Ethereum merge

“First Mover” co-hosts Christine Lee and Lawrence Lewitinn discuss what to watch in the crypto markets in September, as investors eye the long-awaited Ethereum Merge. Plus, a closer look at why economic data in October could play a crucial role for bitcoin (BTC).

Sep 1, 2022

Proponents of the Ethereum Merge say ether (ETH) has been performing strongly compared to bitcoin in anticipation, but eToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman points out that “ethereum really just fell much heavier than bitcoin … in the early months of the year.” Plus, he explains the correlation between the Nasdaq, bitcoin and ether.

Aug 31, 2022

As the Ethereum ecosystem anticipates the upcoming Merge, Coin Metrics Head of R&D Lucas Nuzzi points out the potential risks that could be exacerbated as a result the upgrade.

Aug 31, 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) holds above $20,000 after slipping below the threshold on Tuesday. Glen Goodman, eToro crypto consultant, shares his crypto outlook ahead of the Ethereum merge in September. Plus, insights into the correlation between cryptocurrency and Nasdaq.

Aug 31, 2022

Coin Metrics Head of R&D Lucas Nuzzi breaks down the upcoming Ethereum merge in September and the significance of the shift from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Plus, the potential risks investors and developers should be aware of.

Aug 31, 2022

Quadency founder and CEO Rosh Singh discusses the potential impact of the upcoming Ethereum merge on ether (ETH) price and the wider crypto markets. "It's all priced-in," Singh said, adding the transition to a proof-of-stake consensus is "also good for bitcoin" and "very important for a sound money system."

Aug 30, 2022

Bitcoin slid below $20,000 Monday as investors continued to digest U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's vow to continue the monetary hawkishness the central bank adopted earlier this year. GSR OTC Trader Luke Farrell discusses what to expect from the Fed in September and the potential impact on the crypto markets. Plus, his take on the upcoming Ethereum merge and institutional activity.

Aug 29, 2022

Crypto exchange Gemini is offering staking support for investors. Vice President of Product Layla Amjadi says customer demand is "pretty loud and clear," in anticipation of Ethereum's Merge.

Aug 25, 2022

Final timeline for the Ethereum Merge announced. Could the proof-of-work push derail the transition? Blockchain’s potential to transform civic administrations. Those stories in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Aug 25, 2022

Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $21,400, roughly where it stood 24 hours ago. Martin Leinweber, Digital Asset Product Strategist at Market Vector Indexes (MV), discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook, explaining "the problem with bitcoin" losing its narrative ahead of the Ethereum merge. Plus, what to expect from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole remarks Friday and the potential impact on the markets.

Aug 24, 2022