World Liberty Financial, the Trump-backed DeFi protocol, is swapping stablecoins for wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) and Ethereum's native token ether, onchain data shows. The project is also apparently loading up on Chainlink's LINK, Ethena's ENA and TRON's TRX tokens.
Donald and Melania Trump's respective tokens have stolen the spotlight from Dogecoin and other long-running meme coins.
TL;DR A Solana user made nearly $40 million in profits with the MELANIA memecoin after a staggering 25,600% price surge in just hours. Analysts warn that 90% of the token's supply is held in a single wallet, raising concerns about a possible “rug pull” or massive fraud.
The Solana price has experienced a strong bearish reversal after achieving a new ATH of $294.33 yesterday. Reportedly, the price experienced a pullback after encountering a network congestion-like situation.
Ethereum (ETH) price is showing a period of uncertainty as key indicators point to a lack of strong directional momentum. The DMI shows a weak trend, with the ADX below 20 for several days, highlighting market indecision.
The Ethereum Foundation's getting roasted for dumping ETH nonstop, and things got worse after an employee's awkward attempt to defend the move sparked a huge backlash. Ethereum's off to a rough start in 2025 (ETH).
Ethereum has notably underperformed this cycle, particularly as Solana gains traction through the memecoin frenzy and events like Trump's official memecoin launch on Solana instead of Ethereum.
Solana (SOL) has recorded impressive performance lately as prices soared to all-time highs above $290 yesterday Further, the blockchain dominates the meme crypto space, housing half of the top ten meme coins. The latest TRUMP and MELANIA meme coins' launch on Solana has elevated the ecosystem's appeal.
A 4% surge has pulled millions back into profit. Can ETH push for $4K, or is it still a stretch?
The buying frenzy came after WLFI token sales picked up ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
The Ethereum Foundation may stake its $1B ETH holdings following criticism of its passive role, while leadership changes are being discussed to revitalize the organization.
On-chain data shows that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) has sold 100 ETH for $336,475. On Jan. 20, blockchain analytical firm SpotOnChain reported that this marks the foundation's second sale of Ethereum in 2025, bringing its total sales to 200 ETH (valued at $672,000).
TL;DR Vitalik Buterin stated that the Ethereum Foundation is considering staking its ETH holdings, valued at nearly one billion dollars. The foundation has been criticized for its supposed lack of active participation in the Ethereum ecosystem, which has led to proposals to use staking to generate additional income.
Co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, announced "significant changes" in the leadership of the non-profit organization Ethereum Foundation (EF)
TL;DR World Liberty Financial (WLF) acquired the domains “trumpcoin.eth”, “erictrump.eth”, and “barrontrump.eth”, emphasizing its focus on Web3. These acquisitions could be linked to cryptocurrency and blockchain projects exploring new opportunities in the cryptocurrency market.
In a recent response on X, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted an unexpected surge in Solana activity. Armstrong noted that Coinbase's Solana infrastructure was under significant pressure, stating that the Coinbase team had been working hard to scale the infrastructure in response to the unexpected surge.
The Ethereum Foundation, which is considered the most important nonprofit company created for the purposes of the leading alternative cryptocurrency, initiated another sale of Ethereum (ETH) tokens in the last few hours.
Chainlink (LINK) joined Solana (SOL) as a top performer, gaining 4.3%.
The Ethereum Foundation, one of the pillars of the blockchain ecosystem, is preparing to change its face. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, announced on January 18 an important reorganization of the leadership. The goal is to respond to the growing demands of the community, improving communication and technical support for developers of decentralized applications (dApp).
Over the weekend, Solana's blockchain faced heavy congestion as demand surged, fueled by the popularity of memecoins inspired by Donald and Melania Trump.
Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, defends the Ethereum Foundation's decision to dump ETH instead of staking or withdrawing from itself.
Ethereum's rally gathers momentum, aiming for a breakout while network activity shows bullish signals.
