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‘Hey, Look, It’s a Monkey!’ Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Pokes Fun at Ape NFTs, Expresses Optimism About the Merge

The co-founder spoke as ETH, the network’s native coin, reached the highest levels since June as the Merge passed a test.

Vitalik Buterin speaks at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto. (Aoyon Ashraf/CoinDesk)

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Investors Bet on Ethereum Fork While BTC, Ether Slide

Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) were trading lower Tuesday as investors and analysts focused on the upcoming Ethereum merge and awaited the release of U.S. consumer price data on Wednesday. BTC may be decoupling from traditional markets amid optimism stemming from Ethereum's impending merge. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Opinion

Ethereum Is Getting Cheaper to Use, Even Before the Merge

Fees and on-chain use are leveling out.

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Tech

Vitalik Buterin minimiza el impacto de nuevas bifurcaciones de Ethereum tras la fusión

Según su cofundador, es improbable que la blockchain se vea “significativamente afectada por otra bifurcación”.

Vitalik Buterin en conversación con periodistas en ETHSeoul. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Ethereum Classic Is Not Ethereum so a Merge-Fueled Rally Won't Last: Messari

It's unlikely Ethereum Classic has any long-term viability, despite interest by miners, according to analyst Tom Dunleavy.

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Ether Overtakes Bitcoin in Options Market for First Time

Ether (ETH), the native token of Ethereum’s blockchain, has overtaken industry leader bitcoin (BTC) in the options market for the first time on record. Plus, activity in the ether spot market is also picking up. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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