Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, finds itself in a curious position. While the price struggles for direction, its underlying network is experiencing a surge in activity. Ethereum Network Sees Increase In New Users According to crypto data firm Santiment, May 4th saw a whopping 200,000 new Ethereum addresses created, marking the highest…
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The winds of change are swirling around Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. Despite a recent price dip, the network has witnessed a surge in new user activity, sparking a wave of optimism. However, the outsized influence of large holders, known as whales, continues to cast a long shadow. New Wallets Open For Business Data from…
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its Chair Gary Gensler appear to have believed Ether (ETH) was a security for at least a year-long period, according to Monday findings. According to a complaint made by Consensys Software Inc., the SEC Director of Enforcement Gurbir Grewal launched an investigation into “Ethereum 2.0” on…
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In the last two weeks, liquid staking derivative (LSD) protocols have experienced a decline of 60,000 ether valued at over $198 million, with Lido accounting for 40,000 of the ETH withdrawn. LSD Sector Snapshot: $198 Million Ether Withdrawn in 2 Weeks Liquid staking has been witnessing a decrease; on April 15, 2024, the 27 distinct…
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Nubank, a Brazilian neobank, has introduced new features for its cryptocurrency customers. The Sao Paolo-based organization recently enabled deposits and withdrawals of bitcoin, ether, and solana in its cryptocurrency service, broadening the use cases of its platform. Before, the company only allowed users to purchase, hold, and sell cryptocurrency assets. Nubank Enhances Cryptocurrency Features: Opens…
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In a significant legal move, Consensys has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to protect the Ethereum blockchain from what it deems overreaching regulations. A report further alleges that the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Consensys, asserting that Metamask functions as an “unlicensed broker-dealer.” Consensys Confronts SEC Following Receipt…
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Standard Chartered, which was previously optimistic about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in May, has now revised its prediction. The bank still sees a positive long-term future for spot ethereum ETFs. Standard Chartered on Spot Ether ETFs Standard Chartered, previously optimistic about a May approval for…
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Recent data reveals that over 27% of all ether, amounting to 32,472,720 ethereum, is currently staked, as interest in this activity has heightened significantly within the past year. Liquid staking derivative (LSD) protocols have locked in more than $40 billion, with Lido Finance holding $28.77 billion of that sum. Staking Captures 27% of Ethereum Supply;…
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According to the most recent data, within the last 22 days, the volume of staked ether locked across various liquid staking derivative token platforms has seen a decline of 2.45%. This downward trend was observed across 27 unique platforms, culminating in a reduction of 340,000 ETH, valued at approximately $1.18 billion. $1.18 Billion Worth of…
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Forty-eight U.S. lawmakers have sent a letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler asking him to clarify whether ether is a security. “The negative repercussions of the SEC implicitly or directly classifying ETH as a digital asset security will cascade throughout the digital asset marketplace both in the short and long…
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