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Ether Rallies to $3.6K as Bitcoin Holds Steady at $71K
Liquid staking tokens like Lido, Rocket Pool, and ether.fi follow ether's gains.
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By Sam Reynolds
Apr 9, 2024 at 4:55 a.m. UTC
Apr 9, 2024
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Lido's boosters say it has helped keep Etheruem staking from falling into the hands of a few large actors. (Image by Mason Webb)
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Lido DAO Democratized ETH Staking, Then Dominated It
Lido has become a victim of its own success, attracting criticism as its share of staked ether has grown to nearly one-third. That's why it's one of CoinDesk's Most Influentia...
Lido's boosters say it has helped keep Etheruem staking from falling into the hands of a few large actors. (Image by Mason Webb)
By Sam Kessler
Dec 4, 2023 at 12:34 p.m. UTC
Dec 4, 2023
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Opposing Centralization in Ethereum Staking
Nixo.eth argues that dominant decentralized staking provider Lido is exploiting a flaw in Ethereum that threatens some of the industry's core values.
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By Ni xo
Sep 29, 2023 at 2:23 p.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2023
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"Bankless" co-host David Hoffman (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
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Lido’s LDO Token Sinks 10% Following Rumors Crypto Staking Service Received SEC Notice
Crypto podcaster David Hoffman spread (and then retracted) a rumor that the SEC had delivered a Wells Notice to the decentralized staking service. A spokesperson for Lido decl...
"Bankless" co-host David Hoffman (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Sam Kessler
Mar 5, 2023 at 1:03 a.m. UTC
Mar 5, 2023
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Lido DAO’s Governance Token LDO Jumps on Treasury Proposal
The largest Ethereum staking service provider’s DAO has issued a vote over what it should do with its $30 million worth of ether.
(lido.fi)
By Lyllah Ledesma
Feb 15, 2023 at 5:49 p.m. UTC
Feb 15, 2023
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SEC Chairman Gary Gensler (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
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Lido DAO Governance Token Surges on Coinbase CEO's Comments About SEC Staking Ban
The SEC has declined to comment on rumors that it intends to classify tokens that allow staking as securities.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
By Sam Reynolds
Feb 9, 2023 at 3:56 a.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2023
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Bitcoin price chart shows the cryptocurrency traded near $23,000 Monday afternoon. (CoinDesk)
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $23K as Investors Weigh Their Next Steps
Ether also traded sideways to change hands at about $1,635. Equities declined.
Bitcoin price chart shows the cryptocurrency traded near $23,000 Monday afternoon. (CoinDesk)
By Jocelyn Yang
Feb 6, 2023 at 10:53 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2023
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Why Ethereum’s Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade Is Boosting Liquid Staking Tokens
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Why Ethereum’s Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade Is Boosting Liquid Staking Tokens
Ethereum's "Shanghai" upgrade is expected to take place in March, triggering a price surge in liquid staking governance tokens like Lido DAO, SWISE, and RPL. Messari Research...
Why Ethereum’s Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade Is Boosting Liquid Staking Tokens
By CoinDesk Staff
Jan 4, 2023 at 3:29 p.m. UTC
Jan 4, 2023
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