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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

The crypto rally may have ended, as the top cryptocurrencies nosedived over 6% in the last 24 hours.

BTC and ETH Dump, Over $400 Million in Leveraged Longs Rekt

Bitcoin was significantly lower on Friday, as the token fell by over $1,500 in a 24-hour period. The world's largest cryptocurrency has been declining all week, however today's drop engulfed previous losses. Ethereum was also in the red, as the token fell below $1,700 for the first time in almost ten days.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Plunges Below $22,000, While ETH Nears 10-Day Low

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has declined and fallen below the 21-day line SMA. Ether has fallen to the low of $1,712. The current support is the historical price level of July 28.

Ethereum Reaches Oversold Region, Threatens to Fall Below $1,700

Bitcoin and Ethereum have both dropped roughly 7% in the past 24 hours amid calls for further rate hikes in September.

Over $540M Liquidated as Bitcoin, Ethereum Plummet

The world's largest financial derivatives exchange CME Group Inc (NASDAQ: CME) plans to launch Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) options in September. What Happened: The new futures contracts will deliver one ETH futures, sized at 50 ETH per contract, CME said in a press release.

CME To Launch New Ethereum (ETH) Futures In September

The largest Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) mining pool Ethermine doesn't plan to offer a dedicated mining pool for the planned proof-of-work (PoW) fork. What Happened: Ethermine said it has decided not to support the proposed PoW chain after careful consideration in an announcement on its website on Thursday.

Largest Ethereum Mining Pool Won't Support PoW Fork Post Merge

Dogecoin

Major coins remained under pressure in the aftermath of the release of minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve's July policy meeting as the global cryptocurrency market cap fell 1.3% to $1.1 trillion. Price Performance Of Major Coins Coin 24-hour 7-day Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -0.8% -3.2% $23,175.28 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) 0.3% -2% $1,841.04 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) -6.4% 6% $0.075 Top 24-Hour Gainers (Data via CoinMarketCap) Cryptocurrency 24-Hour % Change (+/-) Price Gnosis (GNO) +13.5% $197.82 Celsius (CEL) +1.9% $197.82 Ethereum (ETH) +0.3% ​​$1,841.04 See Also: How To Get Free Crypto Why It Matters: The apex coin was in the red at press time, while other risk assets such as stocks traded flat.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Rangebound — But Analyst Says This Upcoming Event Could End The 'Vacation'

Ethereum's switch to proof-of-stake is scheduled for mid-September. What are the possible risks? How does it work compared to Bitcoin's proof-of-work consensus?

The Ethereum Merge: Risks, Flaws And The Pitfalls Of Centralization

At least 400 SAFE tokens will be sent to 21,935 of 45,000 eligible addresses.

Gnosis Safe To Airdrop 50 Million Ethereum Tokens to Wallets

Three days before Ethereum's transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), the world's largest derivatives marketplace in terms of volume, CME Group, announced plans to list ethereum options.

CME Group to Offer Market Participants Ethereum Options 3 Days Before the Merge

Latin America's leading online marketplace launched Mercado Coin today.

Mercado Libre Launches Its Own Ethereum Cashback Token

The main backers of Ethereum (ETH) are debunking misconceptions about how the upcoming Merge will affect the leading altcoin's performance. According to an article on the Ethereum Foundation's website, the top smart contract platform's transition to a proof-of-stake mechanism from a proof-of-work one won't reduce its transaction fees or boost its speed.

Ethereum's Massive Upgrade Won't Boost Speeds or Lower Transaction Fees, Cautions Crypto Asset's Main Backer

The chief executive of Coinbase says that the leading US-based crypto exchange platform won't tolerate regulatory censorship. Responding to a hypothetical question, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tells his one million Twitter followers that he'd rather shut down Ethereum (ETH) staking rather than comply with censorship regulations, if they ever came fruition.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Says He'd Cancel Ethereum Staking if Regulators Mandate Censorship

Shiba Inu

A popular analyst is providing price target updates for a handful of crypto assets as the markets fight to wrap up the week in positive territory.

Here's What's Next for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin and a Leading Dogecoin Rival, According to Crypto Trader

What happened: On Wednesday a total of 1,068.59 Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) worth $1,996,694, based on the current value of Ethereum at time of publication ($1,868.53), was burned from Ethereum transactions. Burning is when a coin or token is sent to an unusable wallet to remove it from circulation.

1,068 ETH Worth $1M Was Just Burned

The derivatives exchange wants to give its clients more ways to bet on the price of ETH as its network heads into a long-awaited upgrade.

CME Group to Add ETH Options Ahead of the Ethereum Merge

Contrary to what some believe, the Etheruem (CRYPTO: ETH) Merge event will not reduce gas fees or speed up transactions. What Happened: As The Merge approaches, the Ethereum Foundation uploaded a note addressing some misconceptions associated with the network's transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS).

Ethereum Clarifies 8 Misconceptions About The Merge

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong will likely opt to shut down Ethereum (ETH) staking rather than comply with OFAC's requirements to censor the blockchain. While decentralization attempts to make Ethereum censorship-resistant, Coinbase is estimated to hold a 15% market share in ETH assets.

Coinbase Could Shut Down Ethereum Staking Due To Regulatory Risks, CEO Says

In a tweet, Brian Armstrong expressed his preference not to censor transactions to and from sanctioned addresses after Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake.

Coinbase CEO Suggests Exchange Won't Censor Transactions on PoS Ethereum

The exchange's latest launch will allow traders to make bets and manage risk ahead of the Ethereum Merge.

CME Group Adds to Crypto Offerings With Ether Options

JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington says digital currency exchanges like Coinbase will end up being a meaningful “beneficiary” of Ethereum's long-awaited transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoW). Based on $2K ethereum prices and a 5% ethereum yield, Worthington explained that The Merge could boost Coinbase's annual income by $80 to $100 million from staking services.

Coinbase Could Be a Material ‘Beneficiary' of Ethereum's Merge Transition, JPMorgan Analyst Says

More efficiencies and scalability solutions could make Ethereum a more attractive platform to build on and invest in.

Ethereum's Merge Will Increase Its Use Cases and Drive Its Investment Narrative

Ethereum was once again trading below $1,900 during Thursday's session, as the Ethereum Foundation clarified speculation surrounding The Merge. It was recently rumored that the move will reduce gas fees, however these claims were somewhat dismissed. Bitcoin was also lower, as it continued to trade below $24,000.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Below $1,900 as Ethereum Foundation Comments on Gas Fees

Research from JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) finds that crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) stands to gain significantly from the upcoming Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Merge. What Happened: An increase in staking revenue after the Merge will have a positive impact on Coinbase, explained JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington in a note seen by CoinDesk.

JPMorgan Sees Ethereum Merge Spelling $650M Revenue Opportunity For This Crypto Exchange

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes says Ethereum (ETH) is likely primed for a corrective move in the coming weeks regardless of the outcome of its upcoming update. In a new blog post, Hayes argues that if The Merge is unsuccessful, the leading smart contract platform could witness a sharp decrease in price.

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