NYSE Proposes Staking for Bitwise Ethereum ETF: A Step Forward in Crypto Finance The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to add staking capabilities to the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW), a move that could enhance the performance of these financial products and benefit the […]
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Coinbase Takes the Lead as Largest Ethereum Node Operator with 11.42% of Staked ETH Coinbase has emerged as the largest Ethereum node operator, controlling 11.42% of all staked Ether (ETH), valued at approximately $6.8 billion as of March 3. This development raises questions about centralization, market dynamics, and political influences on the crypto industry. Coinbase: […]
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Polygon Surges in NFT Sales Volume, Outpacing Bitcoin and Solana Polygon has recently surged past Bitcoin and Solana in daily NFT sales, reaching a significant volume of $2.8 million, up 140% from the previous day. This impressive growth is largely driven by the Courtyard NFT collection, which alone accounted for over 80% of Polygon’s NFT […]
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Ethereum’s Testnet Transition: From Holesky to Hoodi Ethereum developers are gearing up to retire the Holesky testnet in September 2025 after disruptions during the Pectra upgrade testing led to a mass exodus of validators. The new Hoodi testnet will take over testing responsibilities for the Pectra upgrade, while Holesky might find a new purpose in […]
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Ethereum’s Strategic Pivot: Emulating Solana’s Success for Founder-Driven Growth Ethereum is taking a bold step to rejuvenate its ecosystem by adopting a founder-driven growth model, inspired by Solana’s Superteam approach. This move comes amid criticism over Ethereum’s sluggish momentum and aims to address governance issues and prevent stagnation. Ethereum adopts founder-driven growth model Inspired by […]
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Ethereum Launches Hoodi Testnet to Test Pectra Upgrade and Staking Operations Ethereum’s developers have introduced the Hoodi testnet, aiming to provide a stable platform for testing the upcoming Pectra upgrade, validator exits, and staking operations. This move comes after the Holesky testnet faced significant challenges, resulting in a period of non-finality that required community efforts […]
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21Shares Winds Down Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Amid Crypto Market Downturn 21Shares has announced the closure of two actively managed ETFs, ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ARKC) and ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY), due to a declining crypto market. This decision highlights the challenges faced by actively managed crypto ETFs […]
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Ethereum’s Future at Risk Without Clear Leadership, Ex-Engineer Warns Harikrishnan Mulackal, a former Solidity expert and compiler engineer at the Ethereum Foundation, has raised serious concerns about Ethereum’s future, citing a lack of clear leadership and vision as major roadblocks. In a post on X on March 14, Mulackal highlighted the ongoing disagreements within the […]
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Ethereum Launches Hoodi Testnet to Overcome Holesky’s Stability Issues Ethereum’s latest testnet, Hoodi, aims to tackle the severe stability challenges that plagued its predecessor, Holesky. Set to launch on March 17, 2025, Hoodi promises a robust platform for testing the upcoming Pectra upgrade, focusing on validator exits and network enhancements critical for Ethereum’s future. Hoodi […]
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21Shares to Liquidate Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures ETFs Amid Strategic Shift 21Shares, in partnership with ARK Invest, is set to liquidate two of its ETFs focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts. The ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY) and the ARK 21Shares Active On-Chain Bitcoin Strategy ETF (ARKC) will cease trading on […]
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