Ethereum Foundation seeks manager amid criticism

The PI network, which released its native token yesterday to its 60 million users, has gained more ground as it recorded a high of $2. The fully diluted value (FDV) reached as high as $195 billion during the initial rise, almost twice the value of the Solana blockchain's SOL.

Ethereum ETF staking introduced a new investment era, merging passive income with blockchain security while gaining SEC approval, reshaping long-term crypto strategies.

Ethereum's price has been fluctuating within a range lately, capturing attention from analysts and investors alike. As of today, Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $2,741, showing a cautious trend in the market.

Franklin Templeton's fund is the second crypto index ETF to hit this US market.

A federal framework would embolden countless companies to dive into the stablecoin market, according to Chronicle Labs founder Niklas Kunkel.

Franklin Templeton has launched its latest crypto exchange-traded product, the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This marks the asset manager's third major crypto exchange-traded fund.

Regardless of its persistent waning movements and underperformance compared to a few major crypto assets, Ethereum still has the potential to undergo a significant rally in the ongoing bull market cycle. With key developments surrounding ETH and its ecosystem, many analysts foresee a move to unprecedented levels in the upcoming months.

In 2025, onchain fees on Ethereum have significantly dropped, echoing the easing seen in Bitcoin's transfer fees. According to the latest metrics gathered on Feb. 20, a high priority fee on Ethereum stands at 0.924 gwei or $0.05.

Ethereum users have expressed frustration that the non-profit organization has grown out of touch with its user base.

LIBRA's collapse triggered fraud claims, insider trading accusations, and calls for Argentine President Javier Milei's impeachment.

Cryptocurrencies traded in green on Thursday as Bitcoin reclaimed the key $97K mark. The global crypto market cap increased by 2% in the past 24 hours to $3.23 trillion, reflecting renewed optimism. Meanwhile, PI, TRON, and Solana topped today's charts for different reasons.

Issuers are revisiting staking as a part of Ethereum ETFs as the SEC turned a new leaf under President Donald Trump.

Mansa will use the funds to fuel expansion plans across Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Solana (SOL) has posted mild gains of 0.4% in the past 24 hours as the token is struggling to stay above a key support area that traders believe could be relevant for its future performance.In the past 7 days, the native asset of the second-largest smart contracts platforms has shed 9.

Solana (SOL), popularly known as the "Ethereum killer," has recorded significant dominance over Ethereum (ETH) and Tron (TRX) in a key metric. In the last 24 hours, Solana has raked in $2.06 million in transaction fees.

Sol Strategies has purchased 12,456 SOL tokens for $2.66 million, increasing its total holdings to 226,798 SOL, while partnering with Tetra Trust to enhance institutional access to Solana staking. The post Sol Strategies Buys $2.66M in SOL, Partners with Tetra Trust for Staking appeared first on Cryptonews.

One on-chain metric looks bullish for Ethereum's (ETH) mid- and long-term outlook, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. The firm notes on the social media platform X that the average fee of an Ethereum transfer is currently priced at $0.41, a sharp drop from $15.21, the high point in the past two years.

SOL, the native token of the Solana network, is one of the worst-performing cryptos in recent days. Once the darling of the meme coin crowd, the popular blockchain is facing its toughest test yet with its massive price drop and dip in network activity.

JPMorgan analysts have raised concerns over declining institutional demand for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) futures, suggesting this trend could contribute to broader weakness in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The analysts observed that futures contracts for both cryptocurrencies on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange are approaching a condition known as backwardation, where futures prices drop below spot prices, according to The Block.

Solana (SOL) has seen a growing sense of caution among its long-term holders, as indicated by its Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) metric. The NUPL tracks the profitability of coins held by long-term investors and has recently fluctuated between 0.4 and 0.6.

The Sonic price has jumped by 10% today, with its rise coming as the market becomes increasingly bullish about the rebranded token. The post Sonic Price Explodes 66% in Two Weeks – Is This the Next Solana? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, has faced severe price resistance at the $3,200 level for the past 30 days. Since the beginning of February, when ETH dropped below $3,000, Ethereum whales have maintained an optimistic outlook on the asset.

With fresh inflows entering the market, will BTC regain momentum or fall into another liquidity trap?

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If Vitalik Buterin were starting Ethereum today, he would struggle to raise funds owing to the shift in crypto's focus from innovation to influencer-driven marketing.

The majority of the coins are bouncing off today, according to CoinMarketCap.

