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

ETH Treasury Firm to Tokenize Nasdaq-Listed Shares on Ethereum With Securitize

The move positions FG Nexus (FGNX) among the first Nasdaq-listed firms to bring dividend-paying stock on blockchain rails.

By Krisztian SandorOct 2, 2025

Tech

Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade Passes Holesky Test, Moves Closer To Mainnet

The next two testnet runs are scheduled for Oct. 14 and 28. After those are complete, Ethereum developers will lock in a date for Fusaka’s full mainnet launch.

By Margaux NijkerkOct 1, 2025

Finance

BitMine Immersion ETH Holdings Rise to 2.66M Tokens, More Than 2% of Total Supply

Crypto, cash and "moonshot" on the balance sheet now total $11.6 billion, said the company.

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostSep 29, 2025

Finance

SharpLink Gaming Set to Tokenize Its Equity on Ethereum With Superstate

The Ethereum-focused treasury firm is also exploring compliant trading of tokenized shares on decentralized markets as part of its partnership with Superstate.

By Krisztian SandorSep 25, 2025

Joe Lubin speaking at Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk/Suzanne Cordiero)

CoinDesk Indices

The Web Needs a Better Model

Dominated by platform giants like Amazon and Google, the internet has strayed from Web3’s original vision of decentralization, but innovations like state channels now offer a path back by enabling fast, secure, peer-to-peer interactions without trusted intermediaries, says Alexis Sirkia of Yellow Network.

By Alexis Sirkia Sep 24, 2025

Man Crouching with Camera and Mountains in Background

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum Developers Target December for Fusaka Hard Fork

Also: Plasma to Launch Mainnet This Week, New Liquid Staking Token for XRP Holders, and ICP Bets Big on AI Tech Stack.

By Margaux NijkerkSep 24, 2025

Markets

Tom Lee’s BitMine Sells Stock at $70 to Raise Additional $365M for ETH Treasury

BitMine disclosed holdings of 2.4 million ETH and raised $365 million in a premium stock sale, highlighting investor demand for ether exposure through public markets.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostSep 22, 2025

Finance