The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022.

"The Hash" team discusses its excitement about the Ethereum networks’ final test of its upcoming upgrade. Mailchimp apparently “de-platformed” the accounts of several crypto-related firms, according to the affected outlets. And another story, the team breaks down further is one week after announcing a partnership with Coinbase, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is releasing a spot bitcoin (BTC) private trust for U.S. clients.

See also: Ether Tops $1.9K as Ethereum Runs Final 'Merge' Rehearsal

Email Marketing Firm Mailchimp Suspends Several Crypto-Related Accounts

BlackRock, Fresh Off Coinbase Tie-Up, Offers Direct Bitcoin Exposure

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