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

Here's How Equity Investors Can Play Ethereum’s Merge

It's slim pickings for equity investors looking to trade one of the biggest events in the crypto industry, but there are a few options, including Coinbase and some smaller Canadian companies.

Equity investors have limited choices if they want to trade Ethereum's Merge. (Getty Images)

Tech

Ethereum's Biggest Mining Pool to Stop Offering Services for the Network

Ethermine will make the move once the Merge is completed, which is expected to occur on Thursday.

Ethereum classic(Shutterstock)

Tech

Monitoring the Merge: What a Successful Ethereum Upgrade Will Look Like

How to track the status of Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake with a few easy-to-use tools.

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Markets

Merge-Focused Hedging Makes Ether Shorts Most Expensive in 16 Months

Some traders appear to hedge their ETH bullish exposure in case the Merge has any technical issues, driving the cost of holding bearish bets higher.

Ether's funding rate slide, indicating a surge in the cost of holding short positions. (Arcane Research)

Finance

Everybody's Throwing a Watch Party for the Ethereum Merge. Here's Where to Go

Burn the night away, and the last blocks of proof-of-work ether, with these watch parties.

Check out these watch parties if you want to see the Ethereum Merge. (Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock)

Tech

Solana Co-Founder Sees Upside From Ethereum’s Merge, Saga Web 3 Mobile

Raj Gokal, Solana Labs’ chief operating officer, joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss what the Merge could mean for Ethereum and how his company’s mobile phone will stack up against the iPhone 14.

"We want Ethereum to succeed. We want to see the Merge succeed," Raj Gokal said on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover." (CoinDesk TV)

Markets

4 Things Blockchain Analysts Are Saying About the Ethereum Merge

Investors are increasingly turning to futures markets over spot markets in order to readjust their exposure ahead of the Merge, researchers said.

The upcoming Merge comes with some risks, says DappRadar. (ryasick/Getty Images)

Opinion

Nansen Casts Doubt on Merge-Initiated Staked ETH Sell-Off

More than 70% of staked ETH is worth less today than when first purchased, the crypto analytics firm found.

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Opinion

Bitcoin Should Change ... Slowly

Reconsidering the first cryptocurrency's slow-and-steady approach to development, as Ethereum's "Merge" nears.

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