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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.
Binance to Support Ether Staking Withdrawals From April 19
Ethereum implemented the Shanghai upgrade early Thursday, opening withdrawals of more than 18 million ETH staked in the blockchain since late 2020.
First Mover Asia: Major Cryptos Remain Unstirred by Inflation Data, Ethereum Shanghai Fork
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Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Is Complete, Starting New Era of Staking Withdrawals
The upgrade on the blockchain, also known as "Shapella," was triggered at 22:27 UTC, and the network is now processing withdrawal requests.
Bitcoin Bulls, Bears Wrestle Amid Hopeful Signs in Latest Inflation Data
Volume returned to crypto markets as investors digested the March Consumer Price Index. Bitcoin super-whales may offer a base of support for prices.
Bitcoin Hovers Around $30K, Ether Holds Above $1.9K Ahead of Ethereum Shanghai Upgrade
Investors are awaiting Ethereum’s "hard fork," which is expected to go live late Wednesday.
LIVE BLOG: Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade
CoinDesk reporters and editors chronicle the first-ever activation of withdrawals from the Ethereum staking mechanism, set for Wednesday at 6:27 p.m. ET (22:27 UTC). We've got the play-by-play on Shanghai – also known as "Shapella" – from what we're seeing on the blockchain and at the watch parties.
Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Likely to See Deeper Decline After Shapella Upgrade: QCP Capital
Ether has underperformed bitcoin in the lead up to the Shapella upgrade, resulting in a 13.7% year-to-date decline in the ETH/BTC ratio.
Glassnode Estimates $300M Ether May Be Sold After Shanghai Upgrade
Two major Ethereum network upgrades that are expected to occur simultaneously on April 12 will allow investors to withdraw their ether staked on the Ethereum blockchain.
First Mover Asia: Does Bitcoin at $30K Really Matter?
ALSO: Crypto exchange Bitget's $100 million fund targeting Web3 comes as Hong Kong eases crypto regulations and a number of East Asian countries have been promoting crypto.
Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $30K, Ether Hovers Near $1.9K Ahead of CPI, Shapella Upgrade
Investors will be eyeing Wednesday’s U.S. Consumer Price Index for the latest reading on inflation and the Shanghai “hard fork.”
