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Ether

Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, functioning as a fuel for operations within the network. It serves multiple purposes: as a digital currency, it can be bought, sold, and held as an investment; as a utility token, it's used to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the Ethereum network. Ether is integral to running decentralized applications (dApps) and executing smart contracts on Ethereum, providing the necessary resources for these operations. As Ethereum evolves, especially with upgrades like Ethereum 2.0, Ether's role remains central, facilitating not just transactions but also the broader ecosystem of decentralized finance (DeFi) and various blockchain-based applications.


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Bitcoin Outperformed Ether During Merge Week

MottCapital data indicates that the S&P 500 is closely tracking the 2008 bear market slide, which means cryptocurrencies could see further drops. Plus, bitcoin (BTC) has outperformed ether (ETH) over the past week, despite the Merge. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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No One Is Spending a Fortune for the NFT of Ethereum’s Final PoW Block

The entirety of Ethereum’s final block before it shifted to a proof-of-stake network Thursday morning was captured in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT). VanityBlocks paid around 30 ether in fees to mint the NFT but the highest bidder is offering just 10 ether. "The Hash" panel discusses the details.

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Gensler Hearing a ‘Wild Card’ for Ethereum Moving Forward: Trading Veteran

IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan joins “First Mover” to discuss the ether (ETH) price actions after the network’s historic upgrade. Plus, why SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s hearing on the Hill will be a “wild card” for Ethereum’s future development.

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You Just Can’t Build on Top of Bitcoin: Ether Capital CEO

Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) after the Ethereum Merge was completed early Thursday morning. Plus, why he thinks ether (ETH) is undervalued.

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Bitcoin Slips Below $20K Following Ethereum’s Successful Upgrade

Bitcoin (BTC) is dipping slightly below $20,000 after the Ethereum Merge was completed Thursday. With bitcoin’s dominance also slipping to 40%, many are suggesting that ether (ETH) could one day surpass bitcoin in market cap. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Ether and Ethereum Classic Trading Faces Volatility After Merge

Crypto markets are mostly flattish over the past 24 hours, but the action in ether (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC) has been volatile early Thursday following the successful Merge event. "The Hash" panel discusses the driving force behind ether and Ethereum Classic price actions.

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Analyst Predicts ETH Could Reach $8,000 in Next 5 Years

Is the price of ether (ETH) undervalued? “Yes ... We have an $8,000 price target on the coin, that’s a five year price target,” says VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel. He's joined by Jason Lau of Okcoin for a markets analysis post-Merge.

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Ether Now ‘Deflationary’ Since the Merge: Analyst

Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, discusses ether's (ETH) state of supply and demand as the Merge is complete. "ETH is now deflationary ... we need the demand side to come through," he said. Plus, why we need "commitment to building and using the chain."

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Ether Shorts Most Expensive in 16 Months Ahead of Merge

The cost of holding a short position or a bearish bet in the perpetual futures market tied to ether (ETH) is surging ahead of Ethereum’s technological upgrade, the Merge, slated to happen in less than 24 hours. “The Hash” team discusses what this means for ether’s price action and the wider Ethereum ecosystem.

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