March 18, 2026
Crypto

Ethereum price tests $2K as exchange withdrawals spike

Ethereum price faces $2,000 support as exchange withdrawals surge to the highest level since November, indicating potential shifts in market supply and momentum. Summary Ethereum trades at $2,001, down 4.3% in the last 24 hours. Exchange withdrawals hit 31.6M ETH in February, highest since November. $2,000 support is critical; break below risks $1,850, upside targets

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Ethereum

Announcing the Client Incentive Program

Note: this post was updated on April 4, 2022 to include a full copy of the Client Incentive Program details. A diverse set of clients is key to the Ethereum network’s health and decentralization. Diversity ensures that innovation continues at the base layer of the protocol, that the network is resilient in the face of

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Bitcoin

Iran’s Bitcoin Usage Surges After US-Israel Airstrikes

On February 28, 2026, U.S.-Israeli airstrikes struck key targets across Tehran, including nuclear facilities, missile sites, and the Pasteur district, where Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei resided.  Hours later, reports confirmed Khamenei’s death and the deaths of other senior officials. Amid the shock, Iranians turned to bitcoin as a channel for preserving value and moving

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Crypto

XRP price tests $1.30 support as open interest falls 70%

XRP price is retesting range lows as open interest drops 70%, putting $1.30 support in focus. Summary XRP trades at $1.34, down sharply from its July 2025 high of $3.65. Open interest has fallen from $660M to $203M in five months, led by Binance. A daily close below $1.30 could open the door to $1.00,

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Ethereum

Announcing the Kintsugi Merge Testnet

Since returning from the Amphora merge workshop, client teams have been hard at work implementing the latest versions of merge specifications and testing them on devnets. After four ephemeral devnets, Kintsugi 🍵, a longer-lived public testnet, is now live! Although client development and UX continue to be refined, we encourage the community to start using

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Bitcoin

XRP Price Prediction 2026: Ripple Approaches Inflection Point as EV2 Emerges as Top Presale Bet

Ripple’s native token XRP is trading near a critical technical juncture in late February 2026, with the asset hovering around $0.52 and showing signs of potential breakout activity ahead of key regulatory clarity milestones. Alongside traditional crypto markets, the emergence of high-potential [Web3 gaming presales like EV2 by Funtico has begun capturing institutional and retail

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Crypto

Uniswap price eyes $4 after scam-token lawsuit dismissal

Uniswap price has rebounded toward $4 after a U.S. judge dismisses a long-running scam-token lawsuit against Uniswap Labs. Summary Uniswap price is up 15% in recent days as trading volume jumps over 30%. A federal judge dismissed the final claims in the lawsuit against Uniswap Labs with prejudice. A daily close above $4 could open

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Ethereum

EF-Supported Teams: Research & Development Roundup

We all have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, from the first birthday of the beacon chain, to the successful upgrades over the past year and the incredible progress across the entire Ethereum ecosystem. As a highly productive year draws to a close, there are a few final gifts to deliver in

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Crypto

How can retail investors obtain passive income?

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As XRP regains momentum, investors are exploring alternative passive income strategies, with cloud mining and DeFi platforms like KT DeFi emerging as structured participation models. Summary Expectations around ETFs, expanding cross-border payment use cases,

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Bitcoin

The ETF Timing Gap That Can Keep BTC Range-Bound

03 Mar The ETF Timing Gap That Can Keep BTC Range-Bound Posted on 3 March, 2026 in Bitfinex Alpha by Javier Bastardo There has been considerable discussion about whether Authorised Participants (APs) in the Bitcoin ETF market, such as Jane Street, one of the world’s top liquidity providers and market makers, can suppress the BTC

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