Ethereum Watch

Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network incubated by Coinbase, has seen its total value locked (TVL) fall by $1.4 billion in the past few weeks. Advertisements The decline comes as public debate over the chain’s strategy and product direction intensifies. Base TVL Slides as Builders, Critics, & Coinbase Leadership Clash Over the Chain’s Direction Base TVL […]

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “criminal aggression.” He advocates applying crypto-inspired governance principles to transform Russia’s political system. Advertisements His remarks, published ahead of the fourth anniversary of the invasion on February 24, 2026, link blockchain concepts to the long-term security of Europe and Ukraine. Vitalik Buterin Condemns Aggression […]

Kyle Samani stepped down from Multicoin Capital on February 5, 2026, after nearly a decade as co-founder. Today, he is publicly criticizing Hyperliquid (HYPE) as on-chain data shows Multicoin purchased over $40 million in HYPE tokens. Advertisements The close timing has fueled speculation that internal conflicts over investment strategy prompted the departure of one of […]

Crypto funds recorded their largest weekly outflows since mid-November 2025, shedding a combined $1.73 billion. It came as investor sentiment across crypto markets remains firmly risk-off, with three factors explaining the retraction. Advertisements The scale and breadth of the withdrawals point to a market still struggling to regain confidence. This is amid stubborn macro uncertainty […]

BitMine’s annual shareholder meeting in Las Vegas was billed as a routine governance event, with votes scheduled on board elections, executive compensation, and an increase in authorized shares. Advertisements Instead, the session became a strategic coming-out moment, reframing the company from a simple Ethereum staking proxy into something far more ambitious. Distribution and Retail Onboarding […]

Nearly $3 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire on January 16. This puts derivatives markets in focus just as crypto prices test the strength of a recent rally. Advertisements While Bitcoin has pushed decisively above a key technical resistance level, options positioning and volatility metrics suggest traders remain cautious about […]