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.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Finance

Coinbase Prime Adds Ethereum Staking for US Institutional Clients

The product offers another entry point for financial institutions eager to delve into crypto but unsure of how best to do it.

By Nelson WangAug 1, 2022

Videos

ETH Merge Delay Concerns; Buterin’s Clown Call

Concerns over Ethereum delays surface, while Tether CTO says it will be supported. Ethereum cofounder calls Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor ‘a total clown’ and Meta’s metaverse attempts will ‘misfire’. CoinFlex cuts staff to reduce costs by 60%. US FDIC issues advisory over crypto deposits and insurance. Report alleges S. Korean Busan Bank employee embezzles US$1.1 mln, invests in Bitcoin. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Aug 1, 2022

Tech

BofA Says Ethereum Needs Scalability Improvements to Hold Its Market Position

Binance Smart Chain, Tron, Avalanche and Solana have taken market share from Ethereum thanks to their greater scalability and lower transaction fees.

By Will CannyAug 1, 2022

Ethereum's Merge will slow demand for GPUs. (Bradley D. Saum/Shutterstock)

Tech

Aave Passes Proposal for Yield-Generating Stablecoin GHO

The fully collateralized stablecoin is native to the Aave ecosystem and will be initially available on the Ethereum network.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 1, 2022

Videos

Will Ether Be Labeled as a Security After the Merge?

Ethereum’s tenth "shadow fork" went into effect this week as the network continues to run tests ahead of the anticipated shift from using the energy-intensive proof-of-work protocol to proof-of-stake. Georgetown University Law Professor Adam Levitin explains why the move could have unexpected consequences for the crypto market.

Jul 28, 2022

Podcasts

Ethereum’s Mainnet Shadow Fork 10 Goes Live, and Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Offloads 1.4M Coinbase Shares

By Adam B. Levine, Christie Harkin, William FoxleyJul 27, 2022

Videos

Ethereum’s Shadow Fork Kicks Off Ahead of September Merge

Ethereum’s tenth shadow fork went into effect 26 hours earlier than expected, as the network continues to run tests ahead of the mainnet upgrade in September. "The Hash" panel shares outlooks for the network as the anticipated merge approaches.

Jul 27, 2022

Finance

Bitcoin Maximalist Michael Saylor Makes the Case Against Ethereum

The MicroStrategy CEO cautioned that the "protocol doesn’t look like it's going to be completed or stable for another 36 months."

By Amitoj SinghJul 27, 2022

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor speaking remotely at the Blockchain Economy Istanbul conference (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

Tech

Ethereum’s Mainnet Tenth 'Shadow Fork' Goes Live Ahead of September Merge

Developers focused this time on testing key releases similar to the ones in the upcoming Goerli merge – the final testnet hard fork before the real Ethereum Merge.

By Margaux NijkerkJul 27, 2022