The excitement behind a potential Solana ETF is overwhelming. Faster approval timelines than Bitcoin? Real-world adoption? Institutions lining up? Overall, it feels like the crypto world is maturing at long last. So before we all get giddy and completely jump on the bandwagon, let’s stop and think. We need to...
In the rapidly changing landscape of crypto, discovering new methods to earn passive income is an aspiration for countless individuals. Though rewarding, it is a very risky pursuit that requires full-time effort and undivided focus. As a result, crypto staking has emerged as an attractive option for some. This will...
Ethereum, the second-most popular blockchain of all time, now operates on a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. In this type of system, validators play a crucial role in upholding the network’s integrity. These validators, or block producers, are in charge of producing blocks and transmitting blocks to other network nodes. Becoming...
Alright, enough with the KGNCLOUD shilling and their “Zero Threshold Gold Mining. In the meantime, the crypto world is abuzz, with Bitcoin once again flirting with (and sometimes exceeding) that magical $100,000 threshold. We're seeing political figures jumping in, relaxed regulations… it's a gold rush 2.0.Is this “Zero Threshold” thing...
Coinbase Staking lets users earn rewards by locking up their cryptocurrencies to support blockchain networks. This service is available for leading coins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). Depending on the account, you can get APYs from 2% to as high as 6%. Coinbase takes a whopping 25%...
Let's cut the bull. You've probably seen the headlines: "Earn Passive Income With Crypto!" "DeFi Staking: Your Ticket to Financial Freedom!" And you’re like, “Wait, is this too good to be true? Spoiler alert: it often is.We get it—the lure of high APYs and effortless profits through DeFi staking is...
Bitcoin, the first and most well-known crypto asset, does not include native staking functionality like most PoS (Proof-of-Stake) blockchains. This means that directly “staking” Bitcoin to earn rewards isn’t already possible in the way it is for other assets. Fortunately, non-custodial and decentralized solutions have recently been created that give...
Well that’s exactly what Grayscale wants the SEC to allow its Ethereum ETFs to participate in by allowing them to stake. They’re waving the red flag of $61 million in forfeited rewards since launch, and saying that U.S. investors are being cheated out of their fair share. Perhaps most importantly,...
Grayscale is actively urging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve Ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs) to participate in staking. The firm focused specifically on the benefits that staking created for both investors and the Ethereum ecosystem. Grayscale pointed out that U.S. Ethereum ETPs only manage a combined $8.1...
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by trading volume, is currently fighting lawsuits with multiple US states over its staking-as-a-service program. At the center of this fight is whether Coinbase’s staking services constitute securities offerings. Coinbase, unsurprisingly, has forcefully rejected this classification. The legal actions carry very real...
