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Vitalik Buterin talks crypto’s perils in Time Magazine interview
18.3.2022
The “prince of crypto,” as Vitalik is referred to in the magazine, said the cryptocurrency industry has an image problem
Ethereum Devs Implement Merge Testnet Kiln, Testing Ground Expected to Be the Last Before PoS Transition
17.3.2022
After implementing the merge testnet Kiln, Ethereum is seemingly getting closer to transitioning to a full proof-of-stake (PoS) network. According to developers Kiln’s execution layer was initially launched leveraging proof-of-work (PoW) and since March 15, Kiln is running entirely under...
Ethereum Moves Higher Against Bitcoin on a Wave of Positive News
16.3.2022
The price of ethereum (ETH) has outperformed bitcoin (BTC) over the past 24 hours, after news emerged that a final testnet has gone through the steps necessary for transitioning Ethereum to its planned proof-of-stake (PoS) system....
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Abra CEO Bullish on Ethereum, Predicts ETH Could Hit $40,000
14.3.2022
Abra’s CEO has predicted that the price of ether could reach $40,000. He’s more bullish on Ethereum than Bitcoin. “The use cases are through the roof,” said the executive. Abra’s CEO Predicts Ethereum Price The CEO of crypto trading platform Abra, Bill Barhydt...
Final Countdown to Ethereum Merge Begins as Configs for the Last Public Testnet Go Live
10.3.2022
Ethereum (ETH) took another step towards the Merge, when the current Ethereum Mainnet will "merge" with the beacon chain proof-of-stake (PoS) system -- as configurations for Kiln, the last public testnet before switching to the PoS mining algorithm, have been published.
"The configs for...
Terra, Avalanche and Osmosis lead the L1 recovery while Bitcoin searches for support
5.3.2022
LUNA, AVAX and OSMO have outperformed most altcoins, hinting that a DeFi revival could be in store
How to stake cryptocurrencies in 2022, explained
1.3.2022
PoS has evolved to include several evolutions, providing users new ways to participate in transaction validation and earn passive income
3 reasons why Lido DAO Token could be on the verge of breaking its downtrend
26.2.2022
LIDO price made a double-digit move after the liquid staking platform added support for KSM and partnered with Apricot Finance to form a lending marketplace for SOL
Ethereum dominance may dwindle as competitors emerge: Morgan Stanley
18.2.2022
“Ethereum demand is tied more closely to transactions. Therefore, similar scaling constraints hurt Ethereum demand more than they suppress Bitcoin demand,” Morgan Stanley’s report reads
Cere Network and Polygon Launch ‘NFT Content Monetization’ Platform Davinci
15.2.2022
On February 14, Cere Network and Polygon launched a non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace and Web3 platform called Davinci, a project that aims to bolster the security behind NFT data. The platform is described as an “all-in-one Web3 media platform” that leverages Cere’s...
No precedent: IRS court settlement doesn't clarify crypto staking taxes
8.2.2022
There is yet to be a conclusive court ruling regarding the taxation of staked crypto rewards; however, a recent case demonstrates industry progression
Winter is coming! Here are 5 ways to survive a crypto bear market
5.2.2022
The multi-month pullback in crypto prices are giving veteran investors flashbacks of the 2018 crypto winter. Here are 5 things investors can do to survive a bear market
Hut 8's 'Ferrari of GPUs' Ready for Ethereum's PoS Move, Miner Open to M&A
3.2.2022
Contrary to smaller Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto miners, Canada-based Hut 8 would not be "really affected" by Ethereum (ETH)'s move to the proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, as the miner is ready "no matter what," Sue Ennis, Vice President (VP) of Corporate Development and Investor Relations...
PoS validator turns down IRS tax refund offer, pushes for clear policy on staking taxation
3.2.2022
The Tezos validator who took the IRS to court argues that staking rewards should be treated as created property rather than income
Report crowns Solana for using least energy per transaction, but there's a catch
3.2.2022
Despite Solana’s low power consumption per transaction, the PoS network still uses much energy overall compared to other PoS protocols
Ethereum Founder Confirms DOGE Shifting to Proof-of-Stake
2.2.2022
Dogecoin recently announced working with Vitalik Buterin to bring proof-of-stake to the network. The Ethereum founder confirmed the news, stating that the meme coin will complete the shift for its new community staking system. Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, owns Dogecoin and tweets about...
Ethereum.org Shifting from 'ETH 1' and 'ETH 2' to 'Execution Layer' and 'Consensus Layer'
25.1.2022
Ethereum.org will stop using the conventional "ETH1" and "ETH2" terms when referring to the phases of Ethereum (ETH)'s development -- instead adopting the use of "execution layer" and "consensus layer."...
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Team Proof-of-Work Educates Lawmakers at Bitcoin Mining Hearing in US
21.1.2022
Questions ranged from whether Bitcoin (BTC) could potentially transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, to whether crypto mining can be considered “wasteful,” as lawmakers in the US House of Representatives discussed the energy impact of crypto mining during a hearing...
Watch Mining Hearing Live: Bitcoin Is More Energy-Efficient than Banks, Bitfury CEO Tells US Lawmakers
20.1.2022
Traditional banking requires 2.5 times the amount of power as Bitcoin (BTC) to produce the same amount of value, and only proof-of-work (PoW) provides “a truly trustless system,” according to Brian Brooks, CEO of major blockchain technology firm Bitfury and a former Comptroller of the Currency...
Regulator Reiterates Call for EU Ban on Proof-of-Work Mining
20.1.2022
The EU should prohibit proof-of-work crypto mining, an executive at the European securities watchdog has insisted. Coins relying on the energy-intensive method of minting pose a risk to efforts aimed at meeting climate change goals such as those set in the Paris Agreement, the regulator says....