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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Why Bitcoin Miners Need to Take Ethereum Seriously

Far from competitive projects, Bitcoin and Ethereum can work harmoniously together, says Sam Tabar, of Bit Digital.

Yazan Samir Tabar14 Şub 2023

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Polygon Sets March Date for zkEVM Mainnet Beta to Go Live

Details about the zkEVM beta network will be released over the next few weeks. The launch is set for March 27.

Yazan Margaux Nijkerk14 Şub 2023

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How the SEC Could Reshape Ethereum’s Staking Landscape for the Better

By shutting down Kraken’s staking service, the SEC could shift power over Ethereum toward solo stakers and decentralized alternatives.

Yazan Sam Kessler, Margaux Nijkerk13 Şub 2023

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Launchnodes CEO on Kraken Shutting Down Its US Staking Program

Crypto exchange Kraken is ending its crypto staking services for U.S. clients and paying a $30 million fine in a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Jaydeep Korde, founder and CEO of non-custodial Ethereum staking services provider Launchnodes, discusses what this means for his business operations and the crypto industry at large.

13 Şub 2023

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Arbitrum-Based GMX Surpassed Ethereum Blockchain in Daily Fees Over Weekend

The decentralized exchange product has gained a loyal community of users in the past few months.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa13 Şub 2023

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Ethereum Sets February Date for Sepolia Testnet to Get Shanghai Hard Fork

The second round of testing of staked ether (ETH) withdrawals follows simulations on the Zhejiang testnet. The Goerli testnet would be next, ahead of next month's planned Shanghai hard fork on the main Ethereum blockchain.

Yazan Margaux Nijkerk10 Şub 2023

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Polygon Exploring Use of ZK Technology for Main Chain, Co-Founder Bjelic Says

In an interview with CoinDesk, Polygon’s Mihailo Bjelic shared the progress the blockchain is making on becoming a ZK-secure ecosystem.

Yazan Margaux Nijkerk10 Şub 2023

Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic (Polygon)

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2023: The Year of Institutional DeFi, With Polygon’s Colin Butler

Yazan Sheila Warren, Michael J. Casey10 Şub 2023

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

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Coinbase CEO Heard ‘Rumors’ the SEC May Ban Crypto Staking for Retail Customers

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that he's heard rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to ban retail investors from engaging in cryptocurrency staking, the income-generating technique at the core of running blockchains including Ethereum. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De shares the latest developments.

9 Şub 2023

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