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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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A popular analyst is providing price target updates for a handful of crypto assets as the markets fight to wrap up the week in positive territory.

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What happened: On Wednesday a total of 1,068.59 Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) worth $1,996,694, based on the current value of Ethereum at time of publication ($1,868.53), was burned from Ethereum transactions. Burning is when a coin or token is sent to an unusable wallet to remove it from circulation.

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The derivatives exchange wants to give its clients more ways to bet on the price of ETH as its network heads into a long-awaited upgrade.

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Contrary to what some believe, the Etheruem (CRYPTO: ETH) Merge event will not reduce gas fees or speed up transactions. What Happened: As The Merge approaches, the Ethereum Foundation uploaded a note addressing some misconceptions associated with the network's transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS).

Ethereum Clarifies 8 Misconceptions About The Merge

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong will likely opt to shut down Ethereum (ETH) staking rather than comply with OFAC's requirements to censor the blockchain. While decentralization attempts to make Ethereum censorship-resistant, Coinbase is estimated to hold a 15% market share in ETH assets.

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In a tweet, Brian Armstrong expressed his preference not to censor transactions to and from sanctioned addresses after Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake.

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The exchange's latest launch will allow traders to make bets and manage risk ahead of the Ethereum Merge.

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JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington says digital currency exchanges like Coinbase will end up being a meaningful “beneficiary” of Ethereum's long-awaited transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoW). Based on $2K ethereum prices and a 5% ethereum yield, Worthington explained that The Merge could boost Coinbase's annual income by $80 to $100 million from staking services.

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More efficiencies and scalability solutions could make Ethereum a more attractive platform to build on and invest in.

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Ethereum was once again trading below $1,900 during Thursday's session, as the Ethereum Foundation clarified speculation surrounding The Merge. It was recently rumored that the move will reduce gas fees, however these claims were somewhat dismissed. Bitcoin was also lower, as it continued to trade below $24,000.

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Research from JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) finds that crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) stands to gain significantly from the upcoming Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Merge. What Happened: An increase in staking revenue after the Merge will have a positive impact on Coinbase, explained JPMorgan analyst Kenneth Worthington in a note seen by CoinDesk.

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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes says Ethereum (ETH) is likely primed for a corrective move in the coming weeks regardless of the outcome of its upcoming update. In a new blog post, Hayes argues that if The Merge is unsuccessful, the leading smart contract platform could witness a sharp decrease in price.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's most-valued cryptocurrency, dropped below the $24,000 mark on Thursday after minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting showed that officials agreed to keep increasing rates enough to cool down the country's economy in their meeting last month. The second-most valued cryptocurrency, Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), also came under pressure, falling below the $1,900 level.

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Asked if he would choose to censor transactions or get out of the ETH staking business, Brian Armstrong said he'd choose the latter.

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Top cryptocurrencies declined Wednesday evening as the global cryptocurrency market cap fell 2.4% to $1.1 trillion. Price Performance Of Major Coins Coin 24-hour 7-day Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) -2.2% -2.7% $23,341.93 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) -2.3% -1.05% $1,834.26 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) -7.5% 12.5% $0.08 Top 24-Hour Gainers (Data via CoinMarketCap) Cryptocurrency 24-Hour % Change (+/-) Price Celsius (CEL) +19.7% $2.81 EOS (EOS) +7.65% $1.48 Chiliz (CHZ) +5.8% ​​$0.22 See Also: How To Get Free Crypto Why It Matters: Bitcoin and Ethereum were in the red at press time after minutes from the July policy meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated that the central bank would maintain its hawkish course until inflation decreases significantly.

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On Wednesday the Ethereum Foundation clarified that The Merge will not reduce onchain fees as the highly anticipated transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoW) is now 29 days away. Amid The Merge update from the Ethereum Foundation, during the last month, Ethereum network costs have printed some of the lowest onchain fees since 2020.

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Traditional markets were mixed on sluggish July U.S. retail sales.

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NFTs are capable of storing and accessing culture. Unfortunately, in 2022, these Ethereum smart contracts appear to be a fringe concept that most can write off under the simple idea of a JPEG.

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The investment bank said today that Coinbase could experience a “bigger revenue opportunity” from its Ethereum staking service.

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What happened: On Tuesday a total of 1,062.07 Ether (CRYPTO: ETH) worth $1,955,815, based on the current value of Ethereum at time of publication ($1,841.52), was burned from Ethereum transactions. Burning is when a coin or token is sent to an unusable wallet to remove it from circulation.

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Popular crypto analyst Justin Bennett isn't sold on the recent Ethereum (ETH) rally yet because he thinks crypto is still in a bear market. In a new YouTube video, Bennett tells his 11,200 subscribers that he expects new lows later this year for ETH because its chart is flashing a bearish signal.

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Risk assets recently rallied in hopes that inflation has peaked and the Fed would cut interest rates next year. The central bank's monetary tightening has roiled cryptocurrencies.

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The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Aug. 17, 2022.

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Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) creator Vitalik Buterin has shown his support for a Web3 hackathon that will be hosted in Ukraine's capital city Kyiv. In a recent tweet, Buterin commended the hosts and attendees of the event for their bravery.

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Shows Support For Ukraine's Web3 Hackathon

Bitcoin continued to trade below $24,000 today, as the token fell for a fourth consecutive session. Following last week's bullish run, upwards momentum in crypto has eased, leading to a return of bearish sentiment. Ethereum was also lower, as it dropped below its resistance of $1,885.

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