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

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Price Bounce Stalls as 10-Year Yield Hits 32-Month High

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

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraMar 14, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: South Korea Election Made Crypto a Big Issue, but There's No Guarantee of a Follow-Through; Cryptos Suffer Weekend Decline

Both candidates made crypto an important issue to attract younger voters, but it's not yet clear if the winner, Yoon Suk-yeol, will introduce legislation fulfilling his promises; bitcoin and ether were both in the red.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMar 13, 2022

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-Yeol celebrates his victory (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid Global Uncertainty

Price gains were short-lived, although some analysts expect a relief rally if war-related conditions ease.

By Damanick DantesMar 11, 2022

Finance

First Mover Americas: Ether-Bitcoin Volatility Spread Slides, Bitfinex Shorts Surge

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

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraMar 11, 2022

A roller coaster. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Tech

10M Ether Now Locked on Eth 2.0 Staking Contract

The landmark figure represents over $26 billion worth of the asset at current prices.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 11, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: India Loses Foreign Investment, Chinese Indices Continue a Downward Trend; Cryptos Suffer an Off Day

The world's second-largest country by population has watched foreign investors flee for the last two weeks; bitcoin settles below $40,000.

By Shaurya Malwa, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMar 11, 2022

Analysts: This Bear Market May Not Last Long

Markets

First Mover Asia: Signs Point Upward for Crypto in India and South Korea; Bitcoin and Ether Soar on US Executive Order

India's finance minister says the country will launch a central bank digital currency sooner than she'd previously indicated; cryptos rise as investors view the Biden administration's executive order as a positive development.

By Amitoj Singh, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMar 9, 2022

Nirmala Sitharaman, India's finance minister (Narayan/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Markets

Profit Booking in Bitcoin, Ether After Biden Issues Crypto Order

Bitcoin gained and lost $200 in the minutes after a much-awaited order was issued in the U.S.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 9, 2022

Markets

First Mover Asia: Singapore's Strict Approach to Crypto; Bitcoin Rises Despite Investors' Jitters About War, US Executive Order

Singapore's high standards may be discouraging some crypto companies from establishing operations in the city-state; investors were wrestling with the latest developments in Ukraine and await the crypto order by U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday.

By Sam Reynolds, Damanick Dantes, James RubinMar 9, 2022