Ethereum's network saw a surge in adoption with 13.2 million active users and an 81.5% year-on-year increase in transactions in Q1 2026. However, revenue from transaction fees fell by over 80% due to a strategic upgrade that lowered costs to encourage long-term growth. Despite the fee drop, Ethereum remains dominant in DeFi and tokenized assets, holding 71% of the top blockchain TVL and leading in decentralized exchange volume. Future upgrades aim to boost scalability to 10,000 transactions per second by 2029, betting on mass adoption over short-term token price gains.
Joseph Lubin, CEO of Consensys, has defended Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's decision to write a science fiction novel exploring decentralized governance amid Ethereum's price drop and team departures. Lubin praised Buterin as a vital communica...
The crypto market remains stable with Bitcoin around $64,143 and Ethereum near $1,730, while Solana leads with notable gains amid renewed geopolitical tensions following Iran's announcement to close the Strait of Hormuz. This strait is a critical oil...
Bitcoin recovered above $64,000 over the weekend after a drop below $62,400 on Friday, but the broader crypto market showed limited momentum. Altcoins LAB and AERO led gains with notable increases, while major tokens like Ethereum and XRP remained mo...
A new large investor withdrew $21.7 million in assets from FalconX, buying $7.3 million in Hyperliquid and $14.4 million in Ethereum, showing confidence despite mixed entry points. Ethereum's price showed a $400,000 unrealized gain within 24 hours, i...
Solana (SOL) surged nearly 5% on June 20, outperforming major altcoins and breaking above $170 resistance. The rally, initially sparked by social media buzz, gained credibility as a whale bought $16.55 million worth of SOL and upcoming tokenomics cha...
