Ethereum News

Ethereum (ETH) was launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and a team of co-founders as the world's first programmable blockchain, enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) that extend far beyond simple peer-to-peer transactions. After transitioning from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus through "The Merge" in 2022, Ethereum now processes transactions more efficiently while maintaining its position as the foundation for decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 innovation.

The Ethereum ecosystem encompasses thousands of decentralized applications, from DeFi protocols like Uniswap and Aave to NFT marketplaces, gaming platforms, and layer-2 scaling solutions like Arbitrum and Polygon. Developers, validators, and users interact within this programmable economy where ETH serves as both a digital currency and the fuel powering smart contract execution through gas fees.

CoinDesk covers all aspects of Etherum, from protocol upgrades and scaling developments to DeFi innovation and regulatory implications. Our reporters track everything from Ethereum's roadmap milestones and staking developments to the broader implications of programmable money and decentralized autonomous organizations.

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Institutional Investors Eye Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade

RockX co-founder and CEO Zhuling Chen discusses institutional interest in Ethereum's "Shapella" upgrade, scheduled to take place April 12. "A lot of institutions are taking this event as a trust vote," he said. BTCS Inc. CEO Charles Allen also joins the conversation.

12 apr 2023

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Casa CEO on Self-Custody in Wake of FTX Collapse

As conversations revolving around self-custody remain at the forefront in the wake of crypto exchange FTX's collapse, Nick Neuman, CEO of the bitcoin self-custody firm Casa, discusses the importance of securing and owning your crypto. Plus, his take on what to expect from Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade.

12 apr 2023

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Ethereum’s Shanghai Update Nears

The Ethereum blockchain's highly-anticipated Shanghai upgrade, also known as "Shapella," is imminent, and some say the event could be a catalyst for liquid staking among institutional investors. BTCS Inc. CEO Charles Allen and Zhuling Chen, RockX co-founder and CEO, discuss their outlook for Shapella and the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

12 apr 2023

Mercati

Crypto Analysts Split on Ether Market Trends After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade

Some analysts expect ether's price to drop after the upgrade but others believe an uptick in selling pressure is already baked in and that the market will bounce after the event in a "buy the news" move.

Di Lyllah Ledesma12 apr 2023

Tecnologie

Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade on Deck; Developers, Traders Aflutter With Anticipation

Developers and crypto market analysts are getting in their final words before staked ETH withdrawals are activated.

Di Margaux Nijkerk12 apr 2023

Mercati

Here Is What Institutions Are Saying About Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade

The upgrade, scheduled for later Wednesday, will enable validators to withdraw staked ether.

Di Will Canny12 apr 2023

Finanza

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Only a Small Step Forward: Bank of America

The blockchain’s likely inability to increase throughput in the short term and increasing competition from alternative networks will constrain its adoption and usage, the report said.

Di Will Canny12 apr 2023

Bank of America (Taylor Simpson/Unsplash)

Tecnologie

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade: Here’s Our Guide to Watch Parties, Blockchain Tools

Various factions of the Ethereum community are planning watch parties to witness the first-ever withdrawals of staked ether, with the blockchain's Shanghai upgrade (aka "Shapella") set for Wednesday at 6:27 p.m. ET (22:27 UTC).

Di Margaux Nijkerk, Sage D. Young11 apr 2023