Ethereum: What is it and how is it different to bitcoin?

cnbc2021-05-10

KEY POINTS Ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, has been stealing the limelight from bitcoin. The digital coin hit a record high above $4,000 on Monday and is up over 450% year-to-date. ...

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2021-05-11
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2021-05-10
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Ethereum has risen much...hopefully the bubble will not burst yet.

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