The Ethereum blockchain’s “Merge” last year turned into a focus of frenzied speculation in crypto markets. Now digital-asset traders are starting to handicap various market scenarios ahead of Ethereum’s next big milestone. Author: Jocelyn Yang

ALSO: Bitcoin had its best day in two months after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows inflation slowdown, extending this week’s digital-asset rally. Author: Jocelyn Yang

The same OpenSea wallet that sold the original images of the 45th president has minted the sweepstakes prizes, from a group zoom call to a gala dinner. Author: Cam Thompson

Alkimiya, a a decentralized capital markets protocol has raised $7.2 million in funding as it seeks to attract miners and stakers wishing to hedge their cash flow as they attempt to navigate the digital asset bear market. Author: Jamie Crawley, Shaurya Malwa

Author: Sam Reynolds, Bradley Keoun