Ethereum core developer Eric Conner exits, citing Vitalik Buterin's leadership decisions, shifts focus to building AI tools like Freysa.ai.

Bitcoin is currently facing resistance in the short term, struggling to break through a critical price level. In addition, the Trump meme coin, which has made headlines following the recent inauguration, experienced a sharp price drop after the lack of crypto-related mentions during the event.

Escalating tensions at the Ethereum Foundation have been causing quite a stir among the crypto community while the asset price remains depressed.

The crypto business today has been posting greener numbers, with its market cap rising 3.49% to $3.64 trillion. However, the trading volumes stumbled by 37.40% to $196.58 billion. The Fear & Greed Index ticked up to a “Greed” score of 66, cautioning marketers of further moves.

Crypto analyst CobraVanguard has provided a bullish outlook for the Solana meme coin MYRO. The analyst has stated that the meme coin is primed for an explosive 300% price breakout and revealed how this could happen.

Vitalik has responded to criticism directed toward Ethereum Foundation executive director Aya Miyagotchi and centralization concerns around the future of Ethereum. “The future of the world computer is decentralized,” said Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in a Jan.

The cryptocurrency market was showing a bullish recovery on Wednesday, with major coins like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) showing notable gains. The broader crypto market cap rose 4%, reaching $3.64 trillion. The total cryptocurrency market volume over the past 24 hours stands at $196.09 billion, reflecting a decrease of 37.21%.

Solana started a fresh increase above the $240 resistance. SOL price is back above $2500 and might aim for a fresh increase above the $262 zone.

The block trade was a bull call spread that would see maximum profit on a potential move to $400 or higher by the end of February, according to data tracked by Amberdata.

Bitcoin recently achieved a new all-time high, climbing above $109,000 and continuing its strong upward momentum. This performance has further highlighted the disparity between Bitcoin and Ethereum's price trajectories, with Ethereum underperforming in recent months.

Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin says issuers are confident that staked Ether ETFs will be approved under new SEC leadership.

Ethereum Foundation launches the 2025 Academic Grants Round, offering $2 million to support innovative research in Ethereum-related fields.

Ethereum price is struggling below the $3,500 resistance while Bitcoin gains. ETH is consolidating above $3,150 and might aim for an upside break.

The cryptocurrency market has been showing signs of revival, but not without some challenges. Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been facing strong resistance as it struggles to hold onto key support levels.

Ethereum (ETH) appears to have ‘bottomed out,' according to crypto analyst Mister Crypto. The analyst shared this observation as investor confidence in ETH continues to wane due to the digital asset's relatively lackluster price performance in 2024.

Ethereum founding member Anthony DOnofrio says the non-profit needs change.

Ethereum is off to a rocky start this 2025, and its vibrant dev community isn't happy. According to reports, the Ethereum Foundation has recently moved a substantial amount of Ether.

Bitcoin and Ethereum will now make up the Oxbridge Re Holdings' treasury push, as announced on Jan 21.

Solana has seen a sharp 21% drop over the past three days, erasing some of the impressive gains from its recent rally. This sudden reversal is partly attributed to the meme coin frenzy, which initially boosted Solana's ecosystem but has now turned into a liquidity drain, leaving the asset vulnerable to a sell-off.

The price of SOL may experience further drops in the coming market sessions.

Vitalik Buterin is pushing back against aggressive online culture—and also, perhaps, embracing it—as he revamps the Ethereum Foundation.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has been in the spotlight recently as the community scored a wind of some controversial operational and management issues. Amid EF's ongoing leadership transition, Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson has questioned what he believes is an anomaly.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continues to capture the attention of investors, developers, and the broader crypto community. As the Ethereum network evolves with major upgrades like Ethereum 2.0, scalability improvements, and expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, the future price trajectory of ETH remains a key focus for market participants.

The return of Donald Trump to the presidency has caused a wave of enthusiasm in the digital asset market, with institutional investors making bold bets on cryptocurrencies like XRP and Solana. This trend is noted by the CoinShares' Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, which reveals a historic influx of funds into the crypto market with total assets under management (AuM) now at a new all-time high.

