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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.
Delta Exchange to Simplify Bitcoin Options Trading With Automated Product
Delta said its "Enhanced Yield Product" allows users to avoid high-risk scenarios without the need to learn complex options strategies.
Coinbase Posts $1.9B in Q2 Transaction Revenue, Beating Estimates
Coinbase posted $1.9 billion in transaction revenue in the second quarter of 2021, surpassing analyst estimates for $1.57 billion in its second-ever earnings report as a public company. The crypto exchange also noted ether was traded more than bitcoin in Q2 for the first time. CoinDesk's Nate DiCamillo digs into the report and reveals about the outlook for Coinbase and the wider industry. Plus, his insights into the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers.
Why Web 3.0 Tokens Might Be the Next Hot Trade in Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin and ether are soaring, but some crypto traders speculate the next hot market bet: digital assets associated with visions of a decentralized Internet or Web 3.0 tokens. Vanessa Grellet, Head of Portfolio Growth at investment firm CoinFund, explains what Web 3.0 tokens are and why she believes “this is looking like the future.”
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slips as Infrastructure Bill With Crypto Tax Provision Heads to House
Bitcoin pulled back as traders digest regulatory developments in the U.S.
NFTs Over DeFi: OpenSea Just Overtook Uniswap on Ethereum Usage
Are NFTs back? Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea topped the leaderboard in gas consumption on the Ethereum blockchain, surpassing Ethereum's largest decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange Uniswap. Since last year, Uniswap has typically commanded the top spot. "The Hash" team discusses the industry implications for the rare flippening event and what it means for ether.
Cross-Chain DeFi Site Poly Network Hacked; Hundreds of Millions Potentially Lost
DeFi platform Poly Network was attacked on Tuesday, with the alleged hacker draining roughly $600 million in crypto.
Ether Held on Centralized Exchanges Hits 3-Year Low
Only 9.4% of ether is held in centralized exchanges, the least since 2018.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rallies Ahead of Senate Compromise
Bitcoin and ether remain well bid as U.S. senators reach a compromise on the crypto provision of the infrastructure bill.
Ether Erases Early Losses to Trade Above $3K
The token remains below the 2 1/2-month high of $3,188 reached over the weekend.
Crypto Long & Short: How Do You Measure Relative Value in Crypto?
Until recently, the manipulable “market cap” was nearly all investors had to go on when measuring the relative value of digital assets. More sophisticated yardsticks are emerging.
