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The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge
Ethereum’s switch to proof-of-stake fixed some problems, like environmental damage linked to PoW mining. But it raised new issues, including worries about centralization, MEV and censorship, say Margaux Nijkerk and Sam Kessler.

Sam Bankman-Fried (Probably) Won’t Get a 115-Year Prison Sentence
If he’s convicted of wire fraud and/or conspiracy charges, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will probably spend quite a bit of time behind bars. But there’s a good chance the 31-year-old won’t spend the rest of his life in prison.

Crypto Traders Brace for Nearly B Bitcoin and Ether Options Expiry
Options are derivatives that give the purchaser the right to buy or sell the underlying at a pre-determined price at a later date. Quarterly options settlements are closely watched by traders.

Terra Classic Community Votes to Stop USTC Minting as Revival Efforts Continue
TerraUSD Classic, the stablecoin at the center of Terra’s implosion, will no longer be minted.

Crypto Traders Lean Bearish as Bitcoin Hovers Above K; DOGE, XRP Dip Most Among Majors
While bitcoin is currently in a consolidation period, an analysis of past cycles suggests that gains can be expected after 2024’s halving event, one data firm said.

Bitcoin and S&P 500 Eye Quarterly Loss as Bonds Look Most Attractive Since 2009
Relative attractiveness of bonds means less incentive to invest in bitcoin. The leading cryptocurrency is considered a zero-yielding risk asset, by some observers.

Hong Kong to Disclose All Crypto License Applicants After JPEX Probe
Securities and Futures Commission says decision was made in light of public demand

Arbitrum Treasury Richer by M as Users Miss Claims Deadline
Users had nearly six months to claim the tokens after an airdrop in March.

Mixin Network Losses Nearly 0M in Hack
Mixin Network is a protocol designed to address blockchain scalability issues – at the expense of having a centralized database.

Counterfeit Aptos Token Deposited on Upbit Leads to APT Withdrawals Being Temporarily Suspended
Exchange has resumed operations, but many are left wondering how such an issue will be prevented.