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.

Videos

Rubicon CEO: ‘Optimistic’ for Strong ETH Performance

Rubicon Crypto co-founder and CEO Greg Johnson explains why he is “optimistic” for strong ether (ETH) performance ahead of the anticipated merge. Plus, why the shift from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake is more significant than a short-term price change.

Sep 1, 2022

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $20K, Michael Saylor Sued for Tax Fraud

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 1, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleSep 1, 2022

Executive Chairman MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Markets

Potential Ethereum Hard Fork Token ETHPOW May Trade at 1.5% of Ether's Price, Futures Suggest

Paradigm expects the token will open at least $18.

By Omkar GodboleSep 1, 2022

The ether futures market predicts an $18 price for a potential ETHPOW token (Geralt/Pixabay, Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Waves Founder Defends USDN Stablecoin Depegging, Trashes Fears of a UST-Like Implosion; Bitcoin Burrows in Above $20K

Sasha Ivanov told CoinDesk the USDN model uses four tokens to supply liquidity and to help the stablecoin retain its $1 peg.

By Shaurya Malwa, James RubinSep 1, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Rises Amid Uncertainty

The price appears to be both undervalued and range-bound.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Aug 31, 2022

Bitcoin's price rose slightly on Wednesday. (Paolo Nicolello/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Americas: A Bleak Month for Crypto as Bitcoin Slides, Ether Stalls and Solana Tanks

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 31, 2022.

By Lyllah LedesmaAug 31, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Claws Back Above $20K; Singapore Bank Head’s Speech Reflects Growing Crypto Hostility

In his speech, Ravi Menon spoke in favor of digital asset innovation but not cryptocurrency speculation. But the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s approach may not be realistic.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinAug 31, 2022

Bitcoin clawed back above $20,000 after falling below this threshold. (Frederick Bass/Getty Images)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Price Retreats Along With Stocks

Risky assets fall as Germany reports inflation at a 50-year high.

By Glenn Williams Jr.Aug 30, 2022

Cryptocurrencies resumed their downward trend on Tuesday. (GuerrillaBuzz Crypto PR/Unsplash)

Markets

ETH y BTC podrían registrar inestabilidad a medida que aumenta el índice de apalancamiento de interés abierto

“El aumento en el indicador demuestra que el interés abierto está superando el tamaño del mercado e incrementando el riesgo de volatilidad”, dijo un investigador.

By Omkar GodboleAug 30, 2022