Ether

Ether (ETH) ist die native Kryptowährung der Ethereum-Blockchain, fungiert als Treibstoff für Abläufe innerhalb des Netzwerks. Es erfüllt mehrere Zwecke: Als digitale Währung kann es gekauft, verkauft und als Investition gehalten werden; als Utility-Token wird es zur Bezahlung von Transaktionsgebühren und Rechenleistungen im Ethereum-Netzwerk verwendet. Ether ist integraler Bestandteil für den Betrieb von dezentrale Anwendungen (dApps) und Ausführen intelligente Verträge auf Ethereum, indem die notwendigen Ressourcen für diese Operationen bereitgestellt werden. Während sich Ethereum weiterentwickelt, insbesondere mit Upgrades wie Ethereum 2.0, bleibt die Rolle von Ether zentral und ermöglicht nicht nur Transaktionen, sondern auch das breitere Ökosystem der dezentralen Finanzen (DeFi) und verschiedener blockchain-basierter Anwendungen.


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Ethereum Validator Queue Has Nearly Cleared Out, Signaling Weak Staking Demand

Ethereum’s once-crowded queue for new validators on the blockchain has almost completely cleared out, which could suggest a slowdown in the growth of staked ether (ETH). CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Ether Hit Lowest Price Compared to Bitcoin Since July 2022

Ether (ETH) is hovering above $1,600 after dropping to its lowest price compared to bitcoin since July 2022, as the launch of futures-based ETH ETFs attracted meager interest from investors. The ether-to-bitcoin price ratio also dropped to a fresh 15-month low this week. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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ETH Slumps Amid Slow Start for Ether Futures ETFs

It was a slow start for futures-based ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on their first day of trading. A total of nine of the ETFs offering exposure to ether futures came to market on Monday. Five will hold only ether futures, while four will hold a mix of bitcoin and ether futures. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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'Big Short' Author Michael Lewis Weighs in on FTX Collapse Ahead of SBF Trial; Bitcoin Breaks Above $28K

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, as bitcoin (BTC) rose above $28,000 for the first time in a month after the U.S. avoided a government shutdown. Millions of dollars in Ether has been moved from a wallet tied to an apparent FTX exploit in 2022. And, author Michael Lewis speaks to CBS about FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's possible mindset ahead of his criminal trial.

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Technical Analysis Indicator Flashes Bullish Signal for Ether

Ether's (ETH) immediate prospects look positive as a technical analysis indicator, known to mark turning points in the market, is flashing a bullish signal. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Ether Heads for 'Death Cross'

Ether (ETH) is on track to form a long-term bearish indicator known as a "death cross." TradingView data shows that ether's 50-day simple moving average is on pace to move below its 200-day moving average, signaling a growing weakness in ether's price. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Bitcoin Falls Below $26K in Absence of Grayscale vs. SEC Court Decision

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) trades below $26,000. There's still no decision in Greyscale's lawsuit against the SEC over the approval of a bitcoin spot ETF. Meantime, Bloomberg says Ether futures ETFs will get approval from the SEC. Bankrupt crypto lender Celsius will hold a vote on its plan to sell assets. Plus, crypto lender Exactly has become the latest protocol to be struck by a hack.

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Litecoin Undergoes Third 'Halving'; Race for Ether Futures ETFs Kicks Off

"CoinDesk Daily" takes a look at the crypto news making headlines as Litecoin (LTC) undergoes it's third "halving." Six firms file applications for ether (ETH) futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried say prosecutors moving to revoke his bond release relied on an "extremely thin" factual basis. Plus, Abracadabra is proposing measures to protect from a bad debt situation stemming from an $18 million loan to Curve Finance's founder.

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Crypto Exchange EDX Markets Sets Up Shop With Bitcoin and Ether Offerings

EDX Markets, which has funding from financial heavyweights including Charles Schwab (SCHW), Citadel Securities and Fidelity Digital Assets, announced it launched its digital asset market on Tuesday. Products traded on EDX will include bitcoin, ether, litecoin, and bitcoin cash.

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Ether Could See Further Decline Following SEC's Crackdown on Crypto

Ether continues to struggle as the SEC announced two lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase. TradingView data shows that Ether's price has retracted from $1928 to $1716 in the last three weeks, and analysts have noted that if support falls below $1700, the 2nd largest crypto by market cap could fall by another 10%. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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