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IRS Proposed Rule on Digital Asset Broker Reporting Could Kill Crypto in America
26.9.2023
The proposal creates unworkable requirements for decentralized finance in the U.S. and serves as an important cautionary tale
Ethereum Staking in 2023: A Year of Growth and Transformation
26.9.2023
Ethereum staking saw strong demand from institutions following the Merge. Even if the adoption rate slows down in a few months, its future looks promising, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX
Liquid Staking Platforms Zoom Past 12 Million ETH With an Addition of 370,000 Ether in 5 Days
25.9.2023
In just five days, liquid staking platforms saw a surge of 370,000 ether in their ethereum holdings, breaching the 12 million ETH mark—rising from 11.94 million to a notable 12.31 million. Interestingly, Binance’s liquid staking token, WBETH, was the powerhouse behind this growth...
How Much Does the First Mover Advantage Matter for Crypto Staking?
25.9.2023
We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking
25.9.2023
Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny
Staking Brings Decentralization Back to DeFi
25.9.2023
How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out
25.9.2023
It’s easy to get carried away with staking on PoS networks like Ethereum. But in the long-term, it pays to be cautious. Pick underlying projects with good prospects, don’t over-leverage, and, above all, embrace boredom over quick thrills, says Jeff Wilser
The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge
25.9.2023
Ethereum’s switch to proof-of-stake fixed some problems, like environmental damage linked to PoW mining. But it raised new issues, including worries about centralization, MEV and censorship, say Margaux Nijkerk and Sam Kessler
RockX and Cactus Custody unite to boost institutional crypto staking
25.9.2023
RockX, a provider of staking solutions, has established an exclusive partnership with Cactus Custody, the parent company of Matrixport. Through the collaboration, both parties will work to streamline and improve the staking procedure for the advantage of mainline financial institutions in terms...
Liquid-Staking Token-Backed Stablecoin MKUSD Surges 27,000% in Under a Month
23.9.2023
Since the start of 2023, the size of the stablecoin economy has decreased amid numerous redemptions. However, new stablecoin asset projects, such as Aave’s GHO, First Digital’s FDUSD, and Paypal’s PYUSD, have emerged. On September 1, a stablecoin protocol named Prisma Finance...
Fully-Insured Crypto Staking Service in the Works by German Finance Leaders
18.9.2023
Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the crypto-focused division of the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, has revealed plans to launch a fully insured cryptocurrency staking service.
Boerse Stuttgart Digital is a subsidiary of the Boerse Stuttgart Group, which calls itself Europe's sixth-largest stock exchange...
Deciphering the Differences Between Proof-of-Stake and Proof-of-Work
17.9.2023
As cryptocurrencies continue to evolve, two key consensus mechanisms have emerged for validating transactions on the blockchain: proof-of-work (PoW) and proof-of-stake (PoS). This explainer will examine how these protocols differ and the unique benefits and drawbacks of each. Consensus Mechanisms...
Ethereum’s Liquid Staking Platforms See $1B Influx in 20 Days, Nearing 12M ETH Milestone
15.9.2023
Over 20 days, 640,000 ETH valued at just over $1 billion was added to liquid staking derivatives platforms. Additionally, the amount of ether staked in such protocols is approaching 12 million, with 11.97 million total value locked (TVL) as of September 15, 2023. Ethereum Staking Platforms Race...
3 key Ethereum price metrics suggest that ETH is gearing up for volatility
15.9.2023
Network, futures and user data all point toward Ethereum potentially charting a new course
German Finance Heavyweights Develop Fully-Insured Crypto Staking Offering, Plan 2024 Release
15.9.2023
Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the crypto-focused arm of the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, has already obtained a digital asset custody license in Germany
Coinbase Cloud launches ‘No Minimum ETH Required’ staking program
15.9.2023
Staking is a way for crypto holders to earn passive income without selling their digital assets, similar to depositing money in a high-yield savings account. Just as a bank lends deposited funds to others and pays a fraction of the interest earned in return, staking involves locking up digital...
SSV.network hits mainnet to increase decentralization of Ethereum staking pools
14.9.2023
SSV.network launches distributed validator technology network with more than 10 partner staking DApps to help decentralize Ethereum staking
Ether Staking Landscape Gets Boost as SSV Mainnet Seeks to Dispel Centralization Concerns
14.9.2023
The launch comes as staking landscape is dominated by centralized staking providers, which together hold more than 70% of the staked ether (ETH) supply
Lido’s Staked Ether Tokens Can Soon Be Used on Cosmos, IBC Blockchains
14.9.2023
Lido is the leading provider of liquid-staking solutions and its staking token, stETH, has a $13.8 billion market capitalization
Cosmos Hub upgrades to offer liquid staking
13.9.2023
The upgrade introduces a liquid staking module, eliminating a 21-day locking period applied for unstaked ATOM tokens