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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.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has transferred 79.997 ETH (over $295,000) to the privacy protocol Railgun. Buterin Supports Railgun With $295K Ethereum Transfer According to onchain data, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred more than $295,000 worth of ethereum, approximately 79.997 ETH, to the privacy protocol Railgun on May 22.

Vitalik Buterin Transfers $295K in Ethereum to Privacy Protocol Railgun

Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed an updated 19b-4 form for BlackRock's spot Ethereum ETF as other amended filings have begun to flood in.

Nasdaq files updated 19b-4 form for BlackRock's spot Ethereum ETF

Amid all the hype surrounding Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETF approval, pseudonymous crypto trader Evanss6 lays out the knowns and unknowns for the ETH ETF trade, pointing to the election as an important factor. What Happened: Among known factors, Evanss6 suggests that the approval "seems to be the case," albeit not guaranteed.

How To Trade The Ethereum ETF Approval? 'Lot Of Room To Surprise To The Upside,' Trader Points Out

Ethereum futures ETFs generated $47.75 million in trading volume on Tuesday — 40% more than the prior $34.18 million peak set on March 5.

Ethereum futures ETF daily trading volume hits all-time high as spot approval anticipation grows

Bitcoin

South Korea's infamous crypto premium has diminished significantly, with bitcoin and ethereum prices now aligning closely with the weighted global averages, albeit with a minor premium. The BTC premium stands at 0.84%, while ETH's premium is in a similar range.

South Korea's Crypto Premium Drops Below 1% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Align Globally

The zkEVM, called Kakarot, already in testing, will be available via the Starknet Stack.

Layer-2 Network Starknet Gets Ethereum Virtual Machine With Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Bitcoin Bitcoin , ethereum and the wider crypto market have been on a Washington roller coaster this week—with a "crucial" vote still to come.

Biden's ‘Seismic Shift' Could Be About To Trigger A Huge Bitcoin Price Earthquake After Ethereum ‘Firestorm'

WisdomTree has received approval from the FCA to list its bitcoin and ether ETPs on the London Stock Exchange.

WisdomTree secures FCA approval for bitcoin and ether ETP listings on the London Stock Exchange

Some uncertainty remained over whether the spot Ethereum ETF issuers could be allowed to stake ether for themselves in the background.

No, the prospective spot Ethereum ETF issuers won't be able to stake ether in the background

Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart on Monday pointed out that the listing of spot Ethereum ETFs could be weeks or even longer away, despite recent developments. What Haeppened: At least five potential spot Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETF issuers, including Fidelity, VanEck, Invesco/Galaxy, Ark/21Shares and Franklin, have filed their amended 19b-4s through CBOE.

Ethereum ETF Launch Potentially Still Weeks Away, Says Bloomberg Analyst

Kelp DAO, an Ethereum liquid restaking platform based on EigenLayer, has raised $9 million in a private token sale round.

Ethereum liquid restaking platform Kelp raises token round at $90 million valuation

Traders on Lyra have snapped up ether calls at the $5,000 strike and higher this week.

Ether Has 1 in 5 Chance of Tapping $5K by End-June, DeFi Options Protocol Lyra Says

Amid renewed ETF approval optimism, the ether options market is now biased toward calls for the June expiry and beyond, an analyst said.

Ether options now biased toward calls for all expiries, analyst says

WisdomTree's Physical Bitcoin (BTCW) and Physical Ethereum (ETHW) are expected to list on the LSE to professional investors on May 28

WisdomTree Gets Green Light to List Bitcoin, Ether ETPs on London Stock Exchange

Bitcoin ETFs are booming while investors wait on the SEC's next Ethereum ETF application deadline on Thursday.

Bitcoin Funds Get $306 Million Boost Ahead of SEC Ethereum ETF Deadline

The discount hit -6.7% yesterday amid the SEC's apparent shift in position regarding potential spot Ethereum ETF approvals.

Grayscale's ETHE discount to NAV hits lowest level since 2021 amid growing optimism for Ethereum ETF approval

Former President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency holdings have sparked widespread media interest and investigation in recent months. The firebrand leader, who has strongly marketed his pro-crypto stance in the ongoing election campaign, profited handsomely from the market's recent rally.

Trump Reportedly Made Over A Million In Recent Crypto Rally As Ex-President's Investments In Ethereum And Memecoin MAGA Continue To Surge

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States registered their seventh consecutive day of net inflows on Tuesday.

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds are on a hot streak amid Ethereum ETF hype

Solana

SOL is often cited as a contender to replace ETH eventually. This week's market action shows how Herculean the task would be.

Ether Market Cap Adds Close to an Entire Solana Blockchain in a Single Day

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder and one of the biggest names in the cryptocurrency space, Vitalik Buterin, sounded a cautionary note on the ills of "Superintelligent AI" and urged people to push back against those rooting for it. What Happened: The man behind the world's most-invested blockchain network called superintelligent AI systems "risky" in an X post.

'No $7T Server Farms Plz:' Ethereum Creator Vitalik Buterin Thinks OpenAI Chief Sam Altman's Vision For Rushing Into Superintelligent AI Is 'Very Risky'

Pepe

The Ethereum-based memecoin Pepe (PEPE) experienced a significant price surge of 40% since Monday to a new all-time high, fueled by the speculation that the U.S. SEC might approve spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

PEPE Soars to All-Time High Spurred by Speculation of Spot Ether ETF Approval

According to Tycho Onnasch, co-founder of Zest Protocol, new programming capabilities which can be added to Bitcoin could help the leading crypto asset cancel out Ethereum's early advantage of being able to deploy decentralized finance (defi) on Layer one (L1).

Zest Protocol Co-founder: Adding New Programming Capabilities Could Propel BTC's Defi Ecosystem Beyond ETH's

Standard Chartered has expressed its expectation for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by May 24.

Standard Chartered Anticipates SEC Approval of Spot Ethereum ETFs This Week

Cboe BZX, a prominent exchange, has made significant changes to the required forms for five spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals.

Cboe BZX Submits Revised Forms for Ethereum ETF Applications, Fueling Speculation of Imminent Approval

The inclusion in DTCC's list does not mean the ETF has been launched, as it is still pending approval from the SEC.

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