THORChain Phases Out Support for Rune Tokens on Ethereum, BNB Chain
The move comes weeks after THORChain’s native blockchain went live on seven supported networks.

The 'Merge Trade' Has Begun, Experts Say, as Ether Surges and stETH Discount Narrows
"ETH has undergone a rapid change in narrative over the past week, with speculators purely focused on the upcoming 'merge' as a catalyst for appreciation," one observer said.

Ethereum’s Merge Projected for September According to 'Soft' Timeline
The Merge will see Ethereum switch from the energy-intensive proof-of-work consensus mechanism to a more efficient proof-of-stake system.

Polygon Joins Disney’s Accelerator Program to Develop AR, NFT and AI Experiences
Ethereum scaling tool Polygon is continuing to expand its Web3 infrastructure through its participation in Disney’s 2022 Accelerator program, designed to spur the growth of innovative companies around the world. "The Hash" squad discusses Polygon's latest moves and the potential outcomes.

Ethereum’s Shadow Fork 9 Goes Live in Lead-Up to the Merge
Developers are focused on testing recent updates and the releases used in the previous Sepolia hard fork. "But on a more intensive network.”

Vitalik Buterin Strikes Back at Proof-of-Stake Critics
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin took to Twitter to defend the blockchain’s historical move to proof-of-stake (PoS), responding to critics suggesting digital assets secured by such consensus mechanisms are securities. “The Hash” team discusses Buterin’s comments ahead of the upcoming merge.

Wobble in stETH's Price Shows Fear Celsius Might Dump $435M Stake
The discount on stETH, a derivative of ether, surged as the crypto lender reclaimed and then transferred almost 10% of the total supply of the token.

What’s in Your Bear Market Backpack?
From existential dread to blissful ignorance — reactions to Ethereum’s market slump vary across the board

Celsius Pays Off Aave Loan, Moves $418M 'stETH' Stack to Unknown Wallet
The liquidity-stricken crypto lender fully paid off its debt to the decentralized finance protocol, freeing $26 million in tokens as part of its latest debt restructuring maneuver.
