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 rebounded to $88,000 on Friday as markets digested a fall in volatility, boosting risk assets. Cryptocurrency Ticker Price Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $87,822.17 Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,988.23 Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $126.27 XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $1.91 Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1329 Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.057612 Notable Statistics: Coinglass data shows 121,778 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $ $408.07 million.

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Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) sits at the centre of one of crypto's longest-running debates: does it function as a true form of "cryptomoney" like Bitcoin or primarily as a technology platform token with weakening fundamentals? What Happened: In early 2025, sentiment toward ETH collapsed as it underperformed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), briefly fell behind XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) in fully diluted valuation, and lost Layer-1 fee share to competitors like Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) Messari's Crypto 2026 report stated that

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Bitcoin and ether ETFs both moved deeper into negative territory as investor caution resurfaced, while solana and XRP continued to attract steady inflows. The session reflected a market still rotating selectively rather than exiting crypto exposure altogether.

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On-chain data shows Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) remains the blockchain with the fastest wallet growth, followed by XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Ethereum Leads Adoption While Bitcoin Ranks Second According to data shared by Santiment, Ethereum ranks first among cryptocurrency networks with 167.96 million non-empty wallets, giving it a wide lead in address activity.

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Bitcoin rebounded to $88,000 on Friday as Taiwan's Ministry of Justice disclosed holding BTC and the Senate confirmed crypto-friendly nominees. Bitcoin ETFs saw $161.3 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $96.6 million in net outflows.

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Glamsterdam and Hegota are expected to continue Ethereum's twice-a-year upgrade schedule in 2026 following Pectra and Fusaka.

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) snapped back into positive territory with a powerful inflow-led session, while ether ETFs extended their outflow streak. Solana and XRP continued to quietly attract capital, rounding out a mixed but active trading day.

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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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Crypto analyst Taiki Maeda has opened a $1 million short on Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), arguing its recent strength is driven by artificial, incentive-led buying rather than genuine demand. What Happened: In his recent podcast, Maeda stated that he entered the ETH short near $3,133, claiming that the altcoin is being propped up by "Digital Asset Treasury" (DAT) buyers, not organic inflows.

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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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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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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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