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.

Bitcoin, Ether Held in BlackRock ETFs Cross Those of Grayscale’s for the First Time

Recent flows show GBTC experiencing outflows, while BlackRock's ETHA saw inflows, contributing to this shift.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 16, 2024

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Record Drop in Ethereum Gas Fees Marks Historically Bullish Signal For ETH, Analyst Says

The fees represent a more than 95% drop from the 83.1 gwei levels in March, when the network saw a spike in activity.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 16, 2024

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Donald Trump Holds Over $1M in Ether, Also Receives NFT Licensing Fees

Filings show he has over $1 million in Ether.

By Sam ReynoldsAug 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump (Jon Cherry/Getty Images)

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops to Under $58K After U.S. CPI Data

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 15, 2024.

By Jamie CrawleyAug 15, 2024

BTC price, FMA Aug. 15 2024 (CoinDesk)

First Mover Americas: BTC Tops $61K, But Traders Remain Cautious

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 14, 2024.

By Jamie CrawleyAug 14, 2024

BTC price, FMA Aug. 14 2024 (CoinDesk)

First Mover Americas: BTC Muted After Crypto Goes Unmentioned in Musk-Trump Interview

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 13 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleAug 13, 2024

BTC price, FMA Aug. 13 2024 (CoinDesk)

Ether Beats CD20 as ETH ETFs Post Positive Inflows, DEX Tokens Rise

Many of the largest decentralized exchanges (DEX) tokens posted gains on Tuesday.

By Sam ReynoldsAug 13, 2024

Ether spot ETFs to see same sources of demand as bitcoin versions but on lower scale: Bernstein. (Rob Mitchell/CoinDesk)

Ether ICO Whale Moves 5K ETH to Exchanges, Bringing Monthly Total to $154M

The whale has deposited 48,500 ETH, worth over $154 million, to OKX at an average price of $3,176 in the past 35 days.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 12, 2024

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First Mover Americas: BTC Slides Ahead of Busy Data Week

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 12, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleAug 12, 2024

BTC price, FMA Aug. 12 2024 (CoinDesk)

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Reclaims $62K, Bulls Revisit $100K Target

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 9, 2024.

By Jamie Crawley, Omkar GodboleAug 9, 2024

BTC price, FMA Aug. 9 2024 (CoinDesk)