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PoW Miners Rake in Profits Mining ETH Until the End, Ethash Networks Expect a Boost, JPMorgan Strategists Say ETC Could Benefit
15.8.2022
In just over a month’s time, The Merge is likely to be implemented on the Ethereum blockchain and the network’s proof-of-work (PoW) miners will be forced to mine another coin. So far, it seems ethereum miners are sticking with the PoW Ethereum chain until the very end as profits have...
The Investor’s Definitive Guide to Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake (Abridged)
14.8.2022
Ethereum is moving from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake soon. In this guide, we first defend PoW (in the context of Bitcoin); second, defend PoS (in the context of Ethereum); and third, outline (some of) the trade-offs
Proposed Ethereum PoW Fork Token Loses Half Its Market Value in Less Than 6 Days
14.8.2022
In 32 days, Ethereum is expected to upgrade from a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus algorithm to a proof-of-stake (PoS) system after the network used PoW for seven years. While the testnets have implemented the new rules, most people envision a relatively smooth mainnet transition. However, another...
The Merge: Top 5 misconceptions about the anticipated Ethereum upgrade
13.8.2022
Clear the fog around the most significant upgrade in the history of Ethereum, The Merge. Here are five misconceptions that stand out among the rest
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips at End of Strong Week, Huobi Founder in Talks to Sell Majority Stake
12.8.2022
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 12, 2022
Huobi co-founder reportedly looks to sell majority stake valued at over $1B
12.8.2022
Huobi co-founder Leon Li reportedly informed about his decision to other backers of the company in a July shareholders meeting
Ethereum Developers Looking for Potential Merge Dates
12.8.2022
During a call on Thursday, Ethereum (ETH) developers mentioned potential dates for the Merge – the massive and much-anticipated event when Ethereum moves from the proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism to proof-of-stake (PoS).
The dates mentioned in the document shared during the call include...
Huobi Founder in Talks to Sell Majority Stake at $3B Valuation: Report
12.8.2022
The deal could be one of the biggest ever in the crypto industry
Institutional staking won’t take off unless asset lock-up solved: Coinbase CFO
12.8.2022
Coinbase's new institutional-focused staking product won't be a "near-term phenomenon" while liquid staking is still being worked out
ETH PoS Upgrade to Transition on September 15 to 16 — Ethereum Devs Reveal ‘Tentative Mainnet TTD’ for The Merge
11.8.2022
Following the successful implementation of The Merge into Ethereum’s Goerli testnet, Ethereum developers confirmed during a Consensus Layer Call livestream that the highly anticipated proof-of-stake (PoS) upgrade is coming this next month on or around September 15th to the 16th. After...
No ‘Black and White’ Answer to the Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake Question, Says Kraken
11.8.2022
The proof-of-work versus proof-of-stake face-off does not need to be a fight to the death, a new report has suggested – and a more nuanced approach could pay off for crypto players now fretting about which side of the fence they should be on.
The claims were made in a report on PoW and PoS from...
Ethereum’s Goerli Testnet Implements The Merge, ETH Price Jumps 74% Higher During the Past 30 Days
11.8.2022
The Merge has successfully been implemented into Ethereum’s third and final testnet, Goerli, after previously adding Merge support to the testnets Sepolia and Ropsten. The Merge was added to Goerli at approximately 9:45 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, transitioning to a full proof-of-stake (PoS)...
Ethereum whale transactions peak at 2-month high amid Goerli testnet merger
11.8.2022
ETH price reached a new 2-month high of $1,919 as institutional inflows saw seven straight weeks of inflows even when Bitcoin has seen a net outflow in the same period
3 signs Ethereum price is on track toward $2.5K by September
11.8.2022
A slew of Ether's technical and fundamental indicators support a push toward $2,500 by September
Ethereum's Last Test Before the Merge ‘Quite Good’ Despite 'Confusion'
11.8.2022
The Goerli testnet merge, Ethereum (ETH)'s third and final testnet merge before the blockchain transitions to proof-of-stake (PoS) from its current proof-of-work (PoW) mechanism, has ostensibly been successful.
The merge was executed today at around 1:45 UTC. The testnet merge saw the Goerli...
Decentralized apps on Polygon hit 37,000, rocketing 400% this year
11.8.2022
It comes as the number of monthly active teams for the blockchain reached 11,800 in July, up from 8,000 in March
What’s at Stake: Will the Merge Turn Ether Into a Security?
10.8.2022
A Georgetown Law professor sounds an alarm on how proof-of-stake makes it easier for ether to meet the Howey Test
Ripple Reportedly Eyes Celsius' Assets, New Crypto Rule from SEC, Risky Metaverse + More News
10.8.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news. __________...
Read More: Ripple Reportedly Eyes Celsius' Assets, New Crypto Rule from SEC, Risky Metaverse + More News
The Merge’s Long Term Impact on Ethereum
10.8.2022
Kosala Hemachandra is the founder and CEO of MEW (MyEtherWallet). __________...
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What the fork? Ethereum's potential forked ETHW token is trading under $100
9.8.2022
A non-difficulty bomb ETHW chain could grab 2%-10% of Ethereum's market capitalization, crypto hedge fund manager says