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 … Read more

Coinshares: Digital Asset Investments Record Staggering $5.5 Billion Inflow Over 3 Weeks

Digital asset investment products saw a surge in momentum, with $2 billion in weekly inflows pushing the 3-week total to $5.5 billion. Bitcoin led the charge, while ethereum, XRP, and tezos also gained ground. Crypto Investment Products Record Best 3-Week Run Since February Investor appetite for digital assets is heating up again. According to the … Read more

Weekly ETF Recap: 3rd Straight Week of Gains as Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1.81 Billion

Bitcoin ETFs posted a $1.81 billion net inflow for the week ending May 2, marking their 3rd consecutive week in the green. Ether ETFs also saw another week of gains, pulling in $106.75 million and extending their rebound. Bitcoin ETFs Keep Winning Streak Alive As Ether ETFs Follow with $106 Million The streak continues for … Read more

Blackrock Dominates ETF Flows Again as Bitcoin and Ether Inflows Soar

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week with a thunderous $675 million inflow, entirely powered by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs also maintained positive momentum, adding $20 million through ETHA alone. Bitcoin ETFs Close Week With $675 Million Inflow Led Entirely by Blackrock’s IBIT As the week came to a close on Friday, May 2, Blackrock … Read more

Vitalik Buterin Wants to Make Ethereum as “Beautifully Simple” as Bitcoin

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced on May 3, 2025, a five-year plan to simplify Ethereum’s protocol, calling the Bitcoin network “beautifully simple” in his blog post “Simplifying the L1,” as he aims to make Ethereum easier to understand and more secure for users holding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Buterin proposed a simpler consensus system with … Read more

Blackrock’s Bitcoin Fund Now Commands 607,685 BTC — Worth $58.5B

U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange‑traded funds amassed nearly $700  million during Friday’s trading session, closing the week on a vigorous note. Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Devours $675M in a Day While Rivals Stand Still Crypto ETFs finished in positive territory, with spot bitcoin products drawing $674.91  million and ethereum‑linked counterparts bringing in $20.10  million, according … Read more

Kevin O’Leary: Institutions Won’t Touch Ethereum—Bitcoin Is Their Only Play

In a recent interview, Shark Tank personality Kevin O’Leary, known as “Mr. Wonderful,” remarked that when substantial capital flows into the crypto sector, it inevitably gravitates toward the flagship digital asset, bitcoin. O’Leary Says Only Bitcoin Will Unlock Institutional Capital Kevin O’Leary offered a candid and strategic take on bitcoin ( BTC) during his latest … Read more

ETF Markets Regain Momentum as Blackrock’s IBIT Powers $422 Million Bitcoin Inflow

After a minor setback, bitcoin ETFs roared back with $422 million in net inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether ETFs also ended the day positively, adding $6.49 million to continue their recovery. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge After Brief Pause Along With Decent Recovery for Ether ETFs A brief pullback was quickly forgotten as U.S. bitcoin … Read more