Research: Ethereum price volatility expected post-Merge as open interest options soar with bearish divergence

The eagerly anticipated Ethereum Merge is expected to occur on September 15. The post Research: Ethereum price volatility expected post-Merge as open interest options soar with bearish divergence appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum Proof-of-Work fork set to launch 24 hours post-Merge

Ethereum proof-of-work hard fork will launch 24 hours following the Merge on September 15, according to a Twitter thread published by ETHW. The post Ethereum Proof-of-Work fork set to launch 24 hours post-Merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ravencoin price, hashrate spike as Merge draws closer

Ravencoin (RVN) has seen its price rise over 13% in the last 24 hours to $0.06359, capping a bullish week for the token. The post Ravencoin price, hashrate spike as Merge draws closer appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Research: As the merge approaches, on-chain data suggests ETH used as store of value

According to on-chain data, as the merge approaches, the dominant behavior across the Ethereum network is to HODL. The post Research: As the merge approaches, on-chain data suggests ETH used as store of value appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Google adds Ethereum Merge countdown clock as searches reach all-time high

Google Cloud developer Sam Padilla announced Friday that an Ethereum Merge countdown clock is live in the Google Search engine. The post Google adds Ethereum Merge countdown clock as searches reach all-time high appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Bitcoin pumps to cross $21K; Ethereum Merge expected on Sept. 14

The biggest news in the cryptoverse for September 9 includes Bitcoin’s recent rally that took it above the $21,000 level; block calculation estimations indicating that Ethereum Merge will take place on September 14; and Binance’s decision to not apply LUNC 1.

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Ethereum Merge is 34k blocks away, expected to happen Sept. 14

The highly anticipated Ethereum (ETH) Merge is set to happen on September 14 by 9 p.m. The post Ethereum Merge is 34k blocks away, expected to happen Sept. 14 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Tax implications of the Ethereum Merge and what to do to prepare

CryptoSlate spoke with Tony Dhanjal, Head of Tax at Koinly, a crypto-focused tax software company. The post Tax implications of the Ethereum Merge and what to do to prepare appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Arthur Hayes is bullish on The Merge, believes ETHPoW will fail

On Laura Shin’s Unchained Podcast, the journalist and BitMex founder Arthur Hayes explained why he changed his view on Ethereum and believes an ETHPoW fork will fail. The post Arthur Hayes is bullish on The Merge, believes ETHPoW will fail appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum’s Merge: Analytics suggest it is doing little to attract new users

On-chain and off-chain metrics indicate that one of the largest events to occur in crypto isn’t generating interest outside of the crypto community. The post Ethereum’s Merge: Analytics suggest it is doing little to attract new users appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Aave votes to pause ETH borrowing following concerns of users trying to maximize ETHPoW airdrops

Aave has voted to suspend Ethereum borrowing ahead of The Merge in a vote that received a 77.87% majority in favor. The post Aave votes to pause ETH borrowing following concerns of users trying to maximize ETHPoW airdrops appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum prints year-to-date high vs Bitcoin after Bellatrix hard fork ahead of The Merge

Ethereum has gained 15.6% against Bitcoin since the start of September and is up 6% on the day. The post Ethereum prints year-to-date high vs Bitcoin after Bellatrix hard fork ahead of The Merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: Bitcoin maximalist Saylor getting sued for tax fraud, volatility expected ahead of Ethereum’s Merge

The biggest news in the cryptoverse for August 31 includes  US Congress asking 5 crypto exchanges to explain how they are combatting crypto fraud, Michael Saylor getting sued for tax fraud in Washington, and Christopher Hamilton being extradited to the United States for trial on OneCoin Scam.

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Research: Liquidations, volatility expected ahead of Ethereum’s Merge as leverage, open interest and shorts hit all-time high

Ahead of The Merge in September, several on-chain datasets indicate a volatile end to proof-of-work on Ethereum. The post Research: Liquidations, volatility expected ahead of Ethereum’s Merge as leverage, open interest and shorts hit all-time high appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Largest Ethereum mining pool opens up staking ahead of the Merge

Ethermine, the largest Ethereum mining pool in the world, has announced the launch of a staking service on its platform. The post Largest Ethereum mining pool opens up staking ahead of the Merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Research: Ethereum staking deposits decline with over 70% stakers in loss

With the Merge all but confirmed to happen before Sep.

