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.

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tests $25K Before Retreating; S. Korea Play-to-Earn Ban Unlikely to End Soon

The South Korean government has yet to show any sign of wanting to change current laws, said attendees at Korea Blockchain Week; ether falls.

By James Rubin, Sam ReynoldsAug 15, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Finishes Higher for Third Consecutive Week

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has responded favorably to improved economic indicators.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jimmy HeAug 12, 2022

BTC prices continue higher as the week comes to a close. (CoinDesk and Highcharts.com)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips at End of Strong Week, Huobi Founder in Talks to Sell Majority Stake

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 12, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Omkar GodboleAug 12, 2022

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First Mover Asia: Solana Market Shrugs Off TVL Fakery With Price Rebound; Ether Climbs on Merge Anticipation

The SOL token has climbed over the past week, despite a scheme by developers that artificially boosted the value of Saber and the Solana blockchain.

By Sam Reynolds, James RubinAug 12, 2022

Podcasts

The Ethereum Network Successfully Runs Final Test of Upgrade Causing ETH to Rise Two-Month High, Outperforming Bitcoin

By William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie, Wendy OAug 11, 2022

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Price Rises but Ether Outpaces as Merge Nears

ETH has been accelerating on higher than average trading volume.

By Glenn Williams Jr., Jimmy HeAug 11, 2022

Ether's price continues to climb. (Jake Hills/Unsplash)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Ether Leads Crypto Markets Higher After Final Merge Test Goes Live

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 11, 2022.

By Lyllah Ledesma, Frederick Munawa, Omkar GodboleAug 11, 2022

The upcoming Merge comes with some risks, says DappRadar. (ryasick/Getty Images)

Markets

Ether supera los $1.9K mientras Ethereum realiza el último ensayo de fusión

El optimismo sobre el merge ha hecho que la criptomoneda suba 60% en cuatro semanas.

By Omkar GodboleAug 11, 2022

Ether sube a su máximo de dos meses. (TradingView)

Markets

Crypto Fund QCP Capital Says Options Trading Is Next Institutional Growth Driver

Institutional investors are much more likely to engage in options trading than other crypto-centric niches, co-founder Darius Sit shared at an event in Seoul.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 11, 2022