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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.

Bitcoin

What Happened: The last Bitcoin halving occurred four years ago on May 11, 2020, when Bitcoin BTC/USD +0.94% + Free Alerts was trading at around $9,700, and Ethereum was priced at around $186. Since then, both Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen impressive price surges of 621% and 1,786%, respectively.

What Happened To Ethereum After The Bitcoin Halving Four Years Ago?

Developers' aim with Pectra is to make some minor code changes while simultaneously working on a bigger code change, Verkle trees, for the following upgrade.

Ethereum's Next Upgrade, 'Pectra,' Could Include Relief for Institutional Stakers, Wallet UX Improvements

Stablecoin issuer Circle says the dollar-pegged USDC is now available natively on layer-2 Ethereum (ETH) scaling protocol zkSync. In a series of posts on social media platform X, zkSync says that, unlike the USDC that was previously bridged on its platform, native USDC is different.

Circle Launches Native USDC Stablecoin on the Ethereum Scaling and Privacy Solution zkSync

Chainlink

Optimism

Oracle provider, Chainlink, is connecting the blockchain with a new cross-chain bridging app promising “unmatched” security.

Chainlink Transporter to Bridge Assets Across Ethereum, Optimism, Base and More

Market odds of approval in May are dwindling, but David Lawant and Purvi Maniar of FalconX say we'll likely see an ETH ETF approval over the next 12-18 months.

Crypto for Advisors: Are ETH ETFs Coming?

There will probably be litigation against the SEC after May if ether ETFs aren't approved, the report said.

Ether Spot ETFs Still Have No More Than 50% Chance of Approval in May: JPMorgan

Ether options implied volatility for May's end-of-month expiry shows investors anticipate significant price swings, an analyst said.

Ether options implies increased price volatility ahead of May's ETF decision deadlines, analyst says

Nick Shalek of Ribbit Capital, a venture capital firm, detailed a bullish case for Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), arguing it could become a dominant force in the future of finance. What Happened: Speaking at a Sohn Conference Foundation event, his focus was on Ethereum's potential as a platform for tokenization, DeFi and even a novel store of value.

Ethereum: A Deflationary Store of Value with Dividend Payouts?

The chief executive of financial giant VanEck reportedly says that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will likely reject bids to launch Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

VanEck CEO Says Ethereum ETFs Likely To Be Rejected by US Regulators: Report

At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price has slipped to below $68,000 and the Ethereum price is threatening to go lower than $3,400.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Dive as U.S. Inflation Remains at 3.5%

In a bid to step up their involvement in the blockchain space following the launch of EigenLayer's mainnet, tech giants Coinbase Cloud and Google Cloud have joined the project as operators, alongside other industry players. What Happened: “Coinbase Cloud is proud to be among the first partners,” the company stated, highlighting its commitment to providing a “trusted” platform for users to delegate their staked Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) or derivative tokens.

Coinbase And Google Cloud Join Forces To Secure Ethereum With EigenLayer

Bitcoin and Ethereum have dipped as investors watch to see how new U.S. inflation data will play out in the market.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Dip Hours Ahead of New U.S. Inflation Data

EtherFi manages over 1.07 million ETH, amounting to approximately $3.8 billion in user deposits, holding lead in the liquid restaking market.

Etherfi maintains leads in liquid restaking niche with over $3.8 billion in deposits

Dogecoin

Major cryptocurrencies experienced a drop on Monday, with $250 million in the crypto derivatives market facing liquidations.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Dip As $250M Crypto Liquidations Strike — Analyst Cautions Fed Rate Cuts Could Fuel Downturn

Jan Van Eck told CoinDesk TV's Jen Sanasie that not hearing back from the SEC is a sign that ETH exchange-traded funds likely wont make the May deadline.

VanEck CEO Says Transaction Fee Is Bigger Story Than Bitcoin or Ethereum ETFs

The applications for spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) face a potential rejection in May when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reaches its deadline for decisions, according to Vaneck's CEO. His firm is one of the applicants seeking approval for a spot ether ETF.

Vaneck CEO Expects SEC to Reject Spot Ethereum ETF Applications in May

VanEck's CEO and others are not feeling optimistic that the SEC will greenlight spot Ethereum ETFs, CNBC reports.

VanEck, CoinShares CEOs not feeling very optimistic about SEC's approval of spot Ethereum ETFs: CNBC

The move lets restakers delegate their whole stake to their preferred operator, among other new functionalities.

EigenLayer restaking platform and EigenDA data availability layer debut on Ethereum mainnet

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's leading digital currency by market capitalization, fell below the crucial $69,000 mark, slipping as low as $68,580 in Tuesday trading. What Happened: This represents a 4.4% drop over the past 24 hours, with Ethereum down 5.5%, trading around $3,500 at the time of writing.

Bitcoin Drops Below $69K, Pulling Ethereum, Dogecoin Down With It

The launch comes after $12 billion has already been deposited into the protocol.

EigenLayer and EigenDA Launch on Ethereum Mainnet

A closely followed crypto trader is bullish on one under-the-radar layer-1 project that has lagged behind other altcoins. Pseudonymous trader and analyst Inmortal tells his 212,000 followers on the social media platform X that he's got his eye on Constellation (DAG), a blockchain that uses Directed Acyclic Graph technology.

Crypto Trader Bullish on One ‘Unpumped' Altcoin, Updates Outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)

Steven Nerayoff, a prominent figure in the blockchain space, is suing the US government for nearly $10 billion in damages. What Happened: Nerayoff, known for his early involvement with Ethereum and his public criticism of co-founder Vitalik Buterin, claims he was falsely accused and mistreated by federal agents.

Early Ethereum Figure Sues US Government In $9.6B Extortion Case Dismissal

Bitcoin ETFs are booming in the United States, but Ethereum ETF hopefuls aren't feeling optimistic than an approval is coming soon.

Ethereum ETF Hopes Fade as SEC's Crypto Crackdown Dashes Approval Expectations

Phishing scams are bubbling up on the Ethereum (ETH) block explorer Etherscan, according to the cybersecurity firm Scam Sniffer. The firm says Etherscan aggregates advertisements from crypto and web3 ad networks Coinzilla and Persona, which could be using “insufficient” filtering that enables exposure to phishing attempts.

Phishing Scams Appear As Ads on Ethereum Block Explorer Etherscan: Report

Amid the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investment vehicles, issuers of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs have cast doubt on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) readiness to greenlight an Ethereum-based ETF (CRYPTO: ETH). What Happened: Issuers of Bitcoin ETFs expressed doubts on Tuesday about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) willingness to approve an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for ether, CNBC reported.

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