Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has yet to reclaim the $3,000 price level since early August. Since the beginning of September, Ethereum has mostly traded below $2,600, but this week brought a glimmer of hope for investors as it finally managed to break above the $2,600 threshold.

A decentralized finance (DeFi) project and an Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 blockchain are both surging after abruptly gaining support from Coinbase. In a new set of announcements, top US-based crypto exchange platform Coinbase says it's adding DeFi platform Moonwell (WELL) and ZKsync (ZK), an Ethereum scaling solution, to its suite of products.

The price of Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), has struggled to gain upside momentum since the beginning of 2024. The world's second-largest crypto by market cap even recently hit an over 42-month low against Bitcoin (BTC).

According to data from CoinGecko, among the top ten major cryptocurrencies by market value, Solana (SOL) has registered considerable gains over the past seven days (7.5%), even surpassing Bitcoin's 1.8% growth.

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Ethereum struggles to add new addresses to its network, currently holding just 78000 new addresses.

The commercial paper, issued via Amp.Fi Digital, is the latest example of a tokenized real-world asset launched by a traditional finance giant.

Just $6 million remains in the main wallet of the WazirX hackers, with most of the funds dispersed and mixed to make them harder to track.

Cryptocurrency markets are spiking, with Bitcoin reaching its highest level since early August. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $65,048 +3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,653 +2.8% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $156.58 +4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1183 +7.8% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001841 +18.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 2.1% and daily active addresses falling by 4%.

A Genesis creditor conducted a large Ethereum sale, signaling a crucial development in the ongoing liquidation process. This creditor is the largest recipient of the Genesis Trading bankruptcy proceedings.

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Ethereum (ETH) burns quietly surge over the past week.

According to Guggenheim Treasury Services, the product is the first digital version of commercial paper on the Ethereum network.

Mawari Network, a Solana DePIN focused on spatial computing, has raised $10.8 million in strategic funding.

AMBCrypto analyzed the liquidation heatmap and found a strong magnetic zone above the mid-range resistance level.

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs enjoyed another day of inflows, bringing in $105.84 million, while spot ether funds also added $43.23 million. Blackrock's IBIT Leads Bitcoin ETFs, While Grayscale's Mini Ether Trust Gains the Most Ether Inflows Wednesday marked another active trading session for the 12 spot bitcoin ETFs and the nine spot ether ETFs.

As of September 26, Solana has the most positive net flows beating all other chains. The net flows of Solana currently stand at 1.0B over a period of 3 months.

VanEck's MarketVector has identified a significant valuation gap between Solana (SOL) and Ethereum (ETH), suggesting SOL could potentially reach half of ETH's market cap, with projections placing its price around $330.

The Mega Dice presale has already provided a glimpse of the token's upside potential, with an impressive $1.89 million raised. With the presale scheduled to end in just 3 days, it wouldn't be a surprise if this figure hits the $2 million mark.

Over the past 24 hours, Solana has reaffirmed a break above the $150 resistance threshold with a 1.38% rise. This victory comes as VanEck sets a $330 Solana price target, citing its potential to challenge Ethereum's dominance.

TL;DR Polymarket Odds: Only 16% chance of Ethereum hitting a new all-time high in 2024. Total Bets: A total of $1,628,442 has been placed on this issue. Price Consolidation: ETH remains range-bound between $2,600 and $2,700 as investors await regulatory decisions.

In a recent tweet, a top analyst, HenrikZeberg, informed his followers that the long-awaited Altseason is here. According to him, the Alts-BTC ratio has tested the trendline after a bullish divergence, meaning altcoins are ready to fly.

Bulls are becoming more powerful, according to CoinStats.

In a surprising turn of events, an Ethereum user has paid a shockingly large fee for a single transaction.

The cryptocurrency world is often marked by extreme volatility, leaving many investors uncertain about the best course of action. Should they sell at the first sight of profit or hold onto their assets in the hope of larger returns?

Cardano (ADA) has breached a three-month down-trending resistance level, signaling that an uptrend is about to kickstart. If this is the start of the bull run, how high can Cardano price hit if it captures 113% of Ethereum's market cap?

