Ethereum Foundation boosts ecosystem with $32M in grants in Q1 2025
The Ethereum Foundation has announced the distribution of over $32 million in grants during the first quarter of 2025. According to the May 8 update, the funding was issued through…
LockBit breach exposes 60,000 Bitcoin addresses, offers bounty for hacker’s identity
LockBit, one of the most well-known Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups, suffered a serious security breach that exposed around 60,000 Bitcoin addresses. On May 8, blockchain security firm SlowMist reported that hackers…
Post Pectra, Ethereum now targets efficiency with 60 million gas limit expansion
Ethereum is eyeing an increase in its gas limit by 66% to 60 million units to improve transaction capacity and network efficiency. On May 7, Ethereum core developer Parithosh Jayanthi…
The role of crypto wallets: navigating the digital financial landscape
The emergence of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum has transformed how individuals view financial management in the digital world. At the heart of this transformation lies the crypto wallet, a…
Doodles NFT sales surge 97% ahead of DOOD token airdrop
Doodles’ non-fungible token (NFTs) sales surged by 97% in the last 24 hours as digital collectible traders anticipate the project’s token generation event and airdrop. On May 8, data from…
BlackRock reveals $32 million Q1 revenue from Bitcoin IBIT ETF in new SEC filing
It’s been a big quarter for BlackRock’s Shares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) with new custodians, Bitcoin volatility, a new regulatory landscape, and a pro-Bitcoin president. In its latest quarterly filing,…
Bitcoin recovers but market still on edge with short-term holders near breakeven
Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a technically critical zone controlled by short-term holders despite its recovery to nearly $98,000, which has eased financial stress across the network, according to a May…
Robinhood plans blockchain for US asset trading in Europe: Report
Brokerage fintech Robinhood is reportedly developing a blockchain network that will enable retail investors in Europe to trade US securities. According to a May 7 Bloomberg report citing sources familiar…
Ethereum Pectra upgrade adds new features — How long before ETH price reacts?
Key takeaways: Reclaiming the $2,200 level remains the first price challenge for ETH. ETH price could recover if the Pectra upgrade leads to a surge in DApp and Ethereum network…
ZachXBT reveals Coinbase users lost another $45M in a week to ongoing social engineering scams
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT revealed that Coinbase users lost another $45 million over the past week due to coordinated social engineering scams. The update, shared on his Telegram channel, identifies multiple…