Ethereum(ETH)

Trump’s trade war spurred a market downturn, wiping out billions in a day. Bitcoin fell below $85,000, Ethereum dropped 11%, and crypto lost $500 billion, erasing gains from his US Crypto Reserve announcement. Is this a brief dip or a deeper decline?

A trader profited $6.8 million from leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum longs, exiting soon after Trump confirmed a crypto reserve. The timing, with Ethereum longs placed minutes before the announcement, has sparked speculation.

In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump announced he would be creating a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL and ADA on top of Bitcoin and 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.