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Ark Invest and 21shares Amend Spot Ether ETF Filing, Now More Aligned With SEC Preferences
9.2.2024
In a move to possibly align more with the SEC regulatory framework, Ark Invest and 21shares have amended their filing for a spot ether ETF, introducing a cash creation and redemption mechanism that mirrors the SEC’s recent approval criteria for spot bitcoin ETFs. Cathie Wood’s...
Neobanking app enfineo claims it can bridge traditional finance with cryptocurrencies
9.2.2024
  Startup enfineo is building an alternative to your usual cryptocurrency wallets with a focus on traditional banking and finance. enfineo guarantees that the platform seamlessly integrates conventional banking with the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, allowing users to manage their savings...
Ethereum Developers Set March 13 as Target Date for Dencun Upgrade
8.2.2024
Ethereum developers have set a mainnet launch date for the Dencun upgrade, which will introduce several Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), including proto-danksharding, which is expected to drive down transaction costs on layer 2. During a bi-weekly coordinating call on Thursday, Ethereum...
Polygon Releases 'Type 1 Prover,' Claiming Milestone Set by Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin
8.2.2024
The announcement means that existing EVM chains or optimistic rollups can connect to the prover without modification, then plug into Polygon’s newly released Aggregation layer, providing access to "all of the liquidity and value on Ethereum itself,” Polygon said
ARK Invest and 21Shares Outline Cash Processes in New Ethereum ETF Bid
8.2.2024
Ark Invest and 12Shares have refiled their joint application for a spot market Ethereum ETF to address cash creation and redemption. The amendments bring it in line with spot Bitcoin ETFs recently approved by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric...
Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Goes Live on Holesky Testnet, Eyes Mainnet Launch
8.2.2024
Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade has successfully navigated the final testing phase on the Holesky testnet, introducing proto-danksharding to dramatically lower transaction fees on its layer-two solutions, with eyes now firmly set on a mainnet launch. Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Triumphs...
Ethereum Developers Target March 13 for Milestone 'Dencun' Upgrade on Mainnet
8.2.2024
The timing for the long-awaited Dencun upgrade, with its much-touted "proto-danksharding" feature, was announced Thursday on a call with top developers for the Ethereum blockchain
Protocol Village: Order-Routing Protocol Flood Raises $5.2M Led by Bain Capital Crypto, Archetype
8.2.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 8-14
Pandora’s ERC-404 Standard Grabs Crypto World’s Attention + More NFT News
8.2.2024
The non-fungible token (NFT) market has seen a significant recovery over the past day. The sales volume is up 31% to $42,969,376. Meanwhile, buyers are down less than 1%, sellers 15% and transactions 8%. All top 10 collections by sales volume have seen an increase in the last 24 hours,...
Can Cardano compete with Ethereum’s dominance?
8.2.2024
Blockchain technology has transformed our understanding and implementation of secure, decentralized systems. One noteworthy platform is Cardano, which distinguishes itself through its emphasis on sustainability, scalability, and transparency. Employing a research-driven methodology, Cardano seeks...
SEC Delays Decision on Invesco and Galaxy Digital’s Spot Ether ETF
8.2.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its ruling on the Invesco Galaxy ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), and has now been pushed to potentially July 2024 after opening the proposal to public comments. Invesco and Galaxy Spot Ethereum ETF Decision Delayed by SEC...
FINRA-Registered Digital Asset Platform Prometheum to Launch Ether Custody Services
7.2.2024
Prometheum, the first U.S. special purpose broker-dealer authorized to custody, clear, and settle digital asset securities, disclosed that it is now providing custodial services for the cryptocurrency ethereum. This announcement arrives amidst a period where the prominent crypto asset, ethereum...
The Protocol: Solana's Missed Moment, Exclusive Farcaster Q&A, Bullish Year of Dragon
7.2.2024
Even in a slow week ahead of the Chinese New Year, there's a lot of crypto news to cover. Here's this week's The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly newsletter devoted to blockchain tech
'Absolute Essentials of Ethereum' by Paul Dylan-Ennis: An Excerpt
7.2.2024
Prometheum, the Only SEC-Registered Crypto Company, Launches First Product: Ether Custody Service
7.2.2024
Prometheum, the only digital asset service provider registered with the US SEC, will offer its first crypto product in March: Ethereum custody, according to a report by Fortune. It is potentially big news for the industry. A successful launch could end up clarifying Ethereum’s status as...
Farcaster's Dan Romero Explains How 'Frames' Did What X (Twitter) Doesn't
7.2.2024
The decentralized social network Farcaster is enjoying a breakout after last week's introduction of "Frames" – a new feature that could attract attention from developers and, eventually, mainstream users. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie sat down with co-founder Dan Romero in an exclusive interview
ERC404, Ethereum’s experiment, generates $87 million in trades
7.2.2024
The NFT crypto-hybrid, ERC404, dubbed Ethereum’s experiment, has reportedly generated $87 million in total volume on DEXs, that is, decentralized exchanges. The same figure for NFT marketplaces stands at just below $1 million. The novel token brings together the attributes of fungible tokens...
Is Ethereum (ETH) and Injective (INJ) worth investing In 2024? How to enter Option2Trade’s (O2T) $888K giveaway?
7.2.2024
As 2024 unfolds, Ethereum (ETH) and Injective Protocol (INJ) remain compelling investments due to their innovative foundations and market potential. However, the emergence of Option2Trade (O2T), underscored by its ambitious $888k giveaway, offers a fresh perspective on investment opportunities...
Prometheum, the Only U.S.-Registered Crypto Platform, Picks Ether as Its First Product
7.2.2024
Prometheum Inc. – still standing alone as the only U.S.-registered crypto securities platform – has disclosed that the first digital asset it'll handle for clients will be ether {{ETH}}
CleanSpark Announces Two New Acquisitions + More Crypto News
7.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: CleanSpark Announces Two New Acquisitions Neo Develops Bespoke Consortium Ethereum-compatible Chain for Chinese Enterprise Market Ripple’s XRPL...