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Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: EigenLayer's 'Intersubjective Forking' Is Objectively Not Done

EigenLayer released a 43-page whitepaper on their upcoming EIGEN token, focusing on intersubjective forking to address concerns and enable forking without affecting the main Ethereum blockchain. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

Avail Data Availability Integrated by Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, StarkWare, ZkSync

Avail collaborating with major layer-2 networks in the Ethereum ecosystem for data availability solutions. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Beyond Tribalism: The Synergistic Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum

Bitcoin and Ethereum rivalry reflects historical tribalism but can transition to collaboration for a better decentralized future. [ more ]
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App Developer Magazine
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Safer Bitcoin alternative launched from DLC.Link| App Developer Magazine

dlcBTC is a Bitcoin alternative utilizing Discreet Log Contracts (DLC) to enable self-wrapping, preserving self-custody in DeFi on Ethereum. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Protocol Village: DLC.Link Uses Discreet Log Contracts to Create 'Safer Wrapped Bitcoin'

DLC.Link released dlcBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin alternative using DLCs for DeFi.
dlcBTC enables users to trade, lend, and hedge Bitcoin within the Ethereum ecosystem while maintaining self-sovereignty. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Could Face 'Hidden Risks' From Ballooning Restaking Market: Coinbase

EigenLayer is now the second largest DeFi protocol with $12.4 billion in TVL.
Restaking and liquid restaking tokens could pose additional risks compared to existing staking products.
Restaking champions Ethereum's open innovation and will be a core part of the ecosystem. [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies return to gains

Bitcoin and Ethereum regained key levels amidst gains in the cryptocurrency market.
Decentralized finance (DeFi) applications are experiencing increased activity and Total Value Locked (TVL). [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

SEC opens comment period for Ethereum spot ETF proposals

SEC initiated comment period for ETH spot ETF proposals from Grayscale, Fidelity, and Bitwise.
SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs in January does not indicate approval for Ethereum ETFs, raising concerns among investors.
SEC's ongoing probe into ETH's classification will impact the future of Ethereum spot ETFs and the wider cryptocurrency market. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Dogwifhat Becomes Third-Largest Meme Coin as Bitcoin Clings to $70K

Meme coins, led by Solana-based WIF, surged, outpacing DeFi and exchange tokens.
DOGE-tracked futures bets hit $2 billion, with caution on recent gains amid BTC and ETH exhaustion. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum continues consolidated despite regulatory concerns

Ethereum gains 1% to $3,500 amid calm trading after recent corrections.
SEC potentially investigating Ethereum to strengthen position for potential rejection of Ethereum spot ETFs. [ more ]
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ether
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether Could Avoid Designation as a Security With Centralization Risk Easing, JPMorgan Says

Lido's share in staked ether has decreased, easing concentration concerns.
Decentralized networks may exempt tokens from being classified as securities. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether ETFs Unlikely to Cause a 'Bubble,' Traders Say

Ether spot-ETFs unlikely to cause major price surges
Interest in ether bets rose significantly after spot bitcoin ETF approval [ more ]
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Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

BlackRock Seeing Only 'A Little Bit' Demand for Ethereum from Clients, Says Head of Digital Assets

Bitcoin is the primary focus for BlackRock clients, with Ethereum having less interest.
BlackRock's clients show very little demand for other crypto assets besides Bitcoin and Ethereum. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether Traders Target $3.5K as ETH Jumps on ETF Expectations

Ethereum broke above $2,700 for the first time since May 2022.
There is bullish sentiment and buying interest in Ethereum, driven by potential ETF approval and the introduction of regulated ether products with yearly rewards. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

TechCrunch Minute: Solana is ushering in a new round of memecoin mania | TechCrunch

Solana blockchain making waves in the crypto world
Current crypto summer possibly lacking new central innovation [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Is Ethereum's Dencun Update All It's Cracked Up To Be?

