![‘Make me feel emotional desire to quit:’ Ethereum’s Buterin frustrated by community’s focus on ‘degen casino’](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-option05-880x525.webp)
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![‘Make me feel emotional desire to quit:’ Ethereum’s Buterin frustrated by community’s focus on ‘degen casino’](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-option05-880x525.webp)
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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin is tired of hearing that “degen casino” is the best market fit for crypto, expressing frustration over the industry’s narrow focus. Amid growing concerns about Ethereum‘s direction, co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed frustration with claims that its model…
![A new Shiba Inu-themed token VICKY surges 22% as Buterin holds 13% after initial sale](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/12/crypto-news-trading-chart-front-side-view-Exchange-building-background-bright-neon-colors-option02-880x525.webp)
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VICKY is up 22% in the last 24 hours as Vitalik Buterin retains the majority of VICKY holdings allocated to him at launch. Daughter of Shiba Inu (VICKY), a new Shiba Inu-themed token endorsed by Vitalik Buterin, is up 22%…
![Vicky](https://coin-images.coingecko.com/coins/images/53139/large/logo-Vicky.png?1735375539)
![Tornado Cash co-founder speaks out on money-laundering prosecution](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/03/crypto-news-Tornado-airdrop-coins-option01-880x525.webp)
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On Jan. 22, Roman Storm, a co-founder of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency protocol Tornado Cash, shared his thoughts about the ongoing money-laundering conspiracy prosecution against him on X. Members of the crypto dev community showed their support. Over the years, Tornado…
![Ethereum’s Buterin pushes back on Solana hype, warns against ‘greed-is-good’ mentality](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/03/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-option002-880x525.webp)
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Vitalik Buterin has cautioned against abandoning Ethereum’s chosen path in favor of profit-driven models like those seen in Solana. Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns that profit-driven models, like those in Solana (SOL), could mess with Ethereum’s principles, stressing how…
![Bitcoin.com CEO: Ethereum may be skipped in this cycle due to having a “wokie energy.” Having what?](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/11/crypto-news-is-Ethereum-dying-option4-880x523.webp)
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Amidst the ongoing controversy over serial ETH dumps by Ethereum Foundation, Bitcoin.com CEO claims “this cycle may skip ETH” due to Ethereum’s ill-timed “wokie energy.” Are political leanings so critical in the crypto community in 2025? Lately, Ethereum has been…
![Lido co-founder hints at second Ethereum Foundation](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/06/crypto-news-Lido-DAO-option03-880x523.webp)
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Konstantin Lomashuk, Lido Finance’s co-founder, teased a “Second Foundation” for Ethereum as the community debated ongoing changes to administrative structures.
![Vitalik defends Ethereum Foundation amid ongoing controversy](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-option05-880x525.webp)
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Vitalik has responded to criticism directed toward Ethereum Foundation executive director Aya Miyagotchi and centralization concerns around the future of Ethereum. “The future of the world computer is decentralized,” said Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in a Jan. 21 X post,…
![“Mindless cockroaches”: Ethereum Foundation slammed for constant ETH dumps and awkward use case defense](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/12/crypto-news-Ethereum-dollars-option02-880x523.webp)
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The Ethereum Foundation’s getting roasted for dumping ETH nonstop, and things got worse after an employee’s awkward attempt to defend the move sparked a huge backlash. Ethereum’s off to a rough start in 2025 (ETH). The Ethereum Foundation keeps selling…
![Vitalik Buterin defends EF as it continues to dump more ETH in 2025](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/03/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-option001-880x525.webp)
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Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, defends the Ethereum Foundation’s decision to dump ETH instead of staking or withdrawing from itself. According to data from Spot On Chain, the Ethereum Foundation made its first Ethereum (ETH) sale in the new year on…
![Vitalik Buterin warns of AI risks while highlighting new opportunities](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/07/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-front-portrait-blockchain-background-low-poly-style-880x525.jpg)
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From mecha suits for the mind to agentic interfaces, the Ethereum visionary weighs in. Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has lately expressed both hope and caution on artificial intelligence. He highlighted the dual potential of AI in a series of…
![Vitalik Buterin donates nearly $1m USDC from meme swaps](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/03/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-option003-880x525.webp)
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred almost $1 million in Circle stablecoin USDC to his biotech fund donation address, Kanro.
![Vitalik Buterin wants crypto industry to engage with non-crypto tech and communities](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/03/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-option003-880x525.webp)
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called out to the blockchain industry to increase acceptance by participating in mainstream cryptography and cybersecurity events.
![10m Thai Baht donated by Vitalik Buterin to support Khao Kheow Open Zoo](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/06/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-front-side-portrait-Ethereum-background-day-light-low-poly-st-v5.1-880x525.jpg)
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The funds will be used to improve zoo operations and create a special exhibition for the famous hippopotamus known as, Moo Deng. Buterin wrote a poignant letter to the director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo, expressing his enthusiasm for the zoo’s dedication to education and animal welfare. He wrote: “I was deeply impressed with your commitment to animal welfare, education, and outreach, as well as…
![Moo Deng](https://coin-images.coingecko.com/coins/images/50264/large/MOODENG.jpg?1726726975)
![Ethereum’s Buterin outlines preferred wallet checklist](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Vitalik-Buterin-option05-880x525.webp)
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his expectations and standards for the future of Ether wallets.
![Does Ethereum co-founder’s $75m Kraken deposit mark a top?](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/11/crypto-news-is-Ethereum-dying-option03-880x523.webp)
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Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transferred $75.2 million in crypto to Kraken, sparking debates over a possible Ether top and incoming market correction.
![Rarimo secures $2.5m for ZK identity protocol with backing from Vitalik Buterin](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/05/crypto-news-Identity-challenges-in-defi-unlocking-institutional-investment-option01-880x525.webp)
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Rarimo, a zero-knowledge identity protocol, has secured $2.5 million in funding, with backing from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. With $2.5 million in new funding, interoperability protocol for decentralizing social identity Rarimo now wants to accelerate its pursuit of a decentralized…