade war, affecting both crypto and traditional markets with total crypto liquidations reaching $2.3 billion.
Ethereum Price Surge: Analysts Project $4,500 Target by Mid-March
Leading cryptocurrency analysts forecast Ethereum reaching $4,500 by mid-March, supported by technical indicators and institutional interest. BlackRock's recent acquisition of over 24,000 ETH and surging trading volumes signal growing market confidence despite January's price decline.
Ethereum Network Activity Soars with 37% Surge in Active Addresses
Ethereum's network sees dramatic growth with active addresses jumping 37% to 575,000 amid rising DeFi activity and institutional interest. World Liberty Financial's $47M ETH purchase and Paradigm's advocacy highlight growing institutional confidence in the platform.
World Liberty Financial Expands Ethereum Portfolio with $130M Investment
World Liberty Financial has made a significant move in cryptocurrency markets, purchasing 39,242 ETH at an average price of $3,312 per token. The fund's total Ethereum holdings now stand at 78,722 ETH valued at $257M, despite facing short-term unrealized losses amid market volatility.
Ethereum Price Poised for Major Move as Market Signals Show Mounting Pressure
Despite underperforming in the current bull market, Ethereum shows signs of a potential breakout with record futures open interest and shifting sentiment indicators. Recent developments, including institutional buying and technical signals, suggest ETH could be preparing for significant price action.