The Chicago Board Options Exchange filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 11 to enable staking for the Fidelity Ethereum ETF. The firm said the initiative aims to allow the fund to stake its Ethereum holdings and enhance returns for investors.

TL;DR The crypto market is experiencing a strong correction, with significant losses in Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), and Lido DAO (LDO). Traders betting on a recovery were the most affected, with losses reaching up to $420 million in BTC, $150 million in ETH, and $30 million in DOGE.

Holesky, an Ethereum testnet, has regained finality after nearly two weeks of instability. The network's disruption had stalled testing for the anticipated Pectra upgrade, delaying progress on the upcoming hard fork.

Starknet's integration of Bitcoin and Ethereum could revolutionize DeFi by enhancing scalability, reducing costs, and boosting asset utility. The post Starknet plans to unify Bitcoin and Ethereum on a single layer 2 network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The aim is to provide a Bitcoin DeFi experience using trust assumptions as the next big thing to zero-knowledge proofs until such a time that OP_CAT is adopted

Amid the ongoing market downturn, some asset managers have started thinking creatively. Notably, Fidelity Investments has made a significant move that could redefine the Ethereum ETF market.

The Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow staking for the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH), as revealed in a March 11 filing. Staking involves locking ETH to secure the Ethereum network while generating rewards.

TL;DR Starknet has integrated Bitcoin and Ethereum into the same execution layer, using STARK proof technology to improve Bitcoin's scalability and functionality. The integration with the Xverse wallet will allow Bitcoin to be managed on this Layer 2 solution. BTCFi Season will be launched to encourage the use of Bitcoin in DeFi applications.

Concerns about leverage and liquidations in the Ethereum ecosystem took a new twist with a spotlight from Tron Founder Justin Sun. In a significant development, a wallet suspected to belong to the Ethereum Foundation deposited 30,098 ETH into a MakerDAO vault earlier today.

After nearly a year since its launch, Fidelity's Ethereum ETF could feature staking capabilities for investors following a fresh SEC filing. Cboe BZX Exchange is seeking to amend the wording in a move that could see investors earn additional rewards from staking activities.

The exchange filed amended 19b-4 documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission asking to allow staking of the ETFs.

As the cryptocurrency market feels the heat, investors are looking for early stage projects that can beat the market. This search has increased demand for real-world applications with lasting impact. One such project gaining attention is Remittix (RTX).

Germany's Deutsche Boerse has announced launching Bitcoin and Ether Institutional Custody. There has been a surge in crypto adoption across Europe over the past few months.

Most of the coins are not ready to bounce back, according to CoinMarketCap.

The Ethereum Foundation did not make the nearly 30,100 ETH deposit into the major decentralized finance protocol Sky, formerly MakerDAO, data shows. The post $57M Sky Deposit is Not From Ethereum Foundation, Ethereum Devs Say appeared first on Cryptonews.

Time no longer has control over the crypto markets. Coinbase has just broken free from fixed hours by announcing 24/7 trading of futures contracts on Bitcoin and Ethereum for American residents.

Long-term investors are treating this as a cheaper entry point rather than a devastating loss.

This move gives traders uninterrupted access to managing risk and seizing opportunities—just like crypto itself. In addition, Coinbase is developing a perpetual-style futures contract.

Cboe BZX Exchange has filed a proposal with the SEC to allow staking in Fidelity's Ethereum ETF, reversing a 2024 decision to exclude the feature, as regulatory attitudes toward crypto evolve under the Trump administration.

As the cryptocurrency market feels the heat, there is one rising coin you should shift your attention to. The coin making waves in the market is Remittix. Remittix has already raised approximately $13.7 million through its presale.

The recent $1.5 billion Bybit hack turned North Korean Lazarus Group into one of the top 15 Ethereum holders in the world. The breach sent shockwaves through the crypto space, alerting users who previously thought Ethereum was among the safest and most decentralized networks.

The proposed rule change would allow for Fidelity's FETH fund to stake "all or a portion of the Trust's ether" and collect rewards as income.

Ethereum (ETH) has gone down 11.8% in the past 24 hours as market sentiment remains heavily depressed.

Ethereum (ETH) has gone down 11.8% in the past 24 hours as market sentiment remains heavily depressed.

StarkWare also outlined three further developments as plans for the Starknet Layer 2 to unify Bitcoin and Ethereum escalate.

