Earlier today, CBOE BZX Exchange filed for 21Shares to stake its spot $ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF), sparking optimism of a crypto bull run. If approved, 21 Shares would break new ground, so it's not surprising that the 24-hour trading volume for $ETH has shot up by ~35% alongside the news spreading.

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Ethereum Foundation allocated 45,000 ETH (worth $120M) into Aave, Spark, and Compound to earn passive yield through DeFi rather than selling assets.

The Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. What Happened: The request, filed through Form 19b-4, aims to modify the ETF's structure so that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) held within the fund can participate in staking activities.

Bitcoin and ethereum have diverged in recent months, with the bitcoin price soaring as ethereum struggles

Community members celebrated as the Ethereum Foundation deployed 45,000 ETH to decentralized finance protocols Aave, Spark and Compound.

Ethereum's recovery is shaping into a potential five-wave impulse, with key resistance at $3,349. If price clears $2,881, further upside toward $3,500 is possible.

For the first time this month, Ethereum (ETH) has recorded a series of spot inflows, signaling renewed investor interest in the leading altcoin.

This DeFi activity could be seen as a way to appreciate the value of Ethereum Foundation's treasury without selling assets.

Ethereum price sees strong volatility but analysts remain optimistic about Ethereum's future, supported by strong whale activity and metrics like the realized price at $2,263.

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The Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a proposal to enable staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. ETH surged over 5.65% following the filing request with the SEC.

The Cboe BZX Exchange has submitted a request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to enable staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to a Feb. 12 filing. If approved, the ETF would stake its Ethereum (ETH) holdings, allowing investors to earn staking rewards.

First Digital, the group behind the FDUSD stablecoin, has joined hands with FOMO Pay, a licensed Major Payment Institution in Singapore and Hong Kong, to add the stablecoin to FOMO Pay's payment solutions on Ethereum and Solana. The post FDUSD Integrates with FOMO Pay on Ethereum and Solana, Enables Payments to Merchants appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum's market position shows strengthening fundamentals as institutional buyers accumulate positions and network metrics maintain upward trends, with technical analysis suggesting $5,200 as the next major target following the recent establishment of support at $2,680.

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The proposed rule change could potentially make 21Shares the first U.S. spot ETH ETF to offer staking rewards.

The latest rebound pulled the Ethereum price above the demand zone above $2,600. Meanwhile, the fresh sell-off is expected to drag the levels back within the range in a short while. In the items when Bitcoin is struggling to rise above $97,000, Solana above $200, Litecoin above $125 and Cardano above $0.

The amount of $3.3 billion, or 1.2 million in ETH, was taken out of the Beacon Chain, which affected the stability of the network and has certain implications for Ethereum. The removal of staked ETH from the network directly increases the available supply on the network.

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has filed a Form 19b-4 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce staking capabilities for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH).

Ethereum (ETH) surged 5.21% on Wednesday, ending the four-day consolidation. As a result of this move, ETH has formed a key support level that could provide the last buying opportunity before a new ATH.

The second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, ETH, is currently seeing a massive jump in its price after being dropped to $2132 due to economic uncertainty. As of now, ETH price has recorded a gain of 5.5% and trading around $2728. This surge has stirred excitement among crypto users questioning the reason behind the surge.

The Cboe BZX Exchange is seeking SEC approval to introduce staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum exchange-traded fund.

Ethereum prices got a small boost following filings for staked ETH exchange-traded funds in the United States.

Ethereum price action amid the broader crypto market bearish sentiment over recent weeks hasn't been any different from the performance recorded in the past months. Over this period, Ethereum's price has struggled to gain significant upward momentum, remaining in a prolonged consolidation phase.

The Cboe BZX Exchange proposed a rule change to let the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF stake, marking a breakthrough as US ETH ETFs have so far avoided staking. The post Cboe Submits Proposal to Add Staking Capabilities to 21Shares ETH ETF appeared first on Cryptonews.

The cryptocurrency market displayed strong bullish momentum on Thursday, shrugging off hotter-than-expected US inflation data for January. Bitcoin (BTC) regained ground above $96,000, while Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) traded firmly in the green.

Ethereum (ETH), one of the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, has been facing a more tempered outlook for 2025. Predictions for its price range from highly optimistic forecasts from influencers to more conservative estimates from institutional funds.

The crypto prices on Thursday echoed considerable optimism among traders and investors globally, embarking on rising trajectories. Bitcoin (BTC) price pumped to regain a hold above $97K, whereas Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) also traded dominantly in the green territory intraday.

Ethereum has been struggling to regain momentum, trading below the critical $2,800 mark since last Thursday. Bulls are in trouble as the price remains trapped under key supply levels, leaving investors concerned about Ethereum's short-term future.

Analysts say the price surge indicates that investor confidence has strengthened as they digest macroeconomic factors.

The Cboe BZX Exchange has recently submitted a proposed rule change to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. This request, filed through a Form 19b-4, aims to enable staking for the Ethereum held by the ETF trust.

Ethereum price is moving higher above the $2,600 zone. ETH might gain bullish momentum if it clears the $2,800 resistance zone.

Ether's price briefly spiked 3.5% on the news that asset manager 21Shares plans to add staking to its spot Ether ETF.

The price of Ethereum has completely pared off its losses in the past 24 hours after 21Shares filed a proposal to offer staking services on spot ETH ETF products. For a coin that traded as low as $2,551.17 in the past 24 hours, it is now changing hands for $2,794.86, up 4.73% at the time

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposal to enable staking for the 21Shares Core Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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Despite increased negative side factors, demand for Ethereum remains high and positions ETH for recovery.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently attracted significant attention after a group of crypto whales purchased 600,000 ETH in just one week. This considerable acquisition raises several questions about what the future holds for Ethereum's price.

Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst James Seyffart alluded to the filing being the first ETF to file with the SEC to allow for staking.

Dogecoin currently boasts a bearish outlook, having dropped below the $0.30 psychological level and is now at risk of losing the $0.20 level. This bearish outlook is further strengthened by a drop in DOGE's social sentiment, mirroring Ethereum, which has also suffered significant price crashes.

Ethereum tokens to the tune of 224,410 were pulled out of exchanges in the last 48 hours, causing a huge wave of withdrawals that have rocked the cryptocurrency scene. According to Santiment data, the massive exodus that took place on February 8 and 9 represents the largest net outflow in almost two years.

Institutional investors are making headlines again. Recent reports reveal that global asset manager BlackRock has been quietly ramping up its crypto exposure. According to a report on CryptoPanic, the asset management company is on a buying spree that now includes Ethereum and a range of altcoins.

The price of Ethereum (ETH) is stabilizing above the $2,500 support level after falling on February 7.

Crypto markets are stabilizing and trending upward after an initial drop following the higher-than-expected COnsumer Price Inflation report. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,166.74 +2.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,679.72 +3.4% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $193.42 -1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.44 +2.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2612 +4.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001680 +8.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increased by 3.2% and daily active addresses grew by 2.6%.

zkLend offered the hacker a 10% bounty, allowing them to keep 400 ETH if they return 3,300 ETH by Feb 14, releasing them from liability.

Due to recent investments, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is attracting significant attention from crypto enthusiasts amid ongoing market uncertainty. Today, February 12, 2024, blockchain-based security intelligence firm Arkham posted on X (formerly Twitter) that BlackRock has invested millions of dollars in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).