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.

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How Will Bitcoin Dominance Be Impacted by the Merge?

"You'd have to expect Ethereum to continue to take ... the global total crypto market share," Eaglebrook’s Director of Research Joe Orsini says. He explains how Ethereum's improvements post-Merge could impact bitcoin.

Sep 14, 2022

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'Distinct Demand Patterns' With Ether Futures: CME Group Exec

Bitcoin and ether are "trading about the same," says Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity & FX Products at CME Group, "But, we have seen more ... distinct enthusiasm around ether." He outlines how the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading on CME.

Sep 14, 2022

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CME Group Launches Ethereum Options Ahead of Merge

Leading derivatives marketplace CME Group is launching ether (ETH) options amid surging demand for ETH derivatives ahead of the Ethereum Merge. Tim McCourt, global head of equity and FX products at CME Group, shares his insights following the first block trade.

Sep 14, 2022

Markets

Fuertes caídas de bitcoin y ether causan pérdidas de más de US$250 millones en futuros

BTC cayó 9% en las últimas 24 horas y tuvo el mayor descenso entre las principales criptomonedas, y ETH perdió 6%, según datos de CoinDesk.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 14, 2022

BTC cayó 9% en las últimas 24 horas, el mayor descenso entre las principales criptomonedas, mientras que ETH perdió 6%, según datos de CoinDesk. (Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Ethereum Merge Spawns Watch Parties, But 'Jail Kwon' Token Gets More Hype

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 14, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Bradley KeounSep 14, 2022

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon (CoinDesk TV, modified)

Markets

Steep Drops in Bitcoin, Ether Cause Over $250M in Futures Losses

BTC fell 9% in the past 24 hours, the most among major cryptocurrencies, while ETH dropped 6%, CoinDesk data shows.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 14, 2022

El mercado de futuros de bitcoin se inclina hacia la baja. (Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Struggles Following Inflation Report; California Crypto Bill Is an Overstep, Say Legal Experts

The bill would prohibit California-licensed entities from dealing with stablecoins unless that stablecoin is fully-backed by securities and issued by a bank or licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinSep 14, 2022

Cryptos plummeted Tuesday. (Jay Radhakrishnan/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Slips to $20K as US Inflation Continues to Rise

Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) tumbled as U.S. August inflation data came in higher than expected. QCP Capital co-founder and CIO Darius Sit discusses a potential bitcoin bottom and his crypto markets outlook. Plus, the current state of institutional investors in Asia.

Sep 13, 2022