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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Massive Sell-Off Across Global Crypto Markets: What to Know

Bitcoin tumbles 40% from its April record high of $64K, with ether and other altcoins following its deep dive. The crypto markets lost about $460 billion in one day. “The Hash” panel analyzes the driving forces behind the massive sell-offs in crypto markets across the world.

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Messari CEO Talks Bitcoin and Ether

Messari CEO Ryan Selkis on ether’s growth since January in comparison to bitcoin and the impact of ETH on BTC and the crypto markets.

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Crypto Market Loses $460B as Ether, Altcoins Follow Bitcoin’s Deep Dive

The crypto market has lost more than $400 billion in a day.

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Market Wrap: Elon Taketh Away – Bitcoin Continues Fall as Options Traders Pile Into Puts

The crypto car drove to the dump Monday as most blockchain assets fell.

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Vitalik Buterin Burns $6B in SHIB Tokens to Relinquish Unwanted 'Power'

Ether creator Vitalik Buterin burned $6 billion in SHIB tokens he was gifted, claiming he did not want the power that came with owning half the available supply of SHIB. "The Hash" panel discusses Buterin's move and the scrutiny that many in the crypto community place Buterin under.

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Bitcoin, Ether Dive While Some Alternative Cryptocurrencies Hit Record Highs

The balance of bitcoin held on major exchanges is on the rise in what some analysts say is a bearish sign.

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Market Wrap: It's 'Doge Day Afternoon' as Memecoin Jumps 47%; Ether and Bitcoin Rise

Not all industry participants are amused by dogecoin’s tricks.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls for Second Straight Day After Tesla Action; Ether Follows

“What saddens me is the way the weak hands and recent buyers see Elon Musk as a prophet, powerhouse and decisive figure in bitcoin,” said one trader.

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