Proof-of-Stake
Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote
The provision could have required cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to shift to more environmentally friendly mechanisms.
Bitcoin-Banning Measure Seen Too Close to Call in Monday's EU Parliament Vote
Still, people familiar with the matter said a slim majority of parliamentarians could defeat a controversial new MiCA provision that seeks to force proof-of-work cryptocurrencies to shift to more energy-friendly consensus mechanisms.
Limiting Proof-of-Work Crypto Back on the Table as EU Parliament Prepares Virtual Currencies Vote
A provision looking to force proof-of-work cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to switch to the more environmentally friendly proof-of-stake consensus mechanism is in a draft of MiCA up for a parliamentary vote on Monday.
Crypto Tax Pros Throw Cold Water on Staking Excitement
Recent media excitement over a lawsuit partially funded by the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has caused confusion over crypto taxes, but experts say it's best to remain cautious.
Ava Labs CEO on Avalanche Development, Web 3 and State of Crypto Markets
Emin Gun Sirer, Co-Founder & CEO of Ava Labs, best known for building the proof-of-stake layer 1 Avalanche blockchain, discusses his bullish long-term outlook for the crypto markets and positive take on the recent correction. Plus, insights into the opportunities of Avalanche to "digitize all things," the status of decentralization in crypto, thoughts on Ethereum, and more.
IRS Offers Tezos Staker Refund on Rewards Tax in Break From Current Policy
The IRS currently taxes cryptocurrencies generated through staking as income,
Luxor Starts Ethereum Mining Pool as Proof-of-Stake Shift Looms
Luxor also started an advocacy group for Ethereum to remain on the proof-of-work consensus mechanism.
Ethereum Could Hold Lead as Dominant Smart-Contract Blockchain: Coinbase Analysts
The only real “ETH killer” might end up being Ethereum 2.0, according to analysts for the U.S. exchange Coinbase.
Tezos Co-Founder on Carbon Footprint, Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake
Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of the Tezos blockchain, explains how their protocol utilizes proof-of-stake to maintain energy efficiency. Plus, her opinion on the ongoing debate in the crypto space about how proof-of-stake compares to proof-of-work.
Stader Labs Raises $12M in Strategic Sale as It Builds ‘Staking as a Service’ Business
Stader Labs CEO Amitej Gajjala puts the market for staking at $250 billion.
