Why Ether’s Value Is Going Down After the ‘Merge’

The cryptocurrency ether saw its value climb ahead of the highly anticipated software upgrade known as “the merge.” But even though the changeover went smoothly, ether’s price has fallen since then. And that might not be the only challenge for Ethereum, the network behind ether. WSJ crypto reporter Paul Vigna joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss.

Crypto: a beginner’s guide

Cryptocurrencies, decentralised finance and blockchain technology—what do these terms really mean? The Economist’s finance correspondents guide us through the key concepts of crypto.