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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Tecnología

Validators Drop Off Ethereum 2.0 Testnets as Mainnet Release Looms

Participation on both the Zinken and Medalla testnets has fallen as developers prepare for the deposit contract’s release.

Por William Foxley20 oct 2020

Mercados

First Mover: Monero Leads Privacy-Coin Rally as Bitcoin Trips on Path to $12K

Monero, zcash and other privacy coins, a type of digital token that provides users with enhanced anonymity, are surging in cryptocurrency markets.

Por Omkar Godbole, Bradley Keoun, Sebastian Sinclair20 oct 2020

Privacy is the attribute that cryptocurrency traders are buying in latest digital-token rally.

Vídeos

Binance’s CZ: Binance Smart Chain Is ‘Not Trying to Be the Ethereum Killer’

Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao explains why the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is tapping into the decentralized finance (DeFi) trend with Binance Smart Chain. He also tells CoinDesk reporter Muyao Shen why he doesn’t view Ethereum as competition.

19 oct 2020

Mercados

First Mover: 'Blue Wave' in US Senate Could Mean Flood of Stimulus for Bitcoin

As U.S. President Donald Trump fades in election polls, Wall Street analysts are sketching out the market implications of legislative races.

Por Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian Sinclair19 oct 2020

Wall Street analysts say a Democratic takeover of the U.S. Senate in a "blue wave" could mean looser fiscal policy.

Mercados

First Mover: OKEx Private Key Snafu Sends Bitcoin Lower as China DeFi Rises

OKEx withdrawal suspension sends bitcoin lower, China becomes hotbed of DeFi development, Filecoin first-day trading leaves market cap above $800M.

Por David Pan, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian Sinclair, Bradley Keoun16 oct 2020

The OKEx exchange had to suspend withdrawals because a founder who held a crucial private key was reportedly detained.

Mercados

First Mover: As Ethereum Enthusiasm Builds, 'Bear Case' Could Still See Prices Double

There's a lot of money to be made in and around maturing Ethereum-centric markets, where a "bear market" means prices double.

Por Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian Sinclair15 oct 2020

Ethereum has emerged from its larval stage and cryptocurrency traders are bullish on the pupal.

Finanzas

Breitling Goes Live With Ethereum-Based System to Put All New Watches on the Blockchain

Breitling is the first luxury watchmaker to offer an Ethereum-based digital passport for all its new timepieces.

Por Ian Allison15 oct 2020

Regulación

CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert Talks Ethereum, DeFi and the Next BitMEX

Ethereum's upcoming proof-of-stake shift won't necessarily put the world's second-largest cryptocurrency into the securities bucket, the chairman of the CFTC said Wednesday.

Por Nikhilesh De14 oct 2020

CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert, right, speaks to CoinDesk Chief Content Officer Michael Casey at Invest:NYC 2019.

Mercados

Binance’s CZ Views ‘CeDeFi’ as a Complement, Not a Competitor, to DeFi

Binance’s latest experiment to integrate decentralized finance with its centralized platform, Binance Smart Chain, is not here to beat DeFi, said the company’s CEO during CoinDesk’s invest: ethereum economy program.

Por Muyao Shen14 oct 2020

Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao speaks during CoinDesk’s invest: ethereum economy conference.

Mercados

Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Calls on Power Users to Move to Layer 2 Scaling

Talking at CoinDesk's invest: ethereum economy event, the Ethereum founder called for users of the second-largest blockchain to move over to scaling solutions that are “already here."

Por Ian Allison14 oct 2020

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