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

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On Heels of First Losing Month of 2023, Bitcoin and Ether Flash Differing Signals

While bitcoin appears positioned to trade flat, ether shows indications of being in an uptrend.

Di Glenn Williams Jr.1 giu 2023

Keiron Crasktellanos (Unsplash)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Settles Above $27.1K After Early Wednesday Dip as Rate Hike, Inflation Worries Heighten

ALSO: Large bitcoin holders reduced their holdings and sent assets to exchanges in the days leading up to the debt deal. What's next?

Di James Rubin, Glenn Williams Jr.1 giu 2023

Daily bitcoin chart. (CoinDesk)

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Inflation Concerns, Strong Jobs Data Put Bitcoin on the Defensive

A strong May jobs report on Friday could set the crypto up for further declines.

Di Glenn Williams Jr.31 mag 2023

The exterior of the Federal Reserve Board building (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Nearly $275 Million in Ether Burnt This Month Amid Deflationary Trend

During the last month, over 143,830 ether worth $275 Million has been burnt, according to tracker ultrasound.money. The network is forecasted by the tracker to burn 2,441,000 ether this year, or approximately $4.5 billion worth. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

31 mag 2023

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Sell Crypto Volatility in May, and Go Away?

The recent calm in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) should not lull market participants into a false sense of security.

Di Nathan Cox31 mag 2023

Roller coaster ride for bitcoin on Monday (Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Nearly $275 Million in Ether Burnt This Month as It Continues Deflationary Trend

Also: Bitcoin and volatility have a tricky relationship.

Di Sam Reynolds31 mag 2023

Ethereum's London hard fork will burn ether to reduce supply.

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Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Aligns Itself With FATF 'Travel Rule' With New Restrictions

Restrictions targeting 21 countries include only allowing select crypto and transfers to platforms that comply with Coinbase-led Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST).

Di Sandali Handagama30 mag 2023

Cityscape Tokyo, Japan (Ryo Yoshitake/Unsplash)

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First Mover Asia: Does Crypto’s Success Depend on the Upcoming Presidential Election?

ALSO: The Commitment of Traders report shows that asset managers have increased their open long positions in bitcoin after falling in the two prior weeks.

Di Sam Reynolds, Glenn Williams Jr.30 mag 2023

The White House, Washington, D.C. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rises Past $28K on Debt Ceiling Deal

ALSO: A Chinese governmental agency released a paper over the weekend that outlined suggestions for China's Web3 policy, but it didn't broach must new ground. Still, the paper represented progress for a country that is keen to write the next generation of technology standards

Di Sam Reynolds29 mag 2023

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Bitcoin Moves Little on the Week Despite Debt Deal, Inflation Concerns

Bitcoin trades flat to move one step closer to logging its first losing month of 2023. Ether rises slightly but also seems headed for a negative May.

Di Glenn Williams Jr.26 mag 2023

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