Latest from Nick Baker
Ethereum Ecosystem Is Getting Busier, Not Quieter, Amid Layer 2 Shift
Many transactions are getting offloaded onto layer-2 blockchains, and those should be included in any analysis of the Ethereum ecosystem.

P2P.org’s Ethereum Staking Application Is Now Available on Popular Wallet Provider Safe
The integration makes it easier for crypto users to participate in staking without operating the physical infrastructure.

Bitcoin Miner Crusoe Energy Secures 50 BTC on Newly Launched Liquidity Platform Block Green
Block Green aims to unlock liquidity from institutional investors for miners and incentivize green mining.

BLUR Underperforms CoinDesk Market Index Ahead of $62M Token Unlock
Huge increase in supply could hurt BLUR’s price. The token has also fallen after SEC labeled other tokens as securities.

Cut the Jargon, Keep Your Promises: How Crypto Can Fix Its Image Problem
Consensus 2023 attendees argued that improving crypto's image requires a clearer explanation of digital assets and a focus on tangible, user-centric products and services

Bitcoin (Somewhat) Takes Binance Accusations in Stride
As the U.S. government’s fight against crypto intensifies, there is some evidence the industry is weathering it better than past shocks.

To Identify or Not in a Web3 World?
By striking a balance between privacy and identity verification, blockchains can realize their full potential and lure institutional money.

New Stablecoin Issuer Raft Is Eschewing Fiat for Its Financial Backing
Its R stablecoin is collateralized by one crypto asset: liquid staking leader Lido’s staked ether (stETH).

Blockchain Association Files Amicus Brief in Coin Center Lawsuit Against U.S. Treasury Over Tornado Cash Sanctions
In a statement, the trade group’s CEO Kristin Smith, said that regulatory actions should only target bad actors and not punish the crypto mixing tool.

U.S. House Republicans Push for Crypto Oversight With Bill to Make SEC Play Ball
Draft legislation from key committee chairs represents this year’s most significant proposal for how the federal government might build guardrails around the digital assets sector.
