Crypto Market News

BitMine, Sharplink, Joe Lubin Back New Ethereum Research and Development Lab

Some of Ethereum's largest holders are coming together to fund a new research and development lab aimed at boosting the network and ETH.

Jun 22, 2026

Ether’s biggest corporate holders back new Ethereum research hub

Ethlabs was formed with support from SharpLink, Bitmine and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin as the network's development is expanding beyond the Ethereum...

Jun 22, 2026

Ethereum MEV Bot JaredFromSubway Threatens Legal Action After $7.5 Million Loss

The well-known trading bot took a hit this weekend after it fell victim to a series of transactions that left its logic exposed.

Jun 22, 2026

Ethereum Foundation talent exodus sparks fresh debate over leadership

The Ethereum community is once again debating the future of the foundation after co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang announced she would step do...

Jun 22, 2026

Ethereum Layer-2 Taiko Warns Users to Withdraw Bridge Funds After Security Breach

Researchers estimate more than $1.7 million was stolen after attackers allegedly exploited Taiko's proof verification process.

Jun 22, 2026

Tom Lee’s BitMine Adds $92 Million in Ethereum, Hits 4.7% of Total Supply

The leading Ethereum treasury firm inched closer to its goal of accumulating 5% of the ETH circulating supply.

Jun 22, 2026

TradFi fund manager Baillie Gifford introduces Solana, Ethereum tokenized fund with BNY

Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY) is denominated in dollars, and gives eligible investors access to an actively managed, short-duration...

Jun 22, 2026

Taiko halts its Ethereum layer-2 network after a bridge exploit, token dives

An attacker forged withdrawal proofs to drain about $1.7 million, the same type of flaw behind this year's biggest bridge hacks. Fast containment...

Jun 22, 2026

Ethereum validators asked to fund projects with up to 10% of staking rewards under new pro...

A new governance proposal would let validators redirect part of their staking income toward ecosystem funding, raising questions about coordinati...

Jun 22, 2026

Morgan Stanley amends Ethereum, Solana ETFs to reveal record cheap fees

ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says Morgan Stanley’s plan to charge 0.14% fees on two upcoming crypto ETFs makes them “the cheapest in [the] US and w...

Jun 22, 2026

Ethereum's biggest 'sandwich' bot drained of $7.5 million in ironic exploit

Blockaid said an attacker tricked Jaredfromsubway.eth into approving fake trading routes, then used those approvals to drain WETH, USDC and USDT.

Jun 21, 2026

Ethereum faces core development funding crisis, former contributor warns

The warning comes as the Ethereum Foundation reduces spending, adjusts its treasury strategy and undergoes a wave of leadership departures.

Jun 19, 2026

Ethereum Foundation Exodus Continues as Co-Director Hsiao-Wei Wang Departs

Another key figure at the Ethereum Foundation is stepping away from her post, continuing a recent leadership exodus.

Jun 18, 2026

Ethereum Foundation leadership exodus continues with director’s departure

Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future...

Jun 18, 2026

Bitcoin, Ethereum Traders Grow Even More Bearish as Prices Fall After Fed Decision

Prediction market traders don't see Bitcoin or Ethereum making their next big moves to higher price targets.

Jun 18, 2026

Ethereum Foundation loses another key leader as co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resig...

Wang's departure follows the resignation of fellow co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak and marks the latest in a string of high-profile exits a...

Jun 18, 2026

Ethereum’s biggest protocol overhaul in years moves into its final development stage

Developers are entering the final stretch of work on Glamsterdam, the network's next major upgrade, as teams begin testing a version of the fork...

Jun 16, 2026

Bitcoin doesn't need Ethereum-style yield, says Strategy's Michael Saylor

Michael Saylor says Bitcoin does not need staking or inflation, outlining a five-layer “Digital Asset Stack” that generates returns through credi...

Jun 16, 2026

Tom Lee's BitMine Adds $139 Million in Ethereum Ahead of Preferred Share Trading Start

BitMine Immersion Technologies expanded its leading Ethereum treasury to more than 5.6 million ETH valued at greater than $10 billion.

Jun 15, 2026

Ethereum can quantum-proof accounts for just 7 cents, says Ethereum's Kohaku lead

The SPHINCS- proposal aims to reduce the cost of post-quantum signature verification on Ethereum while the network works toward a longer-term sol...

Jun 14, 2026

Ethereum Foundation lays out use cases for governments, institutions in new policy guide

The Ethereum Foundation said policymakers should distinguish between decentralized public blockchains and networks that remain controlled by corp...

Jul 01, 2026

Ethereum backers launch nonprofit to lead institutional adoption efforts

Backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine and SharpLink, the independent organization will serve as a liaison for financial institutions exploring Ethereum as...

Jul 01, 2026

EthLabs launches as Ethereum undergoes its biggest leadership transition in years

In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we’re diving into the creation of EthLabs, and why it was launched during a period of transiti...

Jul 01, 2026

Ethereum gets a new nonprofit focused on institutional adoption

The launch comes as the Ethereum Foundation narrows its focus to stewarding the core protocol, with independent organizations like EthLabs emergi...

Jul 01, 2026

Sharplink Buys Ethereum for First Time in 2026—With ETH Down 68% From Peak

Ethereum treasury firm Sharplink purchased around $16 million worth of ETH last week, marking its first crypto buy since last year.

Jun 30, 2026

Tom Lee's BitMine Adds $43 Million in Ethereum as Strategy Halts Bitcoin Buys

BitMine Immersion Technologies continued adding to its Ethereum stockpile, even as its Bitcoin counterpart Strategy stood pat.

Jun 29, 2026