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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
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Dips 2.65%; Network Clocks Modest Uptick in Hash Price
6.9.2023
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty experienced a 2.65% dip at block height 806,400, offering a slight reprieve for miners. This marks the first decline since July 26, when a 2.94% slide was recorded at block height 802,368. Bitcoin Miners See Relief With 2.65%...
Ethereum staking services agree to 22% limit of all validators
1.9.2023
The 22% self-limit rule ensures at least four major staking entities would need to collude in order for the chain to reach finalization
sDAI Pool by Aave goes live after MakerDAO pulls yields downs
31.8.2023
Aave has announced launching the sDAI pool following a reduction in the DSR yields. DSR refers to the DAI Saving Rate. It was originally set to 3.3%, later pitched up at 8$, only to bring it down again. Rune Christensen, the Co-Founder of MakerDAO, has suggested further lowering the DSR yields...
Bitcoin Miners Feel the Pinch: 10% Value Drop Tanks Hash Price in August
29.8.2023
August has proved to be a challenging month for bitcoin miners, facing two difficulty spikes and witnessing the currency’s value plummet over 10% in the past 30 days. This decline in value has pulled the network’s hash price to levels reminiscent of late 2022. At present, miners...
Over 680,000 Ethereum Added to Liquid Staking Protocols in Just 28 Days
26.8.2023
In less than a month, despite a downturn in cryptocurrency markets, over 680,000 ethereum (ETH) has been added to liquid staking derivatives protocols. Lido Finance, the leading liquid staking platform, experienced a supply increase of 5.94%, surging from 7.91 million to 8.38 million ETH since July...
Bitmain Dispatches Initial KS3 Antminers Amid Surge in Kaspa’s Hashrate
22.8.2023
According to Bitmain, the well known crypto ASIC mining rig manufacturer, the company has shipped its first batch of KS3 Antminer machines. Despite each rig costing $49,800, Bitmain sold out of the first batch and announced another batch of KS3 Antminers would be available soon. As Kaspa’s...
Zunami Protocol confirms stablecoin pools attacked, $2.1M loss estimated
14.8.2023
Blockchain security firm PeckShield estimates the protocol suffered more than $2.1 million from the price manipulation attack
Unidentified Miners, F2pool Lead All-Time Bitcoin Mining Rankings: A Comprehensive Review of Bitcoin’s Historic Block Discovery
12.8.2023
Since the inception of the Bitcoin blockchain by Satoshi Nakamoto, the network has diligently processed in excess of 800,000 blocks. An examination of data from 99 distinct mining pools, spanning the previous 14 years, reveals that unidentified mining participants discovered 28.37% of...
Best Crypto to Buy Now 11 August – Fantom, Rocket Pool, Sui
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opted to postpone its decision on Ark Invest's proposal for a Bitcoin ETF, continuing a longstanding challenge for cryptocurrency assets seeking inclusion on mainstream U.S. financial platforms.
The SEC announced on Friday its move to solicit...
Best Crypto to Buy Now 10 August – Aptos, Rocket Pool, Maker
11.8.2023
U.S. inflation metrics saw a notable rise recently, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) experiencing a 3.2% increase over the past year leading up to July.
Despite the financial development indicated by this data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Thursday, the performance...
Coinbase Ventures' Strategic Investment Sends Rocket Pool Token Surging
10.8.2023
The investment branch announced today the purchase of an undisclosed amount of Rocket Pool’s native token RPL, which has jumped more than 9% in the past 24 hours
Bitcoin Network Adjusts: Mining Difficulty Rises 0.12% to 52.39 Trillion
10.8.2023
Bitcoin miners saw a slight increase in mining difficulty on August 9, 2023, at block height 802,368, as the difficulty rose 0.12% from 52.32 trillion to 52.39 trillion. Over the last 2,016 blocks, miners recorded an average hashrate of about 376.5 exahash per second (EH/s). Miners Experience...
KuCoin Crypto Exchange Ceases Bitcoin and Litecoin Mining Pool Services – What's Going On?
3.8.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has announced that it will be temporarily suspending its Bitcoin (BTC) and Litecoin (LTC) mining pools until further notice.
In a Wednesday blog post, KuCoin said the decision will be effective starting from August 15.
The exchange said the move is part of...
Best Crypto to Buy Now 1 August – Trust Wallet, Rocket Pool, Immutable X
2.8.2023
Despite recent changes to macroeconomic policies, analysts warn that Bitcoin could still plummet to $25,000.
Data shows that the 50-day EMA has been persisting as resistance for the past week with Bitcoin having no significant changes to the upside.
Given these challenges, what are the best...
Curve Founder Deploys New Liquidity Pool to Address FRAX Debt Situation
1.8.2023
Egorov has created a new liquidity pool on Curve for FraxLend's CRV/FRAX market, called crvUSD/fFRAX. Analysts said it is an attempt to incentivise liquidity to FraxLend's pool from where Erogov has taken loan of 15.8 million FRAX
Alchemix releases an update on Curve Finance pool exploitation
31.7.2023
Alchemix has provided an official update on the Curve Finance situation. The platform recently witnessed a 47 million-dollar exploit. According to reports, the exploit emerged because of a reentrancy vulnerability. It is believed that Vyper 0.2.15, 0.2.16, and 0.3.0 versions are prone...
Ethereum Liquid Staking Sees 270,000 ETH Influx in 2 Weeks
30.7.2023
Recent statistics reveal that in the past fortnight, about 270,000 units of ethereum (ETH) were deposited into liquid staking derivative protocols. Currently, these decentralized finance (defi) staking platforms hold an estimated 10.65 million ether locked within their systems. Ethereum Liquid...
Crypto Lender Credix Brings Additional Private Credit Pool on Solana With 11% Yield
26.7.2023
Decentralized finance platform Credix opens a trade receivables lending pool with Solana Foundation among investors
Bitcoin Network’s High Difficulty Levels Poised to Ease Amid Longer Block Intervals
24.7.2023
Upon achieving an unprecedented all-time high on July 11, 2023, soaring to a staggering 53.91 trillion, Bitcoin’s difficulty is poised to decline by an estimated range of 3.9% to 4.04% come July 26, 2023. Block generation periods have been lagging behind their typical ten-minute average...