Ethereum

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games. Ether is the native token for the Ethereum ecosystem.

The Ethereum blockchain is preparing a significant upgrade, called the Ethereum Merge, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 13-16, 2022.

The Merge reflects a shift in Ethereum’s protocol in which the blockchain will move from a “proof-of-work” to “proof-of-stake” system.

Miners validate transactions by solving complex calculations before a new block can be added to the chain. This is the mechanism that Bitcoin ($BTC) runs on.

Miners are replaced by “validators,” who stake the ETH they own to validate new blocks on the chain. Avalanche ($AVAX) and Solana ($SOL) are proof-of-stake.

The Ethereum Foundation reports that moving to a proof-of-stake model will reduce the blockchain’s energy consumption by more than 99%.

Ether ($ETH) is Ethereum’s native crypto asset, while Ethereum is the underlying blockchain. No disruptions to ETH are expected following the Merge.

Unlike Bitcoin, the founder of Ethereum is publicly known. Vitalik Buterin published Ethereum’s introductory paper in 2013 and launched the project in 2015.

The Ethereum blockchain was built to serve as a single source of truth backed by a public transaction database and to function as a platform for a variety of decentralized applications ranging from financial services to games.

The Ethereum Foundation

*This content is for educational purposes and is not investment advice.

Bitcoin

On April 30, Hong Kong's spot Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) made a successful debut, attracting more than $200 million in total assets.

Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Garner Over $200 Million in Debut

Crypto analytics firm Santiment thinks that Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins related to the top smart contract platform will leave many traders on the sidelines. Santiment says it is keeping a close eye on Ethereum's average transaction fee, which nosedived to its lowest level since October 18th, 2023.

Ethereum and Altcoins Associated With ETH May Witness Rallies Sooner Than Expected, According to Santiment

U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry has slammed both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Chair Gary Gensler regarding the SEC's investigation into ethereum, suggesting that ether might be classified as a security. Additionally, the lawmaker emphasized that Gensler intentionally misled Congress on the issue.

US Lawmaker Slams SEC's Investigation of Ethereum — Says Chair Gensler Intentionally Misled Congress

The SEC has secretly considered ETH to be a security for over a year, according to a lawsuit by Consensys. McHenry says that's a problem.

Gensler Lied to Congress About Ethereum, Says Rep. McHenry

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has been accused of misleading Congress by Rep. Patrick McHenry, the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, who said Gensler's agency already knew it considered Ethereum's ether a security before he attended a hearing and declined to answer that question.

House's McHenry Accuses SEC Chief Gensler of Misleading Congress on Ethereum

After the first day of trading, the CEO of sub-custodian OSL reflects on what the Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs rollout really means.

Hong Kong's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs a 'Message From China': OSL CEO

Earlier this month, the moving average of Bitcoin's ratio was 2,400 compared to just 118.33 for Ethereum, but on April 25, Bitcoin's ratio had fallen down to 220.77, lower than Ethereum's 227.12.

Read the Runes: Bitcoin's market cap to transaction fee ratio briefly falls below Ethereum's

Dogecoin

Cryptocurrency markets are heavily down on the last day of April, with Bitcoin ETF net outflows continuing to reverse the positive momentum. What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) are about to close the month with losses of 16%, 19% and 40%, respectively.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Closing April With Heavy Losses, Slide Below $60K Causes Over $380M In Liquidations

In a groundbreaking move, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission approved the first spot ETFs (exchange-traded funds) for both bitcoin and ethereum. This decision positions Hong Kong as one of the first jurisdictions globally to offer spot ETFs for the leading cryptocurrencies, setting a precedent for how governments can support the safe integration of digital assets into the wider financial landscape.

Hong Kong Approves ETH ETFs: What This Means For DeFi ETF Adoption

All 20 assets in the gauge posted declines over the past week, led by Solana, Cardano, and Aptos.

Ether Holds Up Despite Correction in CoinDesk 20: CoinDesk Indices Market Update

An analyst says that implied volatility of ether and bitcoin at-the-money options signals lower confidence in the potential for higher prices.

Ether and bitcoin derivatives traders are losing confidence in the potential for higher prices, analyst says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved lower, with the cryptocurrency prices trading below the key $62,000 level on Tuesday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded losses, trading below the key $3,000 mark this morning.

Ethereum Falls Below $3,000; Pendle Becomes Top Loser

Bitcoin Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies—including major coins ethereum and XRP XRP —have fallen ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this week (though some think the Fed could be blown out of the water).

‘Perfect Storm'—Bitcoin Price Now Braced For A Shock Fed Inflation Flip As Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Crash Back

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been scrutinizing the nature of Ethereum and whether it should be classified as a security, according to new details emerging from court documents released on Monday. What Happened: This investigation has been ongoing for over a year, unbeknownst to many in the crypto community until now.

Consensys Alleges SEC Covertly Targeted Ethereum, Sparking Legal Battle

James Seyffart, a prominent ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, shared his insights on the current state of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs, providing context on the recent slowdown in inflows. What Happened: In a recent podcast, Seyffart highlighted the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which have taken in $12-13 billion since their launch on Jan. 11.

Bitcoin ETFs Are 'Some Of The Best Launches In History,' Says Analyst, But Ethereum ETF Unlikely Before 2025

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has fallen below the moving average lines again after the recent rise on April 28, 2024.

Ethereum Slips Into A Bearish Trend Zone But Remains Above $3,118

It's a far cry from the debut of their Bitcoin ETFs counterparts in the U.S., which saw $4.5 billion on their first day of trading in January.

Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See $11 Million Volume in Debut

The price of Ethereum dipped following revelations that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has privately considered it a security since 2023.

Ethereum Price Dips to Weekly Low Amid SEC Security Uncertainty

Hong Kong's six new spot bitcoin and ether ETFs recorded about HK$87.5 million ($11.2 million) in trading volume on their first trading day.

Hong Kong's six spot bitcoin, ether ETFs see $11 million in volume on first trading day

A widely followed crypto analyst believes that Ethereum (ETH) and other altcoins are on the verge of a major market correction. In a new video update, crypto strategist Benjamin Cowen tells his 800,000 YouTube subscribers that Ethereum against Bitcoin (ETH/BTC) may be making one final move to the upside before a market capitulation.

Ethereum and Altcoin Capitulation Approaching Amid ‘One Final Push': Analyst Benjamin Cowen

The volume of ether exchange-traded funds came in at over $13 million, while bitcoin ETFs came in at $7.5 million.

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut

The trading volume of the newly listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong amounted to over $6.3 million during the morning session today.

Hong Kong's spot bitcoin, ether ETFs see over $6.3 million in half-day volume upon debut

The Eigen Foundation, developer of the Ethereum (ETH) restaking protocol EigenLayer, has revealed plans for an upcoming token airdrop.

Eigen Foundation Announces EIGEN Airdrop for Ethereum Restaking Protocol EigenLayer

Lido DAO

Lido Finance, the prominent liquid staking protocol operating on the Ethereum blockchain, has reached a significant milestone by surpassing one million Ethereum validators.

Lido Finance Achieves Milestone of One Million Ethereum Validators

Six spot bitcoin and ether ETFs — managed by ChinaAMC, Harvest Global, Bosera and HashKey — officially debuted in Hong Kong today

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