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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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Bitcoin, Ether Fall as Market Continues To Digest Silvergate
Bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH) and most other major cryptocurrencies are sinking as customers fled crypto bank Silvergate. Forex.com Global Head of Research Matt Weller discusses the reaction from the broader crypto market and his outlook on Ethereum ahead of the Shanghai upgrade. Plus, why bitcoin long liquidations hit the highest level since August, according to Glassnode data.
Flashbots Makes Privacy-Enhanced Block Builder Open Source on Ethereum Testnet Sepolia
Research shared by the team details that block builders will be able to build blocks without accessing private data of users' transactions.
ConsenSys, Developer of Ethereum Software, Says zkEVM Public Testnet to Go Live March 28
Zero-knowledge, or ZK, a type of cryptography, is seen as one of the year's hottest blockchain technologies. ConsenSys launched a private zkEVM testnet in December but is now opening it up for anyone to join.
Bitcoin, Ether Drop Over 5% in Massive Sell-Off as Market Continues to Digest Silvergate
Bitcoin plunged to $22,277 and ether hit $1,563 as crypto tumbled during the opening hours of East Asia's trading day.
Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Will Not Crash Ether Price, Analysts Say
Crypto analysts CoinDesk interviewed are saying concerns are overblown and selling pressure will be limited.
Regulators Are Bringing the Multichain Era to a Close
The high cost of understanding multiple chain environments means enterprises are likely to stick to what they know, argues Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.
Shanghai + Capella = 'Shapella': How Ethereum Devs Now Refer to Upcoming Upgrade
Technically the Shanghai upgrade is only on the execution side of Ethereum. Capella is the simultaneous upgrade happening on the consensus side. Hence the merging of the two names to “Shapella.”
Ethereum Developers Target March 14 Date for Shanghai Upgrade on Goerli Testnet
The event will be the last “Shapella” dress rehearsal for Ethereum’s upcoming hard fork.
Bitcoin Holds Above $23K as Concerns Loom for Silvergate Bank
Crypto bank Silvergate Bank announced it would postpone the filing of its annual report on Wednesday, sending its stock price plunging. Wave Financial Head of Protocol and Treasury Management Nauman Sheikh discusses what this means for the crypto markets and why he's "surprised" the crypto markets have not reacted more strongly to the news just yet. Plus, the potential impact of the upcoming Shanghai upgrade on the Ethereum community.
Weekly Challenge: The Digital Asset Power Hour
Financial professionals stand to benefit greatly from blocking off just one hour per week to learn about a digital asset, such as one of 500 included in CoinDesk's Digital Asset Classification Standard.