Ethereum has recently displayed notable volatility, witnessing a 10% surge attributed to increased market activity surrounding President Trump's inauguration. Nevertheless, the asset faces a pivotal resistance at $3.5K, and the upcoming price action will likely define its next trend.
ETH price struggles with Bitcoin's dominance, Trump's crypto moves, and the Solana blockchain surge. As Vitalik Buterin announces leadership changes to reshape Ethereum's future, what to expect for Ethereum price and blockchain?
Vitalik Buterin has emphasized that the Ethereum Foundation is exploring ETH staking options. This comes at a time when ETH prices are being traded within a narrow range, and tokens are being sold by the Foundation.
The cryptocurrency market heated up at the beginning of 2025, with Solana (SOL) indicating a strong possibility of a big rally. In addition, Rexas Finance (RXS), an emerging coin at $0.175, is quickly gaining popularity as the next top crypto.
These coins are worth monitoring for potential breakout opportunities. As market conditions evolve, Fibonacci levels, Elliott Wave structures, and RSI readings align, making them key candidates for continued momentum ahead.
The crypto markets have turned bullish ahead of the inauguration of the new president of the U.S. His official coin, OFFICIAL TRUMP, has spread massive bullish waves across the markets that not only pushed the Solana price to its new highs but led the Bitcoin price to achieve greater highs.
The launch of Donald Trump's official memecoin on Solana has boosted the TVL and SOL price to new all-time highs and at the expense of rival Ethereum.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that if the Ethereum Foundation stakes its ETH, it forces it to take a position on any future contentious hard fork.
Solana ETF could be closer than ever—making Solana the coin to keep an eye on in 2025.
"My hunch in terms of future meme coins is that they will follow a playbook" similar to one promoted by WLF's co-founder, an analyst told Decrypt.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin implied the foundation is looking at staking its ETH, despite previously choosing not to.
One of the creators of the top smart contact platform Ethereum (ETH) says the Web3 explosion will be exponentially larger than that of the dot-com bubble of the late 90s.
With Donald Trump's inauguration hours away, Ethereum price is showing strength after rallying % today. In addition to the aforementioned event, multiple outlooks suggest that ETH will soon witness an up-only rally.
Crypto season is alive and well. The sector lifted off after Donald Trump won the election in early November, promising a much friendlier regulatory environment than under President Joe Biden's administration.
Solana leaders praised the chain's milestone despite its challenges as Bybit's Ben Zhou pledged a better Solana experience for on-chain users.
World Liberty Financial has doubled its Ethereum holdings with a $48 million purchase amid increased Trump family involvement in cryptocurrency projects.
When Trump arrives, cryptocurrencies explode: Bitcoin flirts with 108K, Ethereum rebounds, Ripple bursts. A market in a trance or a bubble dancing?
Ethereum's price rebounds as Trump-backed World Liberty Finance buys $47M in ETH, while Vitalik Buterin revamps the Foundation.
Solana price action is heating up as bulls show efforts to fend off bearish pressure and maintain the cryptocurrency above the vital $240 support level. This threshold has emerged as a key marker of market sentiment, serving as a critical point of defense for buyers aiming to keep the uptrend intact.
Solana price roared to a record high, helped by its strong fundamentals in the DEX and meme coin industry. While the SOL token has pulled back from its weekend highs, analysts expect that it has more upside to go.
In the last three months, the validator count on the network has dropped by around 2% to 1,057,356.
Cross-chain Ethereum-based protocol Orbiter Finance announced it will be sponsoring Donald Trump's inauguration speech, alongside the airdrop of its new governance token.
Six Chinese nationals were arrested in Jeju, South Korea, for allegedly assaulting a crypto dealer and stealing $689,000 in cash during a Tether transaction, with police recovering part of the funds while developing their case against the suspects who claim they were the victims.
On Sunday, January 19, World Liberty Financial (WLF) acquired four Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domains within 24 hours. The crypto platform is linked to Donald Trump and his family.
The ether-bitcoin ratio dropped to the lowest since 2021 as incoming President Trump seen fueling BTC popularity.