Ethereum(ETH)

MetaMask has announced major updates to enhance user experience, including smart contract integration and expansion beyond Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. Solana support launches in May, followed by Bitcoin integration in Q3, marking a significant ecosystem expansion.

Mask Network CEO Suji Yan lost $4 million in a cyberattack after his birthday. Analysts traced the stolen funds, now converted to Ethereum and dispersed across multiple wallets. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges amid a wave of recent crypto hacks.

Aya Miyaguchi (宮口あや), a well respected figure in the crypto space, has announced her departure from her current role as the Executive Director of Ethereum Foundation, transitioning into a newly created position as President of the organization.

Bybit has launched a website to track wallet addresses linked to the Lazarus Group after hackers stole over $1.4 billion in crypto. The exchange is offering a 5% reward from frozen assets to users who help identify and freeze stolen funds. Will this crowdsourced effort succeed or fall short?

A hacker stole $49.5 million from Infini. The firm claims to have identified the attacker and issued an ultimatum, offering 20% of the stolen funds for their return.

Vitalik Buterin expressed disappointment over criticism of Ethereum for not supporting blockchain casinos, stating that critics unfairly view Ethereum negatively for rejecting them. He reaffirmed his stance, emphasizing he would not endorse blockchain casinos.

A security breach on Abstract Chain compromised multiple wallets, though developers confirmed it was not a global AGW issue. The exploit appears linked to a vulnerability in Cardex, an Abstract-based game, highlighting third-party security risks.

A programmer named Hu Lezhi burned $7 million in Ethereum in protest against alleged brain control, leaving on-chain messages that read like a suicide note and detailed his feelings of constant surveillance and manipulation. He also donated funds to WikiLeaks and accused executives, including those at WizardQuant Capital, of using brain-machine chips to control citizens.

Coinbase has become the official sponsor of Aston Martin’s Formula One team in a deal settled entirely in USDC. Financial terms were undisclosed, placing Coinbase alongside rival Crypto.com, which recently extended its F1 partnership through 2030.

A fortunate buyer turned a $50 pack of crypto-themed Cardsmiths trading cards into a $100,000 Bitcoin windfall, highlighting the growing allure and potential rewards within the collectible trading card market.