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Hypothetically what would it cost currently to 51% attack Ethereum for 1 hr?

I know when Ethereum was POW it was kinda straightforward to quantify a hypothetical 1-hr 51% attack cost (Bitcoin supposedly would currently cost $1.3 mil/hr). Is there a number for Ethereum now after switching to POS? Obviously I know it’s all hypothetical but it’s just interesting to quantify these things on some level submitted…
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Blockchain usage at WWF

I love reading these snippets showing how Blockchain can make the world better. https://techhub.wwf.ca/technology/blockchain-applications/#:~:text=Blockchain%20technology%20provides%20secure%20data,from%20ocean%20to%20dinner%20plate. submitted by /u/Adam-Schroeder [link] [comments]

Japan’s crypto anti-money laundering measures to start in June: Report

The Japanese parliament has decided to roll out tougher AML procedures in line with the “travel rule.”

Ethereum Price Trims Gains and Could Revisit Key Range Support

Ethereum price failed to surpass $1,880 and declined against the US Dollar. ETH is struggling and might continue lower toward the $1,790 support. Ethereum is currently moving lower from the $1,880 resistance zone. The price is trading below $1,830 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,840 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could accelerate lower toward the $1,790 and $1,780 levels. Ethereum Price Fails Again Ethereum’s price attempted a fresh increase above the $1,850 resistance zone. However, ETH bears remained active near the $1,880 level and the price started another decline, similar to Bitcoin. The price declined from the $1,873 high and traded below the $1,850 support. There was a clear move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,792 swing low to the $1,873 high. Ether price is now trading below $1,830 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near $1,840 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Immediate resistance is near the $1,830 zone and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Source: ETHUSD on TradingView.com The first major resistance is near the $1,840 level and the trend line. A close above the $1,840 resistance could send Ether toward $1,880. The next resistance sits near $1,920, above which Ethereum could rise toward $2,000. Any more gains above the $2,000 resistance zone could start a steady increase toward the $2,120 resistance. More Losses in ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $1,840 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $1,810 level and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1,792 swing low to the $1,873 high. The next major support is near the $1,790 zone. The main support sits at $1,770. If there is a close below the $1,770 support, the price could gain bearish momentum. In the stated case, the price might drop toward the $1,720 support zone. Any more losses may perhaps spark a move toward the $1,650 support zone in the coming sessions. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Level – $1,775 Major Resistance Level – $1,840

Core Scientific moves for September bankruptcy exit, expects $46M boost

Core Scientific said favorable market conditions have increased its liquidity position and its bankruptcy restructuring plan has been revised.

UPDATE: I made a website to spot crypto scams.

I made a website where users can report ethereum or binance tokens and warn other investors before buying shitcoins. Mobile and desktop version: https://cryptoscamstracker.com I got tired of being scammed or just outright rugged pulled so I decided to make it easier for users to spot out these types of scams. It’s a community run…
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Bitcoin Price Fails Again But This Support Could Spark Fresh Increase

Bitcoin price is struggling to clear the $27,500 resistance. BTC could attempt another increase if it stays above the $27,000 support. Bitcoin is still struggling to gain pace above the $27,400 and $27,500 levels. The price is trading above $27,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance near $27,140 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $27,000 pivot level. Bitcoin Price Revisits Support Bitcoin price started a decent increase from the $26,550 zone. BTC was able to clear the $26,850 and $27,000 resistance levels. It also sparked some positive moves in Ethereum. During the increase, there was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance near $27,140 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The pair spiked above the $27,400 resistance but there was no upside continuation. A high is formed near $27,511 and the price is now moving lower. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $26,536 swing low to the $27,511 high. Bitcoin price is now trading above $27,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. It is also testing the broken trend line at $27,150. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $27,280 level. The next major resistance is near the $27,400 level. The main resistance is still near $27,500. A close above the $27,500 resistance zone might send the price toward the $28,200 resistance zone. Source: BTCUSD on TradingView.com The next key resistance is near $28,500, above which the price might start a strong increase toward the $29,200 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $30,000 level. Fresh Decline in BTC? If Bitcoin’s price fails to clear the $27,500 resistance, it could start another decline. Immediate support on the downside is near the $27,000 level and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. The 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $26,536 swing low to the $27,511 high is also near $27,000. The next major support is near the $26,850 zone, below which the price might revisit the $26,550 support. Any more losses might take Bitcoin toward the $26,000 level in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now near the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $27,000, followed by $26,550. Major Resistance Levels – $27,280, $27,400, and $27,500.

Hong Kong Expected To Embrace Crypto and Lift Trading Ban

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ETH can be a security and a commodity: Former CFTC commissioner

Ether can simultaneously be a security and commodity under the regulatory scope of the SEC and CFTC, former CFTC commissioner Dan Berkovitz claimed.