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

GameStop Is Hiring for New NFT Platform on Ethereum

The video-game retailer has already created a token for its NFTs on Ethereum.

A graphic from GameStop's NFT page.

Videos

Polkadot’s Wood Acknowledges Legacy EVM Design’s Role But Ties Future to Upgrades

Speaking at Consensus 2021, Parity Technologies founder Gavin Wood discussed changes to Polkadot, using WebAssembly as a smart contract and how legacy blockchains are not fit for modern day use, though he acknowledged the Ethereum Virtual Machine’s (EVM) pole position in blockchain development today.

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Markets

Mark Cuban Invests in Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon

"I was a Polygon user and find myself using it more and more," Cuban said in an email.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban

Markets

Sam Bankman-Fried Says Bitcoin Mining Council Opens an ‘Interesting Can of Worms’

Hopefully it will clean up the "stupid dialogue going on about ESG," he said. "Not in the sense that ESG was stupid, but that the dialogue was."

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Tech

Consensus 2021: 8 Questions for Ethereum's Andrew Keys

"Ethereum is the only blockchain on Earth capable of being the substrate of the digital economy."

Andrew Keys

Videos

Decentralized Prediction Market Augur Launches 'Turbo' Sports Betting Platform

Augur, a decentralized prediction market, is launching its "Turbo" platform Monday, which will run on the Ethereum layer 2 polygon and will be integrated with Chainlink. Tom Kysar of Augur joins "First Mover" to discuss the impact on sports betting.

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Markets

Ethereum Foundation Says Berlin Hard Fork Addressed 'Clear and Present' Threat

The vulnerability was first discovered in late 2019.

Berlin, Germany

Markets

Bitcoin Back to $42K, Nearly Recovering All of Wednesday's Losses

That didn't take long: Bitcoin is already back to where it was at the start of Wednesday, just before the biggest sell-off in 14 months.

Bitcoin daily price chart shows the cryptocurrency recovering nearly recovered all of the ground lost amid Wednesday's sell-off.

Videos

Bitcoin Trading Frenzy: Market Volume Spikes as Traders Look for Signs of Direction

Crypto exchanges are struggling to keep up Wednesday as traders rush to change their holding positions amid market volatility. CoinDesk's Galen Moore joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the surge in trading volumes amid the wild sessions for BTC, ETH and altcoins.

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