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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Ether Prints Record Winning Streak as London Hard Fork Looms

Ether has notched a 12-day winning streak, the longest ever.

By Omkar GodboleAug 2, 2021

Ether traders are looking to the London hard fork as a potential price catalyst.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High After Late-Day Surge

Bitcoin hits its highest level since mid May and has risen more than 15% over the past week.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances Yue, Bradley KeounJul 30, 2021

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Expected to Pause Before Next Rally

Analysts expect bitcoin to pause at around $40K before its next leg up.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueJul 28, 2021

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

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Ether Trading Volume Surged 1,400% in First Half as Institutions Took Exposure: Coinbase

Ether outperformed bitcoin in terms of volume growth and price performance.

By Omkar GodboleJul 28, 2021

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Bitcoin, Ether Options Markets Pare Bearish Bias

The short-term put-call skews have pulled back due to a flurry of call buying.

By Omkar GodboleJul 27, 2021

The put-call skew on the bitcoin options market has become less bearish.

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Why ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort Thinks Tether Is a Scam

Jordan Belfort, the former stockbroker known as the “Wolf of Wall Street” and current crypto bull, discusses why he thinks stablecoin USDT issuer Tether is a scam. “I’ve been saying that since 2017 that I thought there was a big problem with Tether,” Belfort said.

Jul 27, 2021

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Aave, Chainlink Lead Altcoin Rally as Bitcoin Soars Most in 6 Weeks

The price of bitcoin cash and ether also rose in the past 24 hours.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 26, 2021

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Analysts Expect a Short-Squeeze

Bitcoin sellers are expected to cover positions, which could lead to higher prices next week.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueJul 23, 2021

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Blockchain Protocol THORChain Suffers Another Hack Totaling $8M

Cross-chain decentralized exchange THORChain has been hit by another exploit, this time costing around $8 million. Last week, the protocol was drained of around 4,000 ether in a separate incident. “The Hash” panel discusses the potential risks of investing in DeFi as the sector becomes increasingly subject to major crypto hacks.

Jul 23, 2021

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