Ethereum, one of the most widely used blockchain networks, is preparing for a significant upgrade known as Pectra. The highly anticipated update, which is scheduled for release in March 2025, aims to greatly enhance Ethereum's scalability and efficiency, promising to reduce transaction costs and improve overall network performance.

As chronicled by blockchain forensic expert Zachxbt in a recent investigative report, operatives linked to North Korea attempted to transfer 46,300 XRP to a digital asset platform but committed a critical misstep by omitting a mandatory destination identifier.

Vivek Raman, the founder of Etherealize, spent 10 years on Wall Street. Now he's trying to market Ethereum to big banks.

After falling to a low around $2,200 on early Monday morning, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is bouncing back, propelled by a bullish statement by Eric Trump . What Happened: The president's son tweeted that it's a "great time to add ETH" on Monday, sparking speculation about an upcoming ETH-related announcement.

The latest BTC purchase brings El Salvador's total holdings to 6,067.18 BTC, valued at $613.7M, per the Nayib Bukele Bitcoin Tracker.

Crypto analyst Merlijn has described the Bitcoin price crash to $91,000 as a major bear trap as optimism returns to the market. The flagship crypto had dropped to this level following a wave of weekend sell-offs but has since recovered above the psychological $100,000 level.

Bitcoin is hovering near $99,300 as tensions escalate following China's announcement of new tariffs on select U.S. imports.

Tariffs on. Tariffs off. Bitcoin whipsaws as China imposes tariffs against the U.S. and U.S. President Donald Trump delays tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Plus, Trump signs an executive order for a sovereign wealth fund and his Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick tones down his remarks on Tether's stability. CoinDesk's Christine Lee reports “CoinDesk Daily.”

Hackers associated with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have reportedly lost 46,300 XRP, worth approximately $121,000, after making a doltish error during a cryptocurrency transaction. The incident, which occurred on February 4, 2025, at around 14:04 UTC, was identified by crypto security sleuth ZachXBT on his Telegram channel.

The rise in dominance suggests a rotation of capital from altcoins to Bitcoin, with TOTAL2 declining from $1.6 trillion to $1.3 trillion.

The publicly traded company plans on accumulating other cryptocurrencies through its Sygnum credit line.

The DeepSeek's shockwaves had settled, but the selling pressure triggered by the tariff war continues to offer a strong upward pressure. After a brief recovery, the crypto markets have revived a notable pullback, which has squeezed some of the gains it incurred during the last trading day.

Data shows investors likely bought the dip, snapping up ETH at lower prices.

The XRP price held steady on Tuesday and remained about 52% above its lowest level this week. This rebound was because trade tensions between the US, Mexico, and Canada eased.

Semler Scientific (SMLR) is making headlines again. This time, the company has added another 871 Bitcoin (BTC) to its holdings, spending $88.5 million between Jan. 11 and Feb. 3.

The medical technology company Semler Scientific (NASDAQ: SMLR) continues its aggressive investment strategy in bitcoin with the acquisition of an additional 871 BTC, bringing its total portfolio to 3,192 BTC. This transaction comes as the giant MicroStrategy takes a pause in its acquisitions.

The round was led by early Taproot Wizards supporter Standard Crypto, with participation from Cyberfund, Collider Ventures, among others.

XRP, the third largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is seeing a spike in open interest, with traders making significant moves in the last 24 hours.

After Trump announced tariffs on Saturday, the price of Ethereum dropped significantly by 35%, falling to about $2,100. However, the price of Ethereum is now bouncing back well, as investors are keeping it above the key resistance level. This recovery is helped by increased interest from large investors and a surge in ETF volumes.

The Central American country snapped up another 11 Bitcoin for its national reserve as crypto prices slumped this week.

In the aftermath of yesterday's Bitcoin crash, market participants are closely examining whether the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization can rebound or if it faces the prospect of another decline. In a post shared on X today, February 4, on-chain analysis data provider Lookonchain offered insights into five critical indicators that may help traders and investors assess Bitcoin's current position.

World Liberty Financials has defended itself against selling crypto assets, stating its for standard treasury operations.

