Vitalik Buterin emphasizes ethical app development for Ethereum's future as price hovers near $1,650, facing key resistance while awaiting SEC staking decision.

The United States securities regulator has delayed its decision on permitting staking in spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a delay in its decision regarding the approval of staking for Ethereum ETFs from asset manager Grayscale. This setback comes as the SEC awaits the confirmation of pro-crypto commissioner Paul Atkins, whose appointment has yet to be finalized.

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $1,620 zone. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above $1,680.

There is a “huge opportunity” for Ethereum to become a decentralized partner in solving current problems with artificial intelligence platforms, according to a former core Ethereum developer. Ethereum's “biggest mainstream moment is waiting in the wings with AI,” said Eric Connor on X on April 15.

The two best performing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. both made leveraged bets against ether and racked up mind-blowing returns as a result. The Year of the ETH Short: How Bearish Investors Are Raking in ETF Profits Ethereum's ether ( ETH) has had a rough year, nosediving almost 51% since January.

The SEC just hit pause on a game-changing move that could supercharge ether ETFs with staking rewards and reshape crypto investing. SEC Delays Verdict on Grayscale's Ether Staking ETF as June Countdown Begins The U.S.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt, a respected voice in the financial markets since the 1970s, has once again taken aim at Ethereum (ETH), calling it worthless junk. Known for his candid takes, Brandt has witnessed countless market cycles, from economic crashes to the rise of tech giants like Apple and Nvidia.

Technical indicators have started to flash warnings of a possible volatility spike, which means that XRP is currently treading on the edge. Although the asset has recovered to the $2 mark and displayed some bullish impulses, it is still unable to overcome the crucial 100 EMA level, which is currently a formidable resistance barrier.

Bitcoin ETFs posted a staggering $713 million in net outflows last week, the third-highest weekly loss of 2025. Ether ETFs continued their losing streak with a $82.47 million outflow, now at seven straight weeks in the red.

Ethereum dApps led the pack in Q1 2025, generating over $1 billion in fees, far outpacing competitors like Base, BNB Chain, and Arbitrum, highlighting Ethereum's continued dominance in decentralized application revenue.

According to a post from Eleanor Terrett on X, the SEC has decided to delay its decision to allow WisdomTreeFunds and VanEck to process in-kind creations and redemptions for their BTC and ETH spot ETFs until June 3.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed decisions on two proposed amendments related to crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending review periods for both staking and in-kind redemption models into June 2025. The new timelines apply to Grayscale's Ethereum (ETH) staking filing and VanEck filings for in-kind redemptions on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether ETFs.

Bitcoin ETFs ended the week with a 7th straight day of outflows, though losses were modest at just $1 million. Meanwhile, ether ETFs recorded a more pronounced $29.20 million exit, led by Grayscale's ETHE.

His call comes as Ethereum tops the development activity charts and whales make mystery moves.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is not yet ready to make a decision on two critical features that issuers of the spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are hoping to add to their products.

The regulator will approve or reject the staking proposal, or begin proceedings on the matter, by June 1.

Ethereum has seen strong buying interest recently after breaking through some key resistance levels. Its market dominance is growing, especially now that Bitcoin has bounced back above $85,000. On top of that, several on-chain indicators are showing positive signs, suggesting growing bullish momentum as Ethereum moves near a descending resistance line.

Canada and the United States have taken divergent paths in their regulatory approaches to crypto-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Canada is reportedly getting ready to launch spot Solana ETFs, which will include staking via TD, this week after regulators gave the go-ahead to multiple issuers.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Monday amid ongoing tariff uncertainty. Cryptocurrency Price 24-Hour Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,890 +0.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,645 +0.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $130.30 -0.8% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.15 -0.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1613 -3.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.0000122 -1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 2% and daily active addresses down by 6%.

Ethereum might be on track to facing renewed pressure, according to an interesting technical outlook. Despite short bursts of recovery attempts, the broader market structure is still trying to flip in favor of bulls, but price movement shows that the bears are still in control.

Products tracking Bitcoin and other coins generated outflows last week amid Donald Trump's tariff zigzag, except for XRP funds.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve Ether staking in two Grayscale funds. The decision on Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF has been postponed until June 1, according to an April 14 announcement from the SEC.

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, has advocated for improved privacy, noting that developers should prioritize it. Buterin expressed this view in a recent blog post titled “Why I Support Privacy,” in which he warned about centralization and transparency.

Ethereum price is rising again after falling to $1,383. The bulls bought the dips on April 9 and rose back above the $1,400 support level.

