Ethereums transaction fees have dropped to a four-year low, signaling reduced onchain activity. According to The Blocks Data Insights, the 7-day moving average (7DMA) of Ethereum transaction fees fell to $0.77 on February 15, a sharp 70% decline from $2.57 just a week earlier.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange, representing 21Shares, to allow the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to stake its ether (ETH) holdings. This move, if approved, could generate additional returns for investors.

Solana is currently a blockchain ecosystem consumed with heightened memecoin activity and market speculation. The platform's technical advantages, including sub-second finality and low transaction fees, have attracted a surge of speculative projects, prompting comparisons to the BNB Chain, which experienced a similar trajectory during the memecoin boom.

Solana's price has sharply declined since it reached an all-time high of $295.83 on January 18. At press time, SOL trades at $171.81, plummeting 41% since then.

The Ethereum (ETH) price is flashing a compelling buy signal as Bitfinex whales aggressively accumulate ETH against Bitcoin (ETH/BTC). The last few times these ETH whales were active, it caused an explosive rally in Ether and altcoins.

JPMorgan analysts say a lack of positive catalysts and fading momentum drive lower demand for bitcoin and ether futures.

World Liberty Fi acquired a small position of Ethereum-based SEI. WLFI tokens are still selling to retail, though occasional whales make $10M investments.

XRP surged ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the past 24 hours after securing its first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in Brazil. Data from CryptoSlate shows that the token's value jumped by 6% during this period, reaching $2.75, making it the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

The U.S. SEC has acknowledged 21Shares request to enable staking for its Ethereum ETF. This marks the first time the SEC has received a request for Ethereum ETF staking approval.

Over the past decade, Ethereum (ETH 0.09%) has been hands-down one of the single best crypto investments you could have made. In January 2016, Ethereum was trading for just $2.

As the altcoin season discussions heat up in the market, a 19b-4 filing for Ethereum ETF staking increases the hype of an Ether rally. Is the growing hype enough to restart a bull run in ETH price towards $4,000?

On-chain data shows the cost of making a transfer on the Ethereum network has plunged recently. Here's what this could mean for the ETH price.

Ethereum (ETH) has been showing signs of a potential breakout as its exchange supply plunges to its lowest level in nearly a decade. The reduction in ETH supply on exchanges has raised questions about whether this supply squeeze could trigger a significant price rally.

Solana whales are actively moving SOL away from exchanges, with large quantities of SOL being moved in rapid fashion from Binance. It will likely greatly affect the momentum of the asset on the market, with 47,154 SOL, or around $8 million, being moved from Binance.

Solana faces market pressure due to an upcoming $1.6 billion token unlock in March, declining network activity, and decreased DEX trading volumes, while maintaining critical support levels near $150-$155.

In the times when the crypto markets are juggling between a narrow range, the Solana price is diving deep, squashing the local support levels. The price plunged below the psychological barrier at $170, validating a continued descending trend. When the lower targets at $150 have been activated, the optimism around the token remains higher.

Solana's SOL token jumped 30.5% in annualized inflation following the implementation of SIMD 96 on February 12th. The implementation of SIMD 96 decreased the amount of SOL burned daily from 18,000 SOL to 1,000 SOL, impacting the real economic value (REV) distributed to token holders.

Multiple asset management firms have filed applications for spot crypto ETFs, focusing on Solana and other altcoins, with the SEC set to make decisions by October 2025 amid mixed market sentiment and varying institutional interest.

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how Solana has recently shown more resilience than Bitcoin and Ethereum in this indicator.

Solana's long-term investors have been increasingly cautious these days, but what does the price say?

Ethereum is seeing renewed investor confidence as traders anticipate the upcoming Pectra upgrade, scheduled for April 8. Derivatives data suggests a bullish outlook, with Ethereums seven-day implied volatility aligning with its six-month average at 66%, according to Derive.xyz founder Nick Forster.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a significant net outflow of $60.63 million, reflecting ongoing market volatility. In contrast, Ether ETFs saw a modest net inflow of $4.60 million, highlighting a divergence in investor sentiment.

A Chinese crypto investor, under the alias “Hu Lezhi,” has reportedly burned $1.3 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) under puzzling circumstances, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged the 19b-4 filing by the Cboe exchange while seeking the approval of staking features in the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). This could be a welcome development as crypto ETFs were barred from staking under the SEC chairmanship of Gary Gensler, noting that it violated securities

Ethereum $10k call has reignited market debates, with one high-profile trader declaring ETH could breach five figures this year if macro conditions align. Recent aggregator data places Ethereum at about $1,840, with a 24-hour volume of roughly $5.1 billion, suggesting ongoing appetite from institutions and retail investors.

