The Merge

Bitcoin After the Ethereum Merge: Experts Weigh In

The immediate impact of the Merge on Bitcoin will probably be minimal.

By Frederick MunawaSep 14, 2022

How will the Ethereum Merge affect Bitcoin? (MirageC/Getty Images)

Ethereum Merge Could Shine Light on Chinese Mining Influence, Says VC

Matthew Graham, CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, weighs in on Ethereum’s upcoming Merge and what the seminal moment may reveal about Chinese miners on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

By Fran VelasquezSep 14, 2022

“It will be telling about how much market power Chinese OG miners still have,” Matthew Graham, CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, said during an appearance on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” on Wednesday. (CoinDesk TV)

Opinion

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.

By David Z. MorrisSep 14, 2022

Markets

Merge-Focused Hedging Makes Ether Shorts Most Expensive in 16 Months

Some traders appear to hedge their ETH bullish exposure in case the Merge has any technical issues, driving the cost of holding bearish bets higher.

By Omkar GodboleSep 14, 2022

Ether's funding rate slide, indicating a surge in the cost of holding short positions. (Arcane Research)

Tech

Solana Co-Founder Sees Upside From Ethereum’s Merge, Saga Web 3 Mobile

Raj Gokal, Solana Labs’ chief operating officer, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss what the Merge could mean for Ethereum and how his company’s mobile phone will stack up against the iPhone 14.

By Fran VelasquezSep 13, 2022

"We want Ethereum to succeed. We want to see the Merge succeed," Raj Gokal said on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover." (CoinDesk TV)

Markets

Ethereum Blockchain’s Upgrade May Lead to Greater Institutional Adoption of Ether: Bank of America

Investors who are barred from buying tokens that run on proof-of-work systems may be able to buy ether after the blockchain switches to proof-of-stake, the bank said.

By Will CannySep 12, 2022

La actualización de Ethereum podría atraer más inversores institucionales. (DAPSGDP/Pixabay)

Markets

Ethereum Merge May Not Be Immediately Deflationary, Crypto Trading Firm QCP Says

While the Merge is likely to cause a reduction in ether's supply, making it a deflationary asset, low network usage may delay the expected bullish effect.

By Omkar GodboleSep 8, 2022

Crypto winter may delay ether's anticipated post-Merge evolution as a deflationary asset (Pixabay)

Markets

Staked Ether Price Discount Widens to Most Since June Ahead of Ethereum Merge

The discount in Lido's staked ether is widening, perhaps due to holders switching to ETH ahead of the Merge.

By Omkar GodboleSep 7, 2022

Lido's staked ether (stETH) token is trading at a 5% discount to ether's price. (Dune Analytics)

Markets

Citi: Ether Extends Rally Ahead of the Merge Despite Bitcoin Weakness

There are key differences between previous upgrades to the Ethereum blockchain and now because, for the first time, digital assets are facing tightening financial conditions, the bank said.

By Will CannySep 5, 2022

Activist investor reported to have been pushing Riot to move into HPC. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Ether May Continue to Lose Momentum Until Merge Is Completed, BofA Says

Investors want more clarity around The Merge and its implications, the bank told clients in a research note.

By Michael BellusciAug 26, 2022

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