Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) recorded all-time highs in users, transactions and throughput during Q1, even as its market capitalization, trading activity and fee generation declined amid broader crypto market weakness. Activity Surge, But Financial Metrics Dive Ethereum's network delivered record levels of usage during the quarter, with monthly active users, transaction counts and throughput reaching new highs, the Token Terminal Q1 ecosystem report stated on June 18.
The daily transaction volume of large Ethereum investors decreased sharply over a two-week period in June 2026. The cyclical market indicator places a historical technical support zone for the ETH price at $1,510. Metrics recorded on the network on June 17 showed the lowest level of institutional activity for the month.
Another key figure at the Ethereum Foundation is stepping away from her post, continuing a recent leadership exodus.
Ethereum developers are discussing an asset-enforced spend mandate that could place wallet and AI-agent spending limits directly at the token level.
UXLink suffered an exploit in September 2025; nine months after the episode, the attacker reactivated the laundering of the stolen funds. The hacker deposited approximately $8.1 million in ETH into Tornado Cash through 46 transactions of 100 ETH each. The total laundered assets amount to $19.1 million.
Hsiao-Wei Wang stepped down as Ethereum Foundation co-executive director and board member, effective immediately, after returning from a sabbatical. Her exit follows other senior departures, including former co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak and leaders from the Protocol cluster.
Hsiao-Wei Wang has stepped down from the roles of co-executive director and board member of the Ethereum Foundation (EF), according to a Thursday announcement.
Ethereum's increased staking reduces market liquidity, potentially driving price volatility, while raising centralization and smart contract risks. Ethereum secures over $100B with 34 million ETH staked as liquid staking drives participation.
Ethereum whale activity collapses 86.6% as traders remain heavily long near resistance.
Warsh's hawkish Fed signals tighter monetary policy, potentially dampening Ethereum and gold's appeal amid rising interest rates. Fed signals hawkish shift under Warsh, impacting Ethereum and gold markets.
Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigns, adding to recent leadership changes at the organization.
How is the UXLink attacker able to launch millions of dollars in stolen funds after nine months?