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ETH holds on to the bulk of its weekly gains, while BTC and altcoins sell off. Key takeaways: Ethereum network fundamentals improve alongside its resilient ETH futures markets.  An increase in layer-2 transactions highlights ecosystem growth. Read more

Ethereum Pectra hard fork’s blob capacity enhancement is operating within the thresholds analysts forecast, ethPandaOps said in a May 30 report.  The update, which was initiated via the Ethereum Improvement Proposal 7691 (EIP-7691) on May 7, doubled the default blob count from three to six and lifted the ceiling from six to nine. Blobs are […] The post Ethereum’s Pectra update meets expectations, edges closer to Fusaka appeared first on CryptoSlate.

MicroStrategy burst onto the crypto scene in 2020 with a bold Bitcoin plan. Now SharpLink wants to do the same—but with Ethereum. Here’s what you need to know.

Ethereum eyes $3K by June as institutional inflows surge and technicals improve, analysts say, despite broader crypto market weakness.

Solana's reliance on memecoins threatens long-term growth as Ethereum gains strength through layer-2 expansion. Key takeaways: SOL/ETH has broken below a rising wedge pattern, signaling a potential 40% decline. Solana’s memecoin revenue has collapsed since April, weakening its core value proposition. Read more

ETH bulls find a reason to go long after SharpLink Gaming reveals plans to form a $425 million Ethereum treasury. Key takeaways: SharpLink Gaming establishes the first ETH treasury, backed by Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin. SharpLink will invest $425 million to acquire 120,000 ETH. Ethereum futures open interest hits an all-time high of $36.1 billion, with ETH price climbing 4.5% on the daily chart. Read more

SharpLink Gaming plans to establish a $425 million Ethereum (ETH) treasury under the guidance of Consensys CEO and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, the company announced on May 27. The sports-betting technology company entered into securities purchase agreements for a private investment in public equity. The company will issue 69.1 million shares at $6.15 each, or […] The post SharpLink makes $425M Ethereum treasury plunge with Joseph Lubin’s guidance appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The combined altcoin market cap (minus ETH) surged 1,400% and 200% following Ether's close above a certain Gaussian Channel threshold. Key takeaways: Ethereum has reclaimed a key level that preceded 100%+ rallies and triggered past altseasons. Altcoin market cap could surge toward $15 trillion if Bitcoin dominance repeats its post-halving drop. Read more

SharpLink Gaming announced a $425 million private equity deal to launch an Ether treasury and appointed Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin as board chairman. Betting platform SharpLink Gaming has launched an Ethereum-based corporate treasury strategy and nominated Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin as chairman of its board of directors, the company announced May 27. According to the announcement, SharpLink Gaming, a publicly traded company on Nasdaq, entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity worth $425 million. Ethereum infrastructure firm Consensys was among the investors. “On close, Consensys looks forward to partnering with SharpLink to explore and develop an Ethereum Treasury Strategy and to work with them in their core business as a strategic advisor,” Consensys founder and CEO Lubin said. Read more

Retail trading hasn't returned to Ethereum, a trend analysts say could point to hidden upside and a delayed rally phase.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns about the risks of centralized digital payment systems, pointing to Sweden’s shift away from its cashless agenda. The post Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Can Be a Financial Lifeline Amid Cashless Concerns appeared first on Cryptonews.

Vitalik Buterin said there are ways Ethereum can function as a financial fallback in times of instability through hardware solutions. As Sweden reconsiders its push toward a cashless society, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin highlighted the fragility of centralized digital payments and the opportunity presented by decentralized payment alternatives.  In recent years, Sweden has led the charge toward a cashless future, with digital payment platforms becoming widespread. However, as concerns over cyber-threats, civil defense and instability have emerged, Swedish authorities are now actively encouraging citizens to keep some cash.  Buterin noted the reversal illustrates that while centralized solutions may be efficient, they may not be reliable during times of crisis.  Read more

Ethereum faced significant headwinds in Q1 2025, from macroeconomic pressure and price underperformance to declining network fees and DeFi TVL. Yet amidst this turbulence, the network demonstrated resilience across its L2 ecosystem, staking infrastructure, and stablecoin economy. Key protocol upgrades like Pectra signal long-term investment in scalability and usability, even as near-term market sentiment remains cautious.

Ether price eyes a 56% rally to $4,000 as it confirms a classic bullish pattern amid increasing network activity. Key takeaways: Ethereum is forming a bull flag on the daily chart, with a potential breakout to $4,000. If Ethereum’s network activity and total value locked continue to grow, ETH price may see further gains. Read more

It's nearly all green across the crypto markets Thursday as Bitcoin nears $112,000, propelling the likes of Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin.

Ethereum’s rally toward $2,700 put multiple investor cohorts back in profit, but there is still a substantial sell-side risk near Ether’s range high. Key points: Ethereum holders are back in profit, increasing chances for a rally to $3,000 and beyond. Ether sell pressure risk exists at $2,800, where 2.27 million ETH could be sold. Read more

Big names, including Securitize, Ethena, Ant Digital and Tradeable, see custom-built Ethereum L2s as the future for trillions in RWAs. Shortly before Ethereums shock 50% price surge earlier this month, when bearishness about its roadmap was reaching its zenith, Real Vision founder Raoul Pal was asked on a podcast if he thought Ethereum was cooked. The former Goldman Sachs executive said hed heard that narrative a lot, but it was wrong not least because TradFi considers Ethereum to be the Microsoft of blockchain. “It clearly works very well for what the financial markets need,” he said. Read more

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transferred approximately $262 million worth of ETH to a wallet labeled as a Kraken deposit address on May 20, according to on-chain data.  The transfer of 105,736 ETH emptied nearly all of Wilcke’s holdings, leaving just 268.73 ETH in his wallet. Subsequent withdrawals from the exchange suggest that this could be Wilcke […] The post Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transfers $262M in ETH to Kraken, causing community speculation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum could rally above $3,600 if this unique ETH price indicator holds its current trend. Key Takeaways: Ethereum is forming a bull flag on the daily chart, with a potential breakout above $3,600. If ETH reclaims the 2-week Gaussian Channel mid-line, a 90% rally could occur. Read more

Vitalik’s “partially stateless node” concept enables private, selective storage while verifying the full Ethereum chain.