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Today in crypto, Coinbase has become the largest node operator on the Ethereum network. Solana Labs founder says he is “ashamed” of downplaying a controversial advertisement on Solana that mocked gender identity. Meanwhile, crypto lawyer John Deaton says the SEC’s allegation that XRP (XRP) is a security is now dead in its tracks.
Crypto exchange Coinbase is the largest node operator on the Ethereum network, controlling 11.42% of the total staked Ether, according to the company’s latest performance report.
Coinbase said it had 3.84 million Ether (ETH), worth about $6.8 billion, staked to its validators. The exchange said that, as of March 3, it has 11.42% of the total staked ETH.