ETH Price Hits $2.8K But Options Traders are Bearish

Key takeaways: Ether (ETH) price surged 10% between Monday and Tuesday, reaching its highest level in over 15 weeks. Despite this rally, ETH has consistently struggled to break above the $2,800 mark over the past month. This resistance level has coincided with a growing use of downside protection strategies in ETH derivatives markets. In addition … Read more

ETH Foundation Releases Security Report, Cites UX as ‘Challenge’

The Ethereum Foundation has highlighted six security challenge areas for its ecosystem’s future in a Tuesday report, including issues with user experience and the social layer. The analysis, generated through inputs from Ethereum stakeholders like users and developers, notes that user experience, or UX, is one of the key security areas where Ethereum can enhance … Read more

Massive $5M Ripple Investment Boosts Asia Pacific Blockchain Talent

Get ready for a significant boost in the Asia-Pacific blockchain scene! Ripple Labs, a major player in the crypto and blockchain space, is making a substantial Ripple investment of an additional $5 million dedicated specifically to advancing blockchain research and nurturing talent across the vibrant Asia-Pacific region. This move signals Ripple’s strong commitment to fostering … Read more

High Fees, Big Wallets, but Real Momentum: The Plasma ICO Explained

Stablecoin blockchain project Plasma raised $500 million in its token sale, ten times its initial $50 million goal. These explosive numbers were not just a flashpoint in crypto fundraising – it signaled something deeper: the beginning of a broader alignment between the decentralized world of crypto and the structures of global finance, according to Santiment. … Read more

Alleged Victim ‘Jane’ Faces Cross-Examination

Topline An ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and one of his alleged victims central to the prosecution’s case faces cross-examination from the defense Tuesday following days of testimony, as prosecutors describe the woman using the pseudonym “Jane” as one of the most important witnesses in Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial, alongside Cassie Ventura. Sean … Read more

Pyth Network Publishes Real-Time Prices for 100 Major ETFs

Pyth Network has launched real-time price feeds for over 100 major exchange-traded funds, including products from Blackrock, State Street, and Vanguard, with onchain access to data representing more than $8 trillion in assets. New Pyth Integration Brings Live ETF Prices to DeFi Builders Pyth Network has introduced real-time exchange-traded fund (ETF) price feeds, enabling blockchain … Read more

AVAX Up 4.2% as It Establishes Uptrend Channel

Avalanche’s token is demonstrating short-term strength, climbing from $20.91 to a peak of $22.47, which represents a 7.4% range, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. The token then experienced a 1.65% correction. AVAX is up 4.2% in the last 24 hours. The CoinDesk 20 — an index of the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market … Read more