Ethereum's Dencun upgrade aims to reduce fees for users through 'proto-danksharding.'
Debates arise on potential fragmentation and competitive edge risks within Ethereum ecosystem. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Game Theory Of Financial Crime: Policy Takeaways From Bitcoin

Bitcoin's share of illicit crypto volume has dropped from 97% in 2016 to 19% in 2022, with Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain dominating the field.
The shift in illicit actors using cryptocurrencies highlights the need for policymakers to study specific assets and blockchains favored by criminals and shape more nuanced policy narratives. [ more ]
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Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto for Advisors: The Investment Case of Bitcoin vs. Ether

Bitcoin hit new all-time highs driven by massive investor interest in US-listed bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin's upcoming halving may lead to another price surge, historically seen after halving events.
Ethereum's potential as a platform for diverse applications is gaining recognition, especially in the DeFi sector. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Correction Could Be Approaching

Bitcoin price remains stable with a prediction of a potential drop to $47,000.
Oanda establishes a cryptocurrency trading platform in the UK under FCA regulation. [ more ]
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Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

PEPE Leads Meme Coin Rally as Ether Nears $4K

Meme coins like PEPE, SHIB, and DOGE surged up to 26% in the past 24 hours due to a 'spillover effect' from Bitcoin and Ethereum growth.
Traders use meme coins to bet on Ethereum's growth; bullish demand has been rising since expectations of a spot ETF approval in the U.S. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether, Mantle Lead Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Traders See Prices Correcting to $48K

Bitcoin prices stable, while ether and other tokens show gains.
Mantle tokens surge 30% due to the value-lock milestone of staked ether. [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

ETH predicted to reach almost $4,900 by the end of 2024

Ether is predicted to end 2024 just shy of its all-time high.
The average prediction for ETH's peak in 2024 is $5,300. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether Tops $2.4K as Cathie Wood's Ark, 21Shares Amend Spot ETH ETF Filing

Ethereum's native token ether (ETH) jumped above $2,400 to a two-week high after Ark Invest and 21Shares amended their spot ETH ETF filing.
The updated filing brings the ETF more in line with spot bitcoin ETFs approved by regulators last month. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips Over 15% Since ETF Approval

Bitcoin price drops and outflows from GBTC following the listing of BTC ETFs
Ether could see a price increase on hopes of a spot ETH ETF listing [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether Could Soar in 2024 on the Back of Dencun Upgrade, ETF Narrative: Analysts

Investors are likely to have a relook at ether as the spot ETF narrative gathers steam and Ethereum remains the dominant chain in the DeFi and NFT world.
Ether is qualified to be a core holding in a diversified crypto portfolio, one observer said. [ more ]
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London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

What could happen to ETF this year?

The SEC could approve the Ethereum Spot ETF by 2024, marking the second cryptocurrency listing on the New York exchange.
The approval of the Ethereum ETF is expected to boost Ethereum's price and generate renewed investor interest. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

BlackRock Wants to Follow Bitcoin ETF With an Ethereum ETF. Marketing It Might Not Be So Simple

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is considering launching an Ethereum-backed ETF, following the success of the firm's bitcoin ETF.
Selling an Ethereum ETF could be challenging as investors may already have exposure to bitcoin through the first ETF.
Bitcoin is seen as a potent diversifier in investment portfolios due to its price history and potential for boosting risk-adjusted returns. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether Jumps Over $2.4K as Traders Bet on Possible Ether ETF Next

Ether and native tokens of applications built on Ethereum surged as traders anticipate the proposal of an ether exchange-traded fund (ETF).
BlackRock has filed an S-1 form with the SEC for its iShares Ethereum Trust, a spot ether ETF. [ more ]
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Coindesk
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute to Provide Liquidity for Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Wintermute partners with Asian market for liquidity provision to Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs. [ more ]
Coindesk
17 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

ETH Reverts to Inflationary Asset Following Fee-Reducing Dencun Upgrade

The recent Dencun upgrade reduced Ethereum fees by 4x, reversing deflationary status. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Layer-2 Builder Botanix Labs Raises $8.5M From Polychain Capital, Others

Spiderchain enables moving applications from Ethereum to Bitcoin for smart-contract capabilities. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Popular Crypto Wallet MetaMask Rolls Out 'Smart Transactions' to Combat Ethereum Front-Running

MetaMask introduces Smart Transactions feature to combat MEV on Ethereum. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Protocol Village: Polyhedra Says Open-Source ZK Proof System 'Expander' 2x Faster Than Alternatives

