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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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $56K, Struggles With Flat Activity on Exchanges

As of March 21, there were fewer than 2.44 million BTC available on exchanges, the lowest amount since August 2018.

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What’s a ‘Poisoned’ Sandwich Trade on a Decentralized Exchange?

Experienced DeFi traders have been serving newbies a tainted lunch. Automated “sandwich bots” help traders manipulate prices on decentralized exchanges to siphon profits from less-experienced users. CoinDesk tech reporter Will Foxley breaks down how one DeFi trader took revenge on a mining pool by tricking its sandwich bot into purchasing fake tokens for real ETH.

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'Altcoin Season' Leaves Some Bitcoin Alternatives Frozen

Index data points to a changing of the altcoin guard, as Web 3.0 surges.

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Bad Sandwich: DeFi Trader 'Poisons' Front-Running Miners for $250K Profit

A DeFi trader tricked Ethermine's sandwich bot into purchasing "Salmonella" and "Listeria" tokens for some 130 ETH.

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Scaramucci Says More Companies Should Be Holding Bitcoin on Their Balance Sheets

Asked he if sees SkyBridge having an Ethereum-based product some day, Scaramucci said, "Yes, I see that happening.

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The Latin American Crypto Community Is Focused on These Top Issues

The team behind the crypto community on Status, an encrypted messaging app, joins “Community Crypto” to discuss the use cases for cryptocurrencies in Latin America.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $59K as Worries on Bond Yields Increase

Price charts also are sending signals the oldest cryptocurrency might be losing steam.

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Bank of America Says DeFi Potentially ‘More Disruptive’ Than Bitcoin

In a new report titled “Bitcoin’s Dirty Little Secrets,” Bank of America had a lot to say about bitcoin. Decentralized finance’s potential to overshadow bitcoin, the uses of Ethereum and the future of CBDCs were all also covered in BoA’s report. “The Hash” panel has a lot of unpacking to do.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Loses Steam After Briefly Touching $60K

The cryptocurrency's price fell with stocks amid growing concerns about rising U.S. Treasury yields.

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Bank of America Sees DeFi 'Potentially More Disruptive Than Bitcoin'

There is "no good reason to own BTC unless you see prices going up," the bank says, but it is intrigued by decentralized finance.

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