The Ethereum network has moved one step closer to The Merge, where the network will transition from a Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism into a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism after its Sepolia testnet successfully activated PoS.
Cryptocurrency exchanges have seen their Bitcoin balances drop by more than 20% from a January peak as the crypto winter deepens and investors move into a hodling mode where they self-custody their funds.
Luxembourg-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp is removing its monthly inactivity fee that it was planning to charge users with smaller balances after widespread backlash from users.
Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:
- Ethereum Moves Closer to Proof-of-Stake After New Testnet Merge
- Crypto Exchange’s Bitcoin Balances Drop Over 20% From Peak
- Bitstamp Drops Inactivity Fee Plan After User Backlash