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Finance

Institutions Are Still 'Wait-And-See' With Ethereum

Big investors still seem to like bitcoin more, but their interest in ether is growing.

Investors have adopted a wait-and-see approach toward Ethereum after the Merge. (geralt/Pixabay)

Opinion

Craig Wright’s Abnormal Psychology

In the Hodlonaut trial, Wright’s claims about his own state of mind are as bizarre as his claims about blockchain technology. But there’s an all-too-rational explanation.

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Tornado Cash Ban Will Aid China’s AI Goals

The U.S. government forcing blockchains to make transaction data public has dangerous geopolitical implications in the tech race against China.

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How the Ethereum Merge Could Lead to Improved On-Chain Privacy

Privacy was ludicrously expensive on pre-Merge Ethereum, Alex Shipp writes.

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OFAC Backtracks but Tornado Cash Sanctions Already Set a Terrifying Precedent

A government, an exchange and a developer: The tragic tale of a strategy to cut off a smart contract.

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Opinion

Ethereum PoW Is Not an Ethereum Competitor

Will proof-of-work blockchains benefit from the Merge, beyond short-term speculation?

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The Ethereum Merge Finally Happened: So What?

Investors should take note of some of Ethereum’s core traits that just changed.

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Ethereum Mainstay Hudson Jameson on What Makes the Merge Monumental

The network’s transition to proof-of-stake is like changing the engine of a moving car.

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3 Big Things the Merge Will Change About Ethereum

The network's shift to proof-of-stake has implications for the environment, fees and Ethereum as a "network state." But it won't change everything.

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Nansen Casts Doubt on Merge-Initiated Staked ETH Sell-Off

More than 70% of staked ETH is worth less today than when first purchased, the crypto analytics firm found.

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