Ethereum

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently granted approval for Spot Bitcoin ETFs, but TD Cowen, a prominent American investment bank and financial service firm, anticipates potential delays in the approval process of Ethereum Spot ETFs. This article explores TD Cowen’s forecast and provides insight into the factors contributing to the possible postponement.

Cryptocurrency expert Anthony Sassano recently shared an optimistic outlook for the Ethereum ecosystem, suggesting that Ethereum (ETH) could reach a new all-time high (ATH) this year. Sassano even went so far as to predict a potential price level of $10,000 for ETH if the Ethereum Spot ETF hype were to gain significant momentum. This speculation

As the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, it is becoming increasingly important to address the scalability issues that have plagued major blockchain networks. One such project that aims to tackle these challenges is Polygon, a leading Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution. Co-founder Jordi Baylina believes that 2024 will be a pivotal year for Polygon, as it

Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have garnered significant attention in the financial market, and the race for their approval in the United States is well underway. Hashdex, one of the 13 asset managers vying for the spot, is optimistic about the future. According to Hashdex’s U.S. and Europe head of product, Dramane Meite, a spot

Peter Szilagyi, the team lead of Ethereum, recently expressed his disappointment with his alma mater’s lack of interest in providing opportunities for students to collaborate with Ethereum (ETH). Despite his efforts to engage and inspire students through talks about Ethereum, Szilagyi witnessed a disheartening lack of genuine interest from the students. Instead of focusing on

The Ethereum ecosystem is constantly evolving, paving the way for innovative technologies and applications. In a recent interview on Episode 39 of Hashing It Out, Harsh Rajat, the founder and project lead of Push Protocol, delves into the future of on-chain chat apps and their significance in the crypto industry. Drawing inspiration from his experience

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested public input on a proposed rule change that could enable asset management firm Fidelity to offer shares of its spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move comes as Fidelity joins the growing number of firms seeking to launch a spot crypto ETF in the

Banco Santander, a major financial institution based in Spain, has recently taken steps to enter the world of cryptocurrencies. The bank’s Swiss private banking unit has introduced a new service that allows clients with Swiss accounts to trade Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). However, access to these crypto investment services is not automatic. Clients must

The recent blog post by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has caused a stir within the AI and blockchain community. Buterin’s post delves into the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to humanity and has garnered both agreement and criticism from various individuals. This article aims to explore the different perspectives on this important topic

Ether (ETH) has been facing challenges in maintaining the $2,000 support level, as it continues to struggle in surpassing the $2,100 mark. The recent downturn in Ether’s performance is in line with the overall decline in market sentiment in the broader cryptocurrency market. However, it is important to analyze whether recent events, such as the

Blast network, a Web3 protocol, has made waves in the crypto industry by accumulating over $400 million in total value locked (TVL) within just four days of its launch. However, amidst the excitement surrounding Blast’s rapid success, Polygon Labs developer relations engineer, Jarrod Watts, voiced significant security concerns regarding the network’s centralization. Watts argued that

Ether (ETH) price has managed to maintain support above the $2,000 level on November 23rd, following a brief retest of $1,930 on November 21st. Over the past week, the price of Ether has increased by 2.5%, while the total market capitalization has grown by 0.5%. This upward trend can be attributed to several factors, including

Bitcoin transaction fees have experienced a significant surge recently, surpassing the average transaction fees of Ethereum. As of November 20, Bitcoin’s average daily transaction fee stood at $10.34, whereas Ethereum’s fees averaged at $8.43, according to BitInfoChart data. This development marks a turning point in the transaction fee landscape, highlighting the growing market interest in

In a shocking turn of events, a hacker managed to gain unauthorized access to quantitative trading firm Kronos Research’s API keys, resulting in a loss of $25 million. The incident came to light on November 19 when Kronos Research announced the security breach and promptly suspended its trading services. The hacker, whose identity remains unknown,

The asset management giant Fidelity, which oversees $4.5 trillion in assets, has joined the race to launch an Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). The firm recently filed an application with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Ethereum Fund on the Cboe BZX Exchange. This move

Solana (SOL) has experienced a surge in value, reaching new yearly highs with a gain of over 17%. This significant increase comes just one day after Cathie Wood, the CEO of ARK Invest, commended the Solana network for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. In a recent interview with CNBC, Wood described Solana as a major infrastructure

Blockchain security platform Immunefi has recently released a report on the causes of crypto losses in 2022. The report highlights the significant role of Web2 security issues, such as leaked private keys, in contributing to the loss of nearly half of all crypto from Web3 exploits. This article critically analyzes the findings of the report,

The launch of the ERC-4437 standard at WalletCon in Denver on March 1 was met with much anticipation and excitement. The concept of “smart accounts” promised to revolutionize the user experience on Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible blockchains by eliminating the need for seed phrases and signing in certain transactions. However, the reality is far from the

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to approve all 12 pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications by November 17th. This comes after reports that the SEC has a designated period from November 9th to review and potentially approve these applications. However, even if the approvals are granted within this timeframe,

BlackRock, a prominent investment management company, has recently made a compelling argument against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) differential treatment of spot-crypto and crypto-futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. In its pursuit to launch a spot-Ether (ETH) ETF known as the “iShares Ethereum Trust,” BlackRock has challenged the SEC’s regulatory distinctions between these two

In a bold move towards diversification, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has recently filed for an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) after months of speculation. This highly anticipated filing comes just four months after the company filed for a Bitcoin ETF, signaling BlackRock’s eagerness to expand its presence in the cryptocurrency market. The news of

In the fast-paced world of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the competition is heating up. With this, users are left with questions about the unique characteristics, use cases, and strategies employed by each network to attract more users to Web3. In a recent episode of Hashing It Out, Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) engages in a thought-provoking discussion

Lido, a renowned liquid staking protocol, has recently received approval from its governing body to deploy Lido’s Wrapped Staked Ether (wstETH) to Coinbase’s Base network. This development was announced on November 8th, paving the way for the token to become live and available for trading and use in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on the Base

The cryptocurrency market has witnessed numerous success stories, with early adopters reaping substantial profits. However, not all journeys in the crypto world are smooth sailing. Rain Lõhmus, the founder of Estonia-based LHV Bank, now finds himself in a predicament, holding a whopping 250,000 Ether (ETH) but lacking access to it. A Lost Treasure Rain Lõhmus

Ether (ETH) has experienced a surge of 6.2% between November 3 and November 5. However, despite this bullish trend, the altcoin fails to break the resistance at $1,900. In comparison to Bitcoin (BTC), Ether’s 17% return over the last 30 days falls short of Bitcoin’s impressive 27% gain during the same period. Uncertainty Surrounding Consensys

The crypto industry may be experiencing a bear market, but blockchain-based startups are still managing to secure funding. One such example is MetaMask partner Blockaid, which raised an impressive $33 million in October. However, despite these individual success stories, the overall funding in the crypto industry has dropped to levels last seen in 2020. According

In a surprising announcement, the Aragon Association (AA), the governing body for the renowned aragonOS software, has revealed its plans to dissolve. According to a blog post published on November 2, the AA will distribute the majority of its assets to token holders as part of the dissolution process. This move marks the end of