Author: Michael Johnson

The strength in Ethereum has extended to the broader altcoin market. The token had touched an intraday high of $3,463 earlier in the day. The rally came as nine US-listed spot Ethereum ETFs saw their largest combined daily net inflow on record Wednesday. Ethereum rallied sharply over the past 24 hours, breaking above $3,400 for the first time since mid-January as record inflows into spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and rising institutional accumulation reinforced bullish sentiment. Ether was trading at $3,436 early Thursday, up 8.4% in the past 24 hours. The token had touched an intraday high of $3,463 earlier…

An address possibly linked to a BitMEX co-founder has received DeFi tokens worth $2.05 million. The transaction involved 3,033 AAVE and 1.1253 million LIDO. Flowdesk sent the assets, suggesting a potential over-the-counter purchase. The altcoin narrative is gaining steam as Ethereum starts to outperform the markets. ETH, SOL, and XRP surged up to 10% in the past 24 hours while the largest cryptocurrency by value remained calm above $118,600. Amidst the shifting trends, crypto sleuths observed an interesting transaction linked to a wallet believed to be that of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. The address received 3,033.14 AAVE and 1.1253 million…

BlackRock seeks to enable staking in its ETHA fund, aiming to boost returns and efficiency for investors. ETH ETFs see $726M in daily inflows, with BlackRock’s ETHA leading at nearly $500M, amid rising demand. SEC openness to staking ETFs grows, following approval of the first Solana staking fund and increasing industry filings. BlackRock has filed to incorporate staking into its iShares Ethereum Trust (ticker: ETHA), the largest Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) by assets under management. The move, disclosed in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday, follows growing institutional interest in Ethereum staking products and…

Whale buy Ethereum amid strong buying pressure. Institutional adoption continues with SharpLink Gaming’s massive purchases. Analysts predict ETH could explode amid numerous catalysts. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is eyeing a major breakout as price hovers above the $3,500 mark. Part of the bullish outlook is down to on-chain activity, with data showing a massive wave of whale accumulation. The accumulation adds to the growing institutional demand for the top coin, with SharpLink Gaming’s recent purchases a significant one. ETH whale accelerate accumulation The latest on-chain activity paints a picture of aggressive accumulation by whale 0x9684, a pattern…

SharpLink Gaming has acquired an additional 5,188 ETH worth over $15.7 million. The company now holds more than 285,890 ETH as it becomes the largest Ethereum holder. Analysts say ETH could spike above $3,000, with $5,000 as a potential target. SharpLink Gaming’s massive bet on Ethereum has bolstered the top altcoin’s price as bulls hold near the key level of $3,000. The company’s strengthening of its ETH position with an additional 5,188 ETH worth over $15.7 million saw Ethereum price hold near the critical level as Bitcoin dipped sharply. Analysts now see ETH hitting a new upside leg, buoyed by…

Friends, Today, we’re happy to announce some significant updates to the Devcon4 website, and with it we wanted to unveil a bit about the ticketing and discount processes and more! Applications for scholarships and builder & student discounts are now open! We hope that expediting this process for builders, students, and potential scholars prior to the release of general tickets will help fast-track approvals and ensure that Devcon grows more diverse, accessible and equitable, even with increased demand. Then on July 9, 2018, the first wave* of general tickets will go on sale. To ensure that tickets are not bulk-reserved,…

Friends, It has been an exciting week! We initiated our first wave of ticket sales and sold out in just 18 minutes! Don’t worry though, there will be more ticketing waves in addition to a variety of discounts and scholarships that you can still apply for. Transparency and clear communication are things the Devcon team strives for so we wanted to share some of our thinking behind Devcon4 ticket allocations and sales in hopes of answering the questions and addressing the feedback we’ve received from the community. Ticket Distribution and Revenue Allocation First up: Over two thirds of Devcon4 tickets…

Přátelé. Just a quick update today! Applications for sponsorships, scholarships, student discounts and builder discounts will be up until 11:59PM PST on July 24th. After that, there will no longer be a way to submit an application for these tracks. Please note that if you’ve already submitted an application or do so before the deadline, it will be processed and responded to by the Devcon team in short order! As we continue to work toward providing everyone an opportunity to attend Devcon, we’re capping applications in preparation for future waves and to give the general public the chance to join…

Your friendly Devcon4 planning team, here to answer your top 3 questions: 1. When’s the next wave of ticket sales? Mark your calendars! We plan to release the next wave of General Admissions tickets on Tuesday, August 7 at 8AM PST. Anyone who applied for a discount or scholarship should hear back by then, so that if they didn’t qualify they can participate in the wave. 2. Where in Prague will Devcon4 take place? We’ll be in the Prague Congress Centre! Ticket holders stay tuned for information about discounted rates at nearby hotels. 3. How can I apply to speak…

When we asked many of you, “What are you most excited for at Devcon4?” most people replied: the people! This is the one time a year we all get together in one place. We don’t want to spend all of our time at Devcon sitting in a dark room, staring in silence at a person on a stage – we want to see, meet and talk with each other. In that spirit, we’re designing the programming and environment of Devcon4 to provide the time and space for all of us to make new connections – between people and ideas. This…