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Ethereum's Price Plunge? 5 Reasons Staking is the Smart Money Play

Ethereum's Price Plunge? 5 Reasons Staking is the Smart Money Play

Okay, let's talk about the elephant in the room: Ether's been taking a beating lately. Down 24% this year? Ouch. Here’s the thing though – smart money doesn’t freak out. Smart money sees opportunity. And right now, that opportunity is staring you right in the face: Ethereum staking.I know, I...

SEC Punts on Franklin's ETH Staking ETF: What's the Hold Up?

SEC Punts on Franklin's ETH Staking ETF: What's the Hold Up?

The world of crypto ETFs has been holding its collective breath. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed yet another decision on the application by Franklin Templeton for an Ethereum (ETH) staking ETF. This one-year delay has sparked a wave of interest and panic among the crypto community. Here’s...

SEC Scrutinizes Cboe's ETH Staking Proposal for ETF Approval

SEC Scrutinizes Cboe's ETH Staking Proposal for ETF Approval

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently considering a very important proposal from Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. How to make the proposal? By staking ETH, earning rewards, and doing it all via an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). By March 10, 2025, the lawsuit led the agency to initiate a...

Ether Dips, Institutions Dive into Staking: What's the Catch?

Ether Dips, Institutions Dive into Staking: What's the Catch?

While the price of Ether (ETH) may experience dips and fluctuations, a notable trend has emerged: increasing institutional interest in Ethereum staking. This divergence raises important questions about what is actually driving institutional adoption. It challenges us to reconsider Ethereum’s future. Writer and artist Lee Chia Jian blends blockchain analysis...

9 Crypto Wallets That'll Make You Richer in Nigeria (Seriously!)

9 Crypto Wallets That'll Make You Richer in Nigeria (Seriously!)

Let's be real. Nigeria's hustling spirit is unmatched. We’re a nation of innovators, never afraid of rising to the challenge even when the system is rigged against us. Quite frankly, that system – traditional finance – is failing many of us right now. High fees, lack of access, and to...

Top Cryptocurrency Wallets for Nigerian Traders in 2024

Top Cryptocurrency Wallets for Nigerian Traders in 2024

Whether they want to trade, invest, or utilize crypto for remittances, Nigerians looking to enter the cryptocurrency ecosystem need trusted, secure wallets to store their digital currencies. With such a wide array of options, deciding which wallet to get largely comes down to personal preference and intended use. A few...

Solana's Staking Secret: How SOL Will Flip Bitcoin This Year

Solana's Staking Secret: How SOL Will Flip Bitcoin This Year

Forget the dinosaurs. Crypto isn’t about recreating ancient history, it’s about the evolution of finance. And if we’re going to be real, Bitcoin – bless it to bits! – is beginning to look like a museum relic. Enter Solana (SOL), the shark-like, super-fast upstart that’s here to eat Ethereum’s lunch...

France's Bitcoin Mining Gamble A Genius Move Or Ecological Disaster?

France's Bitcoin Mining Gamble A Genius Move Or Ecological Disaster?

Is France about to pull off the impossible: turn a global environmental villain into a local sustainability hero? Amendment No. 547 seeks to include the activity of Bitcoin mining into national energy strategy of France. It’ll be a stroke of genius, or a calamity in the making. And honestly, it...

France's Bitcoin Gamble 3 Reasons It Could Backfire

France's Bitcoin Gamble 3 Reasons It Could Backfire

Well, France is considering harnessing Bitcoin mining to absorb its excess power supply. Sounds neat, right? Similar to making lemonade out of lemons, or in our case, turning unnecessary energy consumption into virtual cash. Amendment No. 547, supported by a few dozen French MPs, would enshrine Bitcoin mining directly into...