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Bitcoin Mining Is Good for the Energy Grid and Good for the Environment

Bitcoin mining should be hailed as an effective tool for a lower emissions future, not demonized as a monkey wrench in the works.

By Dennis Porter

Mar 6, 2023 at 9:11 p.m. UTC

Mar 6, 2023

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Second Ethereum Testnet Successfully Simulates Shanghai Hard Fork

The Sepolia testnet was able to successfully process staked ETH withdrawals. There is one more test on the Goerli testnet that is planned before Shanghai goes live.

By Margaux Nijkerk

Feb 28, 2023 at 4:35 a.m. UTC

Feb 28, 2023

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What the Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade Will Mean for ETH Liquidity

A significant change to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system is slated for March, which will likely incentivize a wave of building and consumer choice in the “liquid staking” sector.

By Kevin de Patoul

Feb 23, 2023 at 10:41 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2023

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The SEC’s Crackdown on Ethereum Staking Has a Silver Lining

The SEC’s recent actions shut down centralization staking services, but not individual staking and decentralized staking services. That could increase decentralization and help restore crypto’s original mission.

By Jackson Wood

Feb 23, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. UTC

Feb 23, 2023

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Technology

Ethereum

How the SEC Could Reshape Ethereum’s Staking Landscape for the Better

By shutting down Kraken’s staking service, the SEC could shift power over Ethereum toward solo stakers and decentralized alternatives.

By Sam Kessler Margaux Nijkerk

Feb 13, 2023 at 11:07 p.m. UTC

Feb 13, 2023

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Policy

Sec

Former SEC Attorney: Kraken Action Not a Condemnation of 'Staking Writ Large'

However, Zachary Fallon, a partner at law firm Ketsal, said it is an “obvious shot across the bow to others.”

By Fran Velasquez

Feb 10, 2023 at 9:25 p.m. UTC

Feb 10, 2023

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Finance

Coinbase

Coinbase’s Staking Service Faces Questions After Kraken’s SEC Settlement

Crypto exchange Kraken on Thursday agreed with the SEC to pay a $30 million fine and shutter its staking platform for U.S. customers to settle charges concerning the offering unregistered securities.

By Helene Braun

Feb 10, 2023 at 6:46 p.m. UTC

Feb 10, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

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Crypto Would Survive an SEC Crackdown on Staking

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has heard rumors the securities watchdog may go after proof-of-stake services. That may hurt his bottom line but open protocols should survive.

By Daniel Kuhn

Feb 9, 2023 at 6:56 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023