The team behind Aerodrome, a decentralized exchange on Base, suspended two contributors from participating in the airdrop for VVV, the token for Erik Voorhees's privacy-focused artificial intelligence project Venice. "The timing of a small percentage
Ethereum restaking infrastructure provider SSV Network has announced a project to create a new framework that allows “based” applications to integrate directly with Ethereum’s validator network.The SSV 2.0 upgrade enables applications called based ap
The SSV DAO, the decentralized autonomous organization behind the decentralized staking protocol SSV Network, unveiled Tuesday a new framework, called “SSV 2.0”, which will allow applications to make use of “based” technology by leveraging Ethereum v
Today in crypto, MicroStrategy is raising additional capital for Bitcoin acquisitions, DeepSeek’s launch rattles tech stocks and Bitcoin’s price, and a group of Ethereum leaders has pledged to a new scaling strategy.MicroStrategy proposes 2.5M share
Ethereum is down $139.65 today or 4.23% to $3159.33 Lowest 5 p.m. level since Jan. 13, 2025, when it traded at $3112.11 Largest percentage decrease since Jan. 18, 2025, when it dropped 5.82% Down two consecutive days, down 5.37% over this period W
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.I hope you had a good weekend, folks. With both traditional and crypto markets in turmoil following the release of the Chinese free and ope
Mode — a Layer 2 network focusing on agent development — rolled out a subnet on Bittensor for AI agents that can predict crypto prices.While Mode primarily exists as a Layer 2 on Ethereum and is part of Optimism’s Superchain, the subnet will operate
Today in crypto, the launch of a Chinese-based AI rival to ChatGPT has resulted in market jitters and a Bitcoin dip below $100,000 for the first time since Donald Trump was inaugurated as US president, a group of Ethereum leaders committed to a new s
Today, in crypto, a group of Ethereum leaders committed to a new scaling strategy. MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor posted a Bitcoin tracker for the 12th week in a row, and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong will rethink the exchange’s asset listing process.
Executives from leading Ethereum layer 2s have said they’re willing to make Ethereum more unified by implementing “based” and “native” rollups, which they say could improve security while making the network less fragmented.The head of Ethereum layer
Executives from leading Ethereum layer 2s have said they’re willing to make Ethereum more unified by implementing “based” and “native” rollups, which they say could improve security while making the network less fragmented.The head of Ethereum layer
Today in crypto, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor posts Bitcoin tracker for 12th consecutive week, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong proposed rethinking the company’s asset listing process, and Virtuals Protocol is set to expand into the Solana ecosystem.
Today in crypto, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong proposed rethinking the company’s asset listing process, Virtuals Protocol is set to expand into the Solana ecosystem, and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly explores using
Today in crypto, Virtuals Protocol is set to expand into the Solana ecosystem, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly explores using blockchain to track US government spending, Solana-based decentralized exchange aggregator
AI agent platform Virtuals Protocol has announced it will expand into the Solana ecosystem, and industry participants are saying the integration will have more impact than “most people realize.”Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUALS), already on the Ethereum la
Top Stories of The WeekNasdaq seeks amendment to BlackRocks Bitcoin ETF for in-kind redemptionsNasdaq has submitted a filing on behalf of asset manager BlackRock, seeking a rule change to permit in-kind creation and redemption for its spot Bitcoin ex
AI agent platform Virtuals Protocol has announced it will expand to the Solana ecosystem, and industry participants are saying the integration will have more impact than “most people realize.”Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUALS), already on the Ethereum laye
Solana DEX aggregator Jupiter made a number of major announcements at its 'Catstanbul 2025' event, named after its Turkish locale and Jupiter's psuedonymous founder, 'Meow.' Jupiter, which recently distributed over $600 million to its community in a
Virtuals Protocol, a decentralized platform for launching AI agents, has announced its expansion to the Solana blockchain.This move aims to foster multichain availability while empowering builders and driving innovation within the ecosystem.Virtuals’
CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index is up $1491.64 today or 1.44% to $104811.74 Snaps a two day losing streak Up 12.2% month-to-date Up 12.2% year-to-date Down 1.8% from its all-time high of $106734.51 on Dec. 17, 2024 (based on 4 p.m. levels) Up 149.70%