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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Markets

Ethereum Merge May Not Be Immediately Deflationary, Crypto Trading Firm QCP Says

While the Merge is likely to cause a reduction in ether's supply, making it a deflationary asset, low network usage may delay the expected bullish effect.

Crypto winter may delay ether's anticipated post-Merge evolution as a deflationary asset (Pixabay)

Tech

Ethereum’s Merge May Boost Public's View of Crypto

Crypto podcaster Laura Shin told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” that the software update may allay the concerns of those worried about the industry's impact on the environment.

Laura Shin, author of "The Cryptopians" and host of the "Unchained" podcast. (Erika Rich/CoinDesk/Shutterstock)

Finance

Binance Introduces Ether Staking in US as It Steps Up Competition With Rivals

Binance will start offering 6% annual percentage yield (APY) to its U.S. customers from as low as 0.001 ETH.

Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder (Binance.US)

Tech

Ethereum Merge: What You Need to Know

Do you have any Merge questions? Here's our FAQ on the blockchain's coming overhaul.

(Camylla Battani/Unsplash)

Tech

What the Merge Could Mean for Ethereum and Its Developers

Protocol developer Preston VanLoon joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss how the long-awaited upgrade will prompt a massive move to the blockchain.

Preston Van Loon, Prysmatic Labs, at Consensus 2022 (Morgan Brown/Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Finance

Large Ethereum Miners Look to Cloud Computing, AI Ahead of The Merge

The network's upgrade will do away with the need for bulky and expensive data centers, which the miners are looking to repurpose.

Crypto mining stocks have lost roughly half of their value in the past month. (Sandali Handagama for CoinDesk)

Finance

7 Trends That Could Reignite Crypto Growth

Bernstein, an investment firm, lists its ideas, starting with the Ethereum blockchain's Merge.

Bernstein spells out what it believes could be catalysts for the next bull market in crypto. (Kameleon007/Getty Images)

Markets

Ethereum Classic's Hashrate, Prices Surge as Miners Prepare for Post-Merge Reality

Futures tracking the tokens logged $27 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours – second only to ethereum and ahead of bitcoin futures.

The Merge has pushed focus back to the lesser-used Ethereum Classic chain. (Donald Giannatti/Unsplash)

Tech

The Final Countdown to the Ethereum Merge Has Officially Begun

The activation of the Bellatrix upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain triggers the beginning of the Merge, which will likely be completed sometime around Sept. 13-16.

(David Mark/Pixabay)

Markets

DeFi Giant Aave Stops Loaning Ether Ahead of the Merge

The Aave community is worried that users may increasingly borrow ether ahead of the Merge, exposing the protocol to liquidity issues and injecting volatility into Lido's staked ether market.

DeFi giant Aave stops ether borrowing. (Broesis/Pixabay)