Ripple and Coinbase Expand RLUSD Access Across Trading Platforms
RLUSD goes live on Coinbase’s retail and institutional platforms across XRPL, Base and Ethereum, while Global Exchange collateral support remains planned.
Ether
Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, used to power transactions and operations across the network. It functions as “gas,” meaning it pays for transaction fees and computational work required to execute smart contracts and decentralized applications. Beyond its utility role, Ether is also widely traded as a digital asset and investment. Its value is closely tied to activity on the Ethereum network, including DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 applications. As Ethereum evolves, Ether remains central to securing and operating the entire ecosystem.
Latest Ether News
Google Previews Crypto Custody Security Service for 2027 Launch
Google’s MPC service is being tested by financial institutions and Alphabet, with commercial availability planned for early 2027.
S&P Global Completes OpenZeppelin Acquisition in DeFi Security Push
S&P Global has completed its OpenZeppelin acquisition, adding smart-contract security expertise after introducing a framework to assess DeFi lending-vault risks.
Hong Kong Launches 24/7 Trading in Tokenized Public Funds
Hong Kong opens 24/7 secondary trading in two ChinaAMC tokenized money-market funds on PantherTrade, with retail access and Ethereum-based infrastructure.
Vitalik Buterin Backs Kimi’s Limits on AI Hacking Skills
Vitalik Buterin backs Moonshot’s limits on Kimi K3.1 Pro’s hacking skills, arguing that targeted controls can buy time without restricting who uses AI.
Coinbase Offers 15-Minute BTC, ETH and SOL Prediction Markets
Coinbase highlights BTC, ETH and SOL prediction markets with 15-minute to daily windows. U.S. eligibility and Kalshi settlement rules shape access.
Bitcoin Breaks Below $80,000 Before Rebound as Altcoins Slide
Bitcoin and Solana recovered $80,000 and $100 after Saturday’s selloff, while Ether and XRP stayed below key levels in the latest Coinbase price check.
Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Crypto Sanctions Workaround
The Bank of Israel rejects crypto as a sanctions workaround. Netanyahu says it remains one option, but acknowledges that it may never be used.
Arthur Hayes Exits Maelstrom Altcoin Trades, Warns of More Downside
Arthur Hayes says Maelstrom closed its directional trading portfolio, citing macro risks as Lookonchain tracks about $22.28 million in token selling.
Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam’s October 26 Hoodi Upgrade
Ethereum has postponed Glamsterdam’s Hoodi activation to review EIP-8037’s contract interactions. No new testnet or mainnet launch date has been set.