Ethereum

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games. Ether is the native token for the Ethereum ecosystem.

The Ethereum blockchain is preparing a significant upgrade, called the Ethereum Merge, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 13-16, 2022.

The Merge reflects a shift in Ethereum’s protocol in which the blockchain will move from a “proof-of-work” to “proof-of-stake” system.

Miners validate transactions by solving complex calculations before a new block can be added to the chain. This is the mechanism that Bitcoin ($BTC) runs on.

Miners are replaced by “validators,” who stake the ETH they own to validate new blocks on the chain. Avalanche ($AVAX) and Solana ($SOL) are proof-of-stake.

The Ethereum Foundation reports that moving to a proof-of-stake model will reduce the blockchain’s energy consumption by more than 99%.

Ether ($ETH) is Ethereum’s native crypto asset, while Ethereum is the underlying blockchain. No disruptions to ETH are expected following the Merge.

Unlike Bitcoin, the founder of Ethereum is publicly known. Vitalik Buterin published Ethereum’s introductory paper in 2013 and launched the project in 2015.

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games.

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Bitcoin

Tron

Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) blockchain has launched a post-quantum upgrade initiative, founder Justin Sun announced on Tuesday. Quantum Security Should Be A Feature, Says Sun In an X post, Sun said that Tron will be the “first major public blockchain” to deploy post-quantum cryptographic signatures standardized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology—a federal agency under the Department of Commerce.

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The company recently announced that it held 4.87 million ETH as of April 12, commanding over 4% of the total ether supply.

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Dogecoin

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat, while stocks added to their gains on Tuesday as President Donald Trump hinted at a second round of peace talks with Iran.

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ETHGas is a marketplace for Ethereum blockspace futures that allows blockspace to be bought and sold in advance for guaranteed execution.

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The Ethereum Foundation has launched a $1 million subsidy program designed to help Ethereum mainnet builders pay for professional smart contract security audits. Key Takeaways: The Ethereum Foundation launched a $1 million audit subsidy program on April 14, 2026, to help builders cover security review costs.

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CoW Swap, a decentralized exchange used by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, paused its protocol after suffering a front-end attack.

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) opened the week with heavy outflows, reversing last week's momentum. Ether ETFs posted modest gains, while XRP declined, and solana activity stalled. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $291.11 million outflows led by Fidelity FBTC, signaling renewed caution. Ether ETFs gained $9.44 million as ETH transactions rose 41% to 3.

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Bitcoin staged a comeback Tuesday briefly tapping $75,000 amid heavy liquidations and improving sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $74,785.73 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,343.16 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $85.37 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.36 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09483 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055910 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 196,352 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $679.55 million.

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The new initiative aims to address a persistent challenge in crypto development—the high cost of smart contract security audits.

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The EF tapped Areta's audit marketplace to provide access to over 20 security firms like Blocksec, Cetora, Hacken, Immunefi and Quantstamp.

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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is emerging as a preferred asset, with traders arguing its long-term potential lies in its role within global payments and evolving financial infrastructure. Positioned for Growth Without Dominance In his Apr.13 podcast, trader Cryptoinsightuk said XRP doesn't need to dominate global finance to succeed.

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Aave (AAVE), up 3.6% from Monday, joined Ethereum as a top performer.

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Major cryptocurrencies are rising alongside gains in U.S. equities as oil prices shed the war premium built up in recent weeks. But broader market participation remains elusive and limited to only a few coins.

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Bitcoin jumped above $74,000 as liquidations stand at $545.67 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $291.1 million in net outflows on Monday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $9.44 million in net inflows.

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Bitcoin and ether ETFs reclaimed positive territory after recent volatility with combined inflows of $973 million. XRP quietly gained ground, while solana slipped into outflows. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs gained $786 million and ether $187 million from April 6–10, led by Blackrock IBIT demand.

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Leading cryptocurrencies rallied alongside stocks on Monday after President Donald Trump claimed Iran was willing to make a deal. Cryptocurrency 24-Hour Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

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Bitcoin climbed back above $72,000 as hopes for an agreement between the U.S. and Iran lift the market. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $72,392 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,232 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $83.11 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.33 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.09165 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.055760 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 153,900 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $247.07 million.

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Ondo 

The SEC is signaling openness to tokenization, encouraging firms to engage directly as it fine-tunes regulations.

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Institutional crypto investors posted their strongest weekly inflows since January, with Bitcoin and Ethereum demand rising as XRP investments cool.

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Polkadot

A hacker exploited a Polkadot bridge, minting $1.1 billion worth of DOT tokens before making a tiny fraction of that tally by selling it.

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) acquired 71,524 ETH last week, bringing total holdings to 4.875 million ETH representing 4.04% of total supply. The ETH Accumulation Bitmine now owns 4.04% of the total ETH supply of 120.7 million coins.

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BitMine Immersion Technologies' Ethereum treasury gained another $157 million of ETH last week, its biggest acquisition since December.

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Bitmine expanded its Ethereum treasury to 4.87 million ETH, controlling 4% of supply as total holdings climb to $11.8 billion.

Bitmine holds 4% of ethereum supply as total holdings reach $11.8 billion

Bitmine disclosed Monday that its ethereum holdings reached 4,874,858 ETH, crossing 4% of the total coin supply, as the Las Vegas-based company reported combined crypto, cash, and equity stakes totaling $11.8 billion. Key Takeaways: Bitmine holds 4.875 million ETH, over 4% of the total supply, after its fastest weekly buy since December 22, 2025.

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The company now holds 4.04% of all ether in existence and currently earns $212 million in annualized revenue from staking.

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