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Ethereum ($ETH) surged past the $2,200 mark during early Asian trading hours today, reaching its highest level in over a month. As the second-largest cryptocurrency extends its green streak from the weekend, on-chain data reveals crypto whales are capitalizing on the momentum with notable accumulation. Ethereum Whales Ramp Up Accumulation Lookonchain reported that Erik Voorhees, an early Bitcoin advocate and the founder of ShapeShift, has resumed buying $ETH after a roughly 1-year hiatus. Voorhees had sold 12,886 $ETH for approximately $42.83 million at an average price of $3,324 a year ago. In March 2026, two wallets linked to him have…

The February 18 deluge of Wall Street analyst price targets and rating updates for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shows that institutional confidence in the blue-chip chipmaker’s stock remains high despite the early 2026 turbulence. Specifically, as many as five separate prominent analysts revised their NVDA shares’ 12-month forecast on Wednesday, and all issued favorable verdicts, per the data Finbold retrieved from the stock analysis platform TipRanks on February 19. Analysts’ latest revisions predict a 35% Nvidia stock rally To begin with, both Needham and RBC Capital rated Nvidia as a ‘Buy,’ and both set their price targets at $240 – 28%…

South Korea is preparing to open the crypto market to corporate investors, but stablecoins like USDT and USDC may be left out of the rulebook, according to a new report from Herald Economy. The country’s financial watchdog says including stablecoins would conflict with existing foreign exchange laws that do not recognize them as official payment instruments. Regulators are also concerned about early-stage market risks. South Korea’s Foreign Exchange Transactions Act requires all international transactions to be conducted through licensed foreign exchange banks. Since stablecoins are not classified as legitimate foreign payment tools under the law, permitting companies to hold them…

Prediction markets have shifted to favor Democrats to control the U.S. Senate after the 2026 midterm election, marking the first time the party has taken the lead in the race’s history on platforms tracking the outcome. Contracts on prediction platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, show Democrats with a roughly 51% chance of winning Senate control, compared with 49% for Republicans, as of late Sunday. On Myriad Markets, owned by Decrypt’s parent company Dastan, traders are pricing the chances of Democrats sweeping the 2026 midterms at about 50-50. “The Democratic Party is now favored to win the Senate for the first…

Key Takeaways 2025 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for blockchain and crypto, marking a transformative shift in the industry. The adoption of blockchain technologies is growing rapidly, with hundreds of millions of users engaging with digital wallets and stablecoins. Developing markets, particularly in Africa, show a strong demand for dollars, influencing investment strategies. Launching layer two blockchains has become more accessible and affordable due to technological advancements. The regulatory environment is expected to shift positively, fostering growth and stability in the blockchain sector. The US has regained its status as a central hub for crypto and blockchain, driven…

PancakeSwap, a renowned decentralized exchange, has announced the launch of an exclusive project, PancakeSwap Town. PancakeSwap Town serves as a unique interactive decentralized finance (DeFi) environment with AI-led tools for consumers. The gates of Pancake Town are OFFICIALLY OPEN 🏰🥞The first-ever interactive AI-agent world powered by PancakeSwap AI Skills.👉Enter here: https://t.co/WDkUgqO1ZB pic.twitter.com/qIzLS5qL2W — PancakeSwap (@PancakeSwap) March 16, 2026 As PancakeSwap disclosed in its official press release, the new initiative permits participants to delve into and manage their crypto strategies via a streamlined browser interface. Specifically, consumers can enter the environment with a bunny avatar to interact seamlessly through an AI…

Vitalik Buterin has again raised a powerful idea about the future of Ethereum. He believes running a node should remain simple and accessible for everyone. His proposal focuses on expanding Ethereum node access so regular users can participate directly in the network. Many blockchain networks slowly become difficult for everyday users. Technical complexity and expensive hardware often block participation. Buterin argues this trend weakens decentralization over time. He wants the network to remain open for developers, researchers, and everyday enthusiasts. He recently advocated simplifying Ethereum’s two node architecture. The change could make it easier for people to operate nodes from…

The largest shareholders of Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) stock increased their investments in the leading Ethereum treasury company in the fourth quarter of 2025 despite a wider crypto market crash and poor stock price performance. Morgan Stanley, the top reported holder, increased its position by about 26% to more than 12.1 million shares, valued at $331 million at quarter end, according to its Form 13F filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. ARK Investment Management, the second-largest holder, increased its stake by about 27% to more than 9.4 million shares worth $256 million, its filing shows. Morgan Stanley BMNR…

A U.S. federal judge approved class action status in the Tether and Bitfinex market manipulation lawsuit. Investors claim $USDT issued between 2017 and 2019 artificially inflated Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. The case now moves forward as both sides prepare evidence to be submitted by 9th march. On 6 March 2026, the U.S. federal court allowed the Tether, Bitfinex Crypto Case to move forward as a class action. However, the investor’s case claims that both companies manipulated Bitcoin and Ethereum prices during the 2017 crypto boom using newly issued $USDT tokens. Tether, Bitfinex Crypto Case Moves Forward A federal judge in…

As South Korea continues to tighten regulations on the cryptocurrency sector, Bithumb, one of the country’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has faced severe sanctions. South Korean regulators fined the stock exchange 36.8 billion South Korean won (approximately $24.6 million). The decision was based on the exchange’s failure to adequately comply with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Authorities stated that their investigations revealed Bithumb had failed to fulfill certain obligations related to preventing financial crimes. In addition to the fine, regulatory bodies also imposed further sanctions on the exchange. Accordingly, certain activities of the platform will be partially suspended for six months. It…