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

JPMorgan Says Ethereum Is Losing NFT Market Share to Solana

The bank cites Ethereum's high transaction fees and congestion.

Solana's Breakpoint came at the market's previous zenith (Zack Seward/CoinDesk)

Finance

Opera Releases Web 3 Browser Ahead of Cross-Chain Wallet Launch

The browser includes a slew of new features aimed at onboarding some of Opera’s 350 million users to crypto.

The longstanding Norwegian browser company has been on a recent crypto streak. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

Digital Asset Funds Hit by 5th Week of Outflows

Investment funds focused on bitcoin accounted for $55 million of the $73 million of outflows last week.

Digital asset investment products saw outflows totaling a weekly record of $73 million, the fifth straight week of outflows. (CoinShares)

Markets

Someone Accidentally Lost $135K Trying to Trade Fees.Wtf Tokens

Low liquidity in initial minutes following an airdrop by popular tool Fees.wtf show a user lost over 42 ether.

Not quite enough in the pool (Ivan-balvan via Getty Images)

Videos

Could Solana Become the Visa of the Digital Asset World?

The Solana blockchain could become the "Visa of the digital asset ecosystem" as it focuses on scalability, low transaction fees, and ease of use, according to a research note from Bank of America (BoA). The Wall Street titan also noted Solana and other blockchains might even snag market share from Ethereum over time. "The Hash" hosts weigh in on the BoA's assessments.

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Markets

Tether Freezes $160M of USDT Stablecoin on Ethereum Blockchain

The last time Tether froze an account was in late December.

Companies are joining the movement to add bitcoin to their balance sheets. (wir_sind_klein/Pixabay)

Learn

What Is Ether?

Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency and handles more transaction volume than any other digital asset. But what is ether used for on the Ethereum network?

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Learn

What Are Ethereum Gas Fees?

A gas fee is something all users must pay in order to perform any function on the Ethereum blockchain.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Altcoins Rally as Bitcoin Buyers Return

FTM, XLM and SHIB were all up over 10% over the past 24 hours, compared with a 2% rise in BTC.

Retail traders were eager to get in on the bitcoin action.

Markets

NEAR Hits All-Time High as Upstart Blockchains Win With 'FOAN Trade'

Some analysts view Near as an undervalued protocol set for fast growth this year.

The Near Protocol’s NEAR token shot to an all-time high price. (TradingView)