64% of staked ETH controlled by five entities — Nansen
12.9.2022
New report by Nansen delves into the distribution of staked ETH, respective holders and possible ramifications as The Merge looms
White House Crypto Mining Report Draws Praise From Advocates and Critics Alike
12.9.2022
The report called on standards to limit the industry’s environmental footprint, or else limit the industry itself
Starbucks to Offer NFT-Based Loyalty Program Alongside Polygon
12.9.2022
Starbucks is to offer a non-fungible token (NFT)-based loyalty program with the blockchain technology provided by Polygon
Bitcoin proponent claims PoS rewards aren't 'yields,' Vitalik snaps back
12.9.2022
Buterin responded to criticism by claiming PoW-based mining rewards are not much different from the PoS system, however, Wertheimer was quick to point out the differences
Bolt Axes $1.5B Deal to Buy Crypto Infrastructure Provider Wyre
12.9.2022
A landmark deal that would have seen payments firm Bolt acquire Wyre for $1.5 billion has been scrapped by mutual agreement, according to a press release
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Extends Gains, ETH Consolidates Ahead of The Merge
12.9.2022
After rising to a multi-week high over the weekend, ethereum consolidated on Monday, as market uncertainty increased ahead of tomorrow’s Merge. The token, which continues to trade above $1,700, fell from Sunday’s high, as bulls likely liquidated previous positions. Bitcoin remained...
Huobi to delist Monero and other privacy coins, citing regulatory pressures
12.9.2022
The exchange cited its own token management policy and compliance efforts as primary reasons for delisting seven privacy coins
Ether Lags Bitcoin as Ethereum Merge Nears. Here Is Why.
12.9.2022
With the ETH/BTC ratio trading at previous highs, some have started to unwind their long ETH/short BTC trade," one researcher said
Florida Crypto Scam Trader of EmpiresX Pleads Guilty of Defrauding Investors of $100m
12.9.2022
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud with a crypto Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of about USD 100m.
The man, identified as the 28-year-old Joshua David Nicholas, was working as “Head Trader” at the purported crypto platform EmpiresX, which he and others...
Why Terra Luna and Terra Classic Prices are Down Today - Can LUNA and LUNC Bounce Back?
12.9.2022
The survival of the Terra ecosystem has been one of the most intriguing developments in the cryptocurrency market this year. Despite being nearly obliterated due to the market downturn and eventual depegging of the UST stablecoin, Terra Classic (LUNC) and Terra Luna (LUNA) have been putting up...
Bank of America Says the Ethereum Blockchain’s Upgrade May Lead to Greater Institutional Adoption of Ether
12.9.2022
The notable reduction in energy consumption after the Merge may allow some institutional investors to purchase ether (ETH) for the first time
Ford Files 19 Trademark Applications Preparing a Possible Metaverse Push
12.9.2022
Leading automotive company Ford has filed 19 trademark applications related to possible metaverse activities. In the documents, the company hints at the potential launch of Ford-branded NFTs (non-fungible tokens) on its own marketplace, and also refers to the offering of virtual models of its cars...