Ethena Labs, the developer of the Ethereum-based synthetic dollar protocol, has announced the launch of UStb, a new fiat stablecoin. Backed by the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUILD) and in partnership with Securitize Markets LLC, UStb offers a distinct alternative to the existing USDe stablecoin.

A meme coin based on a viral pygmy hippo from Thailand, Moo Deng (MOODENG), saw its price surge up to 42% as Solana traders seek to capitalize on the animal's astonishing popularity.

Ethereum's (ETH) price has struggled to breach the $2,681 resistance level, a barrier that has been in place for weeks. Despite repeated attempts to rise beyond this level, the cryptocurrency has faced stiff rejection, resulting in a drop that has increased short-term losses for investors.

The Genesis creditor with the wallet address 0x999

For investors and analysts, Head of Macro Research Julien Bittel's prediction that Ethereum could reach $20,000 is an intriguing one. The basis of Bittel's analysis is Ethereum's current market structure, which resembles previous movements observed in 2023 and may repeat bullish trends.

The U.S. cryptocurrency market saw a substantial increase in investor activity, with both spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recording significant gains. Spot Bitcoin ETFs led the day with a remarkable inflow of $136 million, while spot Ethereum ETFs closed with $62.5 million in new investments.

Taurus SA, a Swiss digital asset infrastructure provider backed by Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse, has partnered with Swiss equity tokenization platform Aktionariat AG to create the first regulated secondary market for tokenized shares of small and midsize enterprises (SMEs).

Guggenheim Treasury Services, a subsidiary of financial services giant Guggenheim Partners, has issued $20 million of tokenized commercial paper on the Ethereum blockchain, its partner, blockchain platform Zeconomy, announced Thursday.

Commit-Boost, supported by Eigen Labs, is set to move towards audit and production on the Ethereum mainnet, enhancing validator rewards and network security.

Analyst project a 2x move for SOL's price if the asset reach half of ETH's market share.

Excitement is back as the crypto market returns to the upside. The impact of the Fed's rate cut is being felt across the landscape, with Binance Coin (BNB) trading above $600. At the same time, instead of FOMOing, savvy traders are bidding more on promising tokens rather than hype.

Ethereum derivatives market signals renewed optimism, with the futures funding rate 30-day moving average exhibiting a positive shift.

A VanEck report predicts Solana could reach $330, driven by its faster transaction speed, lower fees, and growing user base, as it increasingly competes with Ethereum.

Pepe coin price is back on investors' radars as the meme coin turned bullish in the past couple of weeks. Reacting to Ethereum, PEPE broke out of a bullish continuation pattern, complete with a retest for confirmation.

The biggest recipient from the Genesis Trading bankruptcy has recently initiated a major sell-off of Ethereum, according to Arkham Intelligence data. The creditor has sold 12,100 Ethereum (ETH), valued at $31.43 million, within three days.

Bitcoin (BTC) retreated from $64,000 late on Wednesday after reaching a peak of $64,780, just short of the crucial $65,000 price level. The overall crypto markets saw a slight retreat, with the market cap falling by 0.82% to $2.23 trillion.

Rexas Finance is making waves in the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector as it allows crypto users to digitally tokenize any RWA whether it's real estate, art, commodities, or intellectual property.

Visa is launching a tokenized asset platform on Ethereum in 2025, providing banks with a new opportunity to access the crypto markets.

A recent move by a large Solana (SOL) whale to unstake and sell their holdings on Binance has raised concerns about the sustainability of the token's ongoing price rally. The whale's actions are particularly significant because, in past instances, similar sales have led to double-digit price drops in SOL.

PayPal announced Wednesday that millions of U.S. merchants can now buy, hold, and trade crypto assets directly from their business accounts. The new functionality builds on the company's service for retail users, potentially opening up a bigger market for the Silicon Valley-based payments behemoth.

A popular crypto analyst thinks one large-cap Ethereum (ETH) rival could be at risk of a massive sell-off.