Aave price slid on Dec. 22 after a large holder moved a sizable block of tokens into the market, setting off a sharp sell-off over a short period. Summary A whale sold 230,350 AAVE worth about $37.6M, pushing price down near $162. On-chain data shows mixed whale behavior, with some large holders still adding positions.
The Protocol Security Research Team and the Ecosystem Funding Initiative at the Ethereum Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of the first Ethereum protocol Attackathon with a reward pool of $1,500,000, hosted by Immunefi. The attackathon runs between November 25th and January 20th and aims to enhance the security of the Ethereum protocol through
Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice has disclosed that the government holds more than 210 bitcoin seized through criminal investigations, placing the island among the world’s top government holders of the asset by volume. The disclosure, confirmed by legislator Ko Ju-chun, shows that judicial authorities held 210.45 BTC as of Oct. 31. At current market prices, their
Coinbase sues three U.S. states, arguing prediction markets are CFTC-regulated derivatives, not state-governed gambling, in a key test of federal authority. Summary Coinbase filed lawsuits against Michigan, Illinois, and Connecticut over efforts to block or restrict event-based prediction market products on its platform. The exchange argues these markets are CFTC-regulated derivatives, not gambling, warning that
We’re excited to announce that applications for the Next Billion Fellowship Program are now open! What is the Next Billion Fellowship Program? The Next Billion Fellowship Program is a search for stories – tangible, human stories that show how Ethereum is helping communities address the challenges they face. Whether it’s implementing digital badges and wallets
Zooko Wilcox describes why he scoffs at Bitcoin. He declares that the culture of the community may be detrimental to the future of the cryptocurrency, regardless of the technical strengths of Bitcoin. Zooko Wilcox has recently been a controversial figure in the crypto scene. He has put a provocative claim on X that community culture
Crypto lending rates depend on fixed vs variable APRs, when interest starts accruing, and how tightly borrowing costs track LTV, volatility, and actual capital usage. Summary Fixed APR loans lock borrowing costs for a set term but usually charge higher rates to compensate for interest-rate risk, which can be inefficient if market conditions improve. Variable APR loans
The Protocol Security Research Team and the Ecosystem Funding Initiative at the Ethereum Foundation are proud to announce the launch of the ETH Rangers program to help incentivize Public Goods Security Work for the Ethereum Ecosystem. Public Goods Security Work ETH Rangers offers stipends to support individuals who dedicate time to work on public goods
27 Jun How Soon Until We See Widespread Bitcoin Mortgages? Posted at 14:07h in Education by ricardom In a notable moment for the convergence of cryptocurrency and traditional finance, Strategy’s Michael Saylor has opened a public dialogue with US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte regarding the integration of Bitcoin into mainstream mortgage
Taiwan’s justice ministry holds seized BTC and stablecoins as lawmakers debate BTC as a reserve asset and regulators advance a strict stablecoin framework. Summary Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice controls 210.45 BTC and about NT$1.3b in seized crypto, mostly dollar-pegged stablecoins plus ETH, BNB, Tron and Livepeer. The disclosure fuels a political fight over treating Bitcoin
