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Mantle Community Proposes Bold 30K ETH Loan to Rescue Aave: A Strategic DeFi Lifeline

The Mantle ($MNT) community has ignited a pivotal governance debate. It proposes a strategic loan of up to 30,000 $ETH to support the crypto lending protocol Aave (AAVE). This bold move follows similar relief efforts from Lido ($LDO) and Ether.fi ($ETHFI). It marks a critical moment for decentralized finance (DeFi) resilience. Mantle’s 30K $ETH Loan Proposal: A Strategic Rescue On March 15, 2025, the Mantle DAO put forward a governance proposal. It offers a strategic loan of 30,000 $ETH to Aave. Unlike unconditional grants, this loan comes with specific terms. Mantle clarified that it is a strategic investment, not a…

DeFiApr 24

Ethereum rips past $2,300 as ETF inflows ignite fresh investor rush

The cryptocurrency market encountered a sell-off on Monday but has quickly bounced back, with most major coins now in the green. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is trading above $2,300 once again after dropping below $2,250 on Monday. Ethereum could continue its upward movement in the near term, supported by institutional and retail demand. Institutions and retail traders resume $ETH acquisition $ETH is up by 1% in the last 24 hours and is now trading above $2,300 per coin. The positive performance comes as the broader cryptocurrency market recovers from Monday’s dip. Growing institutional and retail demand is…

EthereumApr 24

Stunning $80.7M Move from Binance to BitGo Custody Signals Major Hold

A significant and anonymous cryptocurrency investor, known as a ‘whale,’ has executed a stunning $80.7 million Ethereum withdrawal from the Binance exchange, immediately depositing the colossal sum into the secure vaults of institutional custody firm BitGo. This massive transaction, tracked by the blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, represents one of the largest single exchange outflows of 2025 and provides a powerful signal about sophisticated investor sentiment toward long-term Ethereum holding strategies. Consequently, market analysts are scrutinizing the move for its potential implications on market liquidity and price stability. Analyzing the $80.7 Million Ethereum Whale Withdrawal The transaction originated from the anonymous…

EthereumApr 24

ETHGas Delivers Base-Layer Speed Gains in Its First 90 Days

ETHGas launched $GWEI on Jan. 21, grew it to a $232 million circulating market cap by Apr. 21, and paired the token with live product rollout. Open Gas delivered working WETH rebates, with 6,358 users eligible for 2.4778 $ETH across five protocols, while expansion to $BNB Chain is underway. Multi-Relay Support and a $3 billion ether.fi agreement pushed validator adoption and institutional traction into focus this quarter. ETHGas spent its first 90 days trying to prove that Ethereum’s base layer can become faster and more usable without sending users elsewhere. What makes the opening quarter stand out is that the…

EthereumApr 24

14 ASIC Rigs Compared at $0.04 Per kWh

On Thursday, April 23, Bitcoin’s hashprice stood at $36.46 per petahash per second, and every one of the 14 top-ranked ASIC miners tracked in current profitability data is generating positive daily returns for operators paying $0.04 per kilowatt-hour. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin’s hashprice hit $36.46 per PH/s on April 23, 2026, keeping all 14 tracked ASIC miners profitable at $0.04/kWh, asicminervalue.com stats show. Bitmain’s Antminer S23 Hydro 3U leads estimated daily earnings at $31.62. 13 of the 14 top-ranked bitcoin ASIC miners as of April 23, 2026, require hydro-cooling or immersion-style infrastructure, according to manufacturer specifications. The Top 14 Most Profitable…

MiningApr 24

Cardano NFT Marketplace Announces Permanent Closure, Shocking ADA Community

The Cardano ($ADA) $NFT ecosystem faces a significant transition as JPG.STORE, a prominent $NFT marketplace on the network, announces shutdown. The platform confirmed it will cease all operations permanently. According to a statement cited by BeInCrypto, the team explained that sustaining operations is no longer feasible. This decision marks the end of a key infrastructure piece for Cardano-based digital collectibles. JPG.STORE Shutdown: Key Dates and Service Suspensions JPG.STORE has implemented immediate changes. As of April 23, the platform suspended several core services. These include new product listings, order processing, and loan functions. The permanent shutdown is scheduled for May 23.…

NFTApr 24

Ethereum Supply on Cryptocurrency Exchanges Has “Dried Up” – What Does This Mean?

Cryptocurrency analytics company CryptoQuant pointed to a significant supply contraction in its latest assessment of the Ethereum market. According to the company’s data, Ethereum’s liquid supply has fallen to its lowest level since 2024. CryptoQuant’s analysis, based particularly on Binance data, indicates a significant decrease in the amount of $ETH available for immediate trading in the market. It argues that this could ease selling pressure in the short term and have a supportive effect on prices. According to the data, total Ethereum reserves on Binance remain relatively balanced at approximately 3.44 million $ETH, while the liquid supply has dropped to…

EthereumApr 24

Giant Company Makes Big Claim! “Ethereum Could Surpass $100,000 Like Bitcoin (BTC)!” They Said, Revealing a Very Big Price Prediction for ETH!

While Bitcoin broke record after record in 2025, Ethereum only managed to surpass its 2021 all-time high once and couldn’t even break above $5,000. Ethereum has been underperforming compared to Bitcoin, and is currently 50% below its all-time high. However, according to a new report, Ethereum ($ETH) could also reach triple digits. A new report from Etherealize suggests that $ETH could reach $250,000, catching up with the monetary premium of gold and Bitcoin (BTC). A new report from Etherealize, a startup that received investment from Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, suggests that Ethereum could surpass $250,000 per $ETH if it catches…

EthereumApr 24

SoFi Becomes the First US National Bank to Accept Deposits on the Solana Network

TL;DR SoFi enables direct Solana deposits for its 13.7 million customers under federal charter. Unlike other banks’ brokerage-style access, SoFi allows real on-chain Solana transfers. The bank holds over $50 billion in assets and operates under US federal supervision. SoFi just rewrote the rules of the American banking system. The nationally chartered bank now accepts direct deposits on the Solana ($SOL) network, making its 13.7 million customers the first users of a regulated US bank able to move assets directly on a public blockchain without leaving their usual banking interface. The announcement came on February 27, 2026, through SoFi’s official…

ExchangesApr 24

Tom Lee’s BitMine Stakes $141.95M ETH via Coinbase Prime

A fresh move from Tom Lee is turning heads again. This time, it is not just buying. It is locking funds away. His firm, BitMine, has staked nearly $142 million worth of Ethereum and it did so through Coinbase Prime. At first glance, it looks simple. But the timing tells a deeper story. Big $ETH Move Signals Long-Term Bet According to on-chain data, Tom Lee’s BitMine moved about 61,000 $ETH for staking. The total value stands at $141.95 million. This is not a small test. It is a clear signal. BitMine is not preparing to sell. Instead, it is choosing…

EthereumApr 24