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

Retail investors have sold about $4 billion of spot BTC and ETH ETFs in November — the main driver of the latest crypto market correction.

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Shares in publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm FG Nexus fell further after the firm parted with some of its ETH.

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Bitcoin continued its decline on Thursday, breaking key support levels as sentiment continues to deteriorate amid a broader market sell-off. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $86,585 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,833 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $133.31 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1411 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058164 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 215,171 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $827.79 million.

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Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) decisive break below the critical $3,000 level has reignited a months-long debate: was the prior bullish thesis driven by real fundamentals—or by a deep misunderstanding of how Ethereum works? What Happened: Prominent trader Andrew Kang publicly shredded Tom Lee's bullish ETH thesis, calling it "deeply flawed" and "financially illiterate" in September as ETH was 10% off its all-time high.

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Bitcoin is being battered again Thursday, falling below the $87,000 mark for the first time in seven months as liquidations top $900 million.

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FG Nexus sold 10,922 ethereum ( ETH) in October to accelerate its ongoing share repurchase program, the company said in a shareholder update. The news arrives on the heels of other digital asset treasury (DAT) firms pulling the same move, as ETHzilla, Lite Strategy, and Sequans have trimmed crypto positions on their balance sheets.

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Fidelity Digital Assets said the Ethereum blockchain's Fusaka upgrade marks a decisive shift toward a more strategically aligned and economically coherent roadmap.

Ethereum's Fusaka Upgrade Signals New Era for Value Accrual: Fidelity Digital Assets

Blackrock has formed a new Delaware statutory trust for a staking-enabled ethereum product, signaling its next move in expanding institutional access to ethereum ( ETH).

Blackrock Opens Door to Staked Ethereum ETF With Fresh Trust Filing

In August, FG Nexus filed paperwork with the SEC so it could potentially raise as much as $5 billion to buy Ethereum.

Ethereum treasury FG Nexus, once eager to raise up to $5 billion, sells over 10,000 ETH to fund share buybacks

The next stage of the continuing difficulties for digital asset treasury company (DAT) is fully upon markets as firms — many of whom after stock declines of 50%-98% are trading at levels far below the value of the crypto on their balance sheet — sell said crypto to fund share buybacks.

Ether Treasury Firm FG Nexus Unloads Nearly 11K ETH to Fund Share Buyback

The Ethereum Interoperability Layer will let any Ethereum L2 talk to any other L2, resolving one of its main user experience issues.

Morning Minute: Ethereum Rolls Out 'Interop Layer' for Single Unified Chain Vision

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has climbed back above $3,000, but a new product in the pipeline from BlackRock is raising fresh concerns over Ethereum's long-term direction. What Happened: Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas on Wednesday pointed out that BlackRock has registered a new staked Ethereum ETF in Delaware, signaling plans to expand beyond its blockbuster iShares Ethereum Trust (NASDAQ:ETHA), a fund that has already attracted $13.1 billion since launching in July 2024.

BlackRock Preps Staked Ethereum ETF Launch—But Vitalik Buterin Warns Against 'Wall Street Capture'

Dogecoin

Bitcoin climbed back to the $91,000 level on Thursday morning, with $605.9 million in liquidations impacting 170,298 traders over the past 24 hours. Spot ETF flows were mixed on Wednesday, with $75.5 million net inflows into BTC ETFs, while Ethereum products saw $37.4 million in net outflows.

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Blockchain technology company BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) is set to report the results of the fourth quarter and full year ending Aug. 31 before the opening bell on Friday. Here's what investors should focus on before the announcement.

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BlackRock has now joined the race to launch a staked ether ETF, registering the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware on Nov. 19, according to a state filing highlighted by Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas.

BlackRock Takes First Step Toward a Staked Ether ETF

Privacy-focused Ethereum Layer 2 Aztec Network's Ignition Chain flipped the switch on Wednesday, becoming the first fully decentralized Layer 2 protocol on the mainnet.

Privacy-Focused Aztec Network's Ignition Chain Lights Up on Ethereum

Ether prices reached their lowest since July on November 19 as “continued fears” of sustained losses fueled downward movement, according to analyst Tim Enneking.

Ether Prices Drop To 4-Month Low As ‘Continued Fear' Drives Losses

BlackRock's new trust adds momentum to a growing push among issuers to bring staking-enabled Ethereum products into U.S. markets.

BlackRock Forms New Trust Amid Early Uptake of Staking-Focused Ethereum ETFs

A Delaware name registration is one of the first public signals that a new exchange-traded fund is in the works.

BlackRock files Delaware name registration for iShares Staked Ethereum ETF

A Bitcoin bounce or more pain to come? The technical picture is turning ugly as BTC forms a classic bearish pattern.

Bitcoin Enters Death Cross—And Ethereum Isn't Far Behind: Analysis

Bitcoin has plummeted below $90,000 as heavy uncertainty continues to dominate sentiment. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $89,033.04 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,882.79 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $131.32 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.03 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1475 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.058257 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 163,838 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $538.08 million.

Bitcoin Loses $90,000 As Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Crash 9% On Bear Market Fears

On Wednesday, the crypto market coughed up a hefty chunk of value as bitcoin slipped under the $89,000 mark and ethereum dipped below $2,900. While the heavyweights took their hits, plenty of alternative assets face-planted hard enough to make even seasoned holders feel queasy.

Bitcoin Buckles Below $89K, Ethereum Sinks, and the Rest of the Market Gets Obliterated

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) are accelerating their decline, but one analyst says panic selling here would be "the worst call of the cycle." Analyst Flags Oversold Signals Across Key Timeframes Bitcoin's decline has pushed the daily RSI into oversold conditions, with the analyst noting that similar readings marked primary lows at $83,000 and again during the July and October resets.

BTC Below $90,000 As ETH, XRP Crater 8%: Is It Time To Panic Sell?

Solana

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs suffered yet another day of outflows, extending their multi-day losing streaks. Solana ETFs once again stood out, pulling in strong inflows despite broader market weakness. Solana Extends Rally as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Stay Red Tuesday, Nov.

Bitcoin and Ether Outflows Deepen as Solana ETFs See $30 Million Inflow

Analysts see a potential short-term rebound, as retail panic selling of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP signals a historical buying opportunity.

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