Pectra had originally been scheduled to launch sometime in March 2025, bringing numerous anticipated upgrades—but it's been pushed back.

Ethereum (ETH) is brutally oversold, with whales getting liquidated as prices crashed below $2,000 for the third time this year. This brutal sell-off is due to Bitcoin's (BTC) sudden collapse below $80,000 over the weekend.

The Chicago Board Options Exchange has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to permit staking for the Fidelity Ethereum Fund.

Ether remains at risk of experiencing several on-chain liquidations.

Deutsche Börse Group is doubling down on its crypto foray with its subsidiary Clearstream entering the crypto custody market. According to an announcement on Mar. 11, the Germany-based post-trade powerhouse will as from April 2025 offer Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) custody services. The move continues Deutsche Börse's foray into the digital assets market.

CryptoQuant data indicates a significant decline in Bitcoin and Ethereum futures open interest, suggesting a potential leverage washout.

Amidst the ongoing sell-off in mainstream cryptocurrencies, a new contender, Remittix is emerging as a potentially superior investment option for forward-thinking crypto enthusiasts. Established names like Ethereum, Cardano, and Solana are having a hard time since the start of 2025.

Yuga Labs' vice president of blockchain has warned that Ether could drop as low as $200 in a prolonged bear market, a 90% decline from its current price.In a March 11 post on X, the executive, known as “Quit,” pushed back against analysts who suggest $1,500 as a possible bottom for Ether (ETH). Instead, Quit argued that a true bear market could see ETH fall significantly lower, similar to previous market cycles.

Ether is struggling to reverse a near three-month downtrend as macroeconomic concerns and continued selling pressure from US Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) weigh on investor sentiment.Ether (ETH) has fallen by more than 53% since it began its downtrend on Dec. 16, 2024, when it peaked above $4,100, TradingView data shows. The downtrend has been fueled by global uncertainty around US import tariffs triggering trade war concerns and a lack of builder activity on the Ethereum network, according to Bifinex analysts.

Ether is struggling to reverse a near three-month downtrend as macroeconomic concerns and continued selling pressure from US Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) weigh on investor sentiment.Ether (ETH) has fallen by more than 53% since it began its downtrend on Dec. 16, 2024, after it had peaked above $4,100, TradingView data shows. The downtrend has been fueled by global uncertainty around US import tariffs triggering trade war concerns and a lack of builder activity on the Ethereum network, according to Bitfinex analysts.

Ethereum's Holesky testnet achieved finality after a two-week disruption following the activation of the Pectra upgrade on Feb. 24, 2025.

Ethereum's price has been in a clear downtrend since reaching a local high above $3,600, forming consistent lower highs and lower lows. The price is now on the verge of solidifying below the key $2,000 support, which could cause even more capitulations in the short term.

The Pectra upgrade went live Feb. 24, but finality was delayed due to a configuration bug in the client software.

TL;DR Finality Restored: After nearly two weeks of disruption due to a configuration bug during Pectra upgrade testing, the Holesky testnet reached finality at Epoch 119090. Validator Participation: With over two-thirds of validators online, the testnet now secures irreversible transaction confirmations—a crucial boost to network integrity.

BBVA has received approval to offer its clients Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading. This approval comes as the MiCA regulation takes full effect across the European Union.

Germany's Deutsche Boerse will offer cryptocurrency custody and settlement services for institutional clients from next month, the company said on Tuesday, becoming the latest firm to offer custody management for bitcoin and ether.

Justin Sun, a crypto billionaire and the creator of the Tron blockchain, has drawn the crypto community's attention to a major issue on Ethereum that he sees as dangerous for its near future.

Several Ethereum whales, including early investors, are holding positions at risk for liquidation. The dip of ETH under 1,800 may trigger liquidations on Maker.

Clearstream, a subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, is set to offer cryptocurrency settlement and custody services.

There is the risk of a significant forced liquidation of ETH that could further decrease the price.

Ethereum prices have plunged below $1,900, threatening major DeFi loans with liquidation and creating pressure for further price declines.

The cryptocurrency market is going through a tough time, with traders facing heavy losses as nearly $1 billion worth of liquidations hit the market. Meanwhile, the overall crypto market cap is down to $2.62 trillion, with bitcoin suffering the most loss.

BTC has recovered almost five grand since tumbling to the local bottom earlier today (March 11).