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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.

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Cryptocurrency markets remain buoyant amid Ethereum futures peaking to an all-time high of $15.1 billion, propelled by speculation of an imminent spot Ethereum ETF approval. What Happened: Major cryptocurrencies are trading higher at the time of writing.

Bitcoin Retraces, Ethereum, Dogecoin Continue Their Rallies: BTC 'Needs Some Time To Rest Before It Can Firmly Stay Above $70K,' Says Trader

Closely followed trader and economist Alex Krüger believes Ethereum (ETH) is headed to new all-time highs (ATHs) due to one key catalyst. Krüger tells his 175,400 followers on the social media platform X that a possible approval of a spot ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF) as early as this week could send the top altcoin soaring.

Economist Alex Krüger Says ‘Base Case' Is Ethereum at New All-Time Highs, Bitcoin Much Higher by Year End

Open interest just hit a record high for Ethereum futures contracts, a CoinGlass analysis shows.

Ethereum Futures Market Breaks Record as ETF Euphoria Ensnares Traders

Mog (CRYPTO: MOG), a cat-themed meme coin on Ethereum, spiked 46% on Tuesday, with a trader registering a multi-million dollar unrealized profit. What Happened: The trader, operating under the Ethereum address “mogillionaire.eth,” spent 8.8 ETH (around $16,000 at the time) to acquire 3.37 trillion MOG on July 24, 2023, Lookonchain reported.

Trader Turns $16K Into $2.8 Million In 10 Months With A Cat-Themed Meme Coin On Ethereum

Standard Chartered Bank has revised its forecast and now expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week, with the bank's head of digital asset research expressing 80% to 90% confidence.

Standard Chartered Now Expects SEC to Approve Spot Ethereum ETFs This Week

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly moving towards approving spot ether ETFs, according to a Barron's report citing anonymous sources. What Happened: Barron's detailed that the SEC staff informed exchanges on Monday that the agency is “leaning” towards approving the products.

SEC Could Approve Spot Ethereum ETF 'This Week:' Report

Ethereum (ETH) has exploded in price on hopes of an approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot ETH exchange-traded fund (ETF). Bitcoin rallied alongside ETH, and the sudden move has liquidated nearly $400 million worth of traders positions, according to current data from Coinglass.

$386,330,000 Liquidated As Ethereum Rips Before Potential ‘Shock' ETF Decision

It's crunch time as firms are grappling with the SEC's seemingly sudden shift in potentially approving spot ether exchange-traded funds.

SEC's lack of internal coordination suggests Ethereum ETF pivot ‘entirely political,' source says

Uniswap

The SEC's enforcement actions this year have increasingly focused on ethereum and players working in decentralized finance.

Uniswap fights back against SEC as the ethereum crackdown continues

Crypto exchanges have been told by SEC that the agency it's leaning towards approving spot ethereum ETFs.

Crypto exchanges told SEC leaning towards approval of spot Ethereum ETFs: report

Short traders are “swimming against the tide” before an incoming second wave of ETF demand, says one Glassnode analyst.

Crypto Short Liquidations Near $300 Million as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Spike

The news set off a debate on the social-media platform X about whether advising the EigenFoundation might constitute a conflict of interest – given the flagged risks to Ethereum from restaking protocol EigenLayer.

Second Ethereum Foundation Researcher Acknowledges Advisory Deal Paid in EIGEN

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent request for revisions to Ether ETF applications has sparked a wave of optimism in the cryptocurrency industry. Benzinga talked to experts, who believe a potential green light for these ETFs could attract new investments and accelerate the mainstream adoption of Ethereum and other alternative cryptocurrencies.

EXCLUSIVE: Ethereum ETFs Could Drive 'Mass Adoption' — What Investors Need To Know Now

Bloomberg ETF senior analyst Eric Balchunas said that the SEC's sudden engagement has prompted a change in the odds of approval.

The big thing for Ethereum ETFs was getting over the ‘mountain of possible approval' says expert

Gala investor DWF Labs also said that it had purchased 28 million GALA tokens "to alleviate market selling pressures."

Gala Games Hacker Returns $23M in ETH; Founder Proposes 'Buy and Burn'

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin believes the network isn't "unified"—and that a new guild should be formed to resolve this issue.

Ethereum Isn't 'Unified' Enough Amid Layer-2 Expansion, Says Vitalik Buterin

The Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) discount narrowed to 10% on Tuesday, becoming the narrowest its been in more than two months.

Grayscale Ethereum Trust discount narrows to 10% as odds of spot ETH ETF approvals are raised

Ethereum ETFs could get the green light this week, says Standard Chartered—and both Bitcoin and Ethereum will set new high prices as a result.

Bitcoin, Ethereum Will Hit All-Time Highs Amid ETH ETF Approval: Standard Chartered

Economist and crypto trader Alex Krüger recently shared his base case scenario for the crypto market, offering incisive predictions about Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) future price trajectories. What Happened: Krüger's base case scenario is "Bitcoin much higher into year-end, with Ethereum underperforming due to a possible ETF rejection.

Spot Ethereum ETF Approval 'Not Even Remotely Priced In,' Warns Trader Who Sees 'Ethereum Overperforming From US Elections Onwards'

Spot Ethereum ETF filers have removed mentions of staking funds from their registration statements. One analyst says they "bent the knee" to the SEC.

Ethereum ETF Applicants Ditch Staking Language in 'Temporary Concession' to SEC: Analyst

The Graph

Amid ethereum's value increase, the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem has significantly benefited from ether's double-digit growth. Leading defi tokens by market capitalization rose by 14.8% over the past day, and the total value locked (TVL) in defi exceeded $100 billion in the last 24 hours.

Top Defi Tokens See Double-Digit Gains as Ethereum Soars

Volatility in the crypto market has caused over $280 million in short liquidations over the past 24 hours.

Over $280 million in short liquidations as ether rallies on renewed ETF optimism

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting revisions to applications for Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), sparking optimism within the cryptocurrency industry, which had previously braced for rejection. What Happened: “The SEC must decide whether to approve applications by the end of this week,” a Reuters report states.

SEC Seeks Changes To Ether ETF Filings, Raising Approval Hopes

According to Reuters, sources revealed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested Nasdaq and Cboe to “fine-tune” their spot ethereum exchange-traded fund proposals. Ethereum experienced a 22% increase over the past day, coasting along at $3,785 per unit on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Report: Nasdaq and Cboe Asked to Refine Ethereum ETF Proposals

Last week's Senate vote overturning the SEC's SAB 121 may be behind a potential emerging alliance between Wall Street, crypto and Washington.

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