US debt ceiling, declining trust in banks send ETH staking to record highs
The record surge in Ethereum staking in May was attributed to the ongoing U.S. debt ceiling saga, confidence in the U.S. dollar, bank collapses and the high APR offered on ETH staking.
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The record surge in Ethereum staking in May was attributed to the ongoing U.S. debt ceiling saga, confidence in the U.S. dollar, bank collapses and the high APR offered on ETH staking.
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