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 Americas: Bitcoin Retreats as Mt. Gox Moves $3B of BTC

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 16, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 16, 2024

BTC price, FMA July 16 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Ether Spot ETFs Could See Up to $5.4B of Net Inflows in First 6 Months: Citi

Spot ether exchange-traded funds are expected to see 30%-35% of bitcoin ETFs' net inflows, and may disappoint due to other factors such as the lack of staking, the report said.

By Will CannyJul 16, 2024

Ether spot ETFs to see same sources of demand as bitcoin versions but on lower scale: Bernstein. (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)

Markets

Ether Hedging Activity Picks Up as U.S. ETF Debut Nears

Investors' focus on ether is evident from ETH's sustained volatility premium over BTC.

By Omkar GodboleJul 16, 2024

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Markets

SEC Tells ETH ETF Issuers Fund Can Start Trading Next Tuesday: Sources

Issuers have been asked to submit their final S-1 documents by Wednesday.

By Helene BraunJul 15, 2024

Ether spot ETFs to see same sources of demand as bitcoin versions but on lower scale: Bernstein. (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Rises Above $62.5K Following Trump Shooting

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 15, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 15, 2024

BTC price, FMA July 15 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: BTC Retreats From $60K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 12, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 12, 2024

BTC price, FMA July 12 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $58K Ahead of U.S Inflation Report

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 11, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 11, 2024

BTC price, FMA July 11 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $59K, but Rally Could Be Short-Lived

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 10, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 10, 2024

BTC price, FMA July 10 2024 (CoinDesk)

Policy

What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade

Spot ether exchange-traded funds may begin trading as soon as this Friday or in a few weeks.

By Nikhilesh De, Helene BraunJul 9, 2024

Ether spot ETFs to see same sources of demand as bitcoin versions but on lower scale: Bernstein. (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $57K Following $300M of ETF Inflows

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

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 9, 2024

BTC price, FMA July 9 2024 (CoinDesk)
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