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Tech

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.

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Tech

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.

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Markets

Bitcoin Hovers Around $30K, Ether Holds Above $1.9K Ahead of Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade

Investors are awaiting Ethereum’s "hard fork," which is expected to go live late Wednesday.

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Tech

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.

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Markets

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.

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Markets

Bitcoin Slips Under $30K, Ether Staking Tokens Take a Beating Ahead of Shapella Upgrade

Traders are likely taking profits ahead of Wednesday’s CPI report and Ethereum’s Shapella upgrade.

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Markets

Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $30K, Ether Hovers Near $1.9K Ahead of CPI, Shapella Upgrade

Investors will be eyeing Wednesday’s U.S. Consumer Price Index for the latest reading on inflation and the Shanghai “hard fork.”

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Tech

Ether Capital CEO: Shanghai Upgrade Likely to Be 'Nonevent' on ETH's Price

The upgrade may in time attract a new group of investors, Brian Mosoff, said.

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Videos

'Shapella' Upgrade Likely to Be a 'Nonevent' for ETH Price: Ether Capital CEO

Ether (ETH) sits around $1,800 as market participants eye Ethereum’s April 12 "Shapella" upgrade, which aims to permit staked ETH withdrawals. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff shares his expectations, saying, "this is going to be a nonevent in terms of price."

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What Ethereum’s ‘Shapella’ Upgrade Means for Crypto Markets

Two major Ethereum network upgrades dubbed together as "Shapella" are slated to take place simultaneously on April 12. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff breaks down what to expect, the implications for staking, and the potential impact on the broader crypto markets, explaining why the move could prove bullish for ether (ETH) long-term. Plus, how Ether Capital is navigating crypto winter. 

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