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The Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty fell to 146.7 trillion on Friday as the network hashrate, the average of the total computing power dedicated to securing the decentralized protocol, hit an all-time high of over 1.2 trillion hashes per second. BTC mining difficulty is down by about 2.7% from the all-time high difficulty level of over 150.8 trillion reached during the previous adjustment period, according to CoinWarz. Bitcoin mining difficulty drops. Source: CryptoQuant However, network hashrate hit an all-time high on Tuesday, and remains elevated above 1.2 trillion, despite a small dip from Tuesday’s all-time high, data from CryptoQuant shows. CoinWarz…

Ether (ETH), the native cryptocurrency of the layer-1 Ethereum blockchain network, is down about 6.7% in the past 24 hours, following Friday’s market crash, showing greater price resilience than many altcoins, which crashed by over 95% in some cases. The market crash sparked by US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement took the price of ETH down to a low of about $3,510 on Friday, a decline of over 20% in a single day. Price tapped the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), a dynamic support level, before rebounding to over $3,800. The relative strength index (RSI) is also at 35, nearing…

Cloudburst Technologies said it closed a $7 million Series A funding round to develop its platform for off-chain crypto intelligence. Unlike most blockchain analytics firms that concentrate on on-chain activity, New York-based Cloudburst specializes in analyzing data sources such as chatrooms and regulatory filings to monitor fraud networks, illicit actors, scams and social sentiment. The round, which brings total funding since its 2022 founding to $11 million, was led by Borderless Capital. Additional backing came from Strategic Cyber Ventures, CoinFund, Coinbase Ventures, Bloccelerate VC and In-Q-Tel, according to a Tuesday announcement. The company says its tools are designed to provide…

According to CRYPTOWZRD in a recent post, both Ethereum and ETH/BTC closed the session on a bearish note but quickly recovered, showcasing ETH’s resilience and renewed buyer confidence. He noted that a move above $4,000 would be a crucial development, potentially marking a key turning point for Ethereum’s momentum. Bearish Daily Close Mirrors Bitcoin’s Market Direction CRYPTOWZRD further explained that Ethereum and ETH/BTC’s daily candle bearish close followed Bitcoin’s lead. Despite the negative close, Ethereum displayed relative strength compared to most other cryptocurrencies, maintaining a more resilient structure amid the decline. This reflects the asset’s continued dominance in the altcoin…

The world of digital assets is buzzing with exciting news! Archetype, a prominent crypto venture firm, has successfully raised a monumental $100 million for its new Fund III. This significant capital injection is set to fuel the next wave of innovation in the rapidly evolving blockchain and Web3 space. For anyone following the pulse of the digital economy, this latest crypto fund is a clear indicator of continued institutional confidence and strategic investment in groundbreaking technologies. What Does This New Crypto Fund Mean for the Market? This substantial capital raise by Archetype is more than just a number; it represents…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Six years ago, the Ethereum Foundation declared that “eth2 should be capable of surviving World War 3.” But its app layer is clearly not. Uniswap Labs’ front-end is still blocking Ukraine-based IP addresses, according to multiple user reports and my own test with a VPN set to the country. Ukraine IP addresses are able to see the Uniswap site, but any attempt to select assets results in an error message, which does not occur when using a US IP address. Artem Chystiakov, head of Solidity at Distributed…

Ethereum is recovering slightly after a massive drop that took the price below $4,000. The broader market remains cautious as traders reassess their positions following recent volatility, which could lead to a reversal of the bullish trend. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH recently broke below the midline of its ascending channel, the 100-day moving average, and touched the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level near $3,400-$3,500. This zone coincides with the previous structure support, triggering a bounce toward $3,800. However, the RSI is still below 40, showing weak momentum. A daily close back above $4,000…

Shares of Semler Scientific (SMLR) closed at $32.06, well below the implied $86.30 takeout value in its announced all-stock acquisition by Strive (ASST), a discount Benchmark analyst Mark Palmers say reflects both skepticism and opportunity in the emerging bitcoin treasury M&A wave. Palmer reiterated its buy rating on Semler while trimming his price target on the stock to $86 from $101 to reflect the terms of the Strive deal. The fixed exchange ratio, 21.05 Strive shares per Semler share, suggests a lucrative arbitrage spread for investors, especially with both boards having approved the deal. Palmer said the market may be…

Coinbase debit limit changes announced this month could reshape how consumers pay with crypto. From 14 October 2025, Coinbase will set a default $5,000 spending cap; selected low-risk clients may access up to $100,000 under a new risk-based model, per Coinbase Help – Official Announcement. What are the new debit card spending limits and who benefits? How do risk-based spending tiers work? Will Coinbase card high limits speed mainstream crypto payments? What are the practical implications for traders and institutions? How can users increase their coinbase debit limit or avoid reaching limits? Are there withdrawal or deposit constraints tied to…

Ethereum ripped higher on Sunday, surging 8% in a single day to reclaim the $4,000 level and trade at $4,111, data from CoinGecko showed. The rebound came less than 24 hours after the token slid to $3,861, when global markets collapsed under the weight of new trade war fears and what is now the largest single-day crypto liquidation in history. The disaster went down late Friday, right after Wall Street closed for the weekend, leaving the proudly-24/7 crypto market to handle the panic, as Cryptopolitan reported. Interestingly, the crash now looks like a full-blown misunderstanding between President Donald Trump and…