The post Research: Ethereum staking deposits decline with over 70% stakers in loss appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Developers find bugs in 2 Ethereum clients’ mainnet merge updates

Two Ethereum clients, Nethermind and Go Ethereum, have discovered bugs in their mainnet merge updates. The post Developers find bugs in 2 Ethereum clients’ mainnet merge updates appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Most PoW miners intend to mine Ergo, not Ravencoin or Ethereum Classic post-Merge

A Twitter poll by node operator @cryptovium revealed that most Ethereum miners intend to mine Ergo after the Merge. The post Most PoW miners intend to mine Ergo, not Ravencoin or Ethereum Classic post-Merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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September 14 may be the biggest day in the history of the internet

The Merge has been a hot topic of conversation within the Ethereum ecosystem for years. The post September 14 may be the biggest day in the history of the internet appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum Foundation addresses misconception around gas fees in new Merge update

The Ethereum (ETH) Foundation revealed that the Merge would not reduce gas fees, and it will not enable staking withdrawals until the Shanghai upgrade in an August 17 note. The post Ethereum Foundation addresses misconception around gas fees in new Merge update appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Aave DAO urges members to commit support for Ethereum’s PoS merge via governance proposal

DeFi protocol Aave has requested its token holders to participate in an Aave Request for Comment (ARC), requiring them to commit to Ethereum’s (ETH) POS merge. The post Aave DAO urges members to commit support for Ethereum’s PoS merge via governance proposal appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Coinbase rolls out plans for users on Ethereum Merge

With the Ethereum mainnet merge expected to occur in mid-September, Coinbase explained some measures it will take to ensure user safety. The post Coinbase rolls out plans for users on Ethereum Merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum leads the charge against Bitcoin, rising 61% since June — Flippening price target at $3,750

Ethereum is outperforming Bitcoin ahead of The Merge in September, with the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap rising 61% against Bitcoin since June. The post Ethereum leads the charge against Bitcoin, rising 61% since June — Flippening price target at $3,750 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Research: The Merge is causing a divergence between Ethereum and Bitcoin SOPR

The overall market sentiment is usually determined by looking at long-term market behavior. The post Research: The Merge is causing a divergence between Ethereum and Bitcoin SOPR appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum spikes 12% following completion of Goerli testnet merge

Ethereum’s (ETH) Goerli testnet completed its merge with the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism in the early hours of August 11. The post Ethereum spikes 12% following completion of Goerli testnet merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Mining firm Bit Digital grows Ethereum holdings 594% sequentially in July ahead of Merge

New York-based mining firm Bit Digital grew its Ethereum (ETH) holdings by around 594% in July 2022, compared to June, according to its unaudited production update published on August 8. The post Mining firm Bit Digital grows Ethereum holdings 594% sequentially in July ahead of Merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Arthur Hayes predicts Ethereum will reach $5K after merge if Fed pivots

BitMEX’s founder Arthur Hayes has predicted that Ethereum’s (ETH) price could rise to $5,000 if the merge upgrade is successful and the Federal Reserve goes ahead with its pivot. The post Arthur Hayes predicts Ethereum will reach $5K after merge if Fed pivots appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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How should investors prepare for The Merge?

Last week, ETH saw a significant uptick in its price, following the release of the notes from the last dev’s meeting that hinted at the timeline for its upcoming upgrade, known as The Merge. The post How should investors prepare for The Merge? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Here’s what you can expect from Ethereum’s long-awaited “Merge” upgrade

The Ethereum upgrade, formerly Ethereum 2 or Eth2, is one of the most anticipated upgrades in the world of blockchain technology, and Ethereum investors cannot wait. The post Here’s what you can expect from Ethereum’s long-awaited “Merge” upgrade appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Vitalik Buterin considers Ethereum development only ‘55% complete’ after The Merge

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin sees Ethereum’s history moving off-chain to reduce the protocol’s complexity. The post Vitalik Buterin considers Ethereum development only ‘55% complete’ after The Merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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ETH, Lido rally following update on Ethereum’s Merge as markets turn green

