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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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Takes Investors on a Wild Ride

Prices shoot higher intraday on high volume, only to reverse course later in the day.

Bitcoin jumps early before going lower. (Jordan Heinrichs/Unsplash)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $20K, Bucking the Swoon in Stocks

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 27, 2022.

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First Mover Asia: Cryptos Rise, Even as Stocks Falter; Token2049 Conference Signals Singapore’s Resurgence as a Crypto Hub

More than 7,000 people representing over 2,000 companies are scheduled to attend; Hong Kong plays catch-up. Bitcoin trades over $19,00 again.

Singapore's skyline (Shutterstock)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes Higher as Traditional Markets Decline

Fear of a global recession impact equities and fiat currencies.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Up Slightly After Hitting Weekend Lows on Recession Fears

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2022.

Higher interest rates and energy shortages have triggered concerns over a potential global recession (Getty Images)

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Sticks Near $19K; the Most ‘Profitable’ Mining GPU Makes You Back Your Money in 3 Years

Ether and other major cryptos spend much of the weekend in the red to close a turbulent week.

Bitcoin's price stuck close to $19K (Getty Images)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops Below $19K Amid Ongoing Volatility

Macroeconomic uncertainty continues to hobble crypto prices.

(Midjourney/CoinDesk)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hanging Tough as Stocks Slide

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 23, 2022.

Bitcoin is hanging tough under rough market conditions. (Stephanie Cook/Unsplash)

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First Mover Asia: As the Fed Hikes Rates, Ether, USDC Lending Yield Pays Less Than T-Bills; Bitcoin Rises, Holds Over $19K

The average yield one can expect for lending USDC via DeFi protocols is 0.98%; the current one-year Treasury bond is paying 4.08%.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Holds Over $19K, Continues Wild Ride

Both bitcoin and ether saw wide swings in price over the past day.

BTC prices reverse course after Tuesday’s sell-off (Unsplash)