ETH
What’s Driving Ether to Record Highs?
Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, soared to a new record high on Wednesday. “The Hash” panel suggests the possible reasons driving the price of ETH to new all-time highs and why ether is now garnering investment-research coverage by JPMorgan.
Is Bitcoin Boredom Driving the Altcoin Rally?
Ether reached an all-time high Thursday, but bitcoin's upside momentum continued to slow. What's behind the rise of ether and the altcoin rally? Steven McClurg of Valkyrie Investments explains why he thinks there's a shift in investor behavior. McClurg also discusses the status of Valkyrie's ETF application and his thoughts on the impact of bitcoin ETFs on the markets.
Coinbase Pauses ETH Withdrawals After Fork-Related Bug Emerges
An unexpected fork in a variant of Ethereum brought the currency to an unexpected halt Thursday morning. Will Foxley breaks down what happened and what impact the error is having on the Ethereum network. "The Hash" panel discusses whether this is just a one-off bug or just the risk of open-source networks.
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Breaking Through $63K. What Happens Next?
It’s a big day for crypto. Ahead of the Coinbase public listing Wednesday, both BTC and ETH have hit new all-time highs. Dee Choubey, CEO of MoneyLion, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the crypto markets.
What’s a ‘Poisoned’ Sandwich Trade on a Decentralized Exchange?
Experienced DeFi traders have been serving newbies a tainted lunch. Automated “sandwich bots” help traders manipulate prices on decentralized exchanges to siphon profits from less-experienced users. CoinDesk tech reporter Will Foxley breaks down how one DeFi trader took revenge on a mining pool by tricking its sandwich bot into purchasing fake tokens for real ETH.
Nexo: $100K BTC Is Inevitable but Won’t Be a Smooth Ride
Antoni Trenchev of Nexo explains his reasoning behind his $100K bitcoin price prediction. “Everything is lined up to bitcoin’s benefit,” Trenchev said. “But the ride won’t be a smooth one because we are in a very late stage of this wave.” Plus, Trenchev shares why Nexo is bullish on Ethereum.
The 101 Before You Invest in Bitcoin or Ethereum
For crypto-curious investors looking to buy bitcoin or ether for the first time, there are a few things to consider before buying. "The Hash" panel gives a shoutout to CoinDesk's Christine Kim's important report and also share their own tips about risks and red flags when first getting into crypto.
Beeple Mania: Artist Says NFTs Are a Bubble, but Digital Art Is Here to Stay
NFT artist Beeple joined CoinDesk’s “First Mover” show fresh off the $69M sale of his “Everydays” NFT at Christie’s.
Ethereum Co-Founder: 'Right Now, I Don't Think There Is an Ethereum Killer Out There'
For all the hype about "Ethereum killers," Anthony Di Iorio, Ethereum co-founder and founder of Decentral and the Jaxx wallet, says there isn't one, yet. Di Iorio weighs in on the current state of Ethereum and what he believes it will have to do to keep up with new competitors. Plus, his take on NFTs and Beeple.
Biggest Challenges Facing Ethereum Today
Multicoin Capital Co-founder Kyle Samani on potential Ethereum killers like Serum and the biggest challenges facing ETH today.
