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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.
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Is Ready for a Consolidation Phase
ALSO: Sam Reynolds writes that decentralized derivatives platforms are having a liquidity problem. The shortage may stem from crypto traders' current caution, but at least one stakeholder is optimistic that the situation will change.

Bitcoin, Ether Prices Flatten During Week of Financial Turmoil
Despite banking unrest and increased regulatory scrutiny, bitcoin and ether were trading roughly where they started the week.

Arbitrum, Ether Liquidity Providers Earn $500K From ARB Airdrop
Yields on liquidity pools are paying out as much as 800% annualized as users rush to claim ARB tokens.

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Regains Momentum as Investors Shrug Off Banking, Fed Concerns
ALSO: CoinDesk market analyst Glenn Williams writes that a decrease in the number of bitcoin addresses with a balance of more than 1,000 bitcoins suggests that large, institutional investors are reluctant to add to their coffers.

Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $28K, Ether Rises in Post-Rate Hike Rally
Bitcoin jumped above $28,800 earlier Thursday before retreating. Ether rose above $1,850, its highest level since August.

Bitcoin, Ether Diverging Paths Show Resilience and Opportunity
Bitcoin’s outperformance relative to ether highlights a flight to safety. The assets’ normally tight correlation has decoupled periodically in recent weeks.

First Mover Asia: Blockchain-Enabled SIM Card for Crypto Investors Fuels Conflux Growth; Bitcoin Holds Near $27.3K After Fed Decision
ALSO: The SIM card offers the security of a hardware crypto wallet but with more convenience, says Conflux’s chief technology officer in a Q&A with CoinDesk's Shaurya Malwa.

Short-Term BTC Holders, Stablecoin Supplies Could Indicate Cryptos' Future Price Direction
The two data points may show whether bitcoin moves higher or declines further in the aftermath of the U.S. central bank's 25 basis point rate increase Wednesday.

‘Smart Money’ Tools Reveal Where Crypto Capital Is Moving
Tools that track “whale activity” can provide real-time insight into how capital is moving in digital assets such as bitcoin and liquid staked ether and can inform investing decisions.

First Mover Asia: Traders Focused on Liquidity, FOMC as Asia Opens Its Business Day
Crypto prices remain flat ahead of the FOMC's rate decision.
