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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.

The recent surge in Ethereum gas fees can be attributed to the rise in decentralized finance (defi) activity and the growing popularity of layer 2 (L2) chains such as Arbitrum and Optimism, Ken Timsit, managing director of Cronos Labs, has said.

Developing Several Layer-2 Solutions: ‘The Real Solution' to Ethereum's Scalability Issue, Says Ken Timsit

Vitalik Buterin said that rollups will need to "scale internally" to handle increased activity via strategies like parallelization.

Vitalik Buterin emphasizes need for parallelization, internal scaling in Ethereum rollups

Bitwise Asset Management has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), a move aimed at providing investors with regulated exposure to ether without direct ownership of the cryptocurrency.

Bitwise Files for Spot Ethereum ETF With SEC, Highlights Detailed Correlation Analysis

The move comes after the firm's Chief Investment Officer said delayed approvals would be better for the market.

Bitwise Enters Race for Ethereum Spot ETF

Although the firm's CIO said it might be better if spot ether ETFs are approved later than May, Bitwise has officially applied for one anyway.

Bitwise files for spot Ethereum ETF amid SEC approval uncertainty

Following the debut of the Dencun upgrade and Ethereum blobs, enthusiasts have devised methods to embed data akin to how Ordinal inscriptions operate. Since this development, inscription-based activities now account for over 40% of blob transactions, leading to a significant increase in network activity.

Ethereum Blob Inscriptions Exceed 40%, Triggering Unprecedented ‘Blob Contention'

BlackRock chief executive Larry Fink believes approval of spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could still occur even if the top altcoin is deemed a security.

Ethereum Being Designated a Security Won't Hurt Chances of Spot ETH ETFs Approval, Says BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

Ethereum fees for "blobs" – the blockchain's new dedicated class of cheaper data storage – spiked Wednesday after a project called Ethscriptions created a new way of inscribing data, known as “blobscriptions.”

Ethereum Hit by 'Blobscriptions' in First Stress Test of Blockchain's New Data System

Bitcoin

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to attract significant investment on March 27, with total net inflows for Bitcoin spot ETFs reaching $243 million. This news comes as the industry gears up for the Benzinga Future of Digital Assets conference on Nov. 19 which is expected to bring together key players to discuss the latest trends and regulatory developments in the crypto space.

Bitcoin ETFs Inflows Soar, Ethereum ETF Race Heats Up: What Does it Mean For Investors?

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been a catalyst for Bitcoin. They brought in billions of dollars and helped propel Bitcoin to new highs before its upcoming halving.

Asset Manager Says Ethereum ETFs Could Be Even Bigger Than Bitcoin ETFs: Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets

Future roadmap upgrades for the network will become more difficult with a large validator set, the report said.

Ethereum's Rising Validator Count Is Causing Concerns, Fidelity Digital Assets Says

The price of Ethereum (ETH) has been fairly stable over the past week. Price analysis by Coinidol.com.

Ethereum's Uptrend Continues And Challenges The High Of $3,700

The Ethereum network now has more than 1 million validators, which are staking more than 32 million of its native coin ether.

Ethereum's 13,900 nodes are running 1 million validators, with 26% of the supply staked

Dealer hedging could breed volatility at around $70,000, one observer said.

Bitcoin, Ether Could Witness Upside Volatility as $15B Options Expiry Looms

The introduction of inscriptions has pushed the rate of blob transactions on Ethereum, exceeding the network's set capacity.

Inscriptions push blobs to reach set utilization limit on Ethereum

Ethena Labs, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has announced the distribution of 750 million ENA tokens to holders of "shards," which represents users' engagement with the protocol.

Ethereum DeFi Protocol Ethena Labs Plans 750 million Airdrop of ENA Token

Dogecoin

Major cryptocurrencies traded mixed on Wednesday evening as Bitcoin's momentum slowed and it experienced a small price correction. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded 12:00 a.m.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Take A Breather While Dogecoin Spike Pushes Crypto Market Cap Above $2.6 Trillion — Analyst Sees BTC Hitting $80K Before Next Halving

Litecoin

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against Kucoin, emphasizing the classification of bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin as commodities. The enforcement action, launched in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses Kucoin of multiple regulatory breaches involving these digital assets.

CFTC Takes Legal Action Against Kucoin, Highlights BTC, ETH, and LTC as Commodities

Starting with $5 million, BlackRock's BUIDL Ethereum fund now boasts $245 million since it launched on March 20.

BlackRock's BUIDL Ethereum Fund Draws $245 Million In a Week

Increased blob inscriptions today also coincided with a Base fee spike, reaching $300 falling down to about $30.

Ethereum blobs are now being used to create inscriptions like on Bitcoin

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink isn't worried about the U.S. Securities and Exchange classifying Ethereum's ether as a security.

BlackRock's Fink Says an Ether ETF Is Possible Even if ETH Is a Security

Fidelity Investments filed an S-1 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Ethereum ETF. What Happened: This filing, which includes staking capabilities, could be a significant development for Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) investors seeking a regulated way to gain exposure to the world's second-largest cryptocurrency.

Fidelity Includes Staking In Spot Ethereum ETF Application

Crypto market maker GSR has revised down its estimate of the likelihood of a spot Ether ETF approval in May to 20%.

Ether spot ETF's chance of May approval dropped to 20% by GSR

The round was led by Castle Island Ventures and included participation from Mechanism Ventures, Bankless Ventures, CMS Ventures and UTXO Management.

BOB, a 'Hybrid' Layer-2 Blockchain Mixing Bitcoin and Ethereum, Raises $10M

Bitcoin and Ethereum haven't moved much today, as they recover from previous corrections just days after reaching new all-time highs.

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