No One Is Spending a Fortune for the NFT of Ethereum’s Final PoW Block
The entirety of Ethereum’s final block before it shifted to a proof-of-stake network Thursday morning was captured in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT). VanityBlocks paid around 30 ether in fees to mint the NFT but the highest bidder is offering just 10 ether. "The Hash" panel discusses the details.
Gensler Hearing a ‘Wild Card’ for Ethereum Moving Forward: Trading Veteran
IG North America CEO JJ Kinahan joins “First Mover” to discuss the ether (ETH) price actions after the network’s historic upgrade. Plus, why SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s hearing on the Hill will be a “wild card” for Ethereum’s future development.
You Just Can’t Build on Top of Bitcoin: Ether Capital CEO
Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) after the Ethereum Merge was completed early Thursday morning. Plus, why he thinks ether (ETH) is undervalued.
Bitcoin Slips Below $20K Following Ethereum’s Successful Upgrade
Bitcoin (BTC) is dipping slightly below $20,000 after the Ethereum Merge was completed Thursday. With bitcoin’s dominance also slipping to 40%, many are suggesting that ether (ETH) could one day surpass bitcoin in market cap. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Ether and Ethereum Classic Trading Faces Volatility After Merge
Crypto markets are mostly flattish over the past 24 hours, but the action in ether (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC) has been volatile early Thursday following the successful Merge event. "The Hash" panel discusses the driving force behind ether and Ethereum Classic price actions.
Analyst Predicts ETH Could Reach $8,000 in Next 5 Years
Is the price of ether (ETH) undervalued? “Yes ... We have an $8,000 price target on the coin, that’s a five year price target,” says VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel. He's joined by Jason Lau of Okcoin for a markets analysis post-Merge.
Ether Now ‘Deflationary’ Since the Merge: Analyst
Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, discusses ether's (ETH) state of supply and demand as the Merge is complete. "ETH is now deflationary ... we need the demand side to come through," he said. Plus, why we need "commitment to building and using the chain."
Ether Shorts Most Expensive in 16 Months Ahead of Merge
The cost of holding a short position or a bearish bet in the perpetual futures market tied to ether (ETH) is surging ahead of Ethereum’s technological upgrade, the Merge, slated to happen in less than 24 hours. “The Hash” team discusses what this means for ether’s price action and the wider Ethereum ecosystem.
How Will Bitcoin Dominance Be Impacted by the Merge?
"You'd have to expect Ethereum to continue to take ... the global total crypto market share," Eaglebrook’s Director of Research Joe Orsini says. He explains how Ethereum's improvements post-Merge could impact bitcoin.
'Distinct Demand Patterns' With Ether Futures: CME Group Exec
Bitcoin and ether are "trading about the same," says Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equity & FX Products at CME Group, "But, we have seen more ... distinct enthusiasm around ether." He outlines how the top two cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading on CME.