Solana (SOL) has emerged as a strong competitor to Ethereum in the cryptocurrency space, earning the title of “Ethereum Killer” due to its fast transaction speeds and low costs. Although the crypto market is still volatile, Solana continues to make strides, having previously hit an all-time high (ATH) of $294.33.

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ETH's price momentum slows amid leadership disputes at the Ethereum Foundation and Solana's expanding DApp market share.

Sol Strategies Inc. has commenced trading on the OTCQX Best Market under the ticker "CYFRF," marking a milestone for Solana blockchain investment. This upgrade enhances transparency, attracts U.S. investors, and aligns with its pending Nasdaq application to expand global opportunities. The post Sol Strategies Entered OTC Group Best Market Under the Ticker “CYFRF” appeared first on Cryptonews.

Tuesday's surge in cryptocurrency markets coincides with a wave of ETF filings submitted to the SEC within 24 hours of the Donald Trump administration taking office. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $107,106.40 +3.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,335.10 +0.1% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $252.85 +2.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.19 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3841 +7.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002102 +2.2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 35.8% and daily active addresses up by 7.3%.

Ethereum's upcoming growth could be fueled by whale accumulation, Q1 trends, and Ethereum Foundation changes.

Ethereum, the largest altcoin by market capitalization, is trading at surprisingly low levels compared to its peers, raising concerns among investors. As the broader crypto market shows signs of strength, Ethereum's underperformance has sparked fears that this cycle may not deliver the returns many expected from the leading altcoin.

The official TRUMP token on Solana is up nearly 9% on the day, hitting its highest price in more than 24 hours.

Polygon Labs, around a week after its partnership with Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) to bring Web3 capabilities into Jio's ecosystem, made its first integration with Jio Sphere live on Tuesday. CA Aishwary Gupta, Global Head of Payments at Polygon Labs revealed the launch of native wallet, powered by Polygon Labs PoS Blockchain network, on Jio

Buterin labeled inflammatory X posts about the head of the Ethereum Foundation as "pure evil."

Tron takes a win as the most efficient network in transactions relative to token value. Meanwhile, TRX seems to have found new local bottom but is it enough for a substantial rally?

REX Shares has filed multiple exotic ETF applications for such tokens as XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE).

Several Ethereum key metrics are witnessing a positive sentiment following a renewed upward momentum in the digital asset's price. Favorable macroeconomic and market conditions are believed to have bolstered the uptrend in ETH's price and market dynamics, reflecting the potential for more price growth.

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has discussed Ethereum current price action as the second largest crypto by market cap remains below $4,000. The analyst outlined some facts to give a clearer picture of whether or not it is the right time to give up on ETH.

Jupiter's JUP token fell as the Solana decentralized exchange prepares to open claims for its latest airdrop for users.

Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited, a publicly listed company specializing in reinsurance and tokenized real-world assets, has announced the inclusion of Bitcoin and Ethereum in its treasury reserve strategy.

Will Ethereum Foundation overhaul boost ETH's value in the long run?

Solana (SOL) price recently surged to a new all-time high, breaking volume and trading records after the launch of TRUMP's official coin on the Solana blockchain.

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Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin launchpad, recently deposited 116,055 SOL, valued at $28 million, to cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. The transaction, reported by Lookonchain, comes amidst an ongoing class action lawsuit targeting the creators of Pump.fun for allegedly exploiting users and violating securities laws.

Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) are two of the leading smart contract layer-one blockchains in crypto, supported by passionate communities. With that, Finbold decided to ask an artificial intelligence (AI) whether SOL or ADA make a better buy for 2025.

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, who is also the CEO of blockchain company ConsenSys, has predicted that the Web3 boom will be orders of magnitude larger than the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. Lubin made these bold remarks in a recent post on the social media platform X, where he explained that the Web3 revolution is already underway and will dramatically reshape the world.

Coinbase is seeing intense congestion on the Solana network, causing deposit and transfer delay.

Searches for “Bitcoin” and “Crypto” also jumped on Google Trends post-TRUMP meme coin launch, signaling renewed retail interest.