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F2Pool, Poolin to start Ethereum PoW mining after ETHW mainnet launch

Together, ETHW mining pools already make up more mining capacity in terms of block share than Ethermine, which opted to shut down mining operations.

The Ethereum Merge is completed: Here's what's next

Ethereum's long-awaited Merge with the Beacon Chain is complete — here's what the long-term roadmap for the continued development of the protocol looks like.

Ethereum community wastes no time minting PoS NFTs right after the Merge

The Merge happened, and now the community watches like proud parents as Ethereum takes its first steps as a proof-of-stake consensus.

How does tokenization help transform illiquid real estate ownership into a liquid one?

Tokenization provides new liquidity to the real estate market by making it easier for people to trade and invest in properties.

Community celebrates the Merge by dropping ETH-inspired art and music

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, tweeted a message to thank everyone that helped make the Merge happen.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin celebrates the Merge: ‘Dream for years’

Moments before the big Ethereum Merge took place, co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his excitement and PoS vision with the community.

Breaking: Historic day for crypto as Ethereum Merge to proof-of-stake occurs

The Ethereum proof-of-stake consensus mechanism will cut energy consumption by a massive 99.95% compared to the proof-of-work system.

Magic Eden defends launch of NFT royalty enforcement tool

MetaShield works by enabling creators to flag an NFT or blur the image if the listed or traded NFT bypasses creator royalties.

Michael Saylor slams "misinformation" about Bitcoin's energy use

Michael Saylor claims Bitcoin mining could become a clean, profitable, and modern industry that generates hard currency for remote locations in the developing world.

It's on! Where to catch the Ethereum Merge live

The Ethereum Merge will occur when the network reaches a total terminal difficulty of 58750000000000000000000.

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.

Hardware wallets to take similar approach to potential Ethereum hard fork

Forked coins have proven to be lucrative in the past. Holders of Ethereum came to possess an equivalent amount of Ethereum Classic when it forked in 2016.

Coinbase to educate users on policies held by local politicians with new app integration

Verified Coinbase app users will be able to see where members of congress stand on crypto policies.

Compound Treasury to let institutions use digital assets as collateral when borrowing USD or USDC

Accredited institutions can borrow USD OR USDC starting at 6% APR, according to the company.

Apollo DAO to close vaults on Terra Classic

The protocol's TVL has plunged from around $200 million in September 2021 to less than $125K.

Starbucks announces NFT experience: Nifty Newsletter, Sept. 7–13

Sony Music is preparing to venture into NFTs as the firm filed trademark applications for audio and video recordings.

Only 10 hours to the Ethereum Merge: Here's what you need to know

The Ethereum blockchain is set to bid farewell to proof-of-work, and welcome proof-of-stake as Mainnet merges with the Beacon Chain.

Tesla launches new Cyberwhistle that can only be bought using Dogecoin

"Blow the whistle! But you must pay in Doge," says Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.

CV Summit 2022 panel: The importance of accessibility and community education

Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Cornèr moderated a panel discussion revolving around accessibility and education in the blockchain sector.

Ethereum’s Merge will affect more than just its blockchain

Ethereum's Merge will have a vast impact on cryptocurrency, particularly on some — like decentralized application (DApp) developers — who rely on Ethereum to conduct their business.

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