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What the Merge Could Mean for Ethereum and Its Developers
6.9.2022
As Bellatrix Activated, Ethereum protocol developer Preston Van Loon joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover,” to discuss the Merge and what it could mean for users and developers
Ethereum Implements Bellatrix — Network’s Upcoming Paris Upgrade to Trigger The Merge, Validator Block Production
6.9.2022
The blockchain network Ethereum has officially activated the Bellatrix upgrade, the final change before The Merge, the highly anticipated transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS). Bellatrix was successfully codified into the codebase at epoch 144,896 on the Beacon chain...
Exchanges Vow to Keep ETH Trading Open as Merge Moves Closer
6.9.2022
Crypto exchanges are vowing to keep trading open and unaffected during Ethereum’s (ETH) transition to proof-of-stake (PoS), despite deposits and withdrawals of ETH and ERC-20 tokens being halted.
Meanwhile, the major exchange FTX has gone one step further, announcing a halt to wrapped...
Hive Blockchain explores new mineable coins ahead of Ethereum merge
6.9.2022
Hive's Ethereum mining operations have historically generated three to four times more revenue per megawatt than Bitcoin mining, the firm said
Biggest Movers: ETC up Nearly 30% on Tuesday, as Merge Timeline Is Set
6.9.2022
Ethereum classic was a notable mover in today’s session, as the token rose by nearly 30% on Tuesday. The surge comes as it was confirmed that the Ethereum merge event will take place next week, between September 13-15. Another big mover was avalanche, which rose by over 8% earlier today....
Will the Ethereum Merge crash or revive the crypto market? | Find out now on The Market Report
6.9.2022
On this week’s episode of “The Market Report,” Cointelegraph’s resident experts discuss the Ethereum (ETH) merge and how it might impact the crypto market
Large Ethereum Miners Look to Cloud Computing, AI Ahead of The Merge
6.9.2022
The Merge will do away with the need for bulky, expensive data centers, so the owners of those data centers are looking to repurpose them
First Mover Americas: Ether Outshines Bitcoin as Ethereum Merge Nears
6.9.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 6, 2022. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Will Bitcoin Really Go Into Terminal Decline After Ethereum Merge?
6.9.2022
As the long-awaited Ethereum Merge draws closer, one of the most interesting facts about 2022’s bear market is that ethereum (ETH) has outperformed bitcoin (BTC) along pretty much every timeframe. ...
Read More: Will Bitcoin Really Go Into Terminal Decline After Ethereum Merge?
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Above $1,600 as ‘Bellatrix’ Hard Fork Commences
6.9.2022
Ethereum rallied on Tuesday, as founder Vitalik Buterin confirmed a part of the “Merge” event was commencing today. In a tweet he stated: “What’s happening today is the Bellatrix hard fork, which prepares the chain for the merge.” Bitcoin was also higher, as...
Ethereum Classic Hashrate, Prices Surge as Miners Prepare for Post-Merge Reality
6.9.2022
Futures tracking the tokens logged some $27 million in liquidations in 24 hours – second only to Ethereum and ahead of bitcoin futures, which usually see the highest liquidations
The Final Countdown to the Ethereum Merge Has Officially Begun
6.9.2022
The activation of the Bellatrix upgrade on Ethereum triggers the beginning of the Merge, which will likely be completed sometime around Sept. 13-16
DeFi Giant Aave Stops Loaning Ether Ahead of Ethereum Merge
6.9.2022
The Aave community is worried that users may increasingly borrow ether ahead of the Merge, exposing the protocol to liquidity issues and injecting volatility into Lido's staked ether market
Ethereum Classic Pumps 26% as Miners Make Switch ahead of ETH Merge
6.9.2022
Ethereum Classic has pumped 26% in the last 24hrs as miners continue to make the switch from Ethereum ahead of The Merge.
With Ethereum (ETH) switching from a Proof-of-Work to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus - scheduled for September 19 - there has been a marked increase in the network hashrate...
Ethereum domain names top Bored Apes on OpenSea's weekly chart
6.9.2022
Ahead of the upcoming Merge, ENS domains have reached the top of OpenSea’s seven-day chart in trading volume
Ethereum Merge to 'swamp' other coins with miners — Mining CEO
6.9.2022
The Ethereum Merge could force many crypto miners to give up and abandon their expensive mining rigs amid a race to the bottom for profits
74% of Ethereum nodes ‘Merge ready’ ahead of Bellatrix upgrade
6.9.2022
The need to update Ethereum clients comes as the Bellatrix upgrade is set to enable the Beacon Chain to execute transactions
First Mover Asia: Ethereum's Merge Starts to Hit Gaming Chip Prices
6.9.2022
Prices for graphics processing units (GPUs) for personal computers are tumbling as the Ethereum blockchain's upcoming shift to a proof-of-stake network reduces demand for the chips from cryptocurrency miners
Ethereum gone wrong? Here are 3 signs to keep an eye on during the Merge
5.9.2022
The Ethereum merge is fast approaching and those with assets at stake should keep a close eye on the following data sources
Binance to temporarily suspend ETH and WETH deposits and withdrawals ahead of the Merge
5.9.2022
The exchange also announced plans to remove $USDC as a tradeable asset from its platform