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Is Ethereum Staking Pool Lido’s Growth an Omen of Centralization?

Lido might be on track to control over 50% of all staked ether on the Beacon Chain. Better it than Coinbase, proponents say.

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Opinion

The Right Tax Treatment of Staking Rewards Is Clear: Taxation Only After Sale

The U.S. needs to get straight on staking rewards, or risks losing its edge on the crypto industry.

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Finance

Staking Solution Chorus One Launches Up to $30M Proof-of-Stake Investment Fund

The company will invest the money in PoS networks, protocols and related products over the next three years.

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Markets

Traders Bet on Ether Staking After Ethereum 2.0 Upgrade

Ether staking yields are likely to be in the range of 10% to 15% following the Ethereum 2.0 upgrade, one trader said.

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Videos

Ukraine Launches New Crypto Donation Website, Raises $48M in 1 Day

Bohdan Opryshko, chief operating officer at staking platform Everstake, shares insights into his partnership with the Ukrainian government and crypto exchange FTX for the launch of a new crypto donations website "Aid for Ukraine." The collective effort has already raised over $48 million. Plus, the wider role of crypto in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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Finance

A16z Investing $70M in Ethereum Staking Provider Lido Finance

The firm also used Lido to stake a portion of a16z Crypto’s ether holdings on the Beacon Chain.

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Policy

US Tax Agency Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit by Tezos Stakers Who Refused Refund, Demanded Trial

The Internal Revenue Service argues Joshua and Jessica Jarrett had no right to refuse the refund of almost $4,000, which was paid, and therefore the case should be dropped.

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Finance

Terra’s LUNA Passes Ether to Become Second-Largest Staked Asset

Some $30 billion worth of the tokens are staked by users to earn yields of just under 7%.

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Opinion

5 Essential Questions About Crypto Taxes

As crypto has grown more popular, an increasing number of investors are puzzling over their tax obligations. The co-founder of a smart tax platform addresses five questions they are likely to face.

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Opinion

Why We Still Need Guidance on Staking Rewards Taxation

A tax consultant and CPA analyzes the recent decision by the IRS to refund $3,200 to the Tennessee couple taxed on their Tezos staking rewards. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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