Ether

Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, functioning as a fuel for operations within the network. It serves multiple purposes: as a digital currency, it can be bought, sold, and held as an investment; as a utility token, it's used to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the Ethereum network. Ether is integral to running decentralized applications (dApps) and executing smart contracts on Ethereum, providing the necessary resources for these operations. As Ethereum evolves, especially with upgrades like Ethereum 2.0, Ether's role remains central, facilitating not just transactions but also the broader ecosystem of decentralized finance (DeFi) and various blockchain-based applications.

Finance

Swiss banking giant UBS planning to offer crypto services to specific clients

UBS will gradually introduce crypto services, starting with select private clients in Switzerland, according to Bloomberg.

By Olivier AcunaJan 23, 2026

UBS, the Swiss banking giant. (Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Citi sounds the alarm on ‘address poisoning’ scams flooding the Ethereum network

A record surge in activity on the Ethereum network is likely being driven by scam-related behavior rather than genuine user growth, according to the bank's analysts.

By Will Canny, AI BoostJan 22, 2026

Tech

Ethereum upgrade sparks activity spike, but JPMorgan doubts it will last

The Fusaka upgrade raised usage, but pressure from layer-2 networks and rival blockchains continues to cloud Ethereum's long-term growth outlook.

By Will Canny, AI BoostJan 22, 2026

Markets

Bitcoin and ether ETFs log their best week since October

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs logged their strongest week in three months, led by bullish bets.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJan 19, 2026

Markets

Etherealize co-founders: ETH will hit $15,000 by 2027

Etherealize co-founders Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan believe Ethereum is exiting a regulatory "purgatory" to become the premiere destination for Wall Street.

By Jennifer SanasieJan 16, 2026

Markets

Traders sell ether, solana and XRP rallies; monero tops $640

Analysts suggest macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing prices could support crypto markets in the medium term, with bitcoin potentially reaching $120,000 if sentiment improves.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 13, 2026

Markets

Ether to hit $40,000 by 2030 beating bitcoin, Standard Chartered says

The bank sees ether benefiting from sector-specific tailwinds even as broader crypto momentum remains uneven.

By Will Canny, AI BoostJan 12, 2026

Markets

JPMorgan says the crypto selloff may be nearing a bottom as ETF outflows ease

Flow and positioning data suggest the recent crypto market correction may be running out of steam, with early signs of stabilization across ETFs and derivatives.

By Will Canny, AI BoostJan 8, 2026