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 Could Surprise to the Upside in the Coming Months, Coinbase Says

The cryptocurrency does not have major supply-side overhangs such as token unlocks or miner sell pressure, the report said.

By Will CannyMay 17, 2024

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tops $66K as Interest-Rate Cuts Loom

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

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleMay 16, 2024

BTC price, FMA May 16 2024 (CoinDesk)

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Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Slides to Lowest Since April 2021. Here's Why

"Ether is a 'lightning rod' for negative sentiment from crypto native and external players and has several weak spots," one observer said.

By Omkar GodboleMay 16, 2024

ETH/BTC hits a three-year low. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Approaches $63K Ahead of U.S. CPI Data

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

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleMay 15, 2024

BTC price, FMA May 15 2024 (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Dips Below $62K Ahead of U.S. Inflation Figures

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 14, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleMay 14, 2024

BTC price, FMA May 14 2024 (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Fails to Hold $63K, May Remain Range-Bound

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for May 13, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleMay 13, 2024

BTC price, FMA May 13 2024 (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Near $63K, Consolidating Week's Recovery

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

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleMay 10, 2024

BTC price FMA, May 10 2024 BTC price FMA, May 10 2024 (CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Slides as Rebound Seen Delayed

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

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleMay 9, 2024

BTC price, FMA May 9 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Above $62K

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

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleMay 8, 2024

BTC price, FMA May 8 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Lyra Finance Now Lets Liquid Restaking Token Holders Earn Extra Yields From Automated Trade Strategies

LRT holders can tokenize any yield-bearing strategy to generate an annualized percentage yield of 10% to 50%.

By Omkar GodboleMay 8, 2024

Coins raining down on an umbrella (Getty Images)
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