Tag: Ethereum

Switzerland-based crypto exchange-traded product provider 21Shares AG has introduced staking to its Ethereum Core ETP, rebranding it as the 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP.  In a November 19 press release, the company announced that the updated product enables investors to earn potential income through staking while continuing to maintain exposure ...

A top Wall Street expert recently made waves by declaring that missing ETFSwap (ETFS) today could be as costly a mistake as overlooking the SHIB explosive rise in 2021. Those who missed the  SHIB early days surge passed up on a rare wealth-building moment, as early investors watched their holdings ...

Layer 2 blockchain network Eclipse, one of the most anticipated network launches of the year, officially went live for public use on November 7, after 11 months of beta testing. Eclipse is pioneering a hybrid approach that leverages the Ethereum mainnet's security and Solana's high-speed transactions. Specifically, it allows users ...

On November 7, the Ethereum Foundation launched a short-term testnet called Mekong, aimed at providing developers with a hands-on platform to explore upcoming changes on the Ethereum blockchain ahead of the Prague-Electra (Pectra) upgrade.  Named after the Mekong River, which flows through Southeast Asian countries like Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, ...

Altcoins could be in for a challenging period ahead if historical patterns in market cycles are repeated, according to crypto analyst and ITC crypto founder Benjamin Cowen. Cowen shared in a recent post on X that a significant "altcoin reckoning" could be approaching as trading pairs between altcoins and Bitcoin ...

In the final week of September 2024, decentralized exchanges (DEXes) on Solana saw a notable 45.74% increase in trading volume, surpassing $7.87 billion in total trades. This surge underscores Solana's growing prominence in the DeFi sector, especially in comparison to Ethereum, which registered a modest 1.3% rise over the same ...

In continuation of his series of posts about Ethereum's next growth phases, co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared his vision for what "The Splurge" phase of the blockchain's development would look like. The Splurge is the sixth stage in Ethereum's development roadmap, and it is aimed at strengthening Ethereum against future ...

An early Ethereum ICO investor awoke from a deep slumber, cashing in on his holdings. The whale received 2,000 ETH during the Ethereum ICO and is strategically selling his ETH to maximize profits.  Experts have traced the whale's activity to PropiChain's (PCHAIN) token presale, anticipating more than 800% gains at ...

A group of Japanese companies has suggested that if the Japanese government moves forward with cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), those for Bitcoin and Ethereum should be given priority. According to Bloomberg, the group made this known in a proposal titled "Recommendations for the Composition of Crypto Assets ETFs, etc. in ...

Ethereum Layer 2 network Base is set to implement Optimism's fault-proof system, also known as fraud proofs, on October 30. According to the project's team in a recent post on X, the upgrade will allow users to independently verify withdrawals without the need for third-party involvement, enhancing transparency and trust ...