Ethereum

Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies. It is not just a digital currency like Bitcoin but also a platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum's underlying technology, powered by its native cryptocurrency Ether [ETH], offers a secure and transparent environment for executing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. With a vast community of developers, businesses, and individuals involved, Ethereum has become a hub for innovation and collaboration in the crypto space. Companies across various industries are exploring the potential of Ethereum's smart contract capabilities to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. Moreover, Ethereum's open-source nature allows for the creation of new protocols and blockchain networks, fostering interoperability and scalability within the ecosystem. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in facilitating the trading of Ethereum, providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and store their ETH securely. As the demand for Ethereum continues to grow, so does the number of exchanges offering ETH trading pairs, ensuring liquidity and accessibility for investors.

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Finance

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Version 2 of the DeFi site also has an "asset manager" where idle funds earn yield.

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Tech

Ethereum Miners Earned Record $830M in January

Miner revenue jumped over 120% from the previous month.

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Tech

ConsenSys, Securosys Combine Tech for 'Secure' Way to Stake on Ethereum 2.0

The method employs Securosys' hardware security modules to keep participants' keys safe.

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Markets

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Market news from crypto to Wall Street is all over the place.

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Markets

Ether Cryptocurrency Reaches Record High, Briefly Tops $1.5K Amid WSB Trading Buzz

Analysts say the trading movement started by WallStreetBets may boost adoption of ether and other cryptocurrencies.

Ether prices over the last 24 hours.

Markets

Grayscale Reopens Its Ethereum Trust to Investors

The ether trust had been closed in late December.

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein speaks at Consensus: Invest 2018. (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Reddit Joins With Ethereum Foundation to Build Scaling Tools

The social media firm will dedicate developer resources to support scaling efforts for Ethereum.

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian

Markets

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The brain trust has blessed cryptocurrencies, with endowments for Harvard and other universities reportedly lapping up digital assets. For bitcoin marketeers, it's a new $600B money pot.

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Markets

More Institutional Investors Are Buying Ether, Seeing It as a Store of Value

The ether rally appears to be more organic and driven from within the crypto industry.

CME Group Headquarters (CoinDesk Archives)