Staking
Liquid Staking Replaces DeFi Lending as Second-Largest Crypto Sector
The value of cryptocurrencies deposited in liquid staking protocols has increased to about $14 billion, trailing just deposits at decentralized exchanges.
DARMA Capital President on Future of Ethereum Staking
A surprise settlement between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Kraken, a leading crypto exchange platform, raised existential questions for the future of “staking” on blockchains like Ethereum. Andrew Keys, co-founder and president of DARMA Capital, discusses the lessons learned from Kraken's SEC settlement. Plus, insights into what to expect from Ethereum's upcoming Shanghai upgrade.
Kraken’s Head of OTC Options Trading: Investors Are Still Interested In Crypto, Staking
“What we’ve seen is that the trading interest remains really strong both for proof-of-work networks as well as proof-of-stake networks,” Juthica Chou told “First Mover.”
What Kraken's SEC Settlement Means for Crypto Staking
Crypto exchange Kraken is paying a $30 million fine to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for not registering its staking-as-a-service program in the U.S. Head of OTC Options Trading Juthica Chou discusses her outlook for staking.
Kraken Exec on Future of Crypto Staking
As crypto exchange Kraken comes under increased regulatory scrutiny from the SEC to pay a $30 million fine for not registering the offering and sale of its crypto asset staking-as-a-service program, Kraken Head of OTC Options Trading Juthica Chou discusses the outlook for staking and the state of U.S. crypto regulation at large. Plus, her take on Blur overtaking OpenSea amid a brewing NFT marketplace turf war.
SEC’s Shadow Crypto Rule Taking Shape as Enforcement Cases Mount
The U.S. securities regulator has now issued dozens of actions outlining how it defines a crypto security and which firms should be exchanges, but the industry is in a holding pattern.
What Is Staking and Why Is It In Regulators’ Crosshairs?
Staking is a popular way to earn passive income by putting your crypto investments to work. However, this process has been caught in the crosshairs of U.S. regulators. DARMA Capital Managing Partner Andrew Keys explains how staking works, as well as its pros and cons.
Coinbase Investors Prepare for Another Likely Disappointing Quarter
The crypto exchange is expected to report a slight drop in quarterly revenue from the third quarter, and a 61% drop in revenue in 2022 from the previous year.
Only 31% of Staked Ether May Be Profitable: Binance Research
Around 2 million ETH were staked when prices were in the range of $400 to $600. These stakers are some of the strongest Ethereum believers, according to Binance Research.
