Ethereum Foundation sets Hegota priorities for transaction and account upgrades
The Foundation's September 7 ranking puts FOCIL and Frame Transactions at the center of Hegota, while other proposals face further development and testing.
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Webull Expands Crypto Trading to Canada Through Coinbase Partnership
Webull has launched crypto trading in Canada using Coinbase’s trading and custody infrastructure, adding Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and other digital assets to its brokerage offering.
BitMine Nears 5% of Ethereum Supply After Buying 53,501 ETH
BitMine added 53,501 ETH to its treasury, lifting holdings to 5.9 million Ether, or 4.9% of Ethereum’s supply, despite about $5.1 billion in unrealized losses.
Sber Plans USDT and Ether-Backed Loans as Russia Expands Crypto Rules
Russia’s Sber plans to accept Bitcoin, Ether and USDT as loan collateral while questioning demand for the digital ruble ahead of its Sept. 1 rollout.
Notorious MEV Bot Jaredfromsubway.eth Exploited for $7.5M in DeFi Trap
Jaredfromsubway.eth, one of Ethereum’s most active sandwich attack bots, was drained for more than $7.5 million.
New York Judge Delays Hearing On Aave’s Request To Unfreeze $71M In ETH
A New York judge has delayed a decision on Aave’s request to unfreeze $71 million in ETH linked to the Kelp DAO exploit. The court wants more legal clarification before moving forward with the case. Meanwhile, recovery efforts for affected rsETH users continue across the DeFi ecosystem.
Bitcoin ETFs See First Back-To-Back Weekly Inflows In Five Months
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first back-to-back weekly inflows in five months, bringing in about $568 million this week. Ether ETFs also saw a second week of positive flows. The rebound hints that institutional demand for crypto ETFs may be returning after months of withdrawals.
Bitcoin slides as US-Israel strikes on Iran trigger $128B crypto sell-off
Bitcoin and Ether fell after US-Israel strikes on Iran erased $128 billion from crypto markets. Investors rotated toward traditional safe havens, while derivatives data showed rising short-term risk aversion. The move extends Bitcoin’s broader post-October correction.
Deutsche Bank-backed AllUnity debuts MiCA-compliant Swiss franc stablecoin on Ethereum
AllUnity has launched CHFAU, a Swiss franc–pegged stablecoin issued under MiCA compliance after securing a BaFin license. The token targets institutional settlement use cases and expands the firm’s regulated stablecoin portfolio. While CHF stablecoins have historically seen limited adoption, AllUnity is betting that regulatory clarity will drive institutional demand.
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund exits ETHZilla as Ether treasury model faces mounting strain
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has exited its entire stake in ETHZilla, just months after backing the company’s Ether treasury strategy. The move highlights growing pressure on public firms built around ETH accumulation as volatility and debt exposure test the model’s resilience.
Polygon overtakes Ethereum in daily fees as Polymarket surge reshapes Layer-2 activity
Polygon temporarily surpassed Ethereum in daily fees, driven largely by booming activity on Polymarket. The milestone highlights how high-traffic applications can shift value capture toward Layer-2 networks. Sustained dominance, however, will depend on continued user demand beyond a single app.
Belgium’s KBC to roll out Bitcoin and Ether trading as MiCA framework goes live
KBC plans to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for Belgian retail investors via its Bolero platform from Feb. 16. The bank says the service complies with MiCA, even as Belgium has yet to issue formal MiCA licenses. The move comes amid broader EU debates over crypto supervision, passporting and the role of ESMA
Whale deposits surge on Binance, but lack of buyers raises caution flags
Whales have moved over $2.4 billion in Bitcoin and Ether onto Binance, but buyer demand has yet to follow. With stablecoin inflows flat and long-term accumulation slowing, analysts warn that rising supply without fresh liquidity could weigh on crypto prices in the near term.
Bitcoin Sell Pressure Eases as Long-Term Holders Pause, Ether Whales Step In
Bitcoin’s long-term holders have slowed their selling for the first time in months, easing one source of pressure on the market. At the same time, large Ethereum wallets are quietly accumulating, even as traders remain cautious and US-driven selling continues to weigh on sentiment.
Crypto ETP outflows deepen over holidays as investors stay selective into year-end
Crypto ETPs saw $446 million in outflows over Christmas, extending a cautious trend that began after October’s market correction. While Bitcoin and Ether funds continue to see redemptions, investors are rotating into newer XRP and Solana ETFs, with Germany standing out as a rare source of sustained inflows.
Tokenized Commodities Near $4B as Precious Metals Rally Drives Onchain Demand
Tokenized commodities are nearing $4 billion in value as record-high gold prices drive demand for onchain exposure to precious metals. While still small relative to traditional markets, the sector highlights how real-world assets are gradually finding practical use cases on blockchains, led largely by Ethereum.
Trend Research emerges as a top Ethereum holder after $135M ETH accumulation
Trend Research has quietly amassed around 580,000 ETH, placing it among the largest known Ethereum holders despite being privately owned. The move highlights a broader trend of institutional-scale accumulation, as large players position for staking influence and long-term dominance within the Ethereum network.
Ethereum Treasury Firm Bitmine Surpasses 4 Million ETH After Latest Purchase
Bitmine’s Ethereum holdings have surpassed 4 million ETH after a recent $40 million purchase, marking a key milestone in its treasury strategy. The company continues to build long-term exposure to Ethereum and plans to begin staking its holdings in early 2026.