North Korean-affiliated hacking collective the Lazarus Group has been moving crypto assets using mixers following a string of high-profile hacks. On March 13, blockchain security firm CertiK alerted its X followers that it had detected a deposit of 400 ETH (ETH) worth around $750,000 to the Tornado Cash mixing service.

Alameda Research has unstaked $23 million worth of Solana (SOL), distributing it to 38 addresses linked to FTX. On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence confirms that these addresses, which have historically transferred SOL to major exchanges like Coinbase and Binance, now hold approximately $178.82 million in SOL.

The SEC has postponed its decision on Cboe BZX's request to list options on Fidelity's Ether ETF, extending the deadline to May 14.

Ethereum (ETH) price has suffered significant bearish sentiment in the past four months amid heightened midterm market uncertainty triggered by the U.S. tariff wars. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $224 billion and a 24-hour average trading volume of $25 billion, has dropped more than 54 percent since December 2024.

The crypto markets seem to have digested the bearish pressure as some of the tokens demonstrate strength. The Ethereum price remains accumulated within a narrow range, hinting at the possibility of an excess price compression.

Solana started a recovery wave above the $120 resistance zone. SOL price is now consolidating and might struggle to recover above the $132 resistance.

SIMD-228 proposal, which aims to cut SOL inflation by 80%, has gained 35.7% support from Solana validators so far. According to data from Dune Analytics, 701 out of the 1327 active Solana (SOL) validators have voted.

Ethereum's value against Bitcoin has hit its lowest level since mid-2020, with a crypto trader suggesting that it might be time to shift into higher-performing altcoins.“If still stuck on ETH, it is likely a good time to dump it to buy a higher beta altcoin,” economist and crypto trader Alex Kruger said in a March 12 X post.

Ethereum price started a recovery wave from the $1,750 zone. ETH is now consolidating and facing hurdles near the $1,920 resistance.

Ethereums Holesky testnet has finally reached finality, overcoming a software bug that delayed it for nearly two weeks after the Pectra upgrade. This milestone comes as developers postpone setting a mainnet launch date for Pectra, keeping the crypto community waiting for the major upgrade.

Franklin Templeton, managing $1.53 trillion in assets, has filed to launch a Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. The filing was submitted by Cboe BZX Exchange earlier this week, marking another major move by the financial giant, which also filed for an XRP ETF just days prior. This makes Franklin Templeton the most significant player to enter both the Solana and XRP ETF markets.

Alameda Research unlocked Solana tokens worth nearly $23 million today. Despite this notable unlock, it barely affected SOL's underlying price or demand dynamics.

Ethereum price came under intense pressure this week as its crash gained steam. The ETH/BTC pair plunged to a low of 0.0225, its lowest level since May 2020. It has plunged by over 75% from its highest level in December 2021.

The crypto market cap just hit $2.69T—why are investors pulling funds from ETFs despite this growth?

Solana price could take a major hit after an Alameda address unstaked $23 million SOL in what appears to be an indicator for a potential selloff. On the technicals, Solana is inching toward a death cross for the third time in its history.

Ethereum (ETH) investors are in despair as they watch the crypto continue to lose ground versus its major rivals like Bitcoin. The post Ethereum Price Set to Dump to $1,500 Next – Buy the Dip? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, has experienced a significant price decline despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval of Ethereum ETFs in 2024 and the addition of ETH to the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile in 2025.

Ethereum is still under significant bearish pressure, with the possibility that the downward trend might continue in the coming days or weeks as the market struggles to recover. After dropping sharply over the last few days, ETH may have finally reached that crucial moment that could trigger a significant upward surge.

Ethereum Layer-2 Starknet has announced plans to launch a Bitcoin L2 to unify the two biggest blockchain ecosystems. In a post on X, Starknet added that it will become the first L2 to settle on both networks.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), the second-largest lending institution in Spain and one of the largest in Europe, has announced the integration of crypto into an upcoming platform as part of its service offering.

HANetf launched Europe's first leveraged crypto ETCs for Bitcoin and Ethereum, offering traders regulated tools to amplify exposure to price swings, whether bullish or bearish. The post HANetf Launches New ETCs for Leveraged or Short Bitcoin and Ethereum Exposure appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to maintain gains, while XRP rallies on optimism over the SEC potentially closing its case against Ripple. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,997.45 -0.13% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,876.24 -3.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $124.56 -2.1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.23 +2.5% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1689 +1.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001229 +0.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.2% and daily active addresses falling by 3.4%.

The 1-week liquidation heatmap showed a range formation under $2,000 could materialize.

Ethereum price is poised for further recovery as analysts have identified hidden bullish divergence that could enhance the previous rally. The pattern which indicates momentum shifts has it that, contrary to the present slump in the price, ETH could be on course to rise above its previous record high of $4,850.

