Ethereum’s Shapella Upgrade Unlocks Staked Ether, Over 860K ETH Poised for Withdrawal, Price Surges 6% – Bitcoin News

On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Ethereum’s Shapella upgrade was successfully implemented, enabling validators to withdraw staked ether. Data reveals that more than 860,000 ether is poised for unlocking, and 77,000 ether is expected to be withdrawn on Thursday. Ether’s price has experienced a surge, rising 6% against the U.S. dollar within the past 24 hours. Staked Ether Can Now be Withdrawn Following the Network’s Shapella Upgrade Ethereum underwent a substantial update on April 12 when the Shapella hard fork launched, allowing validators to access their…

3 signs Arbitrum price is poised for a new record high in Q2

Arbitrum (ARB) has emerged as one of the best-performing cryptocurrencies after Ethereum’s long-awaited Shanghai upgrade. Notably, ARB price gained 4.28% to $1.36 on April 13, its highest level in two weeks. This also amounts to 18% gains from its $1.15 low a day ago when the Shanghai upgrade enabled staking withdrawals on Ethereum. ARB/USDT daily price chart. Source: TradingView To recap, Arbitrum is an Ethereum layer-2 (L2) scaling solution that aims to reduce network transaction congestion and transaction fees. As a result, the market typically perceives Ethereum’s growth as a boon…

Mastercard Drops Free NFTs, Launches Web3 Music Accelerator

“As a company, we hope to help people and partners around the world better understand and trust how blockchain and digital assets are used – and how our technology can support the ecosystem,” said Rajamannar. “We also believe that Web3 can be a powerful tool in connecting people and building communities around shared universal passions.” Source

DOGE Snaps Losing Streak as SOL Hits Fresh 6-Week High – Market Updates Bitcoin News

Dogecoin snapped a two-day losing streak on Thursday, as sentiment in crypto markets remained bullish. The meme coin moved to a one-week high, moving away from a key price floor in the process. Solana rose for a fifth straight session. Dogecoin (DOGE) Dogecoin (DOGE) ended a two-day losing streak in today’s session, as prices rose by over 5% on Thursday. Following a low of $0.0821 on Wednesday, DOGE/USD raced to a peak of $0.08838 earlier in today’s session. As a result of the move, the meme coin continued to to…

‘Nothing is a coincidence with the government,’ claims US lawmaker on Operation Choke Point 2.0

United States Congressman Byron Donalds criticized the country’s regulatory agencies on April 12 at the NFT.NYC 2023 conference in New York. According to Donalds, agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and others are being used to activate “Operation Choke Point 2.0” by limiting crypto business access to banking services.  Operation Choke Point 2.0 describes the U.S. government’s alleged coordinated effort to discourage banks from working with crypto firms under the guise of ensuring safety and stability. Crypto industry commentators believe government attempts…

FTX Finds $7.3 Billion in Liquid Assets; Lawyers Consider Rebooting Shuttered Crypto Exchange – Bitcoin News

FTX debtors revealed during a hearing on April 12th that the restructuring team has collected $7.3 billion in liquid assets. The exchange is currently considering a relaunch, according to a lawyer representing the defunct cryptocurrency exchange. Following the announcement, the exchange’s token, FTT, increased by over 70%, rising from $1.30 to $2.35 per unit. Lawyers Say FTX Is Considering a Reboot Lawyers representing FTX debtors recently told the U.S. bankruptcy judge that they have been discussing the possibility of relaunching the exchange. Andrew Dietderich of Sullivan & Cromwell stated that…

Bitcoin-friendly PPI data boosts bulls as Ether price fights for $2K

Bitcoin (BTC) preserved $30,000 support at the April 12 Wall Street open as more United States macroeconomic data boosted bulls. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView PPI hints further inflation drops to come Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hovering near $30,250 on Bitstamp. Amid a slowdown in volatility, U.S. Producer Price Inflation (PPI) data provided a timely hint that inflation was slowing faster than expected. Headline PPI came in at 2.7% year-on-year versus market expectations of 3% — an encouraging result for risk assets. US…

5 high-paying IT jobs that do not require a degree

There are various factors behind the trend of high-paying IT jobs not requiring a degree, such as the industry’s focus on practical skills and experience, and the significant demand for talent in the field. Employers often value candidates who can demonstrate their skills through real-world projects and specialized certifications, rather than solely relying on formal education. Furthermore, with the availability of online resources, coding boot camps and specialized training programs, individuals can develop their skills and gain practical experience without pursuing a traditional degree. As a result, having a strong…