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3 Big Things the Merge Will Change About Ethereum

The network's shift to proof-of-stake has implications for the environment, fees and Ethereum as a "network state." But it won't change everything.

By David Z. Morris

Sep 14, 2022 at 4:20 p.m. UTC

Sep 14, 2022

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Merge-Focused Hedging Makes Ether Shorts Most Expensive in 16 Months

Some traders appear to hedge their ETH bullish exposure in case the Merge has any technical issues, driving the cost of holding bearish bets higher.

By Omkar Godbole

Sep 14, 2022 at 10:01 a.m. UTC

Sep 14, 2022

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CDCROP: Raj Gokal said on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover." (CoinDesk TV)

Solana Co-Founder Sees Upside From Ethereum’s Merge, Saga Web 3 Mobile

Raj Gokal, Solana Labs’ chief operating officer, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss what the Merge could mean for Ethereum and how his company’s mobile phone will stack up against the iPhone 14.

By Fran Velasquez

Sep 13, 2022 at 8:13 p.m. UTC

Sep 13, 2022

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Actualización de Ethereum puede generar mayor adopción institucional de ether, según Bank of America

El banco afirmó que los inversores a los que se les prohíbe comprar tokens que funcionan con proof-of-work podrían comprar ether luego de que la blockchain cambie a un mecanismo proof-of-stake.

By Will Canny

Sep 12, 2022 at 2:55 p.m. UTC

Sep 12, 2022

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Ethereum Blockchain’s Upgrade May Lead to Greater Institutional Adoption of Ether: Bank of America

Investors who are barred from buying tokens that run on proof-of-work systems may be able to buy ether after the blockchain switches to proof-of-stake, the bank said.

By Will Canny

Sep 12, 2022 at 11:46 a.m. UTC

Sep 12, 2022

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Ethereum Merge May Not Be Immediately Deflationary, Crypto Trading Firm QCP Says

While the Merge is likely to cause a reduction in ether's supply, making it a deflationary asset, low network usage may delay the expected bullish effect.

By Omkar Godbole

Sep 8, 2022 at 1:03 p.m. UTC

Sep 8, 2022

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Staked Ether Price Discount Widens to Most Since June Ahead of Ethereum Merge

The discount in Lido's staked ether is widening, perhaps due to holders switching to ETH ahead of the Merge.

By Omkar Godbole

Sep 7, 2022 at 11:26 a.m. UTC

Sep 7, 2022

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Bernstein reveló cuál podría ser el catalizador del próximo mercado alcista en cripto. (Kameleon007/Getty Images)

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Siete tendencias que podrían despertar nuevamente el crecimiento cripto

Bernstein, una compañía de inversiones, enumeró sus ideas comenzando con el merge de Ethereum.

By Will Canny

Sep 6, 2022 at 8:23 p.m. UTC

Sep 6, 2022

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Citi: Ether Extends Rally Ahead of the Merge Despite Bitcoin Weakness

There are key differences between previous upgrades to the Ethereum blockchain and now because, for the first time, digital assets are facing tightening financial conditions, the bank said.

By Will Canny

Sep 5, 2022 at 11:35 a.m. UTC

Sep 5, 2022

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