Solana's defenders highlight its tech and innovation, arguing meme coin chaos doesn't define the chain's potential or progress

Pump.fun, the Solana-based meme coin launchpad, deposited 65,122 SOL ($11M) adding to its substantial exchange activity. According to a Feb. 20 X post by on-chain analytics firm Lookonchain, the platform has now transferred 2.

Ethereum price is showing positive signs above the $2,650 zone. ETH is rising like Bitcoin and might start another increase in the near term.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged a 19b-4 filing from Cboe BZX Exchange, submitted on behalf of 21Shares, seeking approval to stake Ethereum held within the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. On Feb.

Secondary markets for locked tokens refer to platforms or mechanisms where tokens that are under some form of lock-up or vesting schedule.

A cryptocurrency whale moved 123,500 Solana (SOL), worth approximately $20.80 million, off Binance. This large transaction, tracked by blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain, raises questions about the future trajectory of Solana's price.

The Solana price is on the verge of a possible meltdown reminiscent of Terra‘s (LUNA) infamous collapse in 2022. A crypto analyst who identified this bearish trend in the Solana price action has projected a drastic crash to new lows at $22.

Solana (SOL) has encountered significant challenges in recent weeks, with its price plummeting to a three-month low of around $160. This downturn has left traders disheartened, particularly those who saw the token reaching nearly $293 in January.

The record-low Ethereum fees signal weak demand amid onchain volume decline.

Due to its resilience, Ethereum is raising hopes that it can avoid the daily chart's dreaded death cross formation. The 50-day moving average crossing below the 200-day MA, known as a death cross, frequently indicates bearish momentum and additional price drops.

Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling to regain bullish momentum after briefly turning positive amid the Solana meme coin controversy. While that initial push hinted at a stronger uptrend, it failed to gain traction, leaving ETH stuck in a consolidation phase.

Following Argentine President Milei's meme coin promotion, the epicenter of Solana's so-called casino, Pump.fun, is showing signs of cooling.

If staking were approved, the ETFs will be able to generate additional returns on their ETH holdings, which could potentially be passed on to investors.

ETH outflows reduce sell pressure, fueling accumulation and a potential breakout.

Two years ago, the Solana-based derivatives decentralized exchange, 01 went on an indefinite hiatus until today when it announced that it will relaunch as N1. According to a post from its co-founder Dima Romanov, the exchange will have the support of Arthur Hayes and some other VCs.

A shared session signer wallet and exposed private key in Cardex's front end led to a large-scale crypto theft.

The filings for spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from VanEck, 21shares, Bitwise, and Canary Capital were officially added to the Federal Register on Feb. 18. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now has 240 days to approve or deny the filings.

Coinbase has expanded its crypto futures market with the launch of CFTC-regulated Solana and Hedera futures contracts. The move reinforces its commitment to regulated derivatives trading and aligns with its broader institutional expansion, offering traders diverse futures contracts across major digital assets, including BTC, ETH, and DOGE. The post Coinbase Expands US Crypto Futures Market with CFTC-Regulated Solana Contracts appeared first on Cryptonews.

Solana's (SOL) annualized inflation grew by 30.5% after a new priority fee distribution was implemented on Feb. 12. The amount of SOL burned daily decreased from nearly 18,000 SOL to 1,000 SOL.

The Ethereum Foundation has announced the launch of a new framework aimed at simplifying cross-chain asset transfers across the Ethereum ecosystem. Ethereum (ETH) developers introduced the Open Intents Framework alongside major layer-2 networks, wallets, and infrastructure providers.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced on Feb. 19 a new interoperability initiative called the Open Intents Framework to streamline cross-chain transactions across Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible networks fueled by intents. The project will tackle the inefficiencies that arise from navigating the increasingly fragmented Ethereum layer-2 (L2) ecosystem.

Vitalik Buterin discussed Ethereum's scalability, stating that Layer 1 should support critical transactions while Layer 2 improves efficiency. He noted that Ethereum operates independently of its foundation, reinforcing decentralization. Buterin also addressed the role of sequencers and the need to sustain open participation through ongoing improvements in governance, security, and scalability. The post Vitalik Buterin Holds Q&A on Tako, Discusses Ethereum's Long-Term Development and Decentralization appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin remains stuck inside the range, with no clear indication of a price breakout or breakdown.