Ethereum (ETH)

The timing for the launch of the ShimmerEVM Bridge is a perfect one, considering the broader expansion underway in the IOTA ecosystem. The ShimmerEVM protocol from IOTA is advancing an impressive cross-chain interoperability protocol with the integration of LayerZero’s technology to enhance its bridging capabilities. As reported by Coindesk based on the scoop from the network’s developers, the Shimmer Bridge through which associated protocols can connect to other non-IOTA-based chains...

Thunder Terminal successfully thwarted a $240,000 exploit targeting 114 wallets, ensuring user funds’ security. The incident involved an attacker gaining access to a MongoDB connection URL, executing withdrawals on behalf of users. The on-chain trading platform Thunder Terminal successfully thwarted a $240,000 exploit that targeted 114 wallets on its platform, assuring users that their funds are secure. Despite this, the hacker refutes the claims, labeling them as “all lies” and is now...

Ethereum price started a downside correction from the $2,350 resistance against the US Dollar. ETH price is now trading above $2,260 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key contracting triangle forming with support at $2,260 on the 4-hour chart (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $2,300 resistance zone. Ethereum price is declining below $2,300 against the US Dollar. ETH/USD remains at a risk of more...

Digital asset investment products resumed inflows after breaking the 11-week streak of positive cash flows. According to the findings by CoinShares’ Head of Research, James Butterfill, the net inflows totaled $103 million over the last week. Bitcoin investment products, as usual, attracted the highest capital inflow. The digital asset manager revealed a net inflow of $87.6 million during the period. Short-bitcoin also experienced a minor inflow amounting to $0.3 million....

The amount of Ethereum owned by long-term hodlers reached a record of over 70% in December, according to data from blockchain analytics firm IntoTheBlock. These committed holders have refrained from selling their Ethereum stash, contributing to the altcoin’s new benchmark. The latest ITB data also reveals that Ethereum has surpassed Bitcoin in terms of the percentage held by long-term holders, with the latter a little below the 70% mark. HODLers, individuals who hold onto...

The New York-based stablecoin issuer – Paxos – announced a strategic expansion of its stablecoin issuance to the Solana blockchain platform, which was previously exclusive to Ethereum. Paxos said it plans to make USDP available to the public on Solana starting January 17, 2024. This move marks a significant milestone for Paxos in the competitive stablecoin landscape, where rivals such as Circle and Tether are also racing for market dominance. Paxos’ Solana Expansion Paxos...

The EthereumPoW (ETHW) announced its decision to dissolve the organization after in-depth discussions and based on a consensus among the majority, thereby fulfilling the commitments made during the initial fork. According to the official blog post, the entity said the decision aligns with its plans to transition to complete decentralization. EthereumPoW Embraces Autonomy The “unanimous” agreement to dissolve stems from a thorough examination of ETHW’s ability to function...

TLDR: BONK has recently surged, thanks to its listing on Coinbase and the growth of the Solana ecosystem. NuggetRush is another meme coin project that focuses on gaming and charity and has been successful in its ongoing presale. Over the past few years, crypto has been incomplete, with new meme coins rising from obscurity to command hundreds of millions or even billions in market cap. First, it was PEPE in late April 2023. PEPE rose, taking crypto by storm. In Q4 2023, Bonk...

Bitcoin came close to $44,000 hours ago, but it was rejected there and pushed south by about $500. Most altcoins trade quietly on Christmas Eve, but Solana has gone on a tear once again and has definitively surpassed BNB as the fourth-largest cryptocurrency. SOL Becomes 4th It’s safe to say that Solana’s native token has been at the forefront of the recent price rally among the altcoins. The past week alone brought a 55% surge for SOL. On a daily scale, the asset is up by...

Messari’s latest newsletter posits that the industry is witnessing crypto’s adolescence, emphasizing that smart contract blockspace is becoming a commodity. CEO Ryan Selkis acknowledged 2023 as Ethereum’s best year yet, citing its status as the strongest network in terms of community size and revenue generation through fees. However, he suggested that the crypto industry is still in its “adolescence” while asserting that smart contract blockspace is evolving into a commodity,...