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Ethereum
Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies. It is not just a digital currency like Bitcoin but also a platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum's underlying technology, powered by its native cryptocurrency Ether [ETH], offers a secure and transparent environment for executing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. With a vast community of developers, businesses, and individuals involved, Ethereum has become a hub for innovation and collaboration in the crypto space. Companies across various industries are exploring the potential of Ethereum's smart contract capabilities to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. Moreover, Ethereum's open-source nature allows for the creation of new protocols and blockchain networks, fostering interoperability and scalability within the ecosystem. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in facilitating the trading of Ethereum, providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and store their ETH securely. As the demand for Ethereum continues to grow, so does the number of exchanges offering ETH trading pairs, ensuring liquidity and accessibility for investors.
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Chinese Ethereum Mining Pool BeePool to Shut Down Following Crypto Ban
"The Hash" team discusses the latest blow to the mining community, suggesting the outlook for global mining operations. China-based BeePool, the world's fourth-largest Ethereum mining pool by processing power, or hashrate, which halted registrations for new users and new subsidiary accounts for existing users, will suspend all services to miners beginning Oct. 15 at 15:59 UTC (11:59 a.m. ET). This follows SparkPool, another top Chinese Ethereum mining pool, suspending operations.
You Can Be a Bitcoin Maximalist and Like Ethereum, Too
Some prominent bitcoin influencers have begun pushing back against toxicity and isolationism in the bitcoin community.
Connext Launches NXTP Protocol to Improve Liquidity
The Ethereum-based network is looking to expand its transaction capacity after a $12 million funding round.
Chinese Ethereum Mining Pool BeePool to Shut Down Following Crackdown
The firm’s move came just after SparkPool, another top Chinese Ethereum mining pool, announced it was suspending operations.
IDX CIO on Selling Fully Out of Bitcoin Exposure
Quantitative asset manager IDX Digital Assets has sold all of its bitcoin holdings. IDX Chief Investment Officer Ben McMillan discusses why, citing news from China, global regulatory actions, and BTC’s speculative nature.
Ethan Lou Takes Us Inside the North Korean Trip That Got Ethereum’s Virgil Griffith Arrested
Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith pled guilty Monday to charges related to his trip to North Korea for a blockchain conference.
Institutional DeFi Push Continues as Ethereum Scaler Nahmii Launches Mainnet
The project’s $8 million funding round included Sam Cassatt’s Aligned Capital and Kavita Gupta’s Delta Fund.
Analysts Turn Negative on Ether as Weekly Chart Tips Bearish
Some price-chart readers see the potential for a steep drop in the next few weeks.
'Stripe for NFTs?' Immutable X Token Sale Raises Over $12.5M in Under an Hour
Ethereum scaling product Immutable X's token sale on CoinList sold out in less than an hour, raising over $12.5 million. The protocol is poised to integrate with several NFT marketplaces, including Mintable and OpenSea, saying it aims for the IMX token to be Ethereum's "Stripe for NFTs," offering gas-free NFT minting and trading. "The Hash" squad discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications of the token sale in the larger NFT ecosystem.
Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge in North Korea Sanctions Case
Virgil Griffith, the Ethereum developer charged with violating U.S. sanctions law by giving a crypto and blockchain presentation at a North Korean conference in 2019, has pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy and could serve up to 78 months in prison.