182 stories about Ethereum from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 26, 2026.
Four Ethereum wallets that held 37,602 ETH since 2018 finally sold, netting an estimated $27M profit. At their peak, these holdings were worth $150M unrealized.
Sharplink, the second-largest corporate holder of ether, purchased 5,000 ETH ($7.85 million) on Thursday. This is its first buy since October 2025, despite holding a $1.8 billion paper loss on its holdings.
Bitcoin touched its lowest level since September 2024 before rebounding to $59,770, while ETH slipped further and another $1 billion in futures positions were wiped out.
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The Ethereum Foundation laid off 20% of its staff while a new spinoff group, EthLabs, launched this week. Many crypto leaders see these changes as a sign of Ethereum's growing maturity and decentralization.
Ethereum's latest funding crisis has sparked a fierce debate over whether to tax staking rewards or to pursue funding from large ETH holders for new organizations like EthLabs. The proposal would have taken a cut from staking rewards to fund Ethereum's core development. However, major ETH holders have stepped in with alternative funding solutions, potentially making the tax unnecessary.
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The CBOE is reportedly exploring the conversion of its Bitcoin and Ethereum continuous futures into perpetual futures, following regulatory changes and competitors' moves. The shift could make crypto trading more accessible and flexible for traders, though the exchange has not made a final decision.
The Ethereum Foundation is reducing its budget by 40% and cutting staff by 20%, following the resignation of co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang. This marks the ninth senior departure since January, signaling significant changes within the organization.
Hsiao-Wei Wang, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, is stepping down, fueling discussions about the organization's future. This departure follows a series of high-profile exits from the foundation, raising concerns about leadership stability.
Ethlabs was formed with support from SharpLink, Bitmine and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin as the network's development is expanding beyond the Ethereum Foundation.
A new Ethereum governance proposal suggests validators could redirect up to 10% of their staking rewards to fund ecosystem projects. This raises questions about coordination, incentives, and who gets to decide where the money goes.
Q2 2026 was the most-hacked quarter on record, with 83 cybersecurity incidents resulting in $755 million stolen. Cross-chain bridges remained the most costly attack vector, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities in the crypto industry.
A new proposal suggests redirecting up to 10% of Ethereum staking rewards to fund public goods. The debate highlights tensions between rewarding validators and funding ecosystem growth.
Taiko halted its Ethereum layer-2 network after a bridge exploit drained $1.7 million. An attacker forged withdrawal proofs, the same type of flaw behind this year's biggest bridge hacks. Fast containment limited damage. Taiko's token dropped about 10%.
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Argos has developed a system to label every transaction on Ethereum, helping users understand the purpose of DeFi activities. The system classifies transactions such as arbitrage, swaps, and other common DeFi actions, and is detailed in a post on their official blog.
Chainstack has launched a free tool to make running blockchain nodes easier. The software supports Ethereum and plans to add more chains by the end of the year.
The largest 'sandwich' bot on Ethereum, which itself front-runs trades to profit, was ironically exploited and drained of $7.5 million. The incident underscores the risks in DeFi, even for sophisticated automated tools.
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Morgan Stanley has filed amendments for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) ETFs, indicating progress in the approval process. The proposed fees are the lowest in the market, potentially making these ETFs more attractive to investors.
Hsiao-Wei Wang, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, has resigned. This follows the departure of fellow co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak, marking the latest in a string of high-profile exits at the foundation.