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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CFTC Chair Testifies Before Senate on FTX; Compass Mining's Bitcoin Miner Protection Plan

Rostin Behnam, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is calling for lawmakers to act quickly and create a crypto regulatory framework after FTX's collapse. Plus, Compass Mining is offering its first protection product so customers can safeguard their bitcoin mining machines. And, Bitcoin self-custody firm Casa is adding Ethereum support to its platform.

Dec 1, 2022

Videos

Rate Hikes Might Slow Beginning December, Says Fed Chair Powell; Casa to Add Ethereum Support

The U.S. Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates by another 50 basis points in December, Fed Chair Jerome Powell implied Wednesday. Popular Bitcoin self-custody firm Casa is adding Ethereum support to its platform. Messaging app Telegram has sold $50 million in usernames in less than a month through its blockchain-based auction platform, Fragment.

Nov 30, 2022

Tech

The Ethereum Foundation Commences Shutdown of Ropsten Testnet

Developers should move their applications over to either the Goerli or Sepolia testnets.

By Margaux NijkerkNov 30, 2022

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Ethereum Needs Competition

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineNov 30, 2022

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Tech

Bitcoin Custody Firm Casa to Add Ethereum Support

The addition is part of a major overhaul of the Casa app, which will be relaunched in January.

By Frederick MunawaNov 30, 2022

BTC and ETH trade higher on moderate volume to begin the week. (DALLE-E/Coindesk)

Videos

Solana-Focused Crypto Wallet Phantom Taps Ethereum, Polygon

Phantom, the leading crypto wallet in the Solana ecosystem, said Tuesday it will add support for assets on the Ethereum and Polygon blockchains, with the rollout beginning in about three months, according to a representative. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Solana and mainstream crypto adoption.

Nov 29, 2022

Finance