Expander ZK proof system launched by Polyhedra Network is faster, more secure, and efficient in generating proofs. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong launches Asia's first sport Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong launched six spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, marking a historical moment for the Asian cryptocurrency market. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut

Cryptocurrencies showed a decline in prices over the weekend despite the upcoming launch of Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Consensys, a Target for the SEC's Assault on ETH, Is Fighting Back

Consensys and other crypto companies are pushing back against what they perceive as overzealous regulatory actions, with lawsuits and challenges being pursued. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Consensys Sues SEC Over 'Unlawful Seizure Of Authority' Over Ethereum

Consensys files lawsuit against SEC over Ethereum's classification as a security. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

EigenLayer-Powered Aligned Layer Raises $20M to Make ZK Proofs Faster, Cheaper on Ethereum

Aligned Layer aims to help engineers avoid bottlenecks when proving their code. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether ETFs Are Unlikely to Be Approved in May: Standard Chartered

Approval for Ethereum (ETH) ETFs unlikely in May, despite previous expectations. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bored Ape NFT Prices Tank to August 2022 Levels, Down 90% From Peak

The Bored Apes Yacht Club NFT collection faced a significant price decline of over 90%, from 120 ETH to just over 10 ETH, reflecting decreased interest. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong approves first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong SFC approves the first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, opening up significant investment opportunities for Chinese investors. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin is Pricing in Two Fed Rate Cuts For 2024, Trader Says

Bitcoin trading near $70,800 while Ethereum above $3,500, amid higher U.S. CPI and slowing GBTC outflows.
Market participants closely watching GBTC outflows as BTC reacts positively; outflows at lowest levels since U.S. bitcoin ETFs launch. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: How to Engineer Harder Money, or Just Make Your Own

Bitcoin's supply growth set to halve, Ethereum considers issuance cut, meme coin generation increasing.
Blockchain technology facilitating diverse monetary strategies like meme coin issuance, staking, and fundraising. [ more ]
ReadWrite
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

VanEck CEO skeptical about spot Ethereum ETF approval in May

VanEck CEO skeptical about SEC approval for spot Ethereum ETFs in May
Regulatory silence raising doubts on ETF approval in the near future [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

BTC Halving: Sell-The-News or Buy-The-Alt-Rotation

Bitcoin ETFs driving market growth to all-time-highs.
Bitcoin halving event potentially leading to higher prices and historic performance. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

What the Ethereum Community's Staking Argument Is Really About

Discussion on Ethereum's staking rewards involves governance and monetary policy.
Core Devs' influence and community engagement crucial in Ethereum's governance. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Layer 2s Could Rocket to $1T Base Valuation by 2030, VanEck Says

VanEck predicts Ethereum layer 2 networks to be valued at over $1 trillion by 2030.
Transaction pricing, developer experience, and ecosystem size are key factors for the growth of layer 2 networks. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

U.S. SEC Calls for Comments on Spot ETH ETFs

SEC opens comment window for ether spot ETF proposals tied to Grayscale Investments.
SEC's past approval of bitcoin spot ETFs unlikely to extend to Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, owing to different legal considerations. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum reaches 1 million validators, but not everybody is happy

Ethereum hits one million validators milestone
CEO Larry Fink's comments boost Ether price [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin holds above $70,000 despite regulatory concerns

Bitcoin and Ethereum saw gains despite regulatory concerns
SEC scrutiny impacting cryptocurrency markets [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Meme Coins (and Pepe's Best Friend) Swarm Coinbase Layer 2 Chain

Meme coin trading on Coinbase's layer-2 blockchain, Base, is gaining popularity.
Total value locked on the Base chain has increased since its launch in August. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

BOB, a 'Hybrid' Layer-2 Blockchain Mixing Bitcoin and Ethereum, Raises $10M

BOB aims to create a Bitcoin layer-2 network compatible with Ethereum's EVM standard.
The seed round for BOB was led by Castle Island Ventures. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

There Can (Probably) Be Only One Bitcoin

Capital inflow into digital assets will increase with better regulations.
Ethereum likely to dominate as a technology platform for digital assets. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Ex Ethereum advisor Steven Nerayoff criticizes platform amid SEC scrutiny

