Tag: ethereum
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Ethereum Plans to Upgrade the Pectra Mainnet by March 2025
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Ethereum devs have begun preparations for the awaited Pectra mainnet upgrade, which is now scheduled for March 2025. Originally scheduled for late 2024, this upgrade was delayed because of added features and scope. The upgrade is designed to increase the efficiency and user experience of the Ethereum network almost ninefold. Early key milestones are already on the table.…
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Solana DEX Volume Surges Past $60M, Extending Lead Over Ethereum
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Solana is strengthening its position as the top blockchain for decentralized exchange (DEX) trading, outperforming Ethereum for the fourth consecutive month. The latest data from DeFiLlama reveals that Solana-based DEXs have recorded over $60 million in trading volume this month, nearly double Ethereum’s $34 million. Solana Outpaces Ethereum in DEX Trading Since October, Solana has…
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Ethereum ETPs Surpass Bitcoin in Crypto Inflows for First Time in 2025
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Ethereum Leads the Way in ETP Inflows Ethereum-based exchange-traded products (ETPs) have outpaced Bitcoin ETPs in inflows for the first time in 2025, according to data from CoinShares. The cryptocurrency market saw its fifth consecutive week of inflows, with a total of $1.3 billion invested in crypto ETPs. Ether (ETH) ETPs saw an impressive $793…
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Tornado Cash founder is released from prison by a Dutch court.
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On February 7, 2025, Alexey Pertsev, the founder of Tornado Cash, was released from prison after several months. A Dutch court decided to end his pretrial detention, but he will remain under house arrest and monitored electronically. His case has drawn attention from those concerned about privacy and cryptocurrency, marking a significant moment in his legal…
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Ethereum Price Surges Amid Pectra Upgrade Excitement and ETF Inflows
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Ethereum (ETH) is leading the cryptocurrency market surge on 6 February, posting a 4% daily gain to trade above $2,800. While the overall crypto market capitalisation has risen by just 0.65% in the last 24 hours to reach $3.23 trillion, ETH’s outperformance is being driven by a combination of factors. These include increasing investor interest…
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Ethereum Raises Gas Limits for the First Time Since 2021, Boosting Network Efficiency
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Ethereum has taken a significant step to improve its network efficiency by increasing its gas limit for the first time since 2021. The adjustment, which allows more transactions per block, was implemented automatically without requiring a hard fork. This move enhances Ethereum’s scalability and strengthens its appeal against competing blockchains. Ethereum Gas Limit Increased to…
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Is It Possible for Tariff Changes to Increase Crypto Market Trust?
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A recent decision by President Donald Trump to suspend import tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month has sent positive ripples through the cryptocurrency sector. The announcement triggered a swift recovery in digital currency values, with major players such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple all showing notable gains. This surge has been attributed to decreased trade tensions…
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Trump-Endorsed Crypto Project Moves $61.4M in Ethereum
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency project backed by President-elect Donald Trump, has recently moved a significant amount of Ethereum. In the past 24 hours, WLFI transferred $61.4 million worth of Ethereum, sparking interest among crypto enthusiasts and market watchers. According to blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence, these movements have raised questions about WLFI’s financial…
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Bitcoin and Ether Dip Amid Inflation Fears and Market Volatility
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Bitcoin and Ether prices experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday, reversing gains made earlier this week. Bitcoin dropped 5% to $96,527 after briefly surpassing the $100,000 mark, while Ether tumbled 8.5% to $3,353. Other major cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin and Avalanche, also faced double-digit losses. The Block’s GMCI 30 index, which tracks the top 30 cryptocurrencies,…
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Ripple Overtakes Ethereum as South Korea’s Second Favourite Cryptocurrency
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A recent survey reveals that Ripple (XRP) has surpassed Ethereum (ETH) as the second-most preferred cryptocurrency among South Korean investors, while Bitcoin (BTC) retains its top position. Bitcoin Leads, XRP Climbs to Second Place Between December 24 and 26, 2024, Korean news outlet News1 surveyed over 5,220 investors about their preferred cryptocurrencies. The poll focused…