Dogecoin futures open interest hits $1.79 billion as BTC and ETH derivatives go flat

Bitcoin Ethereum  Dogecoin futures open interest hits $1.79 billion as BTC and ETH derivatives go flat  Bitcoin Ethereum News  Dogecoin futures open interest (OI) climbed 5.09% to $1.79 billion on May 14, with trading volume jumping 81.62% to $3.99 billion, per CoinGlass data.  DOGE futures open interest hit $1.79 billion on May 14 | Source: CoinGlass  In comparison to the top five coins, none moved in the same direction. Bitcoin OI slipped 0.36%. Ethereum added 0.94%. Solana dropped 5.96%. XRP fell 2.52%. All four traded lower on the day. DOGE held near $0.1157, up about 1%.  As Cryptopolitan the previous week. It has nearly tripled since.  Speculative capital is rotating, not growing  The broader crypto market held near $2.8 trillion in total valuation on May 14. Capital did not leave the sector; it only shifted. Money moved out of BTC and ETH derivatives and into a higher-volatility asset. That pattern has appeared before.  In 2021 and parts of 2024, leveraged positions in meme coins built up fast during periods when larger tokens traded sideways, then unwound once momentum broke.  Intellectia.AI reported that open DOGE positions reached 15.13 billion tokens worth roughly $1.67 billion. Analysts flagged the $0.11 level as a key support. A break below that level could trigger cascading

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Judge Delays Aaves Bid to Unfreeze $71M ETH from Kelp DAO Exploit

A New York judge has delayed a decision on Aave‘s emergency motion to unfreeze $71 million worth of Ether (ETH) tied to the $293 million Kelp DAO exploit, a significant DeFi theft attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Judge Margaret M. Garnett has requested additional briefings from both Aave and the law firm Gerstein Harrow LLP, extending the process through at least June 5, 2026.  The frozen funds, which represent approximately one-quarter of the stolen assets, were locked by Arbitrum‘s Security Council on April 20 in an emergency action to prevent the attacker from moving the ETH further. Aave has argued that the frozen ETH is critical for mitigating user losses and stabilizing the DeFi ecosystem, warning of potential liquidations and broader market disruption if the assets remain inaccessible. However, Gerstein Harrow LLP, representing creditors claiming rights to the funds, has contested Aave’s request, filing a restraining notice earlier this month.  Judge Seeks Specific Legal Clarifications  Judge Garnett outlined six key legal issues that require further clarification before she can rule on the matter. These include whether the transactions tied to the exploit fall under New Yorks shelter principle, the distinction between fraud and theft in this context, and the legal framework governing

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Ethereum considers staking reward model change to boost ETH price outlook

Ethereum  Ethereum considers staking reward model change to boost ETH price outlook  Ethereum is rethinking its staking rewards. Grayscale Research suggests tweaking the system to cap incentives above certain staking thresholds to fight inflation and enhance ETHs value proposition.  The details  The current base staking yield for Ethereum hovers around 3.0–3.2% as of April 2026. Thats a 40% drop from late 2022 when yields were above 5%. More validators are joining the party, which dilutes the rewards for everyone.  Layer 2 networks have reduced Layer 1 transaction fees and brought down ETH burns, leading to increased net issuance. Annual gross inflation sits at approximately 1 million ETH.  Background  A record 32% of ETH is currently staked. Grayscales proposal would cap how much can be earned from staking once a certain threshold is hit, aiming to control inflation and reinforce ETH scarcity.  The community is discussing proposals like EIP-7917, which explores tiered reward systems to address centralization concerns. Grayscale‘s Head of Research supports the reward cap idea as a way to bolster ETH’s store-of-value narrative.  What this means for investors  Market participants should monitor these developments, as a modified staking reward model could reshape Ethereums competitive landscape, especially as Layer 2 activity continues to rise.

