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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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 27, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 27 2024 (CoinDesk)

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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 26, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 26 2024 (CoinDesk)

Finance

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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 25, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 25 (CoinDesk)

Videos

Ether ETFs Saw Biggest Outflows Since July

Ether ETFs saw their largest net outflows since July, with over $79 million exiting on Monday. The outflows come mostly from Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust, which bled over $80 million according to data from SoSoValue. The outflows came despite the recent rally in ether and the broader crypto market following the Fed rate cut, a sign of waning institutional demand for the world’s second-largest token. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."

Recent Videos

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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 24, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 24 2024 (CoinDesk)

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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 23, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 23 2024 (CoinDesk)

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Altcoins Surge Leaving Bitcoin and Ether Behind After Fed Cuts Interest Rate

The market cap of altcoins rose 5.7% after the central bank announced it would lower interest rates by 50 basis points. Bitcoin’s market cap rose only 4.4%.

Bitcoin may have outperformed stocks in the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates on Wednesday, but the true winners in the crypto universe are altcoins. (Unsplash)

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tests $64K as BoJ Pauses Rate Hikes

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Sept. 20, 2024.

BTC price, FMA Sept. 20 2024 (CoinDesk)