Moments before the big Ethereum Merge took place, co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his excitement and PoS vision with the community.
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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.
BNB Chain to collab with Google Cloud to bolster Web3, blockchain startups
BNB Chain ecosystem participants are set to have access to Google Cloud services in a newly formed collaboration.
Guide to real-life crypto OGs you’d meet at a party (Part 2)
"I think OGs are hard core believers who went all-in when nobody else was paying attention to the space."
Fixed interest rates to create a DeFi 2.0 for institutions, says former bank exec
In its latest seed funding Infinity Exchange investors allied behind the need for an increase in more secure institutional investment.
Blockchain oracle network XY Labs' shares start trading at SEC-registered platform
The blockchain oracle provider said that this will be the first time that its shares will be available at a regulated trading venue.
Downsides of Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake, explained
Not all consensus mechanisms are born equal — and the differences between major blockchains can have a huge effect on gas fees and transaction speeds.