Ethereum Watch

The Ethereum Foundation launched the Argot Collective — a long-term, non-profit organization for Ethereum software development. Advertisements However, the initiative has sparked controversy, especially among proponents of the Vyper programming language. Curve Finance Founder Michael Egorov Slams Ethereum Foundation The Argot Collective shared the announcement, revealing a structure to support Ethereum-related projects for up to […]

The crypto market will witness $2.29 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts expire today. This massive expiration could impact short-term price action, especially as both assets have recently declined. Advertisements With Bitcoin (BTC) options valued at $1.94 billion and Ethereum at $344.92 million, traders are bracing for potential volatility. Crypto Options Expiring Today This Friday’s […]

The Ethereum network maintained a staking rewards rate near 3% in the third quarter of 2024, showing a slight decline from over 3.5% earlier this year.  Advertisements This yield remains well below that of other popular proof-of-stake networks, such as Cosmos, Polkadot, Celestia, and Solana. Staking rewards for these competing networks range between 7% and […]

In just the past week, more than $750 million worth of Ethereum has been withdrawn from major crypto exchanges.  Advertisements This trend often suggests that investors are opting for long-term holding rather than preparing to sell. According to CoinMarketCap data, the altcoin’s daily trading volume has also surged over 80%.  Ethereum’s Exchange Reserves Keep Declining […]

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently addressed why the Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit supporting the blockchain network, opts to sell its ETH holdings rather than stake them. Advertisements His comments follow increasing community criticism, calling on the Foundation to manage its resources more responsibly. Why the Ethereum Foundation Doesn’t Stake Its ETH In an October 27 […]

Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has presented “The Purge,” the fifth installment in a series of proposed upgrades designed to streamline the Ethereum network’s data storage and protocol complexity. Advertisements This update is crucial as Ethereum’s long-term scalability, security, and sustainability hinge on a stable, manageable data architecture. Tackling Ethereum Data Storage Buterin’s Purge upgrade introduces […]

Traders and investors in the crypto market should brace for volatility, with $5.26 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiring today. Advertisements Specifically, Bitcoin (BTC) options due for expiry total $4.25 billion in notional value, while Ethereum (ETH) options account for $1.01 billion. With this, markets await the impact of such expansive contracts’ expiring. […]

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has continued his weeklong intervention on how the blockchain network’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism can be further improved with a new essay titled “Possible Futures of the Ethereum Protocol, Part 3: The Scourge.” Advertisements In this post, Buterin discussed how Ethereum must evolve to maintain decentralization while addressing security threats. Tackling Ethereum […]

The crypto market will witness $1.62 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts expire today. This volume of options expiring could cause short-term price volatility, potentially affecting traders’ profitability. Advertisements Specifically, the Bitcoin (BTC) options due for expiry are valued at $1.25 billion, while those of Ethereum (ETH) are worth $367 million. Bitcoin and Ethereum […]

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a crucial update to the platform’s roadmap, which sheds light on its ongoing evolution. Advertisements In his latest blog post, ‘Possible futures for the Ethereum protocol, part 2: The Surge,’ Buterin dives into the next phase of Ethereum’s development. The blog primarily focuses on its scalability, decentralization, and the […]