Ethereum ETFs face increased scrutiny by SEC
Steven Nerayoff criticizes Ethereum leadership and warns of deceitful practices [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

What Happens if the SEC Classifies ETH a Security? (Wrong Answers Only)

Ethereum's ether (ETH) token may be reclassified as a security by the SEC.
Subpoenaing crypto companies like the Ethereum Foundation is common in the industry. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Protocol Village: Morph EVM Raises $19M in Seed Round Led by Dragonfly

Morph raised $19 million in a seed round for its Ethereum Virtual Machine layer 2 technology.
Elastos introduced BTC Oracle for cross-chain operability between Bitcoin and EVM blockchains. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Coinbase's Base Chain Warns of 'Stuck' Transactions Amid Traffic Surge

Base Mainnet experiencing high traffic and increasing fees causing transaction delays.
Base is the third-largest layer-2 network on Ethereum with over $700 million in total value locked. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Why the SEC Shouldn't Classify ETH as a Security

The SEC is considering classifying ether (ETH) as a security, which could impact the crypto industry.
SEC Chair Gensler indicated that proof-of-stake chains may be viewed as securities, potentially including ETH. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether Tumbles 6% as ETH ETF Hopes Dim Amid Regulatory Probe Reports

Ether dropped to $3,200 due to regulatory concerns about ETFs.
SEC unlikely to approve Ether-based spot ETFs in May. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Solana Leapfrogs Ethereum on DEX Volume

Solana-based DEXs busier than Ethereum in trading volume.
Solana capital efficiency surpasses Ethereum according to Reflexivity Research. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Crypto wallet-draining attacks necessitate security rethink

Cryptocurrency attacks on the rise, exploiting Ethereum's CREATE2 opcode.
CREATE2 allows for efficient smart contract deployments but is being exploited for draining wallets. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Solana Meme Coin Slerf Clocks Higher Trading Volume Than All of Ethereum

Slerf, a Solana-based meme coin, exceeded Ethereum-based exchanges in trading volume within its first day.
The accidental transfer of raised funds to a burn address led to Slerf's popularity and price surge. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether Could Be a Meaningful Earnings Driver for Coinbase, JPMorgan Says

Ether driving Coinbase earnings
JPMorgan raised Coinbase price target to $150 [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Robinhood Shares Jump, Layer 2s Become Cheaper

Robinhood saw significant increases in trading volumes and assets under custody in February.
Ethereum's Dencun upgrade successfully lowered transaction costs on layer-2 platforms. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Developers Upload Script of Jerry Seinfeld's 'Bee Movie' on Ethereum as Gas Fees Plunge After Dencun

Ethereum's Dencun upgrade reduces data fees significantly, allowing Bee Movie script posting at lower costs.
New 'blobs' feature benefits layer 2 networks, lowering data storage fees for platforms like Optimism and Base blockchain. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Business intelligence

Layer 2 Blockchains Become Cheaper After Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade

Layer 2 transaction costs decrease post Ethereum's Dencun upgrade.
Introduction of Binary Large Objects (blobs) reduces expenses on data storage for layer 2 solutions. [ more ]
news.bitcoin.com
3 months ago
Business intelligence

Ethereum Technical Analysis: Bearish Trends Dominate Across Multiple Timeframes Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Bitcoin and Ethereum both experiencing downtrends [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Blockchain Counts Down to 'Dencun' Upgrade, Set to Reduce Fees

Developers preparing for Ethereum's Dencun upgrade on Wednesday, featuring significant code changes.
The upgrade includes a hard fork to improve scalability and reduce fees for layer-2 networks on Ethereum. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

DOGE, SHIB Rally Eases as Bitcoin Bullishness Remains 'Elevated'

XRP gained 10% in 24 hours, while other tokens like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu fell after a rally.
Spot bitcoin ETFs crossed $10 billion inflow mark, possibly leading to a sell-side crisis if flows continue. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin lifted over $71,000 as UK's FCA approves crypto ETNs

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surge, Bitcoin surpasses $71,000 for the first time, Ethereum crosses $4,000 milestone.
FCA approval of crypto ETNs in the UK can enhance cryptocurrency accessibility for both retail and institutional investors. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Meme Coin Frenzy Drives Ethereum Network Fees to Nearly 2-Year High: IntoTheBlock

