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Updated April 11, 2026 · 4:05 PM UTC

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Cardano parent IOHK announces an Ethereum ‘converter’ is on its way

Cardano parent IOHK announces an Ethereum ‘converter’ is on its way

A new product by Cardano code maintainer IOHK brings ERC tokens to the proof of stake blockchain.

23% of Gen Z is investing in memes like Dogecoin (only 9% in NFTs)

23% of Gen Z is investing in memes like Dogecoin (only 9% in NFTs)

Think every young investor was investing only in Dogecoin shunning stocks?

Here’s why Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin burned $7 billion in Shiba Inu (SHIB)

Here’s why Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin burned $7 billion in Shiba Inu (SHIB)

Vitalik Buterin has burned a sizeable chunk of SHIB's total supply, although the community reaction was largely positive Buterin explained that he did it because he doesn't want to be a "locus of power."

Traders lost $200 million trading Dogecoin and Shiba Inu (SHIB) yesterday

Traders lost $200 million trading Dogecoin and Shiba Inu (SHIB) yesterday

Perhaps trading petcoins on leverage is not such a great idea after all.

$3.72 billion liquidated as cryptos fall by double-digit percentages

$3.72 billion liquidated as cryptos fall by double-digit percentages

Think this is a ‘get rich quick’ market? Prepare to be humbled.

DeFi darling Yearn.Finance surges to $4 billion TVL, launches WOOFY coin

DeFi darling Yearn.Finance surges to $4 billion TVL, launches WOOFY coin

The platform introduced its own dog-themed token, allowing "YFI holders to woof into WOOFY." Yes, seriously.

Vitalik Buterin donates $1 billion in Shiba Inu coin (SHIB) to India’s COVID fight

Just when every thought Buterin rugged, he did one of the most iconic donations of all time.

Finding Ethereum fees too high? Blame ‘petcoins’ like Shiba Inu (SHIB)

Finding Ethereum fees too high? Blame ‘petcoins’ like Shiba Inu (SHIB)

The network is strained once again as meme tokens see huge demand from traders.

Shiba Inu carnage: Traders lose $46.5 million on first day of SHIB futures

Shiba Inu carnage: Traders lose $46.5 million on first day of SHIB futures

The shiny new petcoin was not as kind to its newfound owners.

Korean banks sound alarm as altcoins volumes grow in the country

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$1.7 billion liquidated as crypto markets dumps after ‘petcoin’ frenzy

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Vitalik Buterin’s Ethereum wallet holds $8 billion in Shiba Inu coin (SHIB)

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Binance lists ‘Dogecoin killer’ Shiba Inu (SHIB) and its perpetual futures

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