Ethereum’s proposed EIP-8363 staking overhaul has triggered a major debate over the network’s monetary policy, with critics warning it could hurt DeFi, decentralization and institutional adoption.
The “Tapered Issuance Burn” proposal would progressively reduce validator rewards as more ETH is staked, eventually cutting new issuance to zero once 50% of Ethereum’s supply is locked in staking. Ethereum currently has about 41.5 million ETH staked, representing roughly 34% of supply.
Supporters, incl...
🥇Gold |🥈Silver Rally Hard After Soft Payrolls
Spot gold closed Friday at $4,341.30 (+2.41%)
Spot silver closed at $63.46 (+3.36%)
July nonfarm payrolls came in at -23k. Yields dropped, the dollar softened, and markets immediately dialed back September rate-hike odds. Metals got the classic lower-rates + weaker-dollar fuel.
Key levels going into next week:
🥇Gold
🔸Resistance: $4,360 – $4,380
🔸Upside targets: $4,480 → $4,500
🔸 Support: $4,300 then $4,200
🥈Silver
🔹Resistance: $65 – $66
🔹Su...
Gold vs Bitcoin: Which Could Outperform in August 2026?
Gold is currently outperforming Bitcoin as investors seek safety amid Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and persistent inflation concerns.
Gold has gained nearly 25% over the past year, while Bitcoin remains significantly below its late-2025 peak and stuck around the $60,000–$65,000 range.
Gold-backed ETFs also attracted about $3 billion in July, while Bitcoin ETFs saw more than $750 million in inflows this week, showing renewed in...