Ethereum network's revenue hits two-year high.
Speculative frenzy boosts meme coin activity. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin smashes record as it crosses $69K mark for first time

Bitcoin surpassed $69,000 for the first time, driven by investor interest in ETFs and expectations of falling global interest rates.
Ethereum also saw significant gains, trading at over $3,700 on Tuesday and up by more than 135% since the start of the year. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoiners, Solana Acolytes Crash Ethereum Conference in Denver - for a Reason

Ethereum's influence reached developers from various blockchain ecosystems at ETHDenver.
Competing blockchain networks like Bitcoin, Polkadot, and Solana showed interest in Ethereum's programmable ecosystem. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

What to Expect From Ethereum's Cancun-Deneb Upgrade

Ethereum upgrades address blockchain trilemma for scalability, efficiency, security.
Upcoming Dencun hard fork prioritizes scalability, efficiency, and security through EIPs like proto-danksharding. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

PEPE and WIF Jump 50%, Putting Ethereum and Solana Meme Coins in Focus

Meme tokens like PEPE and WIF surged up to 51% in 24 hours.
Meme coins seen as a way to bet on blockchain growth, gaining prominence among crypto enthusiasts. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Retail Investors Were Likely Behind The Crypto Market Rally in February, JPMorgan Says

Increased retail activity in crypto ahead of key catalysts
AI and meme tokens share rebounded in February [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Vitalik Buterin Floats Idea of AI-Based Code Audits, Ethereum Project Developers Back Him Up

AI-assisted code audits can improve the effectiveness of detecting vulnerabilities by adapting and learning from new information.
Vitalik Buterin believes using AI for code audits could significantly reduce technical risks like bugs in Ethereum projects. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Eigen Labs, Developer Behind Restaking Protocol EigenLayer, Raises $100M From A16z Crypto

Eigen Labs secured $100 million from a16z crypto for EigenLayer project.
EigenLayer involves restaking Ethereum's tokens for securing additional networks. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ether's Fundamental Supply Outlook Better Than Bitcoin's, Analyst Says as ETH Tops $2.9K

Ether has outperformed Bitcoin in the past week, gaining over 16% while Bitcoin rose about 8.5%.
Ether's fundamentals seem more promising due to its deflationary trend, post-transition to a proof-of-stake mechanism in 2022. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Bitcoin's OP_CAT, Fake Ethereum Tokens, Starknet's Airdrop

ERC-404 and DN-404 are new unofficial token standards gaining traction in the Ethereum ecosystem.
These standards combine the characteristics of fungible and non-fungible tokens, potentially allowing for fractionalization of NFTs. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Below $48K; Immutable X Soars

Bitcoin has seen its biggest one-week gain since October, rising over 13% in the past seven days.
The Philippines is planning to issue a wholesale central bank digital currency within two years, but without using blockchain technology. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Validator Entry Queue Signals Renewed Interest in Staking

The waitlist for new Ethereum validators is the longest since early October.
The yield on staked ether remains below 4%.
The potential of ETH ETFs to stake coins is a key factor being watched. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Has Gatekeepers (for Good Reason)

ERC-404 is a real project that aims to improve liquidity and fractionalize non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
ERC-404 combines ERC-20 and ERC-721 standards to create semi-fungible tokens. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

'Absolute Essentials of Ethereum' by Paul Dylan-Ennis: An Excerpt

Blockchain governance refers to the coordination mechanisms that allow blockchain stakeholders to make legitimate decisions.
Ethereum's culture is based on values such as decentralization, permissionlessness, censorship resistance, and credible neutrality. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Prometheum, the Only U.S.-Registered Crypto Platform, Picks Ether as Its First Product

Prometheum is the only U.S.-registered crypto securities platform and is seeking to become an SEC-compliant crypto firm.
The first digital asset Prometheum will handle for clients will be Ethereum's ether (ETH). [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Genesis Seeks Approval to Sell $1.6B in Bitcoin, Ether Trust Holdings

Crypto lender Genesis has filed a motion to sell over $1.6 billion in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ethereum Classic held in Grayscale's trust products.
The approval of the motion could lead to significant selling pressure on Bitcoin, as seen in a previous instance of a bankrupt exchange selling over $1 billion worth of GBTC holdings. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Apparent 'Insiders' Make Millions After Grabbing Ethereum Version of Dogwifhat

