Blockchain Today Weekly Digest

15 Aug — 21 Aug

The ex-head of BitMex Arthur Hayes expects Ether to add in price after Merge fork. Find out more crypto news in our digest.

1. Arthur Hayes bets on the growth of Ether after the activation of the Merge fork

According to the ex-head of the BitMEX crypto exchange Arthur Hayes, in the event of a successful update of the Ethereum, the value of the network’s underlying asset — ETH will begin to add.

The sellers capitulated, the expert believes. Those who do not believe in its future have left the asset, while the ether has not yet demonstrated all its capabilities.

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2. Google’s Parent Company Alphabet Is the Leader in Crypto Investments

New research by the intelligence platform Blockdata shows that from Sept. 2021 to mid-June 2022, crypto startups received investments from forty public companies. Together investments reached $6 bln.

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3. Kraken CEO criticizes US authorities for sanctions against Tornado Cash

The imposition of sanctions against the Tornado Cash cryptocurrency service caused discontent among many experts and businesses focused on the blockchain industry. Jesse Powell, CEO of the Kraken exchange, joined the critics of the decision of the US Treasury.

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