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.

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for April 7, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineApr 7, 2022

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

Finance

Commonwealth Bank's Crypto Services Face Regulatory Delays: Report

The Australian bank was testing a program that allowed customers to hold and use crypto on its app.

By Camomile ShumbaApr 7, 2022

Melbourne city at night (James O'Neil/ Getty Images)

Layer 2

Ronin Attack Shows Cross-Chain Crypto Is a ‘Bridge’ Too Far

Last week’s $625 million exploit of the Axie Infinity sidechain underscores the risks of sacrificing decentralization for scale, Ethereum boosters say.

By Sam Kessler, Sage D. YoungApr 5, 2022

Finance

Ethereum Scaler Boba Network Valued at $1.5B in $45M Series A

In addition to easing Ethereum’s transaction load, Boba injects off-chain machine learning into the contracts powering DeFi.

By Ian AllisonApr 5, 2022

Markets

Crypto Funds Draw Inflows for Second Straight Week

Some $180 million flowed into digital asset funds in the week through April 1, CoinShares reported on Monday.

By Angelique ChenApr 4, 2022

$180 million of net inflows in the seven days through April 1, according to CoinShares. (CoinShares)

Videos

DeFi Lender Inverse to Repay Clients' Funds After Suffering $15.6M Exploit

Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) lender Inverse Finance was exploited for $15.6 million worth of cryptocurrency, just days after the $625 million hack of the Ronin network. “The Hash” panel discusses the seemingly unavoidable trend of DeFi hacks and how companies like Inverse Finance are taking measures to repay their customers' lost funds.

Apr 4, 2022

Markets

Celo Rises 15% on Barcelona Reveal of $20M 'Connect the World' Campaign

The team announced on Monday at Celo Connect in Barcelona that it's launching a campaign to incentivize development of Celo on- and off-ramps.

By Lyllah LedesmaApr 4, 2022

Image tweeted by Celo officials on Monday from conference in Barcelona. (Celo)

Markets

Now That Q1 Is Over, Is the Bull Market Back?

Most of Q1 was uninspiring, but bitcoin’s price ticked up as we closed out the quarter potentially signaling renewed strength in the crypto market.

By George KaloudisApr 3, 2022

Videos

Why Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Defends Bitcoin Maximalism

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a blog post titled “In Defense of Bitcoin Maximalism,” explaining why the pro-bitcoin community is critical to the overall crypto ecosystem. “The Hash” hosts dive into Buterin’s post and share their favorite takeaways.

Apr 1, 2022

Opinion

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Praises 'Bitcoin Maximalism' (Maybe)

The blockchain mastermind also took shots at Ethereum in a richly ambiguous April Fools’ post.

By David Z. MorrisApr 1, 2022

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, speaks during ETHDenver in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. (Chet Strange/Getty Images)

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