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Vitalik Buterin Pushes Node-Centric Reforms in Ethereum Scaling Overhaul
19.5.2025
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has suggested protocol adjustments to prioritize personal node operation, aiming to balance scalability with user privacy and censorship resistance as the network grows. Ethereum Co-Founder Proposes “Local-Node-Favoring” Scaling Adjustments In a recent Ethereum...
Vitalik Buterin proposes partially stateless nodes for Ethereum scaling
19.5.2025
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin unveiled a proposal to preserve trustless, censorship-resistant access to Ethereum, even as the network scales. On May 19, Buterin shared a post outlining how to make Ethereum’s layer-1 scaling “more friendly” to users running local nodes...
Metaplanet scoops 1,004 Bitcoin in 2nd-biggest buy ever
19.5.2025
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made its second-largest single Bitcoin purchase ever, scooping up more than 1,000 Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency came within 3% of its all-time high.Metaplanet said on May 19 that it purchased 1,004 Bitcoin (BTC) for a total cost of around 15.2 billion...
Coinbase hit with wave of lawsuits over customer data breaches
19.5.2025
Coinbase has been hit with a flood of lawsuits after it recently disclosed its user data was breached, with users accusing the crypto exchange of mishandling the incident.At least six lawsuits were filed against Coinbase between May 15 and May 16, which all made various claims that the exchange...
‘Sats’ vs ‘bits’ debate reignites amid proposal to change Bitcoin base unit
19.5.2025
A recent proposal that aims to change Bitcoin’s base unit to make it easier to understand as a payment tool has run into opposition, with critics saying Bitcoin’s satoshis are no more confusing than the dollar’s cents. Bitcoin developer John Carvalho introduced Bitcoin Improvement...
Coinbase faces lawsuit over alleged breaches of Illinois biometric privacy law
19.5.2025
A group of Coinbase users from Illinois have filed a class-action lawsuit against the crypto exchange, alleging that its identity checks violate the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).Plaintiffs Scott Bernstein, Gina Greeder and James Lonergan claimed in the May 13 lawsuit filed...
Bitcoin notches record weekly close after highest-ever daily close candle
19.5.2025
Bitcoin has notched its highest-ever weekly close as crypto market momentum continues and the cryptocurrency is again nearing its all-time high.Bitcoin (BTC) has closed at a weekly gain for the past six weeks in a row, and its most recent close at midnight UTC on May 18 was its highest weekly close...
Australian feds seize mansion, Bitcoin allegedly linked to crypto exchange hack
19.5.2025
An Australian man from the state of Queensland has forfeited Bitcoin, a waterfront mansion and a Mercedes-Benz car after Australian Federal Police claimed the assets could be linked to the proceeds of crime.The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce (CACT) said in a May 18 statement that...
Ethereum’s Market Rebirth: Cryptoquant Analysis Flags ETH vs. BTC Bottom
19.5.2025
Ethereum may have reached a pivotal turning point against bitcoin, signaling the potential start of an “Alt season,” according to a recent Cryptoquant report. The ETH/ BTC price ratio surged 38% last week after hitting its lowest level since January 2020, with onchain data suggesting reduced...
Russia arrests Blum co-founder Vladimir Smerkis on fraud charges
19.5.2025
Vladimir Smerkis, a co-founder of the Telegram-based crypto project Blum, has reportedly been arrested in Moscow, Russia, on fraud allegations, amid Blum confirming he is no longer affiliated with the project.The Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow approved a request from investigators to keep...
Bitcoin impulse move toward new highs sets a fire under HYPE, ETH, XMR and AAVE
19.5.2025
Key points:Bitcoin’s rally to $105,980 has traders predicting new all-time highs this week. Traders lift their end-of-year Bitcoin price targets to $200,000 based on technical factors and institutional investor adoption. Bitcoin (BTC) has been stuck in a narrow range for the past...
Following Pectra, Ethereum Fees Stay Low as Bitcoin Fee Market Remains Soft
18.5.2025
With the Ethereum Pectra upgrade now fully implemented, gas fees across the network have stayed minimal, with median-sized transactions averaging approximately 0.000061 ETH or $0.15 per transfer. Onchain fees for Bitcoin have also held steady—though generally higher than Ethereum’s—as...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: AAVE Jumps 7.4%, Leading Index Higher
16.5.2025
Ethereum (ETH) was also a top performer, gaining 2.9% From Thursday
Blackrock Powers Bitcoin ETF Gains Despite Big Outflows From Rivals
16.5.2025
Bitcoin ETFs secured another net inflow of $115 million on Thursday, May 15, driven entirely by a massive injection of $409.72 million into Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs reversed their recent inflow momentum, logging a $39.79 million net outflow. Crypto Flows Split: Bitcoin ETFs Add $115 Million...
Bitcoin ETFs Reignite With $320 Million Inflow as Ether ETFs Post Consecutive Gains
15.5.2025
Bitcoin ETFs came roaring back with a $320 million net inflow, led by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs also continued their rebound, logging a second straight day of inflows totaling $63 million. Crypto ETFs Catch Fire: Bitcoin Funds Soar, Ether ETFs Log Second Strong Day After a brief pause...
Publicly Traded Firm BTCS to Raise $57.8M in Convertible Notes for Strategic ETH Purchases
15.5.2025
BTCS Inc. has arranged a financing facility of up to $57.8 million to purchase ether as part of its blockchain infrastructure expansion strategy, the company announced Wednesday. BTCS Eyes Ether Accumulation The Maryland-based blockchain firm, BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS), issued an initial $7.8...
Ethereum Foundation Launches Trillion Dollar Initiative to Scale Onchain Security
14.5.2025
The Ethereum Foundation announced the “Trillion Dollar Security” (1TS) initiative, a three-part plan to enhance Ethereum’s resilience for high-value institutional and individual use. Ethereum’s 1TS Initiative Focuses on Protocol, Smart Contract Risks The project aims to enable billions of users...
Bitcoin ETFs Cool off With $96 Million Exit While Ether ETFs Post Strongest Day in Weeks
14.5.2025
Bitcoin ETFs broke their four-day inflow streak with a $96 million outflow led by Fidelity’s FBTC. Meanwhile, ether ETFs notched a solid $13.37 million inflow, marking their best daily performance in recent sessions. Fidelity-Led Exit Ends Bitcoin ETF Inflow Run as Ether ETFs Rally With $13 Million...
QCP Insights: Trade Truce Revives Crypto Market Appetite With Gains for BTC and ETH
13.5.2025
Markets rallied after the U.S. and China agreed to reduce tariffs, with crypto benefiting from a broader risk-on mood, with bitcoin and ether gaining momentum. Crypto Sentiment Lifts as U.S. and China Tariff Rollback Sparks Rally A surprise weekend breakthrough in U.S.-China trade relations...
Bitcoin ETFs Cling to Inflow Momentum With $5 Million Net Gain
13.5.2025
Bitcoin ETFs marked their fourth straight day of inflows, narrowly holding ground with a $5 million net gain led solely by Blackrock’s IBIT. Meanwhile, ether ETFs fell back into outflow territory, shedding $17.6 million. Bitcoin ETFs Extend Inflow Streak Despite Mixed Flows While Ether ETFs Resume...