The Merge


Finanzas

Ethereum Could Get Kicked Off Cloud Host That Powers 10% of Crypto Network

Hetzner, which hosts roughly 10% of Ethereum nodes, says it does not allow mining or anything “even remotely related,” including staking.

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Finanzas

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.

The Ethereum Merge could cast a long shadow if stakeholders decide to fork. (Sunbeam Photography/Unsplash)

Mercados

Large Ether Traders Position for Volatility Spike as Merge Draws Near

Block traders are buying ether strangles, which involves buying both bullish and bearish option contracts.

Traders de ether están comprando contratos de opciones tanto alcistas como bajistas antes de la fusión. (PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay)

Mercados

Ether Leads Crypto Recovery on Merge Confirmation, but Traders Remain Cautious

Buying ether ahead of the Merge is likely an overextended play, one trader said.

Crypto trading platform Talos announced three new hires to senior roles. (Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)

Tecnología

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.

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Tecnología

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.

The Ethereum Merge is ready to launch. (DARPA/Wikimedia)

Mercados

Anomalous Ether Futures Pricing Condition Is Likely to Revert After the Merge

"The current state of backwardation reflects the general market view that ETH will fall following the Merge, but this could be short-lived," one observer said.

Crypto trading platform Talos announced three new hires to senior roles. (Nicholas Cappello/Unsplash)

Tecnología

Ethereum Proof-of-Work Forks: Gift or Grift?

Ethereum will soon transition to a more energy-efficient system for processing transactions, but prominent crypto personalities are hell-bent on keeping the proof-of-work version of the chain alive. Why?

Why are some miners hell-bent on keeping Ethereum's proof-of-work chain alive? (Getty Images)

Mercados

Ethereum Merge Drama Continues as Traders Pile Out, Then Back In

Ethereum regained investor support on Monday after slumping in recent days.

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