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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Ether Price, on Cusp of Record 10-Day Winning Streak, Tops $3,500 for First Time

Ether is on track to extend its nine-day winning trend amid signs of institutions seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency.

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Amid New Price Highs, Ether Flips Bitcoin on Options Volume

Ether's options market saw record trading volume of $1.32 billion on Monday, far above bitcoin's $879 million.

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Market Wrap: Ether Shoots to $3.3K While Bitcoin Hangs Below $60,000

The ether market is experiencing record numbers for spot, futures and DeFi. Bitcoin is in the backseat for now.

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What's Driving Ether's Ascent to New Record Highs?

Ether's momentum is showing no sign of stopping. The cryptocurrency broke past the $3K barrier for the first time, reaching a new all-time high of $3.2K. "The Hash" panel weighs in on what's driving ether's booming price and what it indicates about where the crypto industry is headed.

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Ether Breaks New Records; South Korea Split on Crypto Tax

Ether is making history with new all-time highs in prices as gas fees plunge following the latest network upgrade. Analysts say the market sentiment has improved after the European Investment Bank’s bond issuance on the Ethereum and backing from various CBDC initiatives.

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Ether Breaks Through $3K Barrier, Reaching New All-Time High

Ether reached another milestone, passing $3K for the first time. Despite challenges with gas fees and naysayers like Kevin O'Leary calling it "second" to bitcoin, the crypto markets are bullish on ETH. Martin Gasper of CrossTower weighs in on what's behind Ether's boom and what investors can expect in the near term. Plus, is the "Flippening" approaching?

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Mogo Bought $405,880 of Ether, Plans to Allocate Up to 5% of Cash Into Crypto

The publicly traded fintech firm paid an average price of $2,780 for the digital currency.

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Ether's Price Rally Above $3.2K Appears Spot-Driven, Boding Well for Further Gains

"Ether's spot-driven rally is primarily due to excitement around the impending EIP 1559 upgrade," one market expert said.

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