Ethereum Foundation and Vitalik plan to create a $220 million security fund

ETH and Altcoins Could See Parabolic Surge Upon Following Bullish Russell 2000 ATH Path

ETH and altcoins coils see parabolic surge upon following a bullish indicators.  The Russell 2000 just set a new ATH at 2,798 for the first time. This new ATH indicator is a bullish signal for altcoins. The crypto community is pleased to see that both BTC and ETH are trading at higher

Bitmine’s weekly net accumulation exceeds 100k ETH, moving even closer to the “5% of total Ethereum supply” target

Bitmine increases its weekly holdings by 101,627 ETH, bringing its total holdings to nearly 5 million ETH. This article breaks down the logic behind institutional-grade ETH accumulation of staking returns, the trend toward institutionalization, and its impact on Ethereum’s supply structure.

Arbitrum Security Council Freezes 30,766 ETH From KelpDAO Exploit, 9 of 12 Members Vote in Favor

Arbitrum froze 30,766 ETH from the KelpDAO hack, worked with law enforcement, and recovered about a quarter of assets, while locking funds pending governance amid decentralization versus security debates. Abstract: This article reports that the Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,766 ETH (about $70 million) tied to the KelpDAO exploit, with nine of twelve votes, and moved funds to a secure wallet in coordination with law enforcement. The operation targeted only affected assets to minimize network disruption. The exploiter is suspected to be DPRK-associated. The breach began April 18 via a LayerZero-powered bridge, draining 116,500 rsETH (~$292 million). About a quarter of stolen assets have been recovered. The frozen funds will remain locked until governance and legal authorities decide the next steps, prompting debate over decentralization versus security.

Tether Mints 1 Billion USDT on Ethereum

Gate News message, April 21 — According to Onchain Lens, Tether minted 1 billion USDT on Ethereum eight minutes ago.

OCBC Launches GOLDX Tokenized Gold Fund on Ethereum and Solana

OCBC launches GOLDX, a tokenized physical gold fund on Ethereum and Solana with Lion Global Investors and DigiFT, targeting institutions and Web3 participants; tokenized RWAs reach $29B on chains. OCBC, with Lion Global Investors and DigiFT, introduced GOLDX, a tokenized version of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund on Ethereum and Solana. The product targets institutional investors and high‑net‑worth individuals, allowing purchases with stablecoins or fiat and delivery to blockchain wallets, providing on‑chain exposure to about $525 million in gold assets. OCBC views GOLDX as a milestone linking traditional finance with the decentralized finance ecosystem to attract Web3 participants. The broader context shows rapid growth in tokenized real‑world assets, with RWAs on public blockchains exceeding $29 billion by mid‑April 2026, while gold prices traded in a tight range around $4,775–$4,831 per ounce.

Bitmine bought 101627 ETH last week! Tom Lee: Crypto winter is nearing its end

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced on April 20 that it purchased 101,627 Ethereum (ETH) last week, the largest week-over-week purchase since 2026, bringing its total ETH holdings to 4,976,000. Bitmine chairman Tom Lee said publicly that the crypto winter is closer to ending than the market expects.