Crypto wallets made over $1.3 million from purchasing Ethereum WIF tokens.
The Ethereum WIF tokens saw a significant price increase before decreasing by more than 80%.
@issa's involvement with Ethereum WIF tokens has generated strong demand for them. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Flat as Traders Look Forward to the 'Year of the Dragon'

Bitcoin is trading flat at around $42,000 as East Asia prepares for the Lunar New Year holiday.
Last year, bitcoin outperformed the S&P 500 fivefold, contributing to the CoinDesk Market Index's strong performance. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Market Manipulation May Have Hit Majority of New Ethereum Tokens in 2023: Chainalysis

54% of tokens launched on Ethereum in 2023 were subjected to pump and dump schemes, highlighting the permissionless nature of the network.
Chainalysis identified a wallet that launched 81 tokens and made over $800,000 in profits, including a rug pull that left other traders unable to exit their positions. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Web design

Ripple's David Schwartz Talks 'Bottom-Up Growth' on XRP Ledger, Rebuts Critics: Q&A

Ripple Labs' legal battle with the SEC made it difficult for them to attract customers to their institution-focused RippleNet.
Ripple and the XRP Ledger have struggled to gain the same level of developer interest as Bitcoin and Ethereum. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Ethereum Developers Warn on 'Diversity Problem'

Ethereum's heavy reliance on the Geth client poses risks to the blockchain's uptime and security.
Some crypto experts are calling for more client diversity to mitigate these risks. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bug on Ethereum's Nethermind Software Sparks Discussion of 'Client Diversity' Risks

Ethereum experienced a bug in its Nethermind client software, highlighting the need for client diversity in the ecosystem.
If Ethereum's most popular execution client, Geth, had gone out, it could have led to a complete network halt and financial penalties for validators.
Leading services that stake Ethereum rely on Geth, raising concerns about the potential loss of ETH in the event of a critical issue. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Could See Growth in Layer-2 Ecosystem, Drawing on Ethereum's Experience: Report

Bitcoin could see growth of auxiliary layer-2 networks to address its limitations.
The emergence of the Ordinals protocol brought a renaissance of Bitcoin builder culture. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: MetaMask's Secret Weapon and Ethereum's Dencun Debacle

MetaMask has deployed a version of an intents-based routing mechanism that could revolutionize user interaction with blockchains.
Vitalik Buterin suggested a possible increase in Ethereum's gas limit by about 33% in order to accommodate more transactions and reduce fees for users. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The Bitcoin price forecast and the impact of Whales on market stability

The approval of BTC Spot ETFs by the SEC caused a 15% loss in the price of Bitcoin.
Ethereum surged by 15% following the approval of Bitcoin ETFs, raising expectations for its own ETF approval. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The launch of Bitcoin ETFs creates further price volatility and division

Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced volatility in the cryptocurrency market following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC. The approval also led to conflict between buyers and sellers, resulting in significant liquidations of open positions. Grayscale Investments CEO and Ripple Labs CEO expressed their support for the historic event. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Ether, Lido DAO, Arbitrum Gain on Possibility of ETH ETF

Ether and native tokens on Ethereum surged as traders anticipate the approval of an ether ETF following the expected approval of a bitcoin ETF in the US.
BlackRock and ARK 21Shares have lowered the fees for their proposed ETFs in anticipation of the SEC approving a spot bitcoin ETF. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin ETF Fever Drives Ethereum to 32-Month Low Versus BTC

Ethereum's ether (ETH) has reached its lowest price versus bitcoin (BTC) since April 2021.
Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market has risen from 39% to 54% in the past 14 months. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Validators Forced to Wait Days to Unstake Amid Celsius Withdraws

Validators staking ETH on the Ethereum network are facing delays of several days in withdrawing their tokens, resulting in a large backlog.
Celsius, a defunct crypto lender, is partially responsible for the delays in the withdrawal process. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Is Solana's Rebound The Real Thing?

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin updates roadmap for addressing speed and centralization issues
Solana's SOL token rebounds above $100, indicating renewed confidence in the ecosystem [ more ]
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