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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.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dominance Rises as Altcoins Underperform
Bitcoin is outperforming on hopes of a U.S. ETF approval.
Market Wrap: Cryptocurrencies Rally as Short Sellers Exit Positions
The upturn comes despite regulatory risks.
Analysts Turn Negative on Ether as Weekly Chart Tips Bearish
Some price-chart readers see the potential for a steep drop in the next few weeks.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes After China Crypto Ban Sell-Off; Volatility to Remain Elevated
Cryptocurrency trading has calmed, but analysts expect further volatility.
Time’s NFT Launch Sends Gas Fees Spiraling
Time magazine launched a new NFT collection dubbed "TIMEPieces" Thursday, offering "unlimited access" to its website through 2023. All 4,676 tokens, each priced at 0.1 ETH tied to digital artworks, were sold in minutes. But the sale also clogged the Ethereum blockchain, with buyers spending almost four times as much on transaction fees as they did on the NFTs themselves. "The Hash" hosts react, discussing the implications for a historic American institution getting involved in the NFT space.
Institutional Investors Preferring Ether Over Bitcoin Now: JPMorgan
The spread between futures prices and spot prices for the two cryptos is telling, analysts wrote.
Brazilian Investment Bank BTG Pactual Launches Crypto Platform
Mynt, which will be available in the last quarter of 2021, will initially allow exposure to bitcoin and ether.
Ether Options Market Shows Bias for Price Weakness Over 3 Months
As ether buckles, put options – offering downside protection – are drawing higher prices.
Christie’s to Sell Some of the Earliest NFTs – And Only for ETH
A full set of 31 Curio Cards – including a misprint – is expected to fetch between $870,000 and $1.3 million.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Traders Take Profits Amid Regulatory Crackdowns
Derivative markets are displaying signs of uncertainty, and concerns about regulation are rising.
