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"Bankless" co-host David Hoffman (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Lido’s LDO Token Sinks 10% Following Rumors Crypto Staking Service Received SEC Notice

Crypto podcaster David Hoffman spread (and then retracted) a rumor that the SEC had delivered a Wells Notice to the decentralized staking service. A spokesperson for Lido declined to comment.

By Sam Kessler

Mar 5, 2023 at 1:03 a.m. UTC

Mar 5, 2023

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Lido DAO’s Governance Token LDO Jumps on Treasury Proposal

The largest Ethereum staking service provider’s DAO has issued a vote over what it should do with its $30 million worth of ether.

By Lyllah Ledesma

Feb 15, 2023 at 5:49 p.m. UTC

Feb 15, 2023

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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Lido DAO Governance Token Surges on Coinbase CEO's Comments About SEC Staking Ban

The SEC has declined to comment on rumors that it intends to classify tokens that allow staking as securities.

By Sam Reynolds

Feb 9, 2023 at 3:56 a.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023

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Bitcoin price chart shows the cryptocurrency traded near $23,000 Monday afternoon. (CoinDesk)

Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $23K as Investors Weigh Their Next Steps

Ether also traded sideways to change hands at about $1,635. Equities declined.

By Jocelyn Yang

Feb 6, 2023 at 10:53 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2023

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Why Ethereum’s Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade Is Boosting Liquid Staking Tokens

Ethereum's "Shanghai" upgrade is expected to take place in March, triggering a price surge in liquid staking governance tokens like Lido DAO, SWISE, and RPL. Messari Research Analyst Kunal Goel explains the difference between ether staking and liquid staking tokens. Plus, insights on the "Shanghai" upgrade and ether's stake rate.

By CoinDesk Staff

Jan 4, 2023 at 3:29 p.m. UTC

Jan 4, 2023

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