Ethereum merge

The long-awaited Ethereum Merge has been completed early Thursday morning, shifting the network from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal joins “First Mover” to discuss what the upgrade means for layer 2 protocols like Polygon. Plus, a conversation around scaling solutions and energy consumption.

15. Sept. 2022

Genesis Volatility CEO Greg Magadini discusses the potential bottom for bitcoin (BTC) and his wider crypto markets outlook ahead of the upcoming Ethereum Merge and macro headwinds.

14. Sept. 2022

The cost of holding a short position or a bearish bet in the perpetual futures market tied to ether (ETH) is surging ahead of Ethereum’s technological upgrade, the Merge, slated to happen in less than 24 hours. “The Hash” team discusses what this means for ether’s price action and the wider Ethereum ecosystem.

14. Sept. 2022

"You'd have to expect Ethereum to continue to take ... the global total crypto market share," Eaglebrook’s Director of Research Joe Orsini says. He explains how Ethereum's improvements post-Merge could impact bitcoin.

14. Sept. 2022

Reacting to Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon facing an arrest warrant in a South Korean court, Sino Global Capital CEO Matthew Graham discusses why he views this as “long-term healthy” for the crypto industry.

14. Sept. 2022

The long-awaited Ethereum Merge is finally around the corner. CoinDesk’s Ethereum Protocol Reporter Margaux Nijkerk breaks down the final steps of the network's transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Plus, what you need to know if you hold any ether (ETH) or NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain.

14. Sept. 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) shrinks to $20,000 following the Tuesday selloff led by the hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Joe Orsini, vice president of research at Eaglebrook Advisors, joins “First Mover” to discuss how ether (ETH) has outperformed bitcoin since the official date for the Ethereum Merge was announced last month.

14. Sept. 2022

Leading derivatives marketplace CME Group is launching ether (ETH) options amid surging demand for ETH derivatives ahead of the Ethereum Merge. Tim McCourt, global head of equity and FX products at CME Group, shares his insights following the first block trade.

14. Sept. 2022

Will the Merge solve the market’s woes? Why are regulators paying heed to crypto? Answers to those questions and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

14. Sept. 2022

The Ethereum Merge is one of the most significant events in the history of cryptocurrency. What is the Merge and what are the benefits and risks of Ethereum’s major upgrade that has been years in the making? CoinDesk's Doreen Wang reports.

13. Sept. 2022