Crypto News
Dogecoin becomes second largest PoW cryptocurrency
Meme-inspired cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE) is now officially the second largest proof-of-work (PoW) crypto in terms of market cap, following the Ethereum network's proof-of-stake upgrade on Sept. 15.
cointelegraph.com
Ether staking could trigger securities laws — Gensler
Ethereum’s upgrade to proof-of-stake may have placed the cryptocurrency back in the crosshairs of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
cointelegraph.com
Ether (ETH) Tanks 9% As Merge Optimism Fizzles Out
The world’s second-largest cryptocurrency Ethereum (ETH) faced severe correction soon after the Merge was successfully live on Thursday, September 15. As of press time, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $1,460 levels with a market cap of $178 billion.
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Big Firms Dominate Post-Merge Ethereum Validation
Many of the benefits promised by the Ethereum merge have come to pass, including a greater-than-99% reduction in energy use and its carbon footprint. But analysts who had raised the alarm over increased centralization before the transition remain concerned that relatively few entities dominate the proof-of-stake mechanism now underlying the blockchain.
decrypt.co
Vietnam, Philippines, India, China Among Top Countries for Crypto Adoption, Chainalysis Global Index Shows
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has published its 2022 cryptocurrency adoption index. Vietnam, the Philippines, India, and China are among the countries with the highest crypto adoption. While the overall adoption slows worldwide in bear markets, it “remains above pre-bull market levels,” the firm said.
bitcoin.com
Cowboy Maverick Johnny Cash Mines 2.6 BTC Jackpot in Gold Rush at Bitcoin.com’s Crypto Casino
Gold Rush with Johnny Cash is a western-themed slot from the popular games provider BGaming where the infamous bandit cactus named Johnny Cash searches for money and gold. Players can join the notorious gold digger in his underground quest for gold in a splendid vista of western drylands. High volatility and 25 pay lines exacerbate the chances of winning bets landing a big win multiplier of up to 5,820x the bet value.
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