Venture-Backed Ethereum Project Optimism Delays Launch
The throughput-boosting Layer 2 project said rushing its mainnet launch could have consequences for unprepared projects.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips to $52K; All Eyes on Friday’s $6B Options Expiry
“This is a time to make sure that you have some dry powder and are not overextended,” said one trader.

Startup Staked Introduces ETH 2.0 Trust
Staked has launched an ETH 2.0 trust. The blockchain startup promises accredited investors with at least 32 ETH will be able to get 8% yearly returns. “The Hash” panel breaks down Staked’s staking-as-a-service model and where this fits into the institutional DeFi space.

Staked Introduces Eth 2.0 Trust for Accredited Investors
Staked’s Eth 2.0 trust promises 8% yearly returns denominated in ether.

Market Wrap: 'Elon Candle' Effect Fades Quickly as Bitcoin Retreats Below $55K
Tesla got the market excited briefly, but bitcoin is still in consolidation mode.

Valid Points: How Ethereum’s Governance Process Alters ‘The Merge’
Ethereum developers have turned their attention to The Merge.

Ethereum Rollup Hermez Network, to Be Used by Tether, Goes Live
Tether and Hermez announced mutual support in January to address the problem of historic Ethereum transaction fees.

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Ranges Around $55K While Altcoin Theta Saw Price Spike
“The market is not as confident anymore,” say Arcane Research. “More traders are positioned short.”

Who Created the Ethereum Ecosystem?
The crypto industry's most used crypto project was designed and created by a Canadian-Russian programmer when he was just 19 years old.
