Ethereum Foundation Unstakes 17K ETH After Nearing 70K Staking Goal

The Ethereum Foundation has moved to unwind part of its staking position shortly after nearing its stated goal of 70,000 staked ETH. On Saturday, the Ethereum Foundation unstaked 17,035.326 ETH, worth roughly $40 million, according to Arkham data. The move involved depositing wrapped staked ETH (wstETH) into Lido’s unstETH contract, with ETH expected to be returned once the withdrawal queue completes. In Ethereum, unstaking is the process of withdrawing ETH that was previously locked to help secure the network through validators. When ETH is staked, it’s deposited into the Ethereum…

Bitcoin Sees Rising Inflows Despite Bearish Positioning — Impact On Price

Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer specialized in the field of journalism and content creation. While he started out writing on several subjects, Semilore soon found a knack for cracking down on the complexities and intricacies in the intriguing world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is drawn to the efficiency of digital assets in terms of storing, and transferring value. He is a staunch advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency as he believes it can improve the digitalization and transparency of the existing financial systems. In two years of active…

Trump’s official memecoin extends slide as he hosts exclusive investor gala

TRUMP memecoin fell nearly 10% in 24 hours despite a Mar-a-Lago investor gala, with the token still down over 96% from its peak. Donald Trump’s official TRUMP memecoin extended its decline on Saturday, even as he hosted a closed-door gathering for top holders of the cryptocurrency at Mar-a-Lago. The token is currently trading at around $2.67, down by nearly 10% over the past day, according to data from CoinMarketCap. It is also down by more than 96% compared to its all-time high of $75.35 registered in early 2025. The downturn…

Bitcoin Stalls At $77K As Major On-Chain Resistance Kicks In

Semilore Faleti is a cryptocurrency writer specialized in the field of journalism and content creation. While he started out writing on several subjects, Semilore soon found a knack for cracking down on the complexities and intricacies in the intriguing world of blockchains and cryptocurrency. Semilore is drawn to the efficiency of digital assets in terms of storing, and transferring value. He is a staunch advocate for the adoption of cryptocurrency as he believes it can improve the digitalization and transparency of the existing financial systems. In two years of active…

South Africa Crypto Draft Triggers 1M Rand Fine Warning From Valr CEO – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: National Treasury draft replaces 1961 rules with 2026 digital asset controls despite Sidley’s objections. VALR CEO Ehsani warns of a 1 million rand fine as 1961-era logic threatens to drive crypto investment away. A foundation may be formed in 2026 to challenge the Treasury’s lack of clarity on crypto surrender thresholds. An Outdated Framework A controversial proposal by the South African National Treasury to overhaul capital flow regulations has sparked a sharp backlash from financial industry leaders, who warn the move could criminalize routine digital asset ownership and…

Olenox Announces Merge With CS Digital to Develop Low Cost, Off-Grid Bitcoin Mining Opportunities

Key Takeaways: Olenox announced a possible $55M merger with CS Digital Ventures to scale off-grid bitcoin mining. The deal targets a 3rd era of bitcoin mining, using off-grid data centers to hit $0.02 per kWh. In 2026, the merged entity would integrate Olenox’s energy tools to lead off-grid Bitcoin mining. Olenox To Merge With Brazilian CS Digital, Targeting Low-Cost Bitcoin Mining and AI Data Center Opportunities Bitcoin mining might experience a resurgence as companies adopt new, non-conventional approaches to maximize the performance of their investments while lowering operational costs. Olenox,…

The Ethereum Golden Triangle That Has Predicted Every Move Shows Where Price Is Headed

A crypto analyst has identified a Golden Triangle, a rare structure that has been forming on the Ethereum (ETH) chart for almost nine years. According to the analyst, the Ethereum price has remained within this triangle during both bullish and bearish periods. However, he says the cryptocurrency is now approaching the apex of the triangle pattern, signaling an upcoming breakout either to the upside or downside. Depending on the direction of that breakout, the analyst has forecast ETH’s next move and possible price target. Related Reading Ethereum Golden Triangle Could…

Tether Conducts Biggest USDT Freeze Ever, Grayscale Makes Case for Bitcoin Bottom, And More

Key Takeaways: MiCA drove euro stablecoin volume up 1,200% in 15 months, reshaping Europe’s payments market. Balancer’s exploiter moved 1,100 ETH via Thorchain, adding pressure on DeFi security and trust. On April 23, 2026, Tether froze $344M USDT as Senate pressure on CLARITY Act intensified. The MiCA Effect: Euro Stablecoins Surge 1,200% as Global Crypto Adoption Cools Despite a global downturn in cryptocurrency adoption during Q1 2026, euro-denominated stablecoins surged 1,200% over a 15-month period, reaching … read more. Editor’s comment: The dollar may be king, but the euro is…

Bitcoin Price Wave Down To $40K Shows When Bottom Will Begin

According to a crypto analyst, the Bitcoin price remains firmly in a bear trend and could be preparing for another major crash to new lows. Using a wave structure, the expert mapped out BTC’s price action during this bearish phase, outlining how he sees the current market developing and where he believes the next downside move could lead. Contrary to other analysts’ predictions, the analyst believes that BTC has not yet reached its cycle bottom and may first see a final surge before plunging below $40,000.   Related Reading Bitcoin Price…

Bitcoin Setup Suggests Liquidity Hunt Before Next Directional Move

Bitcoin is currently showing a structure that often precedes sharp volatility, with liquidity building above key levels while price consolidates below. This kind of setup typically signals that the market may first move to hunt those liquidity zones before establishing its next clear directional trend. Bitcoin Builds Liquidity Cluster Around $80K Zone Crypto analyst Cryptorphic noted that Bitcoin is once again building a dense cluster of liquidity around the $80,000 level. This area is becoming increasingly important, as leveraged positions continue to stack above current price action, creating a potential…