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Ethereum News

Finance

Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion wins investor backing to expand share limit

The company now holds 4.203 million ETH, 193 BTC, a $22 million stake in Eightco Holdings, and nearly $1 billion in cash.

Tom Lee

Markets

Ethereum posts record onchain activity as research points to possible spam-driven growth: Asia Morning Briefing

Data suggests much of the recent spike in Ethereum transactions is tied to address poisoning, a scam that relies on cheap “dust” transfers to contaminate transaction histories rather than organic user demand.

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Web3

Decentralized autonomous organizations need a rethink, Ethereum co-founder says

He called for a new wave of DAOs that focus on critical functions, like data maintenance and dispute resolution, with more sophisticated governance.

Vitalik Buterin

Markets

Etherealize co-founders: ETH will hit $15,000 by 2027

Etherealize co-founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan believe Ethereum is exiting a regulatory "purgatory" to become the premiere destination for Wall Street.

Etherealize co-founders on Markets Outlook

Tech

Tom Lee's BitMine pushes Ethereum into $8 billion staking backlog

New validators now need to wait more than 44 days to start earning staking rewards, the biggest backlog since late July 2023.

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Markets

Bitcoin's next big test is breaking through $100,000: Asia Morning Briefing

Bitcoin steadies near $95K as prediction markets, market makers, and desks point to a momentum-driven run at $100K rather than a decisive breakout.

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Finance

Tom Lee says BitMine's $200 million bet on MrBeast could '10x'

BitMine Chair Tom Lee told investors that the company could generate over $400 million income on its $13 billion worth of ether holdings, primarily via staking.

Tom Lee

Markets

Bitcoin and ether's sharp breakouts liquidate nearly $700 million short positions

Bitcoin's breakout above $95,000 rejuvenated risk appetite, with one market strategist saying that the crypto rally has legs.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Jan. 14 (CoinDesk)

Tech

The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin flags stablecoin design flaws

Also: Zcash token falls after developer quits, Smart Cashtags and BTC quantum computing defense

Vitalik Buterin

Finance

Bank of Italy economist sends out warning on Ethereum's role in financial system

The study suggests that Ethereum's role in financial systems makes its token economics a concern for regulators, who may need to consider safeguards for its use in regulated finance.

Ethereum (CoinDesk)