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Ethereum and Layer 1s Explained

Ethereum 101 explains how Ethereum made blockchains programmable. It covers smart contracts, accounts and the EVM, ETH and gas fees, Proof of Stake, network upgrades, and how alternative Layer 1s trade off security, decentralization and scalability.

Sources:The Block

Arca’s Jeff Dorman Calls Vitalik Buterin’s ETH Store-of-Value Pitch ‘Really Misguided’

Jeff Dorman said on Unchained that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin ‘s case for ETH as a store of value is “really misguided.” Dorman, chief investment officer at crypto investment firm Arca, spoke on Thursday’s… Buterin laid out the case in an X thread on Nov. 8, saying ETH makes more sense as a store of value than as a “fee-burning token,” the role tied to EIP-1559, the fee change that came with Ethereum’s London upgrade in August 2021 and burns each transaction’s base fee.

Sources:Unchained

BitGo denies breach as Unocoin transfers used 2 client-held keys

BitGo has said its systems were not breached in the Unocoin incident, with its review finding that outgoing transactions were signed using two keys held by the Indian exchange after its account was frozen on Nov. BitGo says the disputed transfers used Unocoin-held keys without its participation. The exchange suspects misuse of a backup mechanism as services remain suspended....

Peter Schiff Predicts More Losses for Bitcoin as BTC Goes Below 2021 High

Peter Schiff has declared Bitcoin (BTC) is in a long-term bear market after it dipped to $68,000, below where it traded in November 2021. But he was countered by some supporters of the OG cryptocurrency, who said that comparing old peaks with later lows proves little. A Pointed Question for 2021 BTC Buyers In a post on X today, Schiff asked Bitcoin investors to consider how they would have reacted five years ago if someone told them the asset would eventually trade below its November…

Can Ripple (XRP) Lose Another 20%: The Key Level to Watch

Bears have firmly retaken control over the past several days, dragging the cryptocurrency market back into a sea of red. The sell-off appears driven by hotter-than-expected US inflation and shockwaves from Nvidia, where longtime CEO Jensen Huang stepped down amid a swirling love scandal. Ripple’s XRP didn’t escape the downturn, with its price tumbling 15% in a week and temporarily dipping below the $1 psychological level.

From Bitcoin to Anthropic: How PrimeXBT Is Expanding Crypto Futures Beyond Coins

Perpetual futures have traditionally been associated with cryptocurrencies, and they’ve grown into a substantial market. According to CoinGecko Research figures cited by Forbes, crypto perpetuals average approximately $4.7 trillion in monthly trading volume. Now, the same trading model is expanding beyond digital assets, giving traders exposure to publicly listed companies and businesses preparing to go public.

BTC Dives Below $67K as XRP Breaks Under $1.00 in Fresh Crypto Sell-Off: Weekend Watch

The cryptocurrency market can’t catch a break these days, with another leg down as the weekend begins, which is typically a calmer period. BTC leads the pack with a dive to under $67,000 for the first time in almost three months, while ETH dipped below $1,900, and XRP struggles to remain at $1.00. Bitcoin Tanks Again We have written a lot about the major price developments over the past ten days or so, which began after the US midterms.

Binance’s latest reserves show 928 million USDT drop as BTC, ETH holdings rise

Binance has published a new proof-of-reserves snapshot showing that user USDT holdings fell by 928.2 million tokens over eight days, while Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB balances increased. According to figures from Binance, the exchange held approximately 24.3 billion USDT on… Ethereum drops below $2,000 as an Ethereum Foundation-linked wallet sells 2,000 ETH, while liquidations mount and other whales continue buying.