Ether
What’s Driving Ether to Record Highs?
Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, soared to a new record high on Wednesday. “The Hash” panel suggests the possible reasons driving the price of ETH to new all-time highs and why ether is now garnering investment-research coverage by JPMorgan.
Is Bitcoin Boredom Driving the Altcoin Rally?
Ether reached an all-time high Thursday, but bitcoin's upside momentum continued to slow. What's behind the rise of ether and the altcoin rally? Steven McClurg of Valkyrie Investments explains why he thinks there's a shift in investor behavior. McClurg also discusses the status of Valkyrie's ETF application and his thoughts on the impact of bitcoin ETFs on the markets.
Coinbase Pauses ETH Withdrawals After Fork-Related Bug Emerges
An unexpected fork in a variant of Ethereum brought the currency to an unexpected halt Thursday morning. Will Foxley breaks down what happened and what impact the error is having on the Ethereum network. "The Hash" panel discusses whether this is just a one-off bug or just the risk of open-source networks.
ConsenSys Raises $65M from JP Morgan, Mastercard and UBS
ConsenSys, an Ethereum development operation, announced the close of $65M in funding by JP Morgan, Mastercard and UBS, as well as blockchain firms including Alameda Research, Filecoin's Protocol Labs and DeFi's Maker Foundation. The company sees itself as building a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, but how will it remain true to its decentralized roots? ConsenSys Global Fintech Co-Head Lex Sokolin joins "First Mover" to provide an update on ConsenSys's projects and plans.
Will Ethereum Be Able to Hang Onto $2K?
The price of Ether has been hovering around $2K, but will it last? Chainalysis’s chief economist doesn’t think so. Philip Gradwell joins “First Mover” to analyze Ether and explain why he expects the price to decline.
A Planned Ethereum Update for July Will Overhaul ETH Gas Fees
An Ethereum proposal called EIP 1559 will result in a major update to address rising transaction fees. "The Hash" panel discusses why Ethereum miners and developers are at odds over this and whether or not the plan will actually make gas fees more affordable.
Just How Decentralized Is Binance Smart Chain? The Growing Debate
When a bunch of Ethereum developers launch a contract on the Binance Smart Chain, drama ensues. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing debate about why certain decentralized platforms could possibly be subjected to centralized forces.
Venture Capital Titan Andreessen Horowitz Is Making a Big Bet on Ethereum With 'Optimism' Investment
"The Hash" panel discusses why news of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz's big $25 million investment in Optimism is significant for the Ethereum network.
Crypto Volatility in Focus as Bitcoin and Ether Retreat from Records
Bitcoin and ether prices retreat after reaching record highs over the weekend. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the asset's historic volatility and whether wild price swings are here to stay.
