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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.
E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Taps Paxos to Power Crypto Service in Brazil
Users of Mercado Pago will be able to buy and sell bitcoin, ether and the USDP stablecoin starting in December.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Drops Following First US Omicron Case
Ether falls, breaking a four-day streak of gains; equity markets tumble.
Market Wrap: Analysts Expect Positive Bitcoin Returns in December
The cryptocurrency typically rises in the fourth quarter, which is why some traders are poised for a year-end rally.
ETH Returns Outpacing BTC, S&P 500, DeFi
CoinDesk Director of Professional Content Galen Moore shares insights into how bitcoin has performed since Black Friday when it declined by more than 8% following news of the COVID-19 strain Omicron. Why are the returns for ETH outpacing BTC, S&P 500, and DeFi?
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rally Stalls After US Central Bank Chair’s Comments; Ether Rises
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization saw three consecutive days of healthy gains end after Jerome Powell signaled that the U.S. Federal Reserve might accelerate the ending of its easy-money policies; ether approaches $4,800 before falling back.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Underperforms as Ether and Other Altcoins Rise
Ether was up about 5% over the past 24 hours compared to bitcoin’s flat performance.
$10M Yacht for Sale, DOGE Accepted
The owners of Italian-built Vianne, a 170-foot yacht, said prospective buyers would be able to buy the vessel with a 10% fiat deposit and the rest in crypto in bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin. It will also accept SOL, FTM, BNB, or "top tier" NFTs from the CryptoPunk or Bored Ape Yacht Club collections. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest signal of a broader embrace of crypto by the luxury goods industry.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Rebound Continues Into Third Day Amid Lessening Omicron Fears
Ether and all but one other altcoin ranked among CoinDesk’s top 20 by market cap also rose.
Investment Firm Kelly Files for Ether Futures ETF
The filing comes just three months after ProShares and VanEck pulled similar filings with the U.S. SEC.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin, Altcoins Rebound From ‘Black Friday’ Plummet
Bitcoin rose past $57K on Sunday, although investors are nervously eyeing the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
