Ethereum

Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies. It is not just a digital currency like Bitcoin but also a platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum's underlying technology, powered by its native cryptocurrency Ether [ETH], offers a secure and transparent environment for executing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. With a vast community of developers, businesses, and individuals involved, Ethereum has become a hub for innovation and collaboration in the crypto space. Companies across various industries are exploring the potential of Ethereum's smart contract capabilities to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. Moreover, Ethereum's open-source nature allows for the creation of new protocols and blockchain networks, fostering interoperability and scalability within the ecosystem. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in facilitating the trading of Ethereum, providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and store their ETH securely. As the demand for Ethereum continues to grow, so does the number of exchanges offering ETH trading pairs, ensuring liquidity and accessibility for investors.

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Tech

Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Could Mean Near-Zero Fees for Layer-2 Blockchains: Fidelity Digital Assets

The upgrade is the first step toward enabling the network’s rollup-centric roadmap, the report said.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin (center) at the Kyive Tech Summit (Kyiv Tech Summit)

Finance

Figment, Apex to List Ether and Solana Staking ETPs on SIX Swiss Exchange

Interest in ETH and SOL has increased substantially over the past few months and the ETPs will contribute to greater access to staking rewards for a wide audience, Figment said.

View of Zug, Switzerland, from the lake, with mountains in background. (Louis Droege/Unsplash)

Tech

The Protocol: Bitcoin Cry for Help Heard

It may seem perplexing to the corporate mindset that bitcoin's price surged this week to a new all-time high above the old record around $69,000, even as the dominant Bitcoin Core software used to run the blockchain remains dependent on a group of volunteers. But there may be help on the way.

(Nghia Le/ Unsplash)

Tech

Protocol Village: AI-Enabled Prediction Market PredX Launches Testnet on Sei Chain

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Feb. 29-March 6.

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Tech

Bitcoiners, Solana Acolytes Crash Ethereum Conference in Denver – for a Reason

Last week's ETHDenver conference drew a significant presence from developers and reps of blockchain ecosystems beyond Ethereum, taken as a sign of just how influential the second-largest distributed network has become.

Yes, you saw that right: It's the Polkadot booth at the Ethereum-focused ETHDenver conference. (Sam Kessler)

Finance

Omni Network Signs $600M Restaking Deal With Ether.Fi to Enhance Security

Both Omni and Ether.Fi have committed to EigenLayer's pooled security model.

Omni Network signs $600 million deal with Ether.Fi (Blogging guide/Unsplash)

Tech

Taiko, an 'Ethereum-Equivalent ZK Rollup,' Raises $15M

The Taiko project, distinguished for its "based sequencing" architecture, is one of several competing for relevance among a deep field of Ethereum layer-2 networks.

Blockchain "layers" and "rollups" are getting attention from investors in crypto venture-capital circles. (Unsplash)

Videos

Colorado Securities Commissioner Addresses Crypto Projects Who Raise Capital via Tokens

Colorado Securities Commissioner, Tung Chan, joins First Mover to discuss the difference between state and federal regulators, what crypto projects should consider from a legal perspective as they build and the potential for a spot ETH ETF.

State of Crypto (Regulation & Policy)

Videos

Would You Pay Your Taxes and DMV Fees With Crypto?

Tung Chan, Commissioner at the Colorado Division of Securities, answers five rapid fire questions from CoinDesk, including the most exciting developments in the Ethereum ecosystem, the biggest misconception people have about crypto regulation and crypto's use cases in Colorado.

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Finance

Blast, Hyped Layer-2 Chain, Sees Most Deposits Bridge to Yield Manager

The controversial layer-2 network had taken $2.3 billion in deposits since November as it prepared for launch. What remains is now down to about $350 million, but many of the deposits in the original "farm" contract have now moved into a new Blast address.

Blast TVL (DefiLlama)