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The decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has never been short of innovation, with blockchain platforms like Solana (SOL) leading the charge. Known for its high-speed transactions and low fees, Solana has carved out a significant niche in the cryptocurrency world.

Ethereum's price has been facing significant downward pressure in recent days, with the cryptocurrency even dipping below the $2,000 mark for the first time since December 2023. The crash below $2,000 has done more harm to the already declining bullish sentiment, and the next outlook is whether there will be more incoming declines or whether the leading altcoin is already nearing a bottom.

On Tuesday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed its decision on multiple altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including Solana's.

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin inches higher after better-than-expected inflation data. Plus, the House votes to rollback an IRS rule requiring DeFi brokers to send tax documents to customers.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is unlikely to approve or reject crypto ETFs until its new leadership is in place, according to a new report. What Happened: Coindesk on Wednesday reported that the SEC has acknowledged multiple spot crypto ETF applications but is unlikely to approve them until its leadership is settled.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading below key support levels after massive selling pressure hit the market, fueling fear and uncertainty among investors. Since the start of March, BTC has lost over 19% of its value, triggering concerns that further downside may be ahead.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed ruling on whether or not to permit Cboe BZX Exchange to list options tied to asset manager Fidelity's Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETFs). The agency has given itself until May 14 to approve or disapprove of Cboe BZX's request to list options tied to Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH), according to a March 12 SEC filing.

The Chicago Board Options BZX Exchange (Cboe) has submitted an application on behalf of asset manager Franklin Templeton to list a Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. The filing, submitted on March 12, marks another push for expanding crypto investment vehicles beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Analyt project massive BTC dominance if its DeFi sector is fully tapped.

Franklin Templeton, which boasts $1.53 trillion under management, has filed to launch a Solana exchange-traded fund in the U.S.

The crypto market is facing a decline, with increased fear coming from trade tensions and the effects of President Trump's Bitcoin Reserve order. Ethereum, a leader in the altcoin sector, has seen a significant decline, dropping nearly 14% over the past week.

The Chicago Board Options BZX Exchange (Cboe) has submitted an application on behalf of asset manager Franklin Templeton to list a Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.According to the March 12 filing, Franklin Templeton's proposed ETF will hold spot SOL, and the filing encouraged the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow the fund to stake its underlying crypto for additional rewards. “Not staking the Fund's SOL would amount to waiving the Fund's right to free additional SOL, an act analogous to an equity ETP refusing dividends from the companies it holds,” the filing read.

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and XRP face carnage in response to Trump's policies and announcements. The total market capitalization of crypto is down to $2.784 trillion on Wednesday.

Ethereum (ETH) has seen a significant decline in price, falling from $2,800 to around $1,900 in recent weeks. This drop has triggered a major bearish signal, the first of its kind in two years.

The Solana price has risen back to $129 today, helped along by whales and other traders buying the dip as the alt remains oversold. The post Solana Price Pumps 12% as Whales Inject $6 Billion – Is the Bear Market Over? appeared first on Cryptonews.

A trader on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid exited a $200 million leveraged ethereum trade with a $1.8 million profit, while the platform's liquidity pool absorbed a $4 million loss, prompting leverage adjustments to mitigate future risks. Trader Profits $1.8M as Hyperliquid's Liquidity Pool Takes $4M Hit A Hyperliquid trader using wallet “0xf3f4” deposited $4.

Grayscale, Canary Capital, Bitwise and 21Shares have filed for ETFs in recent months tracking the price of the sixrh largest crypto by market value.

Franklin Templeton has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the Franklin Solana ETF, a new exchange-traded fund designed to track the price of the cryptocurrency Solana (SOL).

The CESR captures the mean annualized staking rate earned by Ethereum validators.

In a landmark development for the Solana ecosystem, a newly proposed token emission model, known as SIMD 228, has attained quorum with approximately 70% of votes cast in favor. According to a post by research analyst Carlos (@0xcarlosg) on X, voting concludes at Epoch 755, which is set to arrive in under 48 hours.

Deutsche Boerse's post-trade unit, Clearstream, has unveiled plans to launch cryptocurrency custody services for Bitcoin and Ethereum in Europe later this year.

Starknet plans to expand Bitcoin use cases by bridging Bitcoin and Ethereum. StarkWare recently established a Bitcoin strategic reserve.

The passage of SIMD-228 marks Solana's transition from fixed inflation to a market-driven model, solving the problems of excessive inflation and insufficient incentives. Compared with Ethereum's destruction mechanism and Sui's static inflation, Solana's dynamic design is more flexible, but it still needs ecological feedback optimization.