Will the ‘Digital Oil’ Narrative Fuel ETH’s Rally to New Highs Despite Middle East Turmoil?

Ether (ETH) is trading above $2,540, showing strong resilience in the face of market turbulence fueled by heightened geopolitical risk. After briefly dipping to $2,491.72, ETH recovered swiftly, closing higher on above-average volume and validating key support near $2,500, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model. Technical indicators suggest renewed momentum, supported by a double-bottom…

Bitcoin Holding $105K During War Is Bullish for Crypto

Key points: A week of solid inflows into the spot Bitcoin ETFs improves the prospects of a rally toward $110,000. HYPE, BCH, AAVE, and OKB could march higher if Bitcoin sustains above $105,000. Bitcoin (BTC) is forming a Doji candlestick pattern on the weekly chart, indicating indecision between buyers and sellers. Despite the near-term uncertainty,…

Bitcoin mining difficulty adjusts downward, but only slightly

Bitcoin’s (BTC) mining difficulty fell slightly on Saturday after hitting an all-time high of 126.9 trillion on May 31 at the start of the previous difficulty adjustment period. The Bitcoin mining difficulty level currently stands at roughly 126.4 trillion, according to data from CryptoQuant. Higher mining difficulty and network hashrate, which is a separate but…

A step-by-step guide for beginners

Key takeaways Staking Solana allows you to earn passive income through staking rewards while participating in network governance. There is no minimum requirement for staking Solana, but the practical minimum is around 0.01 SOL. All you need to start staking Solana is a SOL-compatible wallet. Staking is considered one of the safer ways to participate…

Sandeep Nailwal Takes Control of Polygon Foundation as First CEO

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has taken full control of the Polygon Foundation as its first-ever CEO. The move marks a shift away from the decentralized governance model the organization had embraced. The foundation, which oversees Polygon Labs and other arms of the ecosystem, will now operate under Nailwal’s leadership as it attempts to refocus amid…

Brazil Ends Crypto Tax Break, Imposes 17.5% Flat Rate

Brazil has ended its tax exemption for small-scale crypto profits, introducing a 17.5% flat rate on all capital gains from digital assets. The new rule was announced under Provisional Measure 1303 as part of the government’s push to raise revenue through financial market taxation. Until now, Brazilian residents who sold up to 35,000 Brazilian reals…

Ethereum Whale Opens $11M Leveraged Bet Amid ETH Price’s 30% Rise Potential

Key takeaways: An Ethereum whale opened a $11.15M leveraged long position just as ETH broke out of a bull flag. ETH’s price surged above $2,850, pushing the whale’s trade into a $366K unrealized profit. Ethereum options skew turned sharply negative, indicating growing bullish trader positioning. A high-stakes Ether (ETH) long trade is making waves just…

New ETF Applications May Signal ‘Altcoin Summer’

Regulatory optimism in the US has led to at least 31 altcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications to the US Securities and Exchange Commission in the first half of 2025. The SEC has approved futures and spot ETFs for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), but past attempts to list altcoin-related instruments have withered on the vine….

Deep liquidity issue is crypto’s silent structural risk

Opinion by: Arthur Azizov, Founder and Investor at B2 Ventures Despite its decentralized nature and big promises, cryptocurrency is still a currency. Like all currencies, it cannot escape the realities of today’s market dynamics. As the crypto market develops, it starts mirroring the life cycle of traditional financial tools. The illusion of liquidity is one…

Deep liquidity issue is crypto’s silent structural risk

Opinion by: Arthur Azizov, Founder and Investor at B2 Ventures Despite its decentralized nature and big promises, cryptocurrency is still a currency. Like all currencies, it cannot escape the realities of today’s market dynamics. As the crypto market develops, it starts mirroring the life cycle of traditional financial tools. The illusion of liquidity is one…