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Ethereum Dips To $2,250 As Trader Profit-Taking Hits 3-Week High

Ethereum  Ethereum Dips To $2,250 As Trader Profit-Taking Hits 3-Week High  On-chain data shows investor realized profits on the Ethereum network have hit their highest level in three weeks alongside the dip in the ETH price.  Ethereum Realized Profit/Loss Shot Up Recently  According to data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the Ethereum Network Realized Profit/Loss has observed a spike recently. This indicator tells us, as its name suggests, the net amount of profit or loss that ETH investors as a whole are realizing through their transactions.  The metric works by going through the transfer history of each token being sold on the blockchain to determine the price at which it was moved prior to this. If the previous transaction value was less than the latest selling price for any coin, then the tokens sale is considered to be leading to the realization of some net profit. Similarly, the opposite arrangement points to loss-taking.  The exact degree of profit or loss involved in each case is equal to the difference between the two prices. The Network Realized Profit/Loss sums up this profit and loss for all transactions occurring on the network and determines their net value.  Now, here is the chart shared by Santiment that shows the trend

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Ethereum upgrades may not be enough to lift Ether, JPMorgan warns

Ether has continued to lag behind Bitcoin during the latest crypto market recovery, with analysts at JPMorgan saying weaker network activity and fading confidence across the altcoin market have kept institutional demand tilted toward Bitcoin.Bitcoin ETFs and CME futures positioning have recovered faster than Ether after the Iran conflict driven market selloff.JPMorgan said Ethereum upgrades over the past three years failed to generate meaningful growth in network activity.Repeated crypto hacks and weaker DeFi activity have continued to weigh on investor confidence in altcoins, according to JPMorgan.  According to a report from JPMorgan led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, Bitcoin has recovered much faster than Ethereum following the recent market turbulence linked to the Iran conflict. The bank said institutional investors have rebuilt exposure to Bitcoin across both spot exchange-traded funds and CME futures markets at a pace not seen with Ether.  Spot Bitcoin ETFs have already regained nearly two-thirds of the outflows recorded during the conflict-driven selloff, JPMorgan said. By comparison, spot Ether ETFs have recovered only around one-third of their earlier withdrawals, indicating weaker investor appetite for Ethereum despite the market rebound.  Data from CME futures positioning painted a similar picture, the analysts noted. Institutional traders have almost fully restored their previous

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Bit Digital (BTBT) Stock Slides After Q1 Revenue Miss and Ethereum Headwinds

Bit Digital recorded total revenue of $27.9 million for the quarter, representing a 13.6% sequential decline from the previous quarter‘s $32.3 million. The company attributed this downturn to multiple factors including diminished cloud service revenues, compressed ETH staking returns, and weakened digital asset mining performance. The sole bright spot emerged from colocation operations, which benefited from MTL-3’s full-quarter contribution.  The cloud services division produced $16.8 million in revenue, sliding 13.1% quarter-over-quarter. Digital asset mining operations experienced a sharper 32.9% contraction to $3.7 million, reflecting both reduced Bitcoin production volumes and lower cryptocurrency valuations. Colocation services provided a partial offset with a 23.9% increase to $4.8 million in revenue.  Overall segment gross profit totaled $15.4 million, with profitability metrics diverging across business units. The cloud services division achieved a gross margin approaching 59.5%, while colocation operations delivered a comparable 59.3% margin. ETH staking operations maintained the highest profitability profile with a gross margin near 94.7%.  Ethereum Holdings Create Balance Sheet Pressure  Bit Digital maintained a substantial Ethereum position of 155,444.4 ETH at quarter-end on March 31, 2026. Using the closing ETH price of approximately $2,104, the companys holdings carried a market value near $327.0 million. However, the average acquisition cost of roughly $3,045 per ETH

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Ethereum Price Prediction: Whales Keep ETH Under Pressure

