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Taiko, an 'Ethereum-Equivalent ZK Rollup,' Raises $15M
2.3.2024
The Taiko project, distinguished for its "based sequencing" architecture, is one of several competing for relevance among a deep field of Ethereum layer-2 networks
$400 million in ETH Withdrawn from Blast L2 Network Following Mainnet Launch
2.3.2024
Around $400 million in Ether (ETH) has been withdrawn from the Ethereum layer-2 network Blast after the launch of its mainnet.
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DeFi Exploits in February Cause Losses of $82 Million With Just $1.3 Million Recovered: Report
1.3.2024
A report sent to Cryptonews by web3 app and antivirus solution De.Fi noted that $82,287,101 was lost in February 2024 from security incidents, with just $1,325,932 recovered.
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You’ll Need To Spend $70k To Enter This Digital Bathroom And Twerk
1.3.2024
A large metaverse project created by the company behind the Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT project held a recent series of beta sessions for individuals who owned certain NFTs. While the developers claim this is just the beginning, it’s not looking promising considering how much money is involved. Read...
Arbitrum and Robinhood Partnership Ushers in New Era for Decentralized Finance Swaps
1.3.2024
Ethereum scaling solution Arbitrum has partnered up with trading app giant Robinhood to announce a new token swap integration in Robinhood’s self-custody wallet. The companies made the joint announcement yesterday at the ETHDenver conference. The new integration lets Robinhood Wallet users...
Blast, Hyped Layer-2 Chain, Sees Most Deposits Bridge to Yield Manager
1.3.2024
The controversial layer-2 network had taken $2.3 billion in deposits since November as it prepared for launch, but within 24 hours of going live, that figure had dwindled to $650 million
Blast, Hyped Layer-2 Chain, Sees Most Deposits Leave Within 1 Day of Going Live
1.3.2024
The controversial layer-2 network had taken $2.3 billion in deposits since November as it prepared for launch, but within 24 hours of going live, that figure had dwindled to $650 million
Study: Institutions More Bullish on Ethereum in H2 of 2023 — BTC and ETH Holdings Surge to 80%
1.3.2024
Between July 2023 and January 2024, the concentration of bitcoin and ethereum in institutional digital asset portfolios increased from 50% to 80%, the latest Bybit user asset allocation report has shown. During this period, institutions appeared to be more bullish on ethereum than bitcoin,...
Ethereum Dencun upgrade set to go live on March 13
1.3.2024
1. Introduction to Dencun Upgrade: Ethereum’s roadmap heralds the arrival of “The Surge” era with the Dencun upgrade, which opens the door for layer-two rollups to achieve mass scalability. These updates will increase Ethereum’s usability and accessibility, promoting...
Solana Price Prediction as SOL Nears Surpassing Binance Coin in Rankings, Eyes Ethereum’s Spot Next
1.3.2024
SOL has gained by 5% in the past 24 hours, with the Solana price reaching $134 on a day when the cryptocurrency market has actually lost 0.5%.
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5 Things To Expect From Ethereum’s Upcoming Dencun Upgrade
1.3.2024
Ethereum's much-anticipated Dencun upgrade is scheduled for a mainnet launch on March 13, following successful testnet launches in February.
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Mad Money Host Jim Cramer Expects Spot Ethereum ETF to ‘Bloom’ Soon
1.3.2024
Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, believes that a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) “will soon bloom.” He cited the immense success of spot bitcoin ETFs, which set several records this week, as the reason behind his statement. Jim Cramer on Spot Ethereum...
The Uphill Quest — Top Cryptos Face Significant Hurdles to Reclaim Peak Prices
29.2.2024
As of Feb. 29, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. ET, bitcoin’s price stands a mere 9.5% shy of its record high of $69,044 per unit, achieved on Nov. 10, 2021. Below is an examination of several leading cryptocurrencies and their proximity to their historical peaks. The Herculean Task for Some of the...
Seneca Hacker Returns $5.3M Amid Legal Threats, Keeps $1M Bounty
29.2.2024
After exploiting the Seneca blockchain protocol, the hacker returned $5.3 million of the stolen funds to the project's Ethereum wallet, keeping a $1 million bounty for identifying a critical vulnerability.
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Shido Token Plummets 85% Following Exploit on Ethereum Staking Contract
29.2.2024
The token for the layer-1 blockchain Shido has plunged 85% after the project's Ethereum-based staking contract fell victim to an exploit.
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Protocol Village: Bitcoin Miner Marathon, Plans 'Anduro,' a Multi-Chain Layer-2
29.2.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 29-March 6
The Protocol: Bitcoin's Call for Volunteers, Ethena's USDe, Blast's Blast-Off
28.2.2024
In this week's issue of CoinDesk's newsletter on blockchain technology, we've got an exclusive interview with Stacks co-creator Muneeb Ali. PLUS: More than $200 million of blockchain project fundraisings
What to Expect From Ethereum’s Cancun-Deneb Upgrade
28.2.2024
The beginning of "The Surge" era in Ethereum's roadmap sees a range of enhancements to scalability, efficiency and security. Here’s a breakdown
Coinbase Adds 2 Software Programs for Ethereum Staking, to Reduce Concentration Risks
28.2.2024
The publicly traded U.S. crypto exchange said it would add support for the additional Ethereum "clients" – computer programs used to access and run the distributed network – to help reduce dependence on the dominant Geth software
Crypto Lender Ledn Now Offers ETH-Backed Loans to Meet Growing Demand
28.2.2024
Canada-based Ledn announced Wednesday that it now offers loans backed by Ether, in response to significant client demand for the service. They begin with an annual interest rate starting at 10.4%.
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