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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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.

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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)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Up 3% After Wild Ride on 'Fed Rate Day'

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 22, 2022.

Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at around $19,100 Thursday morning (Unsplash)

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First Mover Asia: Cryptos Yo-Yo After Hawkish Rate Hike; Ether’s Price Is Down, Regulators May Soon Be Circling. What’s Next for Post-Merge Ethereum?

Some Merge observers see long-term environmental benefits and price increases, although others are concerned about centralization and regulatory scrutiny.

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Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline as FOMC Delivers Expected Rate Hike

Expect the price of bitcoin and other riskier assets to bob and weave on the waves of macroeconomic uncertainty.

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Steady at $19K as Traders Wait for Fed's Decision

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 21, 2022.

Suspense ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech Friday is growing among mainstream and crypto traders. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)