In Defense of Crypto Speculation
Crypto needs speculation. The higher it is, the greater the potential for disruption.
Coinbase Pledges to ‘Evaluate’ Forked Ethereum Tokens in Update to ‘Merge’ Policy
The crypto exchange is changing its tune – slightly – on its planned response to Ethereum’s biggest tech upgrade.
If Ethereum Starts Slashing, It Burns
A move to penalize "bad actors" would make ether as politicized as fiat currency, says Nic Carter.
Alchemy Acquires Web3 Educational Platform ChainShot to Onboard Developers
The Web3 developer backend has been steadily growing its educational resources over the past several months.
Crypto Exchange Gemini Now Offers Staking Rewards
Crypto exchange Gemini will offer support for clients throughout the U.S., Singapore and Hong Kong to earn and store staking rewards in their accounts. Gemini Vice President of Product Layla Amjadi discusses how the service could help increase user interest ahead of Ethereum’s upcoming shift to a proof-of-stake model.
Crypto Exchange Coinbase to Offer Liquid Staking Token Before Ethereum Merge
The Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH (cbETH) will have several uses, including selling and transferring staked ETH as well as using it as collateral in DeFi protocols.
The Ethereum Merge Has an Official Kick-Off Date
The Bellatrix upgrade, which begins the final countdown, is set to activate on Sept. 6. The Merge itself will be completed at some point Sept. 10-20.
Uniswap Community Creates Foundation to Support Open-Source Development
Community members of decentralized exchange Uniswap have voted to create the Uniswap Foundation, an organization aiming to support open-source development and community governance within the protocol. “The Hash” panel discusses the implications for the Uniswap ecosystem, Ethereum, and the state of DeFi.
Tether Sticks to Decision Not to Bar Tornado Cash Addresses
The stablecoin issuer sees a freeze of secondary Tornado Cash addresses as premature, and awaits more clarity from U.S. authorities.
