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

Institutions Are Still 'Wait-And-See' With Ethereum

Big investors still seem to like bitcoin more, but their interest in ether is growing.

By Lawrence LewitinnSep 18, 2022

Investors have adopted a wait-and-see approach toward Ethereum after the Merge. (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin and Ether Close the Week Lower

Ether continues to decline as traders position for what’s next for the Ethereum protocol.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 16, 2022

Traditional and digital markets trade down again. (Marc Kleen/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Outperformed Ether During Merge Week

MottCapital data indicates that the S&P 500 is closely tracking the 2008 bear market slide, which means cryptocurrencies could see further drops. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) has outperformed ether (ETH) over the past week, despite the Merge. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Sep 16, 2022

Videos

No One Is Spending a Fortune for the NFT of Ethereum’s Final PoW Block

The entirety of Ethereum’s final block before it shifted to a proof-of-stake network Thursday morning was captured in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT). VanityBlocks paid around 30 ether in fees to mint the NFT but the highest bidder is offering just 10 ether. "The Hash" panel discusses the details.

Sep 16, 2022

Videos

Gensler Hearing a ‘Wild Card’ for Ethereum Moving Forward: Trading Veteran

IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan joins “First Mover” to discuss the ether (ETH) price actions after the network’s historic upgrade. Plus, why SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s hearing on the Hill will be a “wild card” for Ethereum’s future development.

Sep 16, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Ether Declines 7% Post-Merge and Makes Ether Futures More Sensitive to Staking Yields

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 16, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleSep 16, 2022

Crypto exchange Cboe is asking the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow staking in several spot ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs

Markets

Ethereum Merge Has Tied Ether Futures Activity to Staking Yields, Traders Say

Stakers have been and will be natural sellers in futures and perpetual futures and the hedging activity will increase as staking yields rise.

By Omkar GodboleSep 16, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Ether Tumbles Below $1.5K; Ethereum Merge May Ding Demand for Chips, but Semiconductor Stocks Could Still Be a Good Buy

Chip manufacturing giants Nvidia and AMD have struggled this year, and the Merge could lessen demand for chips. But analysts see opportunities for investors in the semiconductor space.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinSep 15, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Markets Trade Lower Despite Success of Ethereum Merge

Ether was down more than 9% at one point as traders decided to “sell the fact” following a nearly seamless Ethereum Merge.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jocelyn YangSep 15, 2022

The Merge was successful, but ETH fell 9%. (Deepak Maurya/Unsplash)

Videos

You Just Can’t Build on Top of Bitcoin: Ether Capital CEO

Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) after the Ethereum Merge was completed early Thursday morning. Plus, why he thinks ether (ETH) is undervalued.

Sep 15, 2022