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

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Bitcoin

Ethereum's native token ether (ETH), is gaining ground against bitcoin (BTC), as the impending GENUIS Act is likely to ban yield-bearing stablecoins that promise interest-like returns, according to Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research.

Ether Races 6% Against Bitcoin as GENUIS Act Puts Spotlight on Yield-Bearing Stablecoins: Analyst

GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GAME) shares ripped nearly 38% in Tuesday's after-hours trading ahead of a planned conference call to discuss its $100 million Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) treasury strategy. What Happened: The company said it will host a listen-only conference call on Wednesday featuring CEO Justin Kenna, Dialectic founder Ryan Zurrer and Rhydon Lee of Goff Capital.

GameSquare Shares Soar 38% In After-Hours Trading As Company Gears Up To Explain $100 Million Ethereum Investment Strategy

Dogecoin

Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $118,000 during the Asian trading hours on Wednesday, consolidating gains after June's U.S. CPI data signaled further disinflation, pushing traders to reprice odds of a September Fed rate cut.

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The development comes as interest in Ethereum reserves rises, with BitMine surpassing $500 million in holdings.

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Bitmine Immersion has amassed over 163,000 ETH, bringing its ethereum holdings above $500 million, more than double the proceeds from its recent $250 million private placement.

Bitmine Doubles Down on Ethereum With Over $500 Million in ETH

Ethereum continued its recent momentum, rising even as Bitcoin retreated and fell to its lowest point in five days.

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The crypto market is maturing thanks to greater institutional adoption.

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Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Tuesday despite an in-line consumer price inflation report. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,848.09 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,072.94 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $162.49 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.91 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1950 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001353 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 141.1% and daily active addresses growing by 28.3%.

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) clocked their eighth straight day of inflows with $297.40 million, led by a hefty push from Blackrock's IBIT. Ether ETFs continued their hot streak as well, pulling in $259.04 million in fresh capital.

Bitcoin ETFs Hit 8-Day Streak With $297 Million Inflow as Ether ETFs Extend Winning Run

Analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is warning that the top two crypto assets by market cap may have deeper corrections as markets trade lower with new US data showing a rise in inflation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday publicly called on all Republicans to vote in favor of the GENIUS Act, a sweeping crypto bill aimed at positioning the United States as the global leader in digital assets during what is now being billed as "Crypto Week." What Happened: Taking to social media platform Truth Social, Trump said, “Happy Crypto Week!

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The company started accumulating the asset just over a month ago.

SharpLink Adds $225 Million in Ethereum to Industry-Leading ETH Treasury

On Sunday, Eric Jackson, the founder and president of Toronto-based hedge fund EMJ Capital posted a thread on X that explained his firm's bullishness on ether (ETH).

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Crypto asset manager Bitwise said it is improving transparency for its spot bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds, rolling out third-party proof-of-reserves verifications through U.S. accounting company The Network Firm.

Bitwise Adds Proof of Reserves for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

SharpLink Gaming (SBET), the Nasdaq-listed firm with a crypto treasury strategy centered on ether ETH, on Tuesday said it has become the largest corporate holder of the asset with 280,706 ETH worth roughly $840 million at current prices.

SharpLink Gaming Overtakes Ethereum Foundation as Largest Corporate Holder of ETH

SharpLink Gaming becomes the world's largest corporate ether holder with 280,706 ETH, staking nearly all assets and leaving $257 million for further buys.

SharpLink becomes largest corporate ether holder with 280,706 ETH surpassing Ethereum Foundation

The banking giant has opened Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to institutions through the same systems they use for dollars, euros, and yen.

Standard Chartered Now Offers Institutional Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading—Here's What It Means

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Tuesday morning as fears of whales taking profits grip influence sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $116,541.21 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,967.12 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $159.25 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.90 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1912 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001294 Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum large transaction increased by 141.1% and 235.9%, respectively.

Why Did Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Flip Bearish Ahead Of The CPI Inflation Data Release?

Bit Digital (Nasdaq: BTBT) is deepening its strategic pivot toward Ethereum, announcing a $67.3 million direct share offering with proceeds designated for additional ETH purchases. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies.

Bit Digital Eyes $67.3M Raise to Expand Ethereum Holdings in Continued Treasury Shift

The bank's Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoffrey Kendrick, recently predicted that bitcoin would reach $135,000 by the end of Q3.

Standard Chartered launches spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading service for institutional clients

Standard Chartered PLC launched digital assets spot trading for institutional clients on Monday, marking a watershed moment as the first global systemically important bank to offer deliverable Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) trading services. What Happened: The London-based bank now provides spot trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum through its UK branch, with plans to introduce non-deliverable forwards trading soon.

Standard Chartered Enters Crypto Trading — First Big Bank To Offer Deliverable BTC, ETH To Institutions

Cryptocurrency-friendly lender Standard Chartered is claiming bragging rights of being the first global bank to offer spot trading in bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) to institutional clients.

Standard Chartered Says It's the First Global Bank to Offer Spot Bitcoin, Ether Trading

Standard Chartered has introduced spot trading for bitcoin and ether through its UK branch for institutional clients to cater to rising demand for crypto assets.

StanChart launches bitcoin, ether spot trading for institutional clients

In the past four days, SharpLink appears to have added 62,232 ETH, worth around $186.4 million at current market prices.

SharpLink Gaming adds another $73 million worth of ETH via Coinbase Prime: Arkham

The Nasdaq-listed firm announced a proposed offering of 22 million shares, expected to generate about $67.3 million in proceeds.

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