Tag: Ethereum
Aave DAO passes ARFC proposal with 100% support to activate V4 on Ethereum mainnet.
Security-first rollout uses conservative parameters and a limited initial configuration of Hubs and Spokes.
New modular architecture introduces Liquidity Hubs for shared liquidity and Spokes for isolated risk environments.
Deployment backed by nearly a year of audits and a $1.5 million security budget.
Aave Labs will handle initial activation;...
BlackRock’s Staked Ethereum ETF Records Solid Debut as Institutional Demand Surges
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BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) recorded $15.5 million in first-day trading volume.
The ETF attracted $43.48 million in net inflows on its debut.
Approximately 80% of assets are staked via Coinbase Prime, with monthly rewards distributed to investors.
BlackRock has launched its first staking-enabled Ethereum ETF, the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB), which has posted a robust opening that...
Weekly Snapshot – Bitcoin Rebounds on Institutional Inflows Despite Global Tension
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Bitcoin’s institutional demand proved pivotal this week as spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbed volatility from geopolitical shocks and delivered the strongest support since February. Total crypto market cap sits at $2.34 trillion with 24h volume of $93.81 billion.
Strong Bitcoin ETF inflows exceeding $1.4 billion in recent sessions fueled the mid-week rebound, pushing prices from lows near $65,600 to a peak of $72,765 before settling around...
Hyperliquid Defies Market Rout With Surging Growth
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In a year defined by steep declines across the digital asset landscape, one platform has emerged as a rare bright spot: Hyperliquid. The decentralized exchange, trading under the ticker HYPE, has posted a remarkable 24% gain year-to-date, even as Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle to hold ground. For investors battered by the broader downturn, Hyperliquid’s resilience is more than a curiosity—it is a signal of where capital may be flowing in the...
Base Network Shifts to Unified Tech Stack in Major Departure From Optimism OP Stack
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Base announced February 18, 2026, its evolution to a unified, Base-operated tech stack consolidated in the base/base GitHub repository.
The shift targets six hard forks per year—doubling the prior cadence—for quicker, lower-risk protocol upgrades.
Node operators must migrate to the Base client in coming months; users and developers face no immediate changes, with full OP Stack compatibility maintained short-term.
Optimism’s OP...





