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Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Is Now One Step Closer After This Deployment

The highly-anticipated Dencun upgrade of Ethereum was successfully deployed on the Sepolia testnet on Jan. 30. This marks the second deployment out of three planned testnet launches, bringing the Ethereum community one step closer to embracing the features of Dencun. Smooth Sailing on Sepolia Testnet Terence Tsao, from Prysmatic Labs, the team behind the Prysm

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The Protocol: Bitcoin NFT Debacle, Vitalik’s 30th, Farcaster Frames, ‘Private Mempools’

Ok, sure, humans invented blockchains. But why do they have to mess it all up?In this week's issue of The Protocol newsletter, we've got lots of humans doing things in blockchain – some quite impressive, not all so successful. There was the messy-and-ultimately-suspended sale by Taproot Wizards of its inaugural "NFTs-on-Bitcoin" collection "Quantum Cats," and

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CoinDesk Brings Back ‘Microcosms’ NFT Consensus Ticket

CoinDesk has reopened minting of Microcosms, an NFT that rewards holders with tickets to Consensus for three years as well as other perks.Minting opened on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 1 p.m. ET (18:00 UTC) at the price of 1 ETH and will remain open until Thursday, March 14, at 1 p.m. ET or until the

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Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Sounds Hawkish Note on March

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday, as expected, held policy steady, leaving its benchmark fed funds rate range unchanged at 5.25%-5.50%, but perhaps dented market hopes of a rate cut at its next meeting in March."The Committee does not expect it will be appropriate to reduce the target range until it has gained greater confidence

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Crypto Market Maker GSR Appoints Former JPMorgan Executive as Head of Trading

Crypto trading firm GSR, one of the oldest digital asset market makers, appointed former JPMorgan executive Andreas Koukorinis as its new head of trading, the company said Wednesday in a press release.The hiring is part of GSR's push to cater to more conservative-minded clients interested in trading the largest cryptocurrencies, bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH)

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Time to End Craig Wright’s Harassment Campaign Against Bitcoin Devs

Craig Wright claims to be the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. He isn’t.But, undaunted by this basic truth, Wright has used his substantial financial backing to bring an endless stream of baseless litigations against crypto developers based on this lie, many of whom cannot even afford to present the most basic defense. This is

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CoinDesk Mothballs DESK Reward Token Program

CoinDesk has suspended support for DESK, the rewards token that debuted at the virtual Consensus in 2021 and relaunched on the Polygon blockchain in 2022.DESK was an exploration of new ways for a media and events company to engage with its audience. As a customer engagement token, DESK was never intended to have any monetary

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‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Explains Why He Owns Bitcoin

Robert Kiyosaki, renowned for his book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” is gaining attention for his strong endorsement of Bitcoin (BTC). The author positions Bitcoin as a key defense against what he perceives as systematic wealth erosion orchestrated by institutions such as the Federal Reserve, Treasury, and Wall Street bankers. Why Kiyosaki Owns Bitcoin In his

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Tether’s Audit Report Reveals Over $2.8 Billion in Bitcoin Holdings

Announced today, Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has emerged with a robust balance sheet showcasing ownership of over $2.8 billion in Bitcoin. The information comes to light following an audit conducted by BDO, a renowned auditing firm, as detailed in the official auditor's report.The audited report provides a comprehensive analysis of Tether's financial standing, including

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Bitcoin’s 2023 Chronicles: Massive Gains And Exchange Anomalies

So, 2023 has been pretty epic for Bitcoin. It's like Bitcoin woke up and decided to flex its muscles big time. We're talking a massive leap, over 140% in value – that's huge! It's not just about topping traditional rivals like gold; it's also about leaving other cryptocurrencies in the rearview mirror. Let’s dive into