Above $300: Ether Price Clocks 10-Month High

The price of ethereum’s native cryptocurrency ether surpassed $300 today to hit ten-month highs.

Two Startups Are Partnering to Enable Amazon Purchases with Ethereum

Two blockchain-focused startups are teaming up to enable Amazon purchases with ethereum via an app-like browser extension.

Just 376 Individuals Hold 33% of All Ether Cryptocurrency: Chainalysis

A third of all ether is owned by just 376 whales, blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis says. Yet that number is down from some previous years.

SEC Again Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval

A filing from the SEC Tuesday did not advance one of several bitcoin ETF proposals currently waiting for regulatory sign-off.

Regulators Ready to Approve Ethereum Futures, CFTC Insider Says

The CFTC is willing to approve an ether futures contract – provided it ticks all the right boxes, a senior official told CoinDesk.

Crypto Market Capitalization Hits 5-Month High Above $185 Billion

The combined value of the cryptocurrency market rose to $185.89 billion earlier today, its highest level since Nov. 18.

WSJ’s ShapeShift Exposé Overstated Money Laundering by $6 Million, Analysis Says

Blockchain analytics firms say money laundering accusations against ShapeShift don't match up.

Abra Crypto Wallet Now Stores Real Ether, Not Just ‘Synthetic’ Version

Cryptocurrency wallet provider Abra is now letting users deposit and withdraw ether directly from its app.

How the Coming Constantinople Hard Fork Could Stir Up Ether Markets

Ether price volatility could spike in the days ahead, courtesy of an upcoming ethereum upgrade scheduled for Thursday.