Ethereum’s ‘own Saylor’ SharpLink Gaming plans $1B ETH purchase

US sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer up to $1 billion in shares of common stock in an effort to increase the holdings of its newly launched Ether treasury. “We intend to use substantially all of the proceeds from this offering to acquire Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain commonly referred to as “ETH,” SharpLink Gaming said in the May 30 filing. SharpLink outlines ETH investing risks “We also intend to use the proceeds from this offering for…

Ethereum’s $2.4 billion options expiry could spark a rally

Key takeaways: 97% of ETH put options will expire worthless if ETH holds above $2,600. A bullish ETH price outcome could be limited by macroeconomic factors and trading strategies that cap Ether gains. On May 30, $2.4 billion in Ether (ETH) options will expire—an event that could support ETH’s attempt to break above the $2,700 mark for the first time in over three months. Despite the recent gains, Ether is down 21% in 2025, while the broader cryptocurrency market has seen a 5% increase. Ether bulls are motivated to keep…

$3.8 Billion In Capital Inflows Behind Ethereum’s Post-Pectra Surge, Data Shows

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. On-chain data shows Ethereum has seen a significant rise in its Realized Cap recently, signaling the incoming of capital into the asset. Ethereum Realized Cap Has Climbed To $244.6…

Ethereum’s Pectra Update: What Comes Next for Blockchain Builders

Terrill Dicki May 19, 2025 07:54 Following Ethereum’s Pectra update, developers face new opportunities and challenges. Key changes include enhanced smart accounts and data efficiency, with PeerDAS expected to significantly impact future developments. Ethereum’s latest hard fork, known as Pectra, has introduced significant changes to the blockchain ecosystem, setting the stage for further developments in smart accounts and data efficiency. According to OKX Ventures, Pectra, a combination of the Prague and Electra updates, is the largest hard-fork bundle since The Merge, incorporating…

Ethereum’s Market Rebirth: Cryptoquant Analysis Flags ETH vs. BTC Bottom

Ethereum may have reached a pivotal turning point against bitcoin, signaling the potential start of an “Alt season,” according to a recent Cryptoquant report. The ETH/ BTC price ratio surged 38% last week after hitting its lowest level since January 2020, with onchain data suggesting reduced selling pressure and growing institutional demand for ether. Breaking […] Source CryptoX Portal

Ethereum’s new staking limit is not a risk to decentralization, says Consensys researcher

Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade doesn’t pose a threat to decentralization, according to Mallesh Pai, senior research director at blockchain software firm Consensys, describing the update as a cleanup of the behind-the-scenes “busy work” currently handled by validators. During a May 9 Cointelegraph X Space, Pai said a validator’s chances of proposing a block or earning rewards remain tied to how much ETH they hold, adding that larger validators don’t gain any new advantages under the upgrade: “Rewards continue to be proportional to the amount of ETH you have. […] it’s not…

Ethereum’s price gap with Bitcoin could set stage for comeback for first time since 2019

After years of underperformance, Ethereum’s price gap with Bitcoin could pave the way for a long-awaited rebound, analysts say. Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling for the past five months, losing momentum to both Bitcoin (BTC) and other altcoins. Despite this, there’s hope that May, historically Ethereum’s strongest month, could bring a shift in momentum. Since 2016, Ethereum has averaged nearly 28% return in May, according to data from Coinglass, and this year, analysts are watching closely for signs of a potential rebound. Ethereum’s monthly returns since 2016 | Source: Coinglass…

Etherscan Unveils EIP-7702 Tracking as Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Goes Live

Etherscan has launched monitoring tools for EIP-7702 authorizations following Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, which introduced 11 improvement proposals to bolster scalability, security, and user experience. Ethereum Users Gain Smart Contract Flexibility With EIP-7702 Post-Pectra Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, combining the Prague and Electra updates, went live on May 7, 2025, activating 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), including […] Source CryptoX Portal

Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Goes Live, Targeting Scalability and User Experience

Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, combining the Prague and Electra updates, went live at epoch 364032 on May 7, 2025, introducing 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) to enhance scalability, security, and user experience. Pectra Upgrade Activates With 11 Key Enhancements The upgrade, activated at 6 a.m. Eastern time, focuses on validator efficiency, layer two (L2) scalability, and […] Source CryptoX Portal

Ethereum’s Pectra network upgrade goes live today: What to expect

Ethereum — the network that unleashed smart contracts on the world — moves on to the next chapter with today’s Pectra upgrade, but what does it really mean? Pectra is scheduled to go live on Ethereum mainnet at the start of epoch 364032, May 7, 2025, at around 10:00 am UTC. The three main Ethereum improvement proposals (EIPs) included are EIP-7702, EIP-7251 and EIP-7691. Ethereum Pectra Consensys announcement. Source: Consensys EIP-7702 allows externally owned accounts to act as smart contracts and cover gas expenses (transaction fees) and payments in tokens that…