Ethereum  Ethereum Price Prediction: Whales Keep ETH Under Pressure  Ethereum is facing pressure from two sides as whale positioning stays negative and ETH/BTC remains inside a descending channel. For now, ETH needs stronger buying activity and a clear ETH/BTC recovery to weaken the bearish setup.  Ethereum Whales Stay Bearish as ETH Price Holds Near $2,300  Ethereum whales are still showing a bearish position, according to the Ethereum Whale vs Retail Delta chart shared by CW.  The chart shows the whale vs retail delta moving below zero in recent weeks. That means whale positioning has turned negative compared with retail positioning. In simple terms, larger traders appear more short than retail traders.  Ethereum Whale vs Retail Delta Chart. Source:  ETH price is holding near the $2,300 area, while the delta remains in the red zone. This suggests whales have not yet shifted back to a bullish stance, even after Ethereum stabilized from its recent decline.  The chart also shows that previous positive delta periods often appeared during stronger ETH moves. However, the current negative reading shows a different setup. Whales still appear positioned for more downside or at least remain cautious.  If the whale vs retail delta stays below zero, ETH could face pressure near current levels. A deeper decline

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Ethereum TD Sequential Flashes Sell Signal – Is A New 50% Corrective Phase Starting?

Ethereum  Ethereum TD Sequential Flashes Sell Signal – Is A New 50% Corrective Phase Starting?  As the market reacts to the latest crypto legislation, Ethereum (ETH) is flashing warning signs after a fresh technical sell signal emerged for the first time in months and a spike in on‑chain realized profits.  Ethereum Risks New Leg Down After Key Sell Signal  On Thursday, Ethereum jumped 3.5 % intraday before hitting its three-day $2,320 resistance area. The move follows the advancement of the crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, to a full Senate vote after a 15-9 bipartisan vote during the Senate Banking Committees long-awaited markup session.  The King of altcoins has been moving sideways between $2,200 and $2,400 over the past month, which some have called a “no-trade zone.” While many analysts suggest that a breakout above the upper boundary is coming, analyst Ali Martinez has warned that Ethereum may be close to a major correction.  In an X post, the market observer highlighted that a new sell signal has emerged on ETH‘s weekly chart for the first time in nine months. He explained that the TD Sequential indicator has been highly precise in anticipating the altcoin’s trends since April 2025, with every signal on

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Anthropic and Gates Foundation commit $200 million to AI tools for health, education, and agriculture

According to Anthropics blog, the company and the Gates Foundation have announced a partnership worth $200 million to develop AI technologies for health care, education, and farming in countries that rarely see investments in commercial AI technologies.  The funding will include grant money, Claude API credits, and technical assistance for four years. Elizabeth Kelly, who heads the Beneficial Deployments team at Anthropic, described it as “really core to who we are as a company.”  The deal is four times larger than the $50 million partnership the Gates Foundation struck with OpenAI in January. That one targets 1,000 African clinics by 2028.  Claude to support vaccine screening and disease forecasting  Around 4.6 billion people worldwide lack access to essential health services, per the WHO. Anthropic and the Gates Foundation will equip research centers to use Claude for computational screening of vaccine candidates before moving into pre-clinical work.  First targets: polio, HPV, and preeclampsia. These are conditions pharmaceutical companies have historically found less commercially attractive to research.  Separately, Anthropic will work with the Institute for Disease Modeling, a Gates Foundation research group, on malaria and tuberculosis forecasting. The goal is giving non-specialists tools for public health planning that currently require deep technical expertise.  Director at Gates Foundation, Janet Zhou,

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British Pound: Political strain weighs on Sterling – Commerzbank

Finance  British Pound: Political strain weighs on Sterling – Commerzbank  Commerzbanks Michael Pfister highlights mounting political turmoil in the United Kingdom (UK), with resignations and leadership speculation tightening pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He sees rising uncertainty over future fiscal policy as negative for the Pound (GBP). Despite recent Pound weakness, Commerzbank believes markets have not fully priced the risks and continues to expect higher EUR/GBP in the coming weeks.  UK political risks seen hurting Pound  “Nevertheless, the noose around Starmers neck seems to be slowly tightening.”  “The Prime Minister appears severely weakened, and it is questionable whether he can remain in office for much longer.”  “The situation is bad for the pound for two reasons.”  “Firstly, political uncertainty rarely benefits a currency, and secondly, it is currently unclear what policies the potential successors intend to implement.”  “Despite the recent weakness of the pound, we believe that this has not yet been fully reflected in market prices.”  “We therefore continue to expect higher EUR/GBP levels in the coming weeks.”

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