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F2Pool, Poolin to start Ethereum PoW mining after ETHW mainnet launch

Together, ETHW mining pools already make up more mining capacity in terms of block share than Ethermine, which opted to shut down mining operations.

The Ethereum Merge is completed: Here's what's next

Ethereum's long-awaited Merge with the Beacon Chain is complete — here's what the long-term roadmap for the continued development of the protocol looks like.

Ethereum community wastes no time minting PoS NFTs right after the Merge

The Merge happened, and now the community watches like proud parents as Ethereum takes its first steps as a proof-of-stake consensus.

How does tokenization help transform illiquid real estate ownership into a liquid one?

Tokenization provides new liquidity to the real estate market by making it easier for people to trade and invest in properties.

Community celebrates the Merge by dropping ETH-inspired art and music

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, tweeted a message to thank everyone that helped make the Merge happen.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin celebrates the Merge: ‘Dream for years’

Moments before the big Ethereum Merge took place, co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared his excitement and PoS vision with the community.

Breaking: Historic day for crypto as Ethereum Merge to proof-of-stake occurs

The Ethereum proof-of-stake consensus mechanism will cut energy consumption by a massive 99.95% compared to the proof-of-work system.

Magic Eden defends launch of NFT royalty enforcement tool

MetaShield works by enabling creators to flag an NFT or blur the image if the listed or traded NFT bypasses creator royalties.

Michael Saylor slams "misinformation" about Bitcoin's energy use

Michael Saylor claims Bitcoin mining could become a clean, profitable, and modern industry that generates hard currency for remote locations in the developing world.

It's on! Where to catch the Ethereum Merge live

The Ethereum Merge will occur when the network reaches a total terminal difficulty of 58750000000000000000000.

The 'launch of a rocket' — Observers on the future of Ethereum post-Merge

With the Ethereum Merge only hours away, Cointelegraph spoke to industry experts about the transition to proof-of-stake today and what to look out for.

Hardware wallets to take similar approach to potential Ethereum hard fork

Forked coins have proven to be lucrative in the past. Holders of Ethereum came to possess an equivalent amount of Ethereum Classic when it forked in 2016.

Coinbase to educate users on policies held by local politicians with new app integration

Verified Coinbase app users will be able to see where members of congress stand on crypto policies.

Compound Treasury to let institutions use digital assets as collateral when borrowing USD or USDC

Accredited institutions can borrow USD OR USDC starting at 6% APR, according to the company.

Apollo DAO to close vaults on Terra Classic

The protocol's TVL has plunged from around $200 million in September 2021 to less than $125K.

Starbucks announces NFT experience: Nifty Newsletter, Sept. 7–13

Sony Music is preparing to venture into NFTs as the firm filed trademark applications for audio and video recordings.

Only 10 hours to the Ethereum Merge: Here's what you need to know

The Ethereum blockchain is set to bid farewell to proof-of-work, and welcome proof-of-stake as Mainnet merges with the Beacon Chain.

Tesla launches new Cyberwhistle that can only be bought using Dogecoin

"Blow the whistle! But you must pay in Doge," says Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.

CV Summit 2022 panel: The importance of accessibility and community education

Cointelegraph’s editor-in-chief Kristina Cornèr moderated a panel discussion revolving around accessibility and education in the blockchain sector.

Ethereum’s Merge will affect more than just its blockchain

Ethereum's Merge will have a vast impact on cryptocurrency, particularly on some — like decentralized application (DApp) developers — who rely on Ethereum to conduct their business.

BNB Chain to collab with Google Cloud to bolster Web3, blockchain startups

BNB Chain ecosystem participants are set to have access to Google Cloud services in a newly formed collaboration.

Guide to real-life crypto OGs you’d meet at a party (Part 2)

"I think OGs are hard core believers who went all-in when nobody else was paying attention to the space."

Fixed interest rates to create a DeFi 2.0 for institutions, says former bank exec

In its latest seed funding Infinity Exchange investors allied behind the need for an increase in more secure institutional investment.

Blockchain oracle network XY Labs' shares start trading at SEC-registered platform

The blockchain oracle provider said that this will be the first time that its shares will be available at a regulated trading venue.

Downsides of Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake, explained

Not all consensus mechanisms are born equal — and the differences between major blockchains can have a huge effect on gas fees and transaction speeds.

Emerging markets lead global adoption index: Chainalysis report

Lower-middle income countries hold a majority of the positions in the top 20 countries in terms of crypto adoption.

Busan signs MoU with Huobi, gets more help for local crypto exchange

Huobi Global is the third major cryptocurrency exchange to pen a blockchain ecosystem development agreement with the South Korean city.

South Korea issues arrest warrant for Terra Founder Do Kwon

A court located in Seoul, South Korea issued a warrant for the arrest of Kwon and five other people who are currently in Singapore.

Sci-Fi NFT comic book project lays the foundation for CCG development

DAO members vote and decide on the future of the story by minting, collecting and crafting panels and pages of comic book issues.

Bitcoin is the perfect settlement layer to build apps on top of: Hiro CEO

Bitcoin programmability may also help further drive Bitcoin adoption as both a technical and financial layer in our society, which in turn may “drive up the price” over the long term.

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