The launch of a potential XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) has sparked discussions about whether Ripple (XRP) could finally break past the $10 mark. While XRP faces increased volatility, its growing adoption and institutional interest suggest that a long-term rally may be in sight.

US Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced record trading volumes on Monday.

Semler Scientific has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring an additional 871 BTC for $88.5 million.

Ethereum has increased its gas limit beyond 30 million for the first time since transitioning to proof-of-stake. This move, backed by over 50% of validators, improves the network's transaction capacity without requiring a hard fork. The gas limit, which determines how many transactions can be processed per block, now sits at an average of 31.

Thanks for Bitcoin price action in recent months, the Bitcoin went from being worth $5 to approximately $5 million over 15 years.

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market faced renewed selling pressure on Tuesday as global trade tensions intensified. After the U.S. imposed 10% tariffs, China retaliated with an anti-trust investigation into Google and new tariffs on coal, crude oil, and farm equipment. BTC initially rebounded to $100,000 when the U.S.

Analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is flipping bullish on digital assets following a massive crypto market correction.

In January 2025, bitcoin exhibited modest volatility yet clung steadfastly above the $100,000 threshold through much of the month's closing weeks. Within this period, dormant holdings totaling 3,422.29 BTC—equivalent to $348.11 million at prevailing valuations—stirred into motion after years of inactivity.

Over the past 90 days, the following 10 altcoins have led the market, with XCN and FARTCOIN emerging as frontrunners with 4-digit gains.

Semler's latest bitcoin acquisitions were made with proceeds from its January 2025 senior convertible notes offering.

This new study titled “A Supply and Demand Framework for Bitcoin Price Forecasting” was made by Murray A. Rudd and Dennis Porter.

Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing renewed selling pressure as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China lead to fresh tariffs on both sides. The largest cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $91,000 on Monday, while major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) also faced losses.

Ripple, the company behind XRPL (XRP) core development and its largest token holder, is preparing its treasury for February sales. Onchain data reveals Ripple has reserved 300 million XRP from the 1 billion unlocked on February 1.

Trump's administration is set to unveil a major crypto policy shift, with lawmakers outlining regulatory reforms and market structure changes by J

Crypto giant Bitcoin may have witnessed significant volatility, causing its price to drop as low as $91,000 after reaching a new all-time high. However, a crypto analyst believes that BTC's bull run has not yet reached its peak, suggesting an impending move toward new highs and a market top.

Although the crypto market is volatile, the market could see a massive uptrend in the coming months. Ali Martinez forecasts the price of Ethereum (ETH) could pump to $7k. Also, a top analyst called Lucky notes that Cardano (ADA) is among the best DeFi projects in the market.

Ethereum price continues its rocky patch alongside the wider digital asset market. This phase has seen huge whale offloads, lowering institutional demand in the altcoin for the second consecutive week.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently implemented a significant change in its approach to crypto-related investigations. Under the new policy, SEC lawyers must now obtain approval from politically appointed leadership before they can initiate formal probes into cryptocurrency projects.

The Bitcoin market continues to look a bit lost at this point, as there are no real reasons to go higher, but at the same time, there are no real reasons to drop.

Leveraged long liquidations would surpass $1 billion if Ether's price falls below $2,650.

Bitcoin and most altcoins pulled back on Tuesday as cryptocurrency traders awaited the upcoming David Sacks press conference. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around the $100,000 mark, while most blue-chip altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and Ripple (XRP) were barely moved.

Bitcoin is teetering near the critical $100,000 level as global tensions rise.

The first weeks of 2025 have been nothing short of turbulent for financial markets, with both cryptocurrencies and equities facing intense pressure. A major shake-up came from China's DeepSeek AI, which rattled the tech sector promising superior performance at a fraction of competitors' costs.

Eric Trump's ETH tweet briefly boosted market sentiment, sparking debate among investors. ETH is trading at $2,713, up by 5%, but remains bearish on weekly and monthly charts.

MicroStrategy has paused its stock sales to purchase Bitcoin for the first time in 12 weeks, following its recent billion-dollar BTC acquisition.

Ethereum has long been the undisputed king of smart contract platforms. However, as 2025 progresses, cracks in its foundation have begun to show.