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Coinbase expects high demand for ETH unstaking with Shanghai upgrade

[Mar 16, 2023 5:53 AM] Coinbase announces that unstaking requests may take weeks to months to process as they are not in charge of ETH unstaking process.

Ethereum price reaches lowest level relative to Bitcoin in 5 months

[Mar 15, 2023 10:30 AM] Traders question whether the underperformance is due to the Shapella hard fork, while derivatives data indicates that ETH buyers lack conviction.

Breaking: Shanghai upgrade executed on testnet but not without issues

[Mar 14, 2023 4:52 PM] Ethereum validators are now one step away from being able to unstake their Ether from the Beacon Chain

Coinbase Stands Firm: Staking Services Will Continue Despite SEC Scrutiny

[Mar 11, 2023 8:00 PM] Even with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s position on staking, Coinbase, the popular crypto exchange, has assured its customers of continuing the service on its platform. In its email, the exchange promised that the staked amounts…

4 ETH staking choices that say something about your personality

[Mar 10, 2023 9:31 AM] From liquidity pools to liquid staking and “looping,” here are a few approaches you can take to ETH staking — categorized by the Chinese Zodiac.

SEC of Thailand wants public feedback on crypto lending, staking ban

[Mar 10, 2023 2:50 AM] Thailand’s securities regulator believes that crypto firms should not be allowed to deploy users’ deposits and provide lending services.

Warren Buffett-Backed Neobank Nubank Launches Own Currency Nucoin

[Mar 4, 2023 12:30 AM] Warren Buffett-backed Nubank, a Brazil-based neobank that debuted crypto trading options back in May 2022 on its platform, has announced the launch of nucoin, its own cryptocurrency. Part of the first batch of the currency, issued on top of…

Ethereum core developers push Shanghai upgrade to early April

[Mar 2, 2023 8:52 PM] The final dress rehearsal for Shanghai has been slated for a Mar. 14 launch, while the real thing will happen a few weeks later.

Ethereum testnet successfully forks in Shanghai upgrade rehearsal

[Feb 27, 2023 11:48 PM] As Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade approaches next month, one of the network's testnets has successfully upgraded, simulating the slated hard fork.

Lido Finance activates staking rate limit after more than 150,000 ETH staked

[Feb 27, 2023 12:16 AM] Lido Finance had to activate its safety feature "Staking Rate Limit" after over 150,000 ETH was staked in a single day.

Ethereum Shapella upgrade gets new date, making way for un-staking ETH

[Feb 22, 2023 3:26 AM] The upgrade is only for the Sepolia network and a subsequent upgrade for Goerli network would be introduced in March.

SEC Clampdown Has Crypto Space Abuzz, Pantera Capital Says We’re in Bull Market, and Much More — Week in Review

[Feb 19, 2023 7:00 AM] There’s been no shortage of news in past weeks when it comes to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) taking action against crypto exchanges and companies. From Kraken, to Paxos, to Terraform Labs, it seems enforcement is…

SEC vs. Kraken: A one-off or opening salvo in an assault on crypto?

[Feb 17, 2023 9:12 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may be focused on custodial staking programs today, but does it also have proof-of-stake blockchain networks in its sights?

South Korea to examine crypto staking services following the Kraken case

[Feb 15, 2023 4:15 AM] No details on the timeline and methods of the examination were provided, but reportedly it would be conducted moderately as no wrongdoings have been registered in the country.

Ethereum supply plunges 37% on crypto exchange post the Merge upgrade

[Feb 15, 2023 3:26 AM] The decline in exchange supply, especially just weeks before the Shanghai upgrade, is being seen as a bullish sign.

Regulation comes for crypto staking: Law Decoded, Feb. 6–13

[Feb 13, 2023 3:15 PM] Even the SEC Commissioner has publicly rebuked her agency over the shutdown of Kraken’s crypto staking program.

Are stablecoins securities? Well, it’s not so simple, say lawyers

[Feb 13, 2023 12:04 AM] One lawyer said that while stablecoins are meant to be stable, buyers may possibly profit from a range of arbitrage, hedging, and staking opportunities.

Coinbase will 'happily defend' staking in U.S. courts, says CEO

[Feb 12, 2023 3:15 PM] Coinbase executives claim that staking is not a security under the US Securities Act or Howey test.

Stiffing the Staker: The SEC’s Latest Crackdown on Crypto Innovation

[Feb 11, 2023 3:30 PM] The crypto world was jolted last week when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shut down Kraken’s staking program, much to the satisfaction of Chairman Gary Gensler and his team. But what does this mean for the future of…

JPMorgan Estimates Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Might Bring More Investors to Stake in the Protocol

[Feb 11, 2023 1:30 AM] JPMorgan, one of the biggest financial institutions in the world, estimates that the arrival of the next Ethereum upgrade, codenamed Shanghai, will bring more investors to stake their funds in the protocol. The firm believes that this number might…

Ethereum's Shapella transition is "on the horizon"

[Feb 10, 2023 3:55 PM] The milestone is another step on the road to the Shanghai upgrade, which remains scheduled for March.

SEC enforcement against Kraken opens doors for Lido, Frax and Rocket Pool

[Feb 10, 2023 2:13 PM] Kraken has put an end to staking as a service, and Coinbase could eventually be forced to follow suit. Will this create opportunities for LDO, FXS and RPL?

Kraken CEO Calls on Congress to Protect US Crypto Industry Following Settlement With SEC Over Staking Program

[Feb 10, 2023 1:30 PM] The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, has called on Congress to pass a law to protect the U.S. crypto industry after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took action against his trading platform over its crypto staking service…

SEC chair issues warning to crypto firms after action on Kraken staking

[Feb 10, 2023 9:30 AM] “Don’t have your hand in the customer’s pocket, using their funds for your own platform," Gary Gensler said to companies that needed to register with the SEC.

‘Agent of an anti-crypto agenda’ — Community slams Gensler over Kraken crackdown

[Feb 9, 2023 7:59 PM] SEC's recent charges against crypto exchange Kraken over its staking program have sent tremors through the crypto industry.

Kraken Winds Down Staking Program, Pays $30 Million to Settle Unregistered Offering of Staking Services Case With SEC

[Feb 9, 2023 3:38 PM] Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has agreed to wind down its cryptocurrency staking program as part of an arrangement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to settle for the unregistered offer of its staking services…

Kraken reaches $30M settlement with SEC over staking

[Feb 9, 2023 2:52 PM] “Kraken not only offered investors outsized returns untethered to any economic realities, but also retained the right to pay them no returns at all,” said Gurbir Grewal.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Expresses Concern Over Rumors of SEC Ban on Crypto Staking for Retail Customers

[Feb 9, 2023 11:30 AM] Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, expressed concern about rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may eliminate cryptocurrency staking for retail customers in the United States. Armstrong insisted that “staking is not a…

ConsenSys releases statement of support for continuation of the Jarrett tax case

[Feb 7, 2023 2:00 PM] The court dismissed the Jarretts’ case over the taxation of staking rewards after the IRS issued the refund the couple sought; not good enough, they said.

Ethereum Liquid Staking Trend Continues to Swell; 5 Platforms Control 97% of Market

[Feb 7, 2023 9:00 AM] As of Feb. 7, 2023, the value locked in 11 Ethereum-based liquid staking protocols has risen above $11 billion, with Lido, Coinbase, and Rocket Pool recording 4-10% gains over the past month. Lido holds more than 73% of the total value locked (TVL)…