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

Ether Rises Above $3.5K Ahead of ETH ETF Trading, but Inflow Concerns Remain

Ethereum has more utility than Bitcoin with features like liquid staking, but the question among the ETH ETFs performing as well as BTC ETFs remains ahead of trading.

By Shaurya Malwa, Sam ReynoldsJul 23, 2024, 8:42 a.m. ET

Ether is now trading on U.S. stock exchanges via newly approved ETFs. (Aditya Vyas/Unsplash)

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First Mover Americas: Ether Little Changed After Spot ETF Approval

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 23, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 23, 2024, 8:01 a.m. ET

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Ethereum Experienced Its Highest Inflationary Period in the Last Quarter: Fidelity

Layer-2 adoption has been impressive since the Dencun upgrade in March, with transactions on these blockchains increasing around 20%, the report said.

By Will CannyJul 23, 2024, 6:58 a.m. ET

Markets

Ether Options Market Bets on Price Gains Post-Spot ETF Approval

Some analysts are forecasting an ether price swoon after ETFs begin trading in the U.S. The options market disagrees.

By Omkar GodboleJul 23, 2024, 6:04 a.m. ET

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Above $67K After Biden Drops Out

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 22, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 22, 2024, 8:07 a.m. ET

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades at $64K as Biden Withdrawal Likelihood Increases

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 19, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Shaurya MalwaJul 19, 2024, 8:02 a.m. ET

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades Below $65K Following Wednesday's Drop

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 18, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleJul 18, 2024, 8:01 a.m. ET

Finance

In Likely Precursor to Ether ETF Approval, Most Applicants Have Submitted Their Final Forms

The forms show what issuers plan to charge customers, with Grayscale at the high end at 2.5%, while competitors including BlackRock and Fidelity pick 0.25% or lower.

By Helene Braun, Nikhilesh DeJul 17, 2024, 6:16 p.m. ET