Flagship digital assets Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are in the green as their values rose to over $22,000 and $1,400 in the last 24 hours. The post ETH, Lido rally following update on Ethereum’s Merge as markets turn green appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum developers pick September 19 for Merge

Ethereum (ETH) developers picked a mid-September target for when the Merge will happen during a conference call on July 14. The post Ethereum developers pick September 19 for Merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum Merge will not reduce gas fees, DeFi researcher says

DeFi trader Vivek Raman, in a Twitter thread, has argued that Ethereum’s (ETH) anticipated Merge would not bring down the network fees as expected by many. The post Ethereum Merge will not reduce gas fees, DeFi researcher says appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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What does the Gray Glacier upgrade mean for the Ethereum Merge?

MThe Ethereum network is scheduled to undergo the Gray Glacier upgrade at a block height of 15,050,000 — expected to occur on June 30 at approximately 11:00 BST. The post What does the Gray Glacier upgrade mean for the Ethereum Merge? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum to shutdown 3 testnets after Merge

Details have emerged that only the Goerli and Sepolia testnets would continue to operate once the highly anticipated Ethereum Merge is completed. The post Ethereum to shutdown 3 testnets after Merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Uncertainty looms over future of Ethereum layer 2s after Proof-of-Stake goes live

Ethereum 2 (Consensus Layer) is set to take a significant step forward as the Merge testnet goes live around June 8. The post Uncertainty looms over future of Ethereum layer 2s after Proof-of-Stake goes live appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum’s Ropsten testnet beacon chain goes live, set for June 8 merge

Ethereum’s Ropsten testnet successfully launched its proof-of-stake (PoS) beacon chain on May 30 as the highly anticipated merge of the network draws nearer. The post Ethereum’s Ropsten testnet beacon chain goes live, set for June 8 merge appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum’s merge could help save DeFi TVL, Bloomberg reports

DeFi investors are hoping that Ethereum’s Merge will pull the crypto market out of its current bear market, according to a Bloomberg report. The post Ethereum’s merge could help save DeFi TVL, Bloomberg reports appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Will $26B staked in ETH 2.0 be unlocked and sold after the merge?

It has been confirmed that the Ethereum Consensus Layer will be launched as soon as August 2022. The post Will $26B staked in ETH 2.0 be unlocked and sold after the merge? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum post-merge staking rewards will likely be lower than anticipated

Ethereum’s(ETH) transition from a proof-of-work (PoW) to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism — the so-called Merge — will not happen in June as many have predicted. The post Ethereum post-merge staking rewards will likely be lower than anticipated appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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The Ethereum community debates when the ‘Merge’ will happen

Ethereum Protocol Developer Tim Beiko said earlier in the week that the Merge will not happen in June, as previously stated. The post The Ethereum community debates when the ‘Merge’ will happen appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum, buoyed by Merge upgrade, is currently outperforming Bitcoin

The promise of migration to a Proof of Stake network for Ethereum is positively affecting its price performance. The post Ethereum, buoyed by Merge upgrade, is currently outperforming Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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2 million ETH tokens have been burnt as Merge draws nearer

The Ethereum EIP-1559 has now burned 2 million ETH.

The post 2 million ETH tokens have been burnt as Merge draws nearer appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum PoS testnet Kiln launched, merged and kickin’

When merge? This question is being asked with increased frequency and intensity as the developers of the Ethereum clients and testnets are getting closer to The Merge by the day. The post Ethereum PoS testnet Kiln launched, merged and kickin’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum’s client diversity: with 66% running Prysm, is The Merge safe to pursue?

Around the middle of this year, Ethereum, the second-largest blockchain in terms of monetary value, and with hundreds of billions of dollars worth of assets depending on its operation, will transition from the Proof-of-Work consensus algorithm securing the system today, to the Proof-of-Stake system of tomorrow – a procedure described by many as changing the […] The post Ethereum’s client diversity: with 66% running Prysm, is The Merge safe to pursue? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum merge testnet Kintsugi split by bug, here’s why

The merge event on the Ethereum network is the transition to the Proof-of-Stake consensus model from the currently employed Proof-of-Work model. The post Ethereum merge testnet Kintsugi split by bug, here’s why appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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