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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Yields of 25% to 42% Lure Lenders Back to DeFi Platform bZx

Lenders and depositors are coming back to bZx, as the decentralized protocol for margin trading offers significantly higher yields on ether deposits compared to its peers.

By Omkar GodboleMar 5, 2020

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Bitcoin Price Falls After One-Hour Volume Spike

An hour of high volume trading on Tuesday resulted in bitcoin trading lower, giving back nearly half of the previous day’s gains.

By Daniel CawreyMar 3, 2020

Bitcoin prices, March 2 to March 3, 2020.

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Ether Futures Volume on FTX Hit Record Highs

Antigua-based crypto derivatives exchange FTX saw record volumes in ether futures on Wednesday amid a sell-off in the cryptocurrency’s price.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 27, 2020

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The 3 Factors Fueling Ether’s 2020 Rally

Several factors could explain ether’s spectacular gains and determine whether they will continue.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 26, 2020

Ether prices, Jan. 1, 2020 to Feb. 26, 2020.

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Ether Futures Volume Highest Since June 2019

As ether’s price rose to seven-month highs on Wednesday, the aggregate daily volume in ether futures exceeded $4.5 billion for the first time since June 27, 2019.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 13, 2020