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One Misconception and Severe Design Flaw of the Ethereum Merge
4.9.2022
Sergey Vasylchuk is the Co-founder & CEO of the staking provider Everstake.
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The Merge is nigh, and there are some misconceptions about it that even the wonderfully written FAQ on the dedicated page can't answer. Understanding the new reality is paramount, especially as you prepare...
Vitalik Buterin Says His Influence Over Ethereum Decreases as Network Nears the Merge
2.9.2022
With Ethereum (ETH) advancing toward the Merge, the blockchain’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin reiterates that his influence over the network has been decreasing over the past two years, as many new developers are taking over multiple roles....
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As Ethereum Options Open Interest Remains High, Brace for Volatility Ahead of Merge
1.9.2022
After a large increase in the open interest (OI) in ethereum (ETH) options contracts over the course of July and the first half of August, warnings have emerged that traders should brace for increased volatility in the nearest term.
Increased volatility will be on the horizon as options traders...
Amid Ethereum’s Merge, Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Says ADA’s Vasil Fork Is Coming Soon
28.8.2022
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson detailed on Friday that the Vasil hard fork is coming soon and noted that it may occur “sometime in September.” The crypto asset’s upgrade has been overshadowed by the upcoming Ethereum upgrade called The Merge. Vasil Hard Fork...
Coinbase Discloses It Will ‘Evaluate Any ETH Fork Tokens Following The Merge’
28.8.2022
The publicly listed firm Coinbase Global has revealed the company plans to evaluate any potential forks that arise from the upcoming Ethereum upgrade known as The Merge. In a recently updated blog post, Coinbase said if a new Ethereum proof-of-work (PoW) token is created it “will be reviewed...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Below $1,900 as Ethereum Foundation Comments on Gas Fees
18.8.2022
Ethereum was once again trading below $1,900 during Thursday’s session, as the Ethereum Foundation clarified speculation surrounding The Merge. It was recently rumored that the move will reduce gas fees, however these claims were somewhat dismissed. Bitcoin was also lower, as it continued...
For 38 Consecutive Days Ethereum Gas Fees Record the Lowest Rates Since 2020
7.8.2022
In 43 days, the Ethereum network could finally see a full transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) via The Merge. Meanwhile, during the last 38 days, Ethereum’s layer one (L1) onchain transaction fees have dropped below the $5 mark and tumbled even lower by the end...
Survey That Asks if The Merge Could Cause an Ethereum Chain Split Sparks PoS Delay Discussions
31.7.2022
While there’s 50 days left until the week of September 19, the crypto community has been discussing whether or not Ethereum developers will delay the penciled-in date for The Merge. Moreover, on July 27, the crypto hedge fund Galois Capital published a survey on Twitter that indicates more...
Sepolia testnet Merge mostly successful — 'Hiccups will not delay the Merge.'
7.7.2022
Merge trials on testnets are essential to allow Ethereum developers and independent project developers to understand what they can expect when the actual Merge takes place
Ethereum's Ropsten Test is 'Almost' Bug-Free, Two More Testnets to Go Before the Merge
9.6.2022
The Ropsten test network (testnet) -- also referred to as Ethereum (ETH)'s first dress rehearsal for the upcoming Merge, when the current Ethereum Mainnet will merge with the beacon chain proof-of-stake (PoS) system -- successfully went through The Merge yesterday....
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Ethereum Beacon Chain Experienced a 7-block Reorg, More Work Needed Ahead of The Merge
26.5.2022
The Beacon Chain, which will introduce proof-of-stake (PoS) to Ethereum (ETH), experienced a seven-block reorganization (reorg) on Wednesday.
A reorg can happen either through a malicious attack from a miner with high resources or simply through network failure, such as a bug, temporarily...
Crypto Community Welcomes Musk’s Twitter Bid as Obstacles Emerge
15.4.2022
Twitter’s board does not welcome Tesla chief Elon Musk’s bid to buy all the shares of the company and is reportedly preparing a ‘poison pill’ defense strategy that would prevent a hostile takeover....
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Ethereum’s Hashrate Taps an All-Time High as Miners Race to Mint ETH Before The Merge
9.4.2022
While the Ethereum community is getting prepared for The Merge and the protocol’s transition to a full proof-of-stake (PoS) system, the network’s hashrate reached an all-time high (ATH) on April 7, 2022. On Thursday, Ethereum’s hashrate reached a high of 1.131 petahash...
Ethereum Staking Sees Accelerating Growth Ahead of Merge
25.3.2022
Staking of Ethereum’s native ETH tokens is accelerating ahead of ‘the Merge,’ with more than 9% of the entire supply of ETH now locked in staking protocols. Meanwhile, exchanges are being depleted of their ETH supply, as more investors are taking their tokens into their own custody and staking...
Crypto Trading in Russia Rises Again as Price Discounts Emerge
8.3.2022
Trading in bitcoin (BTC) and the stablecoin tether (USDT) is once again rising in Russia, with trading volume on both coins on Monday breaking their highs from the start of the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, price discounts have emerged on Russian ruble (RUB) trading pairs, while Ukrainians...
Ethereum Developer Calls for the Community to Test the Merge
1.12.2021
An Ethereum (ETH) developer has called onto the community to help test the so-called Merge – Ethereum mainnet "merging" with the beacon chain proof-of-stake (PoS) system – and the new program’s start seems to have been a success.
“Ethereum needs you to test the Merge,” urged the meme accompanying...
Bitfury Is Said To Be Valued 'In Billions' as IPO Rumors Reemerge
11.10.2021
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Solana Resists Selling as Details on Network Outage Emerge
21.9.2021
SOL was up by almost 4% over the past 24 hours to trade at a price of USD 142.91. The rise came on a mostly red day in the broader crypto market, with bitcoin (BTC) trading down by almost 2% a
S Korean MP Tells Gov’t: ‘Don’t Let a Crypto Monopoly Emerge’
8.9.2021
country to have submitted its official application to become a licensed trading platform operator after sealing a deal with the neobank K-Bank. The latter has established a
Voyager Digital Buys European Crypto Exchange Focused on Institutional Investors
24.10.2020
Crypto-asset broker Voyager Digital Ltd is buying LGO Markets, a French cryptocurrency exchange focused on corporate investors. The two firms will merge under one brand, Voyager, and their two separate native tokens, VGX and LGO, will also merge. The deal grants Voyager, a Canadian Securities...