It’s an exciting time for Ethereum staking! One ambitious proposal—aptly named EIP-7251—is inspiring robust debate about the right way to do it. This proposal goes a step further, proposing to raise the maximum effective balance for validators, with dramatic implications for the network’s decentralization. Our friends at KnowingCoin.com have a...
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade went live on May 7, 2025, at 10:05 UTC (epoch 364032), marking a pivotal moment in Ethereum’s evolution toward a more user-friendly, efficient, and scalable blockchain ecosystem. This update serves as a reminder of Ethereum’s dedication to iterative development and a long-term roadmap. This upgrade hasn’t gotten...
Bitcoin mining has provided substantial economic opportunities and prospects, but has created a highly controversial political storm over its environmental and social costs. Bitcoin mining operations in New York have been growing like wildfire. This boom has brought with it greater scrutiny around air pollution, GHG emissions, and impacts on...
In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, knowing which projects have potential can make all the difference for investors trying to find their next high-return, low-risk opportunity. With Cardano, JetBolt and XRP really taking the lead as we approach 2025 just a few days away. Each of these cryptocurrencies presents special...
Hut 8 Corp., a leading Bitcoin miner, named after temporary shelters used by teams during wartime. Just last week, they announced an astounding net loss of $134 million for Q1 2025. This eye-popping figure has contributed to questioning and back-and-forths about the company’s strategic direction, including its big pivot toward...
BlackRock, the world’s largest investment manager, is currently having extensive conversations with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We spoke with them about their efforts to help shape the still-evolving landscape of digital assets. These discussions, particularly those concerning Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) with staking capabilities and the broader implications...
Antalpha’s recent $46 million IPO is a major milestone in the overall cryptocurrency landscape. It underscores the tremendous demand for digital asset infrastructure and the significant risks that continue to plague this emerging industry. At KnowingCoin.com, we’re hoping to help investors better understand this new world filled with hype and...
Bitcoin has fully made six figures official, blowing cleanly through the $100K level and hitting a high of $104,300 before closing around $103,237. This milestone is about more than a big number. It’s a big change in market sentiment and a confirmation of the developing bullish trend of the last...
The world of gift-giving is constantly evolving, and in 2025, one unexpected contender is emerging as a thoughtful and potentially lucrative option for Mother's Day: cryptocurrency. Those in the know are touting digital assets as the hottest new gift. This decision is a smart investment and a smart growth move....
Starknet is taking the technology to new heights, blazing a trail to what’s next in the blockchain space. This is not another Layer 2 scaling solution. Starknet has a bold vision: to integrate directly with Bitcoin, becoming the first Layer 2 to settle on the world's most secure and decentralized...
