Ethereum Foundation Defines Stewardship Role in New Network Mandate
The Ethereum Foundation released a formal mandate outlining its role as one of several stewards of the network, emphasizing decentralization, privacy and open-source development.
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BlackRock Launches Staked Ethereum ETF Offering Yield and Spot Exposure
BlackRock has introduced a Nasdaq-listed staked Ethereum ETF that combines spot ETH exposure with staking rewards. The product expands the firm’s digital asset investment lineup.
Sharplink Reports $735M Loss After Ethereum Decline in 2025
Sharplink reported a $734.6 million net loss for 2025 as the decline in Ethereum prices led to large paper losses on its crypto treasury holdings.
Vitalik Buterin Pushes Simplified Ethereum Staking for Institutions
By
Daniel Brooks
• 1 min read
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says a simplified distributed validator approach could make institutional Ether staking significantly easier.
Crypto Funds See $619M Inflows amid Geopolitical and Energy Concerns
By
Matthew Clarke
• 1 min read
Crypto investment products posted $619 million in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin ETPs, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.
Crypto to Buy in March 2026: Picks by ChatGPT
By
Michael Turner
• 3 mins read
Crypto markets are consolidating after a volatile start to 2026. Bitcoin, Ethereum and select layer-1 networks remain key assets to watch as institutional demand stabilizes.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Add $225M as BlackRock Leads Inflows
By
Daniel Brooks
• 1 min read
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net inflows Tuesday, driven by strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT despite redemptions from rival funds.
Magic Eden Scales Back Ethereum, Bitcoin NFTs to Focus on Gambling
By
Laura Mitchell
• 1 min read
Magic Eden will wind down its Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT operations as it reallocates resources to its on-chain casino platform, Dicey. The move reflects shifting revenue dynamics in the NFT market.
Vitalik Buterin Reduces ETH Holdings amid Price Slide
By
Daniel Brooks
• 1 min read
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reduced his ether holdings by about 17,000 ETH in February as the asset declined sharply. The sales were executed gradually through small on-chain swaps.
CME Group to Launch 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options
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Michael Turner
• 1 min read
CME Group will begin 24/7 trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana futures and options on May 29, responding to rising institutional demand and reducing weekend market gaps.
Morgan Stanley, Top Institutions Boost BitMine Holdings
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Daniel Brooks
• 1 min read
Leading institutional investors, including Morgan Stanley and ARK, increased stakes in BitMine during Q4 2025 despite a 48% stock decline, highlighting sustained demand.
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund Exit Ethereum Treasury Firm ETHZilla
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Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund have fully divested their stake in ETHZilla, as the Ethereum treasury firm pivots toward tokenization and reduces its ether holdings amid a sharp stock decline.
BlackRock Seeds Ethereum Staking ETF with Initial ETH Allocation
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
BlackRock has begun seeding its proposed Ethereum staking ETF, signaling deeper institutional integration of yield-bearing crypto products as demand shifts beyond spot exposure.
BitMine Adds $90M in Ether amid Weak Market Sentiment
By
Daniel Brooks
• 1 min read
BitMine purchased $90 million in ETH, expanding its treasury despite subdued market sentiment and ongoing price pressure across digital assets.
Harvard Endowment Trims Bitcoin Position, Initiates Ether Stake
By
Daniel Brooks
• 1 min read
The Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 21% while initiating a new $86.8 million position in BlackRock’s Ethereum Trust.