The price increase addresses the question of whether ether would rise or fall following the completion of the hard fork.
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AI-Focused Blockchain CryptoGPT Raises $10M Funding at $250M Valuation
CryptoGPT recently rolled out AI assistant "Alex" and is developing its ZK rollup layer 2 blockchain and a data-to-AI engine, which collects, encrypts and transfers data for commercial applications.
USDC Boasted Transparency but It Didn't Help When Silicon Valley Bank Got Into Trouble
The stablecoin offers greater transparency than competitors like USDT but that proved of little value as it was depegged during the recent banking crisis, says J.P. Koning.
NFT Collective Proof Launches New Moonbirds Collection With Beeple, Other Artists
The "Moonbirds: Diamond Exhibition" collection is available exclusively to holders that reached "Diamond Nest" status by staking their NFTs.
Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Will Help Layer 2 Networks, Crypto Investor Says
Max Williams, chief operating officer at Runa Digital Assets, noted the upgrade will allow developers to focus on improving users' experience.
Crypto-Focused Menai Financial Group Shuttering Market-Making Business in London and Tokyo
The firm said it continues to invest in and expand its asset-management business.
Solana-Based NFT Collection Okay Bears Partners With (RED) to Fund Global Health Efforts
The PFP project will release (RED)-themed merchandise to raise funds for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
A Mysterious A16z Tweet Sparked a Rally in Crypto Project Optimism's OP Token
The tweet spurred speculation that the notable venture capital firm could launch its own Optimism-based layer 2 blockchain. A16z crypto’s CTO tweeted: “not an L2.â€
PancakeSwap Leaders Propose Cutting CAKE Token Inflation Target to 3%-5%
“We believe it is time to take this model to the next level and supercharge CAKE towards a deflationary model based on real yield and CAKE burn,†a blog post said.
Crypto Companies May Use a Supreme Court Doctrine to Push Back Against SEC: Lawyer
The high court's "major questions doctrine" could be used to limit the regulator's actions against crypto, said Jason Gottlieb, a partner at Morrison Cohen LLP.