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Ethereum has come alive again with a 600-point monster rally. Could the second-biggest crypto be ready to go on its own bull run?

Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, has criticized his colleagues in Congress for failing to advance the stablecoin bill. Can stablecoin legislation still pass?

Plus, check out five overlooked stocks that investors secretly monitor but don’t talk about yet in our ‘Whisper Index’.

TOP STORY

Ethereum Skyrockets 20% In 24 Hours: What Is Driving The Surge?

ETH has surged 20% in the past 24 hours to trade at $2,343, extending a two-week rally that has pushed the asset up 32%.

The move, however, still leaves it 52% below its all-time high of $4,878.26, recorded on November 10, 2021.

But, according to industry experts, this rebound reflects more than just a technical bounce—it points to renewed conviction in Ethereum's long-term structural role in the blockchain ecosystem.

How much higher can ETH go?

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FINTECH FOCUS

Treasury Secretary Criticizes Senate For Failing To Advance Stablecoin Bill

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday publicly criticized the U.S. Senate's failure to advance the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, expressing concern over the missed opportunity to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins.

"For stablecoins and other digital assets to thrive globally, the world needs American leadership," Bessent stated.

Can the stablecoin bill still pass?

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