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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.

Ether

Markets

First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Muted After HBO Satoshi Reveal Falls Flat

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 9, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole

BTC price, FMA Oct. 9 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops as China's Stimulus Plans Disappoint

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 8, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole

BTC price, FMA Oct. 8 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tests $64K Ahead of Busy U.S. Economic Data Week

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 7, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole

BTC price, FMA Oct. 7 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Bounces From $60K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 4, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole

BTC price, FMA Oct. 4 2024 (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Dominance Nears 3-Year High Amid Altcoin Weakness; Aptos Outperforms as SUI Drops

Bitcoin held above the $60,000 key support level, while Ethereum's ETH fell to near its weakest level against BTC since mid-September.

By Krisztian Sandor

Bitcoin price on Oct. 3, 2024 (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Flat While Other Major Cryptos Nurse Losses

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 3, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole

BTC price, FMA Oct. 3 2024 (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K After Tuesday's Dump

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 2, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, James Van Straten

BTC price, FMA Oct. 2 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: BTC Is Little Changed Following Muted Asia Trading

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 1, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole

BTC price, FMA Oct. 1 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Cryptocurrencies Continue to Outperform the Stock Market: Canaccord

A potential bitcoin rally could start between now and April if the crypto follows historical patterns post halving, the report said.

By Will Canny

stepwise increasing stacks of coins pictured against a chart of rising price candles

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops 3%, Still on Track for Best September Since 2013

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 30, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar Godbole

BTC price, FMA Sept. 30 2024 (CoinDesk)
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Corporate treasuries bought just 5,900 bitcoin in 3 months. Other demand signals look weak, too.
Corporate treasuries bought just 5,900 bitcoin in three months, while broader demand signals remain weak.
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Free test ether lets fake builders outbid rivals and withhold transaction payloads, while client teams get half the usual review time before Sepolia.
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Ether and XRP ETFs post outflows as bitcoin moves above $77,000
Ether funds shed money for a third straight session even as the token rose, while every major gained and zcash extended its run.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin tops $77,000
The yen declined and BTC rose after the BOJ hiked rates to the highest level in 31 years.

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