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At press time, Ethereum ($ETH) was trading at $2,354, having gained 1.78% within the day as it moved in lockstep with Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency, however, is trading more than 50% below its all-time high ($ATH) of $4,700. In comparison, Bitcoin now trades at $80,000, having recovered by about 27% from its February low of $63,000 (about half of BTC’s $ATH of roughly $126,000). This raises questions about Ethereum’s shortfall and what lies ahead for $ETH. Ethereum real-world developments Ethereum has achieved certain milestones and is undergoing further developments to cement its place in the crypto industry, and possibly drive mark…

On-chain data reveals a significant surge in Chainlink whale accumulation, with addresses holding over 1,000 $LINK tokens reaching an eight-month peak, a powerful signal of renewed institutional interest in the decentralized oracle network. According to analytics firm Santiment, the number of these substantial wallets climbed to 25,420, marking the highest level observed since December 4 of the previous year. This notable increase suggests large-scale investors are strategically positioning themselves, potentially anticipating a future rally for the $LINK cryptocurrency. The trend provides critical insight into market sentiment and the evolving dynamics of the blockchain ecosystem. Chainlink Whale Addresses Reach Critical Milestone…

Innovation City, a Ras Al Khaimah-based free zone focused on artificial intelligence and Web3, has launched what it claims is the first blockchain-based digital business identity system. According to a Monday release shared with Cointelegraph, every company registered in Innovation City receives a sovereign, cryptographically verifiable identity issued on OPN Chain, the public blockchain infrastructure developed by United Arab Emirates-based IOPn. The release said this turns the business license from a static PDF or database entry into a dynamic onchain asset designed to reduce reliance on centralized intermediaries and cut verification uncertainty. The move reflects a broader push in the…

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, has now scored a month in the green, breaking a long streak of red candles on the monthly chart. The bulls managed to eke out a very modest 1.84% during March, which ended up being a rather volatile month. The leading cryptocurrency was seemingly on the cusp of ending its severe downtrend in mid-March. On March 15, it reached a multi-week high of $76,013, and the bulls started eyeing the much-coveted $80,000 level. However, the momentum ended up fading relatively fast, and the cryptocurrency ended up dropping below $65,000 by the end of…

Development of the long-awaited “Glamsterdam” upgrade on the Ethereum network is accelerating, with the goal of rolling out the update to the mainnet in the first half of 2026. The latest technical brief shared by the Ethereum Foundation reveals that the core objectives of the upgrade have been largely achieved. According to the developers, critical steps such as increasing the minimum consensus limit to 200 million gases, ensuring the ePBS (external builder) process operates stably, and defining EIP-8037 parameters were successfully completed as part of the update. Furthermore, the vast majority of network clients continue to operate stably on the…

Circle has begun using its own stablecoin infrastructure to move money between internal entities, settling $68 million in transfers using $USDC, CEO Jeremy Allaire said Saturday. The transactions were executed through Circle Mint, the company’s platform for minting and redeeming $USDC. The firm’s treasury team used the system to carry out intercompany transfer pricing — routine internal payments between subsidiaries — that would normally be handled via bank wires. Those transfers often take one to three days to settle and depend on banking hours and cut-off windows. Meanwhile, stablecoin settlement runs around the clock, and the company completed the transfers…

Ethena price hovers just under $0.10 as heavy futures leverage, whale withdrawals and a long unlock schedule reshape how $ENA supply moves across DeFi. Summary Ethena is trading around $0.098, with daily volume above $225 million and market capitalization close to $840 million.​ Derivatives activity remains heavy, with open interest close to $952 million and futures volume over $830 million in the last 24 hours. Recent token unlocks and whale withdrawals from exchanges are tightening liquid supply even as DeFi yield narratives keep Ethena in focus. Ethena ($ENA), the governance token for the synthetic dollar protocol behind the $USDe stablecoin,…

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that the country’s Caribbean coastal region could become a major hub for cryptocurrency mining. Petro emphasized the region’s significant potential, particularly in terms of the energy infrastructure required for Bitcoin mining. According to Petro, countries like Venezuela and Paraguay are already attracting mining investments thanks to their abundant renewable energy resources. He noted that Colombia’s Caribbean region similarly has advantages in terms of solar and wind energy, and that this potential could be harnessed for economic development. However, the Colombian leader warned that cryptocurrency mining based on fossil fuels could worsen climate change. Therefore, he…

The real world assets narrative has moved beyond speculation and entered execution. Markets no longer discuss possibilities. They now witness real deployment across major chains. This shift signals a turning point for blockchain finance and capital markets. For years, the idea of tokenizing traditional assets stayed theoretical. Builders promised efficiency, accessibility, and yield. However, real adoption lagged behind expectations. Now, platforms like STRC deliver actual products with real returns. The expansion of STRC across Ethereum, $BNB, and Solana changes the game. It bridges institutional finance with retail accessibility. This move brings real world assets directly into on chain ecosystems. 🐋…

Bitcoin’s reputation has historically been built on extreme boom-and-bust cycles, with steep drawdowns of up to 90% following all-time highs. This cycle, however, the decline has been closer to 50%, a shift that analysts said reflects the maturation of BTC as an asset class. “Bitcoin’s drawdowns compressing to about 50% is a sign of a maturing market structure,” AdLunam co-founder and market analyst Jason Fernandes told CoinDesk. “As liquidity deepens and institutional participation increases, volatility naturally compresses on both the upside and the downside,” he added, saying that “at that point, the narrative shifts from questioning its legitimacy to optimizing…