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“The crypto-sphere saw liquid staking surge to near-record highs and Vitalik Buterin predicting Ethereum full nodes could start running on mobile devices. Blockchain evolution is influencing EU policy, with AR capabilities and blockchain MMORPGs creating a buzz. Meanwhile, illegal activities emphasize the need for regulatory oversight.”

“Staking in the crypto world is showing resilience amidst a challenging year, with a 292% surge in total value locked (TVL) for liquid staking protocols. Ethereum staking is recovering, especially due to the ‘Merge’ event that transitioned Ethereum to live staking platform. It’s compared with the ‘on-chain equivalent of government bonds’, promising a safer alternative than DeFi lenders.”

“Liquid staking protocols, particularly Lido, have seen a massive rise recently despite an overall downturn in the DeFi industry. The popularity of liquid staking, driven by regulatory pressures and attractive yield returns, suggests a potential shift within the DeFi ecosystem.”

Despite substantial withdrawals from the DeFi sector and major crypto exchange meltdowns, Ethereum staking through platforms like Lido and Coinbase has surged. However, the value locked in DeFi protocols has dropped significantly from a peak of $178 billion in November 2021, to under $38 billion today. Staking services are becoming increasingly attractive to investors due to potential profitability and decreased protocol risks.

“Bitcoins remain steady as attendees anticipate Jerome Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole. Expectations are tempered, however, by Bank of America’s doubt for strong policy directives from the meeting, causing Bitcoin and Ether values to slip. Meanwhile, Binance seeks to boost liquidity security for low-liquidity token crypto projects and new stablecoin nCOP is introduced on the Polygon network in Colombia.”

Lido (LDO), Avalanche Blockchain token (AVAX), and Yield Guild Games DAO token (YGG) will experience substantial token unlock events this week, signaling a potential surge in market token supply. LDO plans to unfreeze 8.5 million tokens, while AVAX and YGG are set to release 9.54 million and 12.2 million tokens respectively. This highlights both the promise and complexity of unlock events’ impact on market trends.

“Coinbase Ventures is making strong developments in the cryptocurrency sphere through its association with Rocket Pool. With active participation in Rocket Pool’s Oracle DAO and significant investment in the RPL token, the platform shows faith in not just the token, but the protocol itself. These strides indicate Coinbase’s brand-orientated approach and recognition of Rocket Pool’s potential, especially considering its performance and valuable backing in the market.”

The crypto market shows a moderate increment with Bitcoin nearing the $30,000 mark, and Ethereum remaining stagnant. The forthcoming U.S July Consumer Price Index could serve as a catalyst, but concerns exist regarding potential bearish trends and the need for regulatory reforms. Recent developments include PayPal’s Ethereum-based stablecoin, an AI chatbot, and restoration of stolen funds.

Ethereum’s stable but inflexible ETH tokens may be dethroned by newcomer Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs). LSTs provide fluid trading and usage as collateral within decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Despite Ethereum’s established foothold, the ease, efficiency and lower entry costs of LSTs could sway the crypto community towards these emerging tokens, potentially redefining crypto trading norms.

“Rocket Pool, a decentralized staking service on Ethereum, experienced its largest daily redemption of rocketpool ether (rETH) token. A trader redeemed $12.3 million of the token. rETH offers an alternative model to traditional staking, which requires a 32 ether deposit. Rocket Pool’s current total locked-in value stands at $1.88 billion, making it the second-largest liquid staking protocol.”

Rocket Pool’s utility token, RPL, has seen a sharp decline of approximately 7.5% in a single day, earning it the title of the worst-performing cryptocurrency among the top 100 in market cap. Amid bearish predictions, it now teeters on the brink of a potential price collapse. Furthermore, a declining growth rate in market share and lower yield for ETH stakers compared to its competitors add to the concerns about RPL’s future.

Cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, saw approximately a 2% dip in value in the last 24 hours. Altcoins took bigger blows, with SOL and XLM tokens declining more than 5%, and Lido Finance’s LDO nosediving almost 12%. Despite market volatility, this could present an opportunity for careful reinvestment.

Larry Fink, head of BlackRock, strongly believes in the potential of cryptocurrencies and their global implications. BlackRock is moving towards crypto adoption with an application for a Bitcoin ETF. Despite recent market pullbacks, optimism remains, encouraging potential investors to explore cryptocurrencies like Lido DAO, Wall Street Memes, Polygon, Chimpzee, and ApeCoin.

The article discusses the current surge in crypto prices due to a US court ruling that trades of Ripple’s XRP tokens don’t constitute investment contracts. This has sparked optimism, with Ether crossing the $2,000 mark, and Layer 1 tokens like Solana and Stellar witnessing significant growth. Bitcoin has surpassed a one-year trading high; however, the author advises cautious optimism.

The cryptocurrency market saw a significant redemption of 30,000 staked Ether (stETH) tokens, worth about $55.8 million, by Tron founder Justin Sun. Despite this sizable withdrawal, Sun still remains a dominant figure in the stETH market with around 260,000 stETH valued at approximately $484 million.

“Ethereum’s price has been struggling to surpass $2,000, even as Bitcoin’s value increases. Recent weak trading behavior signals potential decline, but the rise in liquid staking derivatives like Lido’s stETH could counteract the negative trend. Meanwhile, the staking contract deposits match exchange inflows, fostering hope for a bullish market for Ethereum.”