ETH Futures Open Interest Rises As Institutional Investors Return

Key takeaways: Institutional ETH accumulation remains robust as Ether ETFs and Bitmine Immersion lead a healthy, spot-driven recovery. Lackluster DApp revenue and negative ETH funding rates suggest that traders are skeptical of the rally. Ether (ETH) price managed to sustain above $2,300 on Wednesday, distancing itself from the $1,940 lows seen on March 29. The…

Crypto PAC Fellowship Discloses $11M from Cantor Fitzgerald and Anchorage

The committee, led by Tether’s head of government affairs, reported spending $3 million on advertising through a company co-founded by Tether US CEO Bo Hines. The latest filing by the crypto-aligned political action committee (PAC) headed by stablecoin issuer Tether’s head of government affairs shows $11 million in contributions from financial institutions. In a Wednesday…

Bitcoin Stalls at $76K As Profit-Taking Hit 63K BTC

Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally stalled above $76,000 stalled on Tuesday after short-term profit-taking by traders reached its highest level in 2026.  The activity coincided with continued accumulation by long-term holders, and this opposing interaction between the two cohorts may continue to impact Bitcoin’s attempts to break into the $80,000 range. Bitcoin profit-taking meets whale demand New…

Crypto’s new $11 million PAC booked millions in ads with firm started by Tether US CEO

The crypto’s industry emerging political action committee, Fellowship PAC, rushed out of the gate this month with $11 million in backing, and it’s so far booked $3 million in ad services through a company co-founded by Tether US CEO Bo Hines. The super PAC is focusing its support on Republican politicians in races for Congress…

ETH/BTC Breakout Aligns With Rising Ether Demand

Ether looks poised to gain a price advantage over BTC as the ETH/BTC ratio soars to a 10-week high. The ETH/BTC ratio has climbed to a 10-week high, suggesting that Ether (ETH) is gaining momentum against Bitcoin (BTC) in the charts.  Ether’s footing has improved as clearer DeFi regulations from the US Securities and Exchange…

Bitcoin Trend Reversal May Confirm If BTC Closes Above $76K

Key points: Bitcoin’s shallow pullback from the $76,000 resistance suggests that buyers are holding onto their positions, expecting the recovery to continue. Select major altcoins are showing strength and are expected to break above their overhead resistance levels. Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back after crossing the $76,000 level on Tuesday, but a positive sign is that…

EIP-8105: A new design for Ethereum’s encrypted mempool

Sponsored Content Sandwich attacks cost Ethereum users an estimated $60 million per year. Transactions broadcast to the public mempool are publicly visible before inclusion, which gives MEV bots the ability to affect the order of transactions and insert their own for profit. This problem has persisted on some level in spite of years of discussion…

EIP-8105: A new design for Ethereum’s encrypted mempool

Sponsored Content Sandwich attacks cost Ethereum users an estimated $60 million per year. Transactions broadcast to the public mempool are publicly visible before inclusion, which gives MEV bots the ability to affect the order of transactions and insert their own for profit. This problem has persisted on some level in spite of years of discussion…

UK FCA Consults on Crypto Rules Ahead of 2027 Implementation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Wednesday it is consulting on guidance for the country’s future crypto regime, in the latest step toward a broader framework that is expected to take effect on Oct. 25, 2027. In a statement, the FCA said it is seeking industry feedback on the guidance to help companies…

Bitcoin Consolidates At $74,000 As Stocks Continue Exuberant Rebound

Bitcoin (BTC) circled $74,000 at Wednesday’s Wall Street open as US stocks edged higher on news that the US and Iran may be open to another round of ceasefire negotiations. Key points: Bitcoin consolidates as analysts warn that stocks may be too optimistic over geopolitical relief. The S&P 500 approaches new all-time highs despite questions…