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.

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Bitcoin

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Bitcoin is trading around $85,000, with a muted response to softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,553 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,825 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $119.45 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.82 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1207 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057071 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 154,181 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $504.89 million.

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Asset management firm Bitwise expects 2026 to be a breakout year for crypto, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) all pushing to new all-time highs as institutional forces reshape the market. What Happened: In its 2026 Outlook, Bitwise argues the traditional four-year crypto cycle is fading.

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Ethereum researchers have proposed new approaches to address centralization and cost concerns stemming from the protocol's state bloat.

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SoFi Technologies said that it will soon offer its own stablecoin on Ethereum, following the company's re-entry into crypto last month.

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Bitcoin is holding firm near $87,000 as traders stay cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate decision; liquidations stand at $545.09 million over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs saw $457.3 million in net inflows on Wednesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $22.4 million in net outflows.

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Traders are positioning for downside risks, with a significant build-up of put options indicating expectations of a dip below $85,000.

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Leading cryptocurrencies plunged alongside stocks on Wednesday, as investors await the Consumer Price Index report for hints on the Federal Reserve's next moves. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:25 p.m.

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Bitcoin dropped back below $86,000 on Wednesday, erasing the gains from Tuesday. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,439.48 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,797.97 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $121.86 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.85 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1251 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057496 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 143,978 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $ $490.00 million.

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Fund manager and activist investor Eric Jackson is reportedly planning to head up a new Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) firm despite the crypto market's recent lull. Jackson intends to take on the role of founder, chairman and CEO of EMJX, which will invest in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and several altcoins, reports Reuters.

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Bitcoin and ether ETFs extended their losing streak as large redemptions dominated another risk-off session. In contrast, solana and XRP quietly absorbed fresh inflows, underscoring selective investor appetite. Risk-off Mood Persists With Heavy Bitcoin and Ether ETF Redemptions Selling pressure remained firmly in control as crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pushed deeper into the red.

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Bitcoin hovered near $86,000 early Wednesday as ETF outflows accelerated: Bitcoin ETFs saw $277.09 million in net outflows on Tuesday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $224.3 million in net outflows. Rejection After Rejection Michael van de Poppe said Bitcoin continues to face clear rejections, keeping the short-term downtrend intact.

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The world's largest Ethereum treasury company currently holds nearly 4 million ETH in its treasury, worth around $11.6 billion.

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BTC's weak tone contrasted with moderate gains in major Asian equity indices, which drew strength mostly from expectations of fiscal stimulus.

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Leading cryptocurrencies bounced back, while stocks fell on Tuesday, as the U.S. unemployment rate hit levels not seen since September 2021. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:20 p.m.

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Bitcoin is up 1% on Tuesday after weaker U.S. unemployment data revived expectations of the Federal Reserve delivering another rate cut in January. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,435.51 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,931.90 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $127.00 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.92 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1316 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057884 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 110,839 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $282.47 million.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum wavered after U.S. jobs data, but prediction markets still favor a return to $100K amid expected Fed rate cuts.

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U.S. spot crypto ETFs saw their highest outflows in over two weeks as institutions cut risk rather than adding exposure.

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Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) slipping below the $3,000 mark hasn't shaken long-term bulls, with traders framing the move as a buying opportunity rather than a breakdown. What Happened: In an X post, crypto analyst EliZ said that Ethereum remains a long-term accumulation asset.

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Bitcoin and ether ETFs opened the week under pressure as broad outflows returned, while solana and XRP continued to draw fresh capital. The split highlights a cautious market rotation rather than a full retreat from digital asset exposure.

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