Ethereum
Why Ethereum is down 2.1% today
Analysis
Ethereum (ETH) fell 2.1% over the past 24 hours as risk sentiment appeared pressured by security concerns in the Ethereum NFT ecosystem after Yuga Labs intervened to rescue dozens of NFTs from an exploit, a reminder of ongoing smart-contract and marketplace vulnerabilities (Decrypt). ETH also faced some headline drag from a laundering conviction involving Bitcoin and Ethereum, which can reinforce regulatory and compliance overhang even without direct protocol impact (Decrypt).
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Bored Ape Maker Yuga Labs Rescues Dozens of Ethereum NFTs From Exploit
The Bored Ape Yacht Club creator now holds more than 60 rescued NFTs in its custody as it works to return them to their rightful owners.
Seattle-Area Man Gets Prison for Laundering Foreign Fraud Funds With Bitcoin, Ethereum
The fraudster took in nearly $100 million from victims before laundering funds via Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins.
Ethereum ETFs Attract $82M In Inflows While Bitcoin Funds Bleed
Data shows Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to see outflows recently while Ethereum funds have diverged with inflows. Ethereum Spot ETFs Saw Net Inflows On Monday According to...
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