When it comes to commenting on cryptocurrency, perhaps only a few people are allowed to not hold back on something without causing a public dispute. One of those people is definitely Peter Brandt, an expert trader who is considered a legend of the financial market, as he has been operating in it since the 1970s.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pushed back the time to decide on a proposed rule change to enable staking within Grayscale's Ethereum spot ETF products. The proposal, under which the ETFs would earn extra yield by staking their Ethereum positions, was originally submitted by NYSE Arca on Feb. 14, 2025, and made

Vitalik Buterin, the original creator of the Ethereum blockchain, is one of the most recognizable figures of the cryptocurrency industry. He's often admired in the ecosystem for being highly technical while also deeply philosophical about technology's role in society.

The crypto market has registered a marginal increase as most cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), remained steady over the weekend. The crypto market cap currently sits at $2.69 trillion.

The SEC has delayed its decision on whether to allow staking for Grayscale's proposed Ethereum spot ETFs.

Solana's SOL has rallied more than 20% against Ether (ETH) over the last seven days, and a trader is eyeing a potential breakout to $300, which would mark new all-time highs.SOL/ETH ratio hits highest weekly close The SOL/ETH ratio, which reflects the value of Solana in Ether, rose to 0.080 on April 13, marking the highest weekly close ever, according to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and Binance. The SOL/ETH trading pair has been forming higher highs on the daily chart since April 4, suggesting an uptrend is underway.

Main event: SEC delays decision on Grayscale's Ethereum ETF staking.

Here's what needs to happen for ETH to skyrocket by 80% in the short term.

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, argued that “good social philosophy” is needed for the upper application layer regarding Ethereum and not so much on the lower infrastructure layer. He reasons that apps built on the upper layer reflect the developer's motives, philosophy, ethics, and worldview.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said privacy should be a top priority for developers, warning that assumptions about transparency and good intentions in global politics are overly optimistic.In an April 14 blog post, Buterin argued that privacy is essential to maintain individual freedom and protect against the growing power of governments and corporations. He criticized the idea that increased transparency is inherently beneficial, saying it relies on assumptions about human nature that are no longer valid.

Ethereum Smart Contracts:- In a significant move for the Ethereum developer community, OpenZeppelin has announced the release of Solidity Contracts v5.3, the latest version of its industry-standard library for building secure smart contracts. OpenZeppelin provides a library of secure smart contracts for Ethereum and other blockchains.

Ethereum (ETH) is getting renewed accumulation in both general retail wallets and prominent whale accounts. Another high-profile whale is buying ETH and using it for collateral on Aave.

Ethereum (ETH) is facing increasing pressure from whale activity as large holders continue to offload significant portions of their holdings.

Ethereum has started this week with a minor relief bounce after last week's flush below $1,500. While the price has held support for now, momentum is weak, and on-chain sentiment still leans bearish, suggesting any upside might be limited unless the buyers reclaim key resistance levels.

TL;DR Vitalik Buterin calls on Ethereum dApp developers to embed strong social values—privacy, neutrality, and openness—into their platforms, emphasizing that the ethos behind apps is as crucial as their technical functionality.

As the crypto markets catch their breath after a period of high volatility, all eyes are on three giants: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. This week is set to be decisive, with critical technical levels and macroeconomic factors that could redefine market dynamics.

XRP has once again reigned supreme against other top cryptocurrencies amid a $795 million outflow recorded in the digital assets space. Amid this, Ripple's coin recorded an inflow, defying the broader market trend, which also resulted in an outflux in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

Vitalik Buterin:- Uniswap, Aave, Open sea, Snapshot, are just a few dApps names that are built in Ethereum application layer. But, they continue to occupy significant space in the web3 industry.

This past week, Aave V3 on the Ethereum mainnet experienced its highest daily liquidations since early February, coinciding with significant market volatility. According to Galaxy Research, approximately $98.6 million in collateral was liquidated between April 6 and 7, following a similar trend earlier in the year when around $211.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP show signs of recovery as Trump's tariff pause lifts risk sentiment—key technical levels suggest BTC could hit $100K, ETH targets $2,260, and XRP eyes $2.88.

Vitalik Buterin stated that developers building apps on Ethereum ETH should think more about the values behind their work.

Since the sentencing of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the assets linked to his portfolio have shown mixed performance, with Bitcoin (BTC) emerging as the only one to post positive returns.

A massive Ethereum (ETH) whale has once again made headlines after depositing 20,000 ETH, worth approximately $32.4 million, to the U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken, according to Spotonchain. This whale, known for offloading large ETH holdings during price downturns, has followed a familiar pattern.