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Optimism Says Ether Now Treated as Native Cryptocurrency Alongside OP Token
8.6.2023
Representatives of the layer-2 network atop Ethereum confirmed the change in the treatment of ETH after CoinDesk observed a $550 million transfer in blockchain data. The change occurred in conjunction with Optimism's “Bedrock” upgrade this week
Metronome now supports Optimism, a Layer 2 solution
8.6.2023
Optimism, which is an upcoming layer 2 solution, has been incorporated into Metronome. With the assistance of Metronome Synth and Smart Farming, all DeFi users will be able to execute efficient and economical formulas. This will, in turn, expose them to reduced network fees and provide them with...
Best Crypto to Buy Now 7 June – Optimism, ApeCoin, Lido DAO
7.6.2023
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will hold a hearing on June 13 on the topic of cryptocurrencies, potentially giving more clarity to the markets.
The committee oversees matters like the Federal Reserve Board, the US Treasury, and currency.
How might this affect the cryptocurrency...
Optimism successfully completes ‘Bedrock’ hard fork, reducing deposit times, layer-1 fees
6.6.2023
The upgrade is part of a series of reforms meant to increase modularity in the OP Stack, allowing developers to spin up their own networks using the software
Optimism Completes ‘Bedrock’ Hard Fork, in Pursuit of Superchain
6.6.2023
Developers behind the layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum say the upgrade will reduce gas fees and cut deposit confirmation times
Optimism 'Bedrock' Upgrade to Speed Confirmations, Cut Gas Fees, Set Path to 'Superchain'
5.6.2023
The "Bedrock” upgrade will improve the usability of the chain by lowering gas fees and cutting deposit-confirmation times by 90% – pitched as a key step toward the Optimism network's goal of becoming a "Superchain."
Optimism-Based Velodrome Token Slides Nearly 8% Ahead of Major Upgrade
5.6.2023
Velodrome’s upgrade is slated for June 15 and is a complete overhaul of the protocol
Central Banks Show ‘a Lot More Pessimism’ About US Dollar, Survey Shows
1.6.2023
The latest gold reserves survey by the World Gold Council shows that central banks are less optimistic about the future role of the U.S. dollar while their confidence in gold has risen. “There was basically a lot more pessimism about the U.S. dollar and a lot more optimism for gold,”...
Wintermute moves over $4M in Optimism to Binance ahead of token unlock
30.5.2023
On-chain analytics platform Spot on Chain reported that Wintermute has already sold these tokens for $1.63 per OP
Optimism Token Prices Slide 7% Ahead of $580M OP Unlock, Doubling Token Supply
30.5.2023
The initial vesting period for early investors and contributors ends today and will nearly double the circulating supply of the tokens
Optimism set to unlock $587M worth of OP tokens, will investors unload?
30.5.2023
More than 386 million OP tokens are scheduled to be unlocked on May 31, more than doubling the total circulating supply
Biden and McCarthy Express Optimism About Timely Passage of Debt Deal - These Coins Will Benefit
29.5.2023
The US debt ceiling has been one of the hottest topics in crypto over the past few weeks.
In a recent development, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the debt ceiling negotiations were progressing positively despite the disputes over spending.
With only a few days left before the default...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Back Above $1,800, as Market Volatility Remains High
26.5.2023
Ethereum was once again trading above the $1,800 level, after a brief breakout during Thursday’s session. Prices rose by as much as 2%, as optimism grew that the U.S. debt ceiling could be increased. Bitcoin also marginally climbed, moving away from yesterday’s two-week low. Bitcoin...
Coinbase's Base network publishes 'path to mainnet' outlining roadmap
24.5.2023
The testnet must perform the Bedrock upgrade and go through audits and stability tests before mainnet launch
Central African Republic gets IMF optimism a year into Bitcoin adoption
24.5.2023
The International Monetary Fund projects 2.2% GDP growth and manageable debt but warns of liquidity risks
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Consolidate on Saturday, Despite Optimism Fed Could Soon Pivot
20.5.2023
Bitcoin started the weekend in consolidation, as markets remained nervous despite somewhat dovish comments from U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking on Friday, Powell stated that rates may not be increased by as much as initially expected. Ethereum rose marginally higher today. Bitcoin Bitcoin...
First Mover Americas: Litecoin Might Be Trading at a Discount
19.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Optimism on Debt-Ceiling
18.5.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 18, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Optimism, Scaling Solution for Ethereum, Sets June Date for Biggest Ever Upgrade, ‘Bedrock’
16.5.2023
The Bedrock hard fork, proposed earlier this year and approved by the Optimism community in April, is supposed to bring a “new level of modularity, simplicity and Ethereum equivalence.”
Optimism's major mainnet upgrade to Bedrock set for June 6
16.5.2023
The much needed upgrade will provide a number of improvements across the network, and come at a time when competition in the Layer 2 space has been heating up