Blockchain

Ethereum Validator Queue Has Nearly Cleared Out, Signaling Weak Staking Demand
Ethereum’s once-crowded queue for new validators on the blockchain has almost completely cleared out, which could suggest a slowdown in the growth of staked ether (ETH). CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Citi Developing Token Services for Institutional Clients
Citi announced recently it's developing a tokenization service for cash management and trade finance for institutional clients using blockchain technology and smart contracts. Ryan Rugg and Stephen Randall from Citi's Treasury and Trade Solutions discuss the move and what kind of interest they are seeing from institutional clients.

Story Protocol on a Mission to Grow 'Creativity in the Internet Era,' Co-Founder Says
Story Protocol, which describes itself as building open intellectual property infrastructure for the internet, has raised $54 million in funding from Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media, VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, and others. Story Protocol co-founder Jason Zhao shares insights into the mission of Story Protocol and how the blockchain can help tackle some challenges with the rise of generative AI.

India’s G20 Presidency, Blockchain Week Outlook
Host Angie Lau breaks down the crypto presence at India's G20 summit as global leaders discuss establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets. Plus, an outlook on the upcoming blockchain discussions in Singapore, Philippines and Dubai. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."




