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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

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Ethereum developer Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, striking back against what the company calls an “unlawful seizure of authority” over Ethereum by the federal regulator.

Consensys Sues SEC Over ‘Unlawful Seizure Of Authority' Over Ethereum

Bitcoin

The Fed's preferred inflation gauge showed personal expenditures grew 3.7% in the first quarter.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Dip as Inflation Figures Hamstring Rate Cut Hopes

Some of the biggest Ethereum tokens tied to gaming projects, such as Immutable and Parallel, have plunged over the past 24 hours.

Ethereum Gaming Tokens Battered as Bitcoin Price Sinks to $63,000

Movement Labs will use the funding to bring Facebook's Move Virtual Machine to Ethereum ahead of a potential mainnet launch this year.

Polychain Capital leads $38 million round for Movement Labs to bring Facebook's Move to Ethereum

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 25, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $64K, Ether Falls

Industry professionals are increasingly doubtful about the chances of approval for ether spot ETFs by the SEC in May, according to Reuters.

Ether spot ETF approval seen as increasingly doubtful by industry professionals: Reuters

Bloomberg exchange-traded funds (ETFs) analyst Eric Balchunas believes the odds of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF by late May are low.

Will the SEC Approve a Spot Ethereum ETF? Bloomberg Analyst Eric Balchunas Says He's ‘Pessimistic' – Here's Why

The fundraise was led by Hack VC and included contributions from DAO5, L2Iterative, NomadCapital_io, FinalityCap, Symbolic VC and Theta Capital.

EigenLayer-Powered Aligned Layer Raises $20M to Make ZK Proofs Faster, Cheaper on Ethereum

U.S. issuers and other firms expect the Securities and Exchange Commission to deny their applications to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of ether after discouraging meetings with the agency in recent weeks, four people said.

US SEC expected to deny spot ether ETFs next month, industry sources say

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has officially granted approval for several spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the region.

Hong Kong Approves Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, Trading To Start on April 30

Michaël van de Poppe, a notable crypto analyst, voiced doubts regarding the prospects of an Exchange-Traded Fund approval for Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). Additionally, he emphasized the resilience of the Ethereum ecosystem.

Unlike Bitcoin's Case, Ethereum ETF Approval Chances Slim, Says Crypto Analyst, But 'People Are Underestimating The Strength' Of ETH Ecosystem

The number of DEX traders on Ethereum has fallen from over 95,000 to 63,000, marking the lowest number of traders since February.

A drawdown for DEXs: Traders on Ethereum hits lowest level since February

Pseudonymous crypto influencer “ethereanvibin” recently shared a controversial personal story on X (formerly Twitter), revealing how his obsession with Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) led to the end of his engagement. What Happened: Ethereanvibin admitted that “My ex-girlfriend, who I was in love with very much and was going to marry, didn't like my obsession with Ethereum” My ex-girlfriend, who I was in love with very much and was going to marry Didn't like my obsession with Ethereum $ETH There was no balance for me.

Ethereum Maxi Calls Off Wedding, Finds 'ETH Bag Way More Important Than Your Wife'

Top US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is listing a new security-focused Ethereum (ETH) altcoin, along with other major platforms. Coinbase announced via the social media platform X that the crypto project Safe (SAFE) landed a listing on the platform as an “experimental asset.” “Safe is now live on Coinbase.

New Security-Focused Ethereum Altcoin Goes Live on Coinbase and Other Crypto Exchanges

One of the issuers waived management fees for the first six months, undercutting rival offerings.

Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Get Official Approval in Hong Kong; 'Potential Fee War' Unfolding, Says Analyst

Per the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong, the region's newly authorized spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to commence trading on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Trading of Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Starts April 30

Hedera

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) moved higher, with the cryptocurrency prices trading above the key $66,000 level on Wednesday. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) also recorded gains, trading above the key $3,200 mark this morning.

Ethereum Surpasses $3,200; Hedera Emerges As Top Gainer

The flurry of filings follows the SEC's announcement yesterday that it would delay its decision on multiple spot Ethereum ETF proposals.

BlackRock, Grayscale Amend Ethereum ETF Applications After SEC Delays

Newly approved spot crypto ETFs, six total, will begin trading at the end of this month and mainland Chinese investors are excluded.

Hong Kong bitcoin and ether ETFs to start trading April 30

The fervor surrounding Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continues to build, particularly after the successful launch of multiple Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs earlier this year. However, the path to approval for Ethereum ETFs faces continued regulatory scrutiny, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) engaging in a detailed review process with prospective issuers.

Why SEC Delays Put The May Ethereum ETF Deadline In Doubt

Uniswap

Renzo restaked ETH (ezETH), the liquid restaking token representing a user's restaked position at Renzo, experienced a brief crash early Wednesday, trading at a massive discount to wrapped ether (WETH) in a low liquidity environment.

Renzo Restaked ETH Suffers a Brief Crash on Uniswap

Trading for Hong Kong's spot crypto ETFs will begin April 30, after the securities regulator formally signed off on their approval.

Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to Begin Trading April 30

While investors looking for an easy way into Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) via ETFs might face a wait, investment bank Standard Chartered remains optimistic about the future of digital assets. What Happened: Despite revising their previous May timeline for US approval of Ether ETFs, the bank believes the market is well-positioned for a rebound, Coindesk reported.

Spot Ethereum ETF Approval Unlikely But 'Bad News Already Priced In': Standard Chartered

A handful of crypto whales appear to have made substantial Ethereum (ETH) purchases in recent days, an indication the largest crypto holders could be turning bullish on the second-biggest digital asset by market cap.

Ethereum Whales Turn Bullish As Over $92,020,000 in ETH Leaves Binance: Lookonchain

Investors are still gauging macroeconomic factors, one observer said.

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