Ethereum

Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies. It is not just a digital currency like Bitcoin but also a platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum's underlying technology, powered by its native cryptocurrency Ether [ETH], offers a secure and transparent environment for executing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. With a vast community of developers, businesses, and individuals involved, Ethereum has become a hub for innovation and collaboration in the crypto space. Companies across various industries are exploring the potential of Ethereum's smart contract capabilities to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. Moreover, Ethereum's open-source nature allows for the creation of new protocols and blockchain networks, fostering interoperability and scalability within the ecosystem. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in facilitating the trading of Ethereum, providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and store their ETH securely. As the demand for Ethereum continues to grow, so does the number of exchanges offering ETH trading pairs, ensuring liquidity and accessibility for investors.

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Finance

Lukka and CoinDesk Indices to Offer Composite Ether Staking Rate

The CESR captures the mean annualized staking rate earned by Ethereum validators.

CESR (CoinDesk Indices)

Tech

Binance Labs-Backed Network Hemi Debuts $440M Mainnet to 'Unify' Bitcoin, Ethereum

Hemi Labs has signed up dozens of protocols, including decentralized exchange (DEX) Sushi, liquid staking token pumpBTC and oracles RedStone and Pyth.

Photo of Jeff Garzik, co-founder of Hemi Labs

Tech

Ethereum L2 Starknet Seeks 'Bitcoin's DeFi Take-Off Moment' With BTC Wallet Xverse

The aim is to provide a Bitcoin DeFi experience using trust assumptions as the next big thing to zero-knowledge proofs until such a time that OP_CAT is adopted

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson (Margaux Nijkerk)

Tech

Ethereum’s Holesky Hits Finality After 2 Weeks as Pectra Testing Continues

The Pectra upgrade went live Feb. 24, but finality was delayed due to a configuration bug in the client software.

FastNews (CoinDesk)

Markets

Dormant Ether Whale Moves $13M in ETH to Kraken

Large movement of coins to exchanges often breeds price volatility.

ETH ICO whale becomes active. (Pexels/Pixabay)

Markets

Ether's Freefall Below $1.9K Roils DeFi, Jeopardizes Crypto Loan Backed by $130M in ETH

Falling ETH prices also threaten other DeFi loans, with potential liquidations that could further impact the token's price.

Storm clouds gather. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Crumbles Below $80K as Crypto Sell-Off Goes From Bad to Worse

The price action came as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 stock indexes fell sharply early Monday as Trump failed to quell worries about a recession.

Bear (mana5280/Unsplash)

Tech

Facebook-Developed MoveVM Gets Closer to Ethereum Deployment With Public Mainnet Beta Launch

The mainnet launches with over $233 million worth of BTC, ETH and native asset MOVE in liquidity raised through Movement's Cornucopia program

Movement Labs co-founders Cooper Scanlon and Rushi Manche (Movement Labs)

Tech

Ethereum Developers Postpone Pectra Upgrade Following Buggy Tests

After two buggy tests, Ethereum's developers have decided to spend a bit more time collecting data on the highly-anticipated Pectra upgrade.

Ethereum Abstract Crystal

Web3

Solana DeFi Tokens Undervalued Compared to Ethereum's, Says Franklin Templeton

There's a mismatch between the old guard and new.

A Solana booth at ethDenver (Danny Nelson)