Buterin proposes replacing BLS consensus-layer signatures with hash-based schemes, such as Winternitz variants. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a quantum resistance roadmap for the ecosystem. This follows the identification of post-quantum readiness as a critical consideration in several areas of development. Quantum security upgrades In a post shared on social media, Buterin outlined specific […]
Vitalik Buterin has surpassed his previously stated plan to sell 16,384 ETH, with total sales now reaching 18,684 ETH. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has surpassed his publicly stated goal of selling 16,384 ETH, with on-chain data showing that total sales have now reached over 18,000 ETH, worth more than $38 million. The selling, which has […]
By staking treasury ETH, the Ethereum Foundation now directly participates in the consensus while generating natural ether-denominated returns. The Ethereum Foundation has announced that it has begun deploying some of its treasury funds, following the Treasury Policy it released last year. The latest move represents a formal step toward directly participating in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus. […]
Ethereum prices have fallen to bear market lows and are currently in a long-term demand zone, analysts say. “Ethereum is in a five-year demand zone,” analyst Merlijn The Trader said on Monday. “Historically, this reach has been accumulation and not distribution,” he added. Ether prices are currently back to April 2025 levels, where they briefly […]
XRP, Solana and Chainlink recorded small inflows, but this was not enough to offset the broader, ongoing altcoin outflows. Investor interest in digital asset funds remains subdued after weekly outflows of $288 million. This marks the fifth straight week of repayments, pushing total withdrawals to $4 billion, still behind last year’s $6 billion. Market participation […]
Arkham data shows that most of Buterin’s wealth is directly tied to token price movements rather than diversified investments. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin owns more than 240,000 ETH, currently valued at around $467 million, according to blockchain intelligence platform Arkham’s research into his on-chain holdings. The analysis found that Buterin is the largest accessible individual […]
Ethereum developers are planning major protocol changes in 2026, combining scaling, security tightening, and UX improvements following last year’s network upgrades. The Ethereum Foundation said it will prioritize post-quantum security and further gas limit increases as part of its 2026 protocol roadmap. The organization is also restructuring its development efforts into three core tracks: scalability, […]
A relatively unknown crypto trader made $7 million shorting ETH, while major investors suffered huge losses. An anonymous trader known only as 0x58bro has amassed $7 million in unrealized profits by shorting Ethereum (ETH) and a handful of other cryptocurrencies, according to data from on-chain intelligence platform Arkham. What’s remarkable about their success is that […]
Demand for Ethereum staking has skyrocketed despite the asset price plunging back to bear market lows. Ethereum’s proof-of-stake contract address now holds more than half of Ether’s supply “for the first time in the coin’s 11-year history,” on-chain analytics provider Santiment reported Wednesday. This seems somewhat misleading, as there are currently approximately 37 million ETH […]
Four consecutive weeks of crypto fund outflows reached $3.74 billion, but altcoins are outperforming as US investors withdraw from the market. Investment products linked to digital assets saw outflows for the fourth week in a row, recording $173 million and pushing cumulative losses to $3.74 billion in four weeks. Early in the week, inflows reached […]