The investment, led by Tether and supported by Polymorphic Capital, Octerra Capital, Faculty Group, and Trive Digital, will facilitate Mansa's expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia. The post Tether-Backed Mansa Secures $10M for Stablecoin-Driven Cross-Border Payments appeared first on Cryptonews.

Reduced onchain activity has led to a sharp decline in Ethereum transaction fees, bringing costs to the lowest since 2020, and raising concerns about overall network demand.

SUPER, HYPE and BTC contributed CoinLedger users' largest unrealized gains, with ETH, ADA and POL leading the losses.

The SEC has acknowledged a filing from Cboe BZX Exchange on behalf of 21Shares to allow staking for its Ethereum ETF.

Ethereum (ETH) has been trading within a narrow range since the beginning of February, oscillating between key support and resistance levels.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced his disappointment with criticism that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is “bad and intolerant” for not embracing “blockchain casinos.” What Happened: In response to a query on Tako, Buterin revealed that the criticism is that Ethereum “do not respect casinos” on the blockchain.

Fewer validators would cut costs, while automatic rewards would simplify operations, P2P.org's Artemiy Parshakov said.

The crypto market is showing signs of a recovery after weeks of bearish sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) is up nearly 2%, reclaiming $97,000 as bullish sentiment returned after weeks of muted price action.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) remains in a sideways range, but rising ETF inflows, whale accumulation, ETF applications are fueling speculation of a major rally. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,741.19 $330.5 billion +0.6% +3.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,204.60 $1.92 trillion +0.8% +1.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.68 $155.09 billion +2.4% +9.8% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Mikybull Crypto noted significant Ethereum accumulation, predicting that once ETH starts moving, the rally will be "massive.

VanEck, one of the top Wall Street asset managers with over $100 billion in assets under management remains bullish that Solana price will rally to $520 in 2025. This optimism comes despite Solana's struggle to reclaim $200 due to inflation concerns that have pushed the price down by 27% from its monthly high.

Ethereum has attracted some small inflows for the past two days, $19 million on Wednesday and $4.6 million on Tuesday.

Reeve Collins, the co-founder of Tether, has announced a new project. This latest project, called Pi Protocol, aims to introduce a yield-bearing stablecoin that could offer users something extra: earnings on their crypto holdings.

Solana (SOL) finds support near $160 as technical indicators hint at a potential reversal. With Coinbase introducing CFTC-regulated SOL futures, increased liquidity could drive a breakout toward key resistance levels.

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, ether ETFs experienced a net inflow of $19.02 million, primarily driven by Fidelity's FETH, while bitcoin ETFs faced a net outflow of $71.07 million with significant withdrawals from Fidelity's FBTC and Valkyrie's BRRR. Ether ETFs Secured $19.02 Million Inflows While Bitcoin ETFs Saw $71.

Mansa, a Dubai-based fintech, providing cross-border payment services using ptablecoins, has secured $3 million pre-seed funding from Tether and Polymorphic Capital. Mansa, the 2024-founded liquidity solutions provider for global payments, also saw investment in its vision from Faculty Group, Octerra, Trive Digital.

Cryptocurrencies traded slightly higher across the crypto market on February 20. As top coins Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP flipped green, the total market cap rose 1.6% to $3.2 trillion. BTC dominance remained high, at 60.2% and ETH dominance stood at 10.

It's a major win for Ripple ($XRP) as Brazil's securities regulator Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) approved the world's first $XRP spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The news is yet another big step in the company's expansion, which already includes partnerships with central banks.

JPMorgan analysts warn that the crypto markets could face a downturn soon, as institutional demand for CME bitcoin and ether futures has dropped. Crypto Market Drops 15% The crypto market has dropped 15% from its peak of $3.72 trillion on December 17 to about $3.17 trillion, signaling a big correction.

Ethereum (ETH) continued to trade subdued for most of Thursday, extending its two-week-long price range amid market indecision.

Cross-border payment firm MANSA has secured $10 million in funding, with Tether leading the round. This follows Tethers $3 million pre-seed investment, reaffirming its commitment to MANSAs vision of enhancing global payment liquidity through USDT stablecoin.

Ethereums transaction fees have dropped to a four-year low, signaling reduced onchain activity. According to The Blocks Data Insights, the 7-day moving average (7DMA) of Ethereum transaction fees fell to $0.77 on February 15, a sharp 70% decline from $2.57 just a week earlier.