Ethereum(ETH)

A licensed Black Mirror token is launching, using AI to assign dynamic reputation scores based on blockchain and social activity. Powered by a virtual assistant named Iris, the system rewards high-scoring users with airdrops and perks—blurring the line between digital behaviour and real-world incentives.

Ethereum R1 launched as a new layer-2 solution without a token or central control, aiming to keep Ethereum scaling neutral and decentralised. It runs on donations and has sparked debate about whether token-free models could shape the future of Ethereum’s ecosystem.

Mesh has partnered with Apple Pay to enable seamless crypto payments for consumers, with merchants receiving stablecoin payouts—no crypto infrastructure required. The integration will launch for both online and physical retailers by Q2 2025.

MetaMask’s new self-custody crypto card backed by Mastercard and launched in partnership with CompoSecure and Baanx, enters a market already crowded with offerings from major centralised exchanges. Can it carve out a niche in an increasingly competitive landscape?

Term Finance, an Ethereum-based lending protocol, lost around $1.6 million in ETH due to a misconfigured oracle. The team recovered over $1 million through negotiations and will cover the remaining shortfall from the protocol's treasury. A post-mortem of the incident will be released soon.

Family offices are investing more in Ethereum than Bitcoin through crypto ETPs, showing stronger interest in Ethereum among smaller investors. Larger institutions still dominate Bitcoin ETPs, but Ethereum is attracting a broader and more diverse range of players.

Solana has maintained its position as the leading Layer 1 blockchain by decentralized exchange (DEX) volume for five consecutive days—highlighting its accelerating momentum and rising influence in the crypto ecosystem.

The United States Secret Service has partnered with Canadian law enforcement and securities regulators to launch a coordinated operation to dismantle a growing threat in the crypto space.

US and Canadian authorities teamed up in "Operation Avalanche" to dismantle a $4.3M Ethereum phishing scam, recover stolen funds, and alert affected wallet holders. Could this mark a new chapter in global crypto crime enforcement?

Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith has officially been released from prison after serving a reduced sentence stemming from his controversial participation in a blockchain conference held in North Korea.