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Ethereum fell more than 2% within 24 hours, sliding below $3,000 after losing its $2,900 support level. The drop triggered widespread liquidations, with around $500 million in long positions wiped out. Data shows that $79 million of the $106 million in ETH-focused contracts liquidated were long bets. Related Reading Trading activity spiked sharply during the decline, with daily volume rising 200% to $33.2 billion. The broader crypto market also contracted, falling nearly 1.2% and erasing an estimated $1100 billion in value within hours. Bitcoin, SOL, XRP, and DOGE followed similar downward moves. Despite the volatility, some firms accumulated ETH during…

Former crypto sceptic BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and chief operating officer Rob Goldstein say tokenization will act as a bridge between the crypto industry and traditional finance, doubling down on their support of the sector. In an opinion article penned by Fink and Goldstein and published Monday in The Economist, the pair said that tokenization won’t replace the existing financial system any time soon, but predict it will help merge the two industries.“Think of it instead as a bridge being built from both sides of a river, converging in the middle. On one side stand traditional institutions. On the other are…

A crypto industry group has filed a formal complaint against the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, seeking to correct a recent article that contained several misrepresentations and factual errors about Bitcoin. In its complaint, the Australian Bitcoin Industry Body claimed that the article painted Bitcoin (BTC) as a volatile tool for criminals while ignoring the benefits of Bitcoin for energy grids and humanitarian purposes. “The article misrepresented Bitcoin’s purpose, conflated it with criminal activity, omitted long-standing publicly available information, and relied on sensational language rather than evidence to inform readers,” ABIB alleges. “It ignored well-documented global and local use cases… [and] effectively reduced its coverage…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently distributed a 256 ETH grant to two privacy-focused messaging applications, Session and SimpleX Chat, according to publicly available blockchain records reported by CryptoSlate. Summary Buterin donates 256 ETH (~$600,000) to privacy-focused messaging apps. Grants were given to Session and SimpleX Chat to support development of metadata-resistant communication systems. Neither app integrates with Ethereum or other smart contracts, highlighting a focus on communication privacy infrastructure rather than typical blockchain functionality. The grant, valued at approximately $600,000 based on current ETH prices, targets development of metadata-resistant communication systems. Both recipient projects operate independently of blockchain infrastructure and…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum has fallen below the $2,800 mark after a sharp and sudden decline, deepening market anxiety and raising fresh questions about whether a broader bearish phase may be emerging. The drop has undermined bullish momentum, with buyers struggling to defend key support levels as selling pressure accelerates across both spot and derivatives markets. Sentiment has deteriorated quickly, and several analysts are beginning to openly discuss the possibility of a sustained bear market if ETH fails to stabilize soon. Yet amid the growing panic, a notable counter-signal continues…

Scott Matherson is a prominent crypto writer at NewsBTC with a knack for capturing the pulse of the market, covering pivotal shifts, technological advancements, and regulatory changes with precision. Having witnessed the evolving landscape of the crypto world firsthand, Scott is able to dissect complex crypto topics and present them in an accessible and engaging manner. Scott’s dedication to clarity and accuracy has made him an indispensable asset, helping to demystify the complex world of cryptocurrency for countless readers. Scott’s experience spans a number of industries outside of crypto including banking and investment. He has brought his vast experience from…

AI agents are now capable of exploiting smart contracts on Ethereum and other blockchains, raising urgent questions about the economic risks of autonomous cyber capabilities. Summary Frontier AI models, including GPT-5 and Claude, exploited smart contracts on Ethereum and other blockchains in simulated tests. The AI models discovered previously unknown security flaws—called zero-day vulnerabilities—in software (in this case, smart contracts on Ethereum). Findings highlight the urgent need for proactive AI-powered defense strategies, as AI agents now rival human hackers in identifying profitable blockchain exploits.  A joint project by Anthropic and MATS Fellows used the newly created Smart CONtracts Exploitation benchmark…

Key takeawaysStrategy is the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with roughly 650,000 BTC on its balance sheet.The company’s model hinges on raising capital and converting it into BTC while keeping its market-cap-to-Bitcoin value (mNAV) above 1.CEO Phong Le has described any Bitcoin sale as a “last resort” option that would be considered only if mNAV drops below 1 and access to new capital meaningfully deteriorates.Even if Strategy chooses to sell a portion of its holdings, Bitcoin trades in a market with tens of billions in daily volume, and any sale would likely be targeted rather than a full exit.Strategy, the company…

Community & educationBluechip25Conference hosted in Vienna, Austria dedicated to crypto safety, learning and sharing best practices, and setting new benchmarks for trust and transparency.Community & educationBuildETHConference focused on Ethereum infrastructure, DeFi primitives and protocols, AI agents, and new financial rails for digital assets organized in San Francisco, USA.Community & educationDeFi Security SummitTechnical conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina diving into the education and technical advances in securing dapps on top of blockchain technology.Community & educationDestino DevconnectGrants round focused on supporting community-led events and initiatives that help bring Argentina and the broader Latin America region onchain.Community & educationdEVMatch 2025APU Blockchain & Cryptocurrency…

Key takeawaysTexas became the first US state to add Bitcoin exposure to a state-managed investment portfolio by purchasing about $5 million of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF through its newly created Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.SB 21 shifted Texas from a crypto mining hub to an active digital asset investor. The bill authorizes the state comptroller to buy, hold and sell Bitcoin using a legislature-approved $10-million fund.The initial allocation is small relative to Texas’ overall investment portfolio, which holds more than $667 million in S&P 500 ETFs. This signals a cautious and exploratory step.Texas’ move stands apart from federal crypto programs, which deal…