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Ethereum may now be more vulnerable to censorship — Blockchain analyst

With Ethereum validators being required to stake 32 ETH, Ethereum could become more centralized and susceptible to censorship from governments. Ethereum’s upgrade to proof-of-stake (PoS) may make it more vulnerable to government intervention and censorship, according to the lead investigator of Merkle Science.  Speaking to Cointelegraph following the Ethereum Merge, Coby Morgan, a former FBI…
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Ethereum Merge: Community reacts with memes, GIFs and tributes

Ethereum followers and competitors alike have found their own way to congratulate the Ethereum team on a successful Merge. It’s been less than a day since Ethereum’s historic transition to proof-of-stake, with most of the crypto community still abuzz with excitement following the successful Merge. On Sept. 15 at 06:42:42 UTC, the last Ethereum block…
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Crypto, Stocks, PMs Sink Lower — All Eyes on the Fed’s Next Rate Hike as Ethereum’s Merge Hype Wavers

The crypto economy has slipped under the $1 trillion range once again after briefly rising to a high of $1.16 trillion on September 14. Signs show that Ethereum’s Merge hype has seemingly left the building and market participants are now waiting for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting next week. Presently, the crypto economy is down…
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The ‘launch of a rocket’ — Observers on the future of Ethereum post-Merge

With the Ethereum Merge only hours away, Cointelegraph spoke to industry experts about the transition to proof-of-stake today and what to look out for. The Ethereum Merge is set to occur later today with the energy-efficiency focused transition expected to have a major impact on crypto investment and adoption, experts say.  Speaking to Cointelegraph in…
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64% of staked ETH controlled by five entities — Nansen

New report by Nansen delves into the distribution of staked ETH, respective holders and possible ramifications as The Merge looms. A report from blockchain analytics platform Nansen highlights five entities that hold 64% of staked Ether (ETH) ahead of Ethereum’s highly anticipated Merge with the Beacon chain. Ethereum’s shift from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake is set…
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Ethereum’s potential fork ETHPOW has crashed 80% since debut — More pain ahead?

A recent report has narrowed ETHPOW’s downside target to $18 if the token ever comes to life post-Merge. The listing of ETHPOW (ETHW) across multiple crypto exchanges has been followed by a huge drop in price despite some initial success.  ETHPOW drops 80%  On the daily chart, ETHW’s price dropped by more than 80% to…
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Binance US launches low-barrier Ethereum staking ahead of The Merge

Users can receive up to 6.0% APY with 0.001 ETH staking minimums, but risks apply. On Wednesday, the U.S. subsidiary of cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it would introduce an Ethereum (ETH) staking program with annual percentage yields of up to 6.0%. Unlike direct staking on the Ethereum network, which would require 32 ETH, only 0.001…
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Mainstream media on the Merge: Risky move or climate nirvana?

While mainstream outlets have generally grasped the complexity of upgrading a major blockchain “mid-flight,” it’s prompted a few to warn about the disruptions should it fail. Mainstream outlets are starting to pick up on the significance of next week’s Ethereum Merge, describing it as a “major overhaul” that could either accelerate crypto adoption or send…
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Ethereum gone wrong? Here are 3 signs to keep an eye on during the Merge

The Ethereum merge is fast approaching and those with assets at stake should keep a close eye on the following data sources. The assumption that Ethereum will just transition to a fully functional proof-of-stake (PoS) network after the Merge somewhat ignores the risk and effort necessary to move an asset that has a $193 billion…
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Surge or purge? Why the Merge may not save Ethereum price from ‘Septembear’

Options data, macroeconomic catalysts and technical signals suggest a decline in Ethereum price is on the table despite the Merge. Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), is not immune to downside risk in September after rallying approximately 90% from its bottom of around $880 in June. Much of the token’s upside move is attributed to the…
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