Blockchain


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Ethereum's Shanghai Hard Fork: 5 Things to Know

The Shanghai Upgrade, expected in mid-April 2023, puts the final touch on Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake. Etherworld Founder Pooja Ranjan explains the significance of the network upgrade, what it means for withdrawals, ether (ETH) price and why ‘Shapella’ should now be part of your crypto vocabulary.

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Mercati

Bitcoin Held in Funds Drops to Lowest Since October 2021, ByteTree Data Shows

Wealth management industry globally is very light in both bitcoin and gold, one observer said.

Bitcoin funds (ByteTree)

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Shiba Inu Token Falls 10% Amid Shibarium Code Drama

SHIB's price was down 10% in the past 24 hours, data shows.

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Ethereum's Network-to-Value Ratio Slides to 3-Month Low as ETH Rallies 20%

The widely tracked ratio measures ether's market capitalization in relation to the value of on-chain transactions processed on the Ethereum network.

Ether trades at compelling valuations. (Glassnode)

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After Landmark Crypto Law, European Politicians Contemplate Building Their Own Blockchain

"Europeum" could safeguard values like privacy, Belgian Digital Minister Mathieu Michel told CoinDesk, as he seeks to make his country a blockchain hub.

Belgian minister Mathieu Michel (Office of Mathieu Michel)

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Audius Launches NFT-Gating Feature to Incentivize Artist for Exclusive Content

Web3 music platform Audius said it’s implementing a non-fungible token (NFT) gating feature intended to allow artists to release exclusive content to NFT holders. This comes as streaming service Spotify is testing token-gated playlists. "The Hash" panel discusses Audius' continued blockchain push and the implications for the music industry.

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What Are the Top NFT Blockchains?

The recent addition of Bitcoin NFTs has added a new player in the non-fungible token space, but Bitcoin Ordinals have a long way to go before they reach the heights of NFTs on Ethereum or other top blockchains like Solana and Polygon.

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Coinbase Starts ‘Wallet as a Service’ Business Allowing Companies to Build Into Their Own Apps

U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase is starting a "wallet as a service" business that will allow companies to customize blockchain wallets for their own customers. "The Hash" panel discusses Coinbase's latest offering helping companies "bring the next hundred million customers into Web3 through a seamless wallet-onboarding experience."

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WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist on Women In Crypto: Blockchain Gives us Opportunities

As part of International Women's Day, WomenInDeFi Brand Strategist Umeh Chinonye discusses how blockchain and Web3 technology are bringing more opportunities to women, particularly in Nigeria. "Blockchain give voices to the unseen," Chinonye said.

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