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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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes Around $49K After Two Extremely Volatile Trading Days

There are signs some of the excessive leverage had been wrung out of the market, implying the potential for a fresh more to the upside, analysts said.

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Finance

Andreessen Horowitz Leads $25M Round in Ethereum Scaling Solution

The titan of Silicon Valley VC is leading a major round in Optimism.

Optimism co-founder Jinglan Wang

Tech

DeFi Tech, CeFi Speed: dYdX Touts New StarkWare Integration

The throughput solution comes as Ethereum gas fees hit historic highs.

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Tech

The ‘Unique Opportunity’ to Upgrade Ethereum’s Virtual Stack

A few functions may be removed from Ethereum during its merge from Eth 1.x to Eth 2.0.

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Markets

CoinShares Launches Physically Backed Ethereum ETP With $75M in AUM

This is the firm’s second such product after its "BITC" bitcoin ETP was listed on the SIX exchange in January.

Meltem Demirors, chief strategy officer of CoinShares at CoinDesk Invest:NYC 2019.

Videos

Trading Bots Preying on Ethereum ‘Extracted’ $107M in 30 Days

A new research report suggests trading bots lurking on perceived flaws in the Ethereum network have “extracted” at least $107 million in the past 30 days. “The Hash” panel discuss what this means.

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Markets

DeFi Lending Platforms Liquidate Record $115M in Loans as ETH Price Drops

You can send an Ethereum transaction, or you can buy yourself a steak dinner.

Liquidations on Tuesday across major DeFi lending platforms.

Tech

Ethereum Trading Bot Strategy ‘Extracted’ $107M in 30 Days, Research Suggests

The strategy has also contributed to higher gas fees and blockchain bloat.

Trading bots are extracting value from the Ethereum mempool.

Markets

Attention Kraken Shoppers! Ether Was Half Off at $700 During Monday’s Crypto Sale

Kraken said ether's price had a "sharp" downward movement on Monday.

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