The ETCG Premium Hits Low While GBTC Nears 2018 Lows
The ETCG premium is at its lowest point ever, meanwhile the GBTC premium is near its 2018 low (it was lower in February for a day).
Ethereum Classic (ETC)
Ethereum Classic is an open-source blockchain-based distributed computing platform with a native cryptocurrency token that trades under the symbol ETC.
Ethereum Classic is, as the name suggests, the original version of Ethereum from which the current Ethereum forked.
Both networks are focused on smart contracts and distributed computing at their core, being that they are essentially different versions of the same software.
It a bit like how Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash don’t exactly love each other because they split for ideological differences… but none-the-less both essentially use same software, despite having different tokens, different developers, and different valuations. Learn more about the Ethereum backstory.
With that said, Ethereum Classic is not endorsed by the Ethereum foundation.
The Top Cryptocurrencies That Aren’t Bitcoin
Let’s look at some of the top cryptocurrencies that aren’t Bitcoin. Longstanding popular alternatives to Bitcoin including ETH, ETC, XRP, XLM, LTC, XMR, ZEC, NEO, and DASH. New top coins include BCH, EOS, ADA, IOTA, TRON, and ZRX.
The Ethereum Classic Investment Trust (ETCG) Explained
The Ethereum Classic Investment Trust (ETCG) is an investment product by Grayscale which gives investors and traders exposure to Ethereum Classic (ETC).
How to Short Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
Those who think Bitcoin or an other cryptocurrency will go down, or want to hedge against a “long” position, can open a “short” position. Below we explain how to short Bitcoin and other cryptos.
Bittrex is Adding XRP and ETC USD Pairs
On August 20, the Bittrex cryptocurrency exchange is launching US dollar (USD) markets for Ethereum Classic (ETC) and Ripple (XRP).
Ethereum Classic (ETC) Trading is Live on Coinbase Pro
Ethereum Classic (ETC) trading is now live on Coinbase Pro, but it is not on Coinbase yet (Coinbase Pro is the exchange, Coinbase is the broker-wallet services where you can buy / sell / store cryptos).
Ethereum Classic is on Coinbase and Trading Starts Soon
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is now on Coinbase. As of August 7th deposits are allowed, then soon trading will start. One can expect some initial turbulence, so make sure to keep a close eye on the price.
Ethereum Classic Difficulty Bomb Fork (May 2018)
Ethereum Classic is doing a fork in May to remove a difficulty bomb that would essentially stop new ETC from being created down the road. No new coins are created from this fork, it is just a software update. The fork will occur at block 5,900,000.
Ethereum Classic “Airdrop” (Callisto) Explained
There is a Callisto (CLO) airdrop planned for Ethereum Classic (ETC) holders. A snapshot will occur at block 5500000. Those who held ETC during the snapshot will get CLO coins at a 1:1 ratio during the airdrop.
How To Create a Custom Token in MyEtherWallet (How to Add a Token)
To add a custom cryptocurrency token (such as a token from an ICO) to your MyEtherWallet, follow the instructions below. The gist is the same for all Ethereum wallets.