Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Is Complete, Starting New Era of Staking Withdrawals
The upgrade on the blockchain, also known as "Shapella," was triggered at 22:27 UTC, and the network is now processing withdrawal requests.

Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Will Be a ‘Game Changer’ for ETH Token Holders, RockX CEO Says
The growing prevalence of staking could help establish benchmark interest rates for blockchain-based money markets, Zhuling Chen said.

Only a Tiny Amount of ETH Is Poised to Be Withdrawn After Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade, Nansen Says
Less than 1% of previously staked ETH is in the queue waiting to be withdrawn.

Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum's Big Upgrade
A rundown of CoinDesk's coverage of the biggest crypto update since the Merge.

LIVE BLOG: Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade
CoinDesk reporters and editors chronicle the first-ever activation of withdrawals from the Ethereum staking mechanism, set for Wednesday at 6:27 p.m. ET (22:27 UTC). We've got the play-by-play on Shanghai – also known as "Shapella" – from what we're seeing on the blockchain and at the watch parties.

Institutional Investors Eye Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade
RockX co-founder and CEO Zhuling Chen discusses institutional interest in Ethereum's "Shapella" upgrade, scheduled to take place April 12. "A lot of institutions are taking this event as a trust vote," he said. BTCS Inc. CEO Charles Allen also joins the conversation.

Casa CEO on Self-Custody in Wake of FTX Collapse
As conversations revolving around self-custody remain at the forefront in the wake of crypto exchange FTX's collapse, Nick Neuman, CEO of the bitcoin self-custody firm Casa, discusses the importance of securing and owning your crypto. Plus, his take on what to expect from Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade.

Ethereum’s Shanghai Update Nears
The Ethereum blockchain's highly-anticipated Shanghai upgrade, also known as "Shapella," is imminent, and some say the event could be a catalyst for liquid staking among institutional investors. BTCS Inc. CEO Charles Allen and Zhuling Chen, RockX co-founder and CEO, discuss their outlook for Shapella and the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

Crypto Analysts Split on Ether Market Trends After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade
Some analysts expect ether's price to drop after the upgrade but others believe an uptick in selling pressure is already baked in and that the market will bounce after the event in a "buy the news" move.

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade on Deck; Developers, Traders Aflutter With Anticipation
Developers and crypto market analysts are getting in their final words before staked ETH withdrawals are activated.
