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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Finance

Ether Machine Starts 334K ETH Buying Spree With $57M Purchase

The Ether Machine started deploying its ETH treasury strategy, with over $400 million in reserves remaining for future purchases.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostJul 31, 2025

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum Turns 10

Also: Linea Upgrades, Solana Internet Capital Markets Roadmap and Square Begins BTC Payments.

By Margaux NijkerkJul 30, 2025

CoinDesk Indices

Ethereum Could Win the War, But Lose the Prize

Ethereum’s success presents a new challenge — invisibility, writes CMT Digital’s Aryan Sheikhalian. As Ethereum powers more applications behind the scenes, it risks becoming something everyone uses but no one notices.

By Aryan SheikhalianJul 30, 2025

Finance

Ethereum Treasury Firm BTCS Aims to Raise Up to $2B in Ether Buying Power

The company holds more than 70,000 ether valued at roughly $265 million.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostJul 30, 2025

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Videos

Is Ethereum the Google of Crypto?

Ethereum just turned 10, and according to Andrew Keys, its next decade could be even bigger. In this interview, the Ether Machine Chairman reflects on his Ethereum journey, from a sweltering manhattan apartment to a $1.5 billion SPAC. He breaks down why institutional adoption is finally taking off, what sets Ether Machine apart from other ETH vehicles like ETFs and other treasury companies and why Ethereum's dynamic monetary policy is a feature, not a bug. Plus, why he doesn't own any bitcoin, what Wall Street still doesn't get about Ethereum and Why Ether is the commodity for the internet of the future.

Jul 30, 2025

Tech

Ethereum at 10: What's Next for the World Computer?

After existential hacks, deep upgrades and mass adoption, how will Ethereum evolve from here? Leading players from the ecosystem weigh in.

By Margaux NijkerkJul 30, 2025

Finance

SharpLink Acquired 77K More ETH, Boosting Holdings Over $1.6B

The firm, led by Joesph Lubin, has emerged as one of the largest corporate ether holders since its pivot to a crypto treasury strategy.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostJul 29, 2025

Markets

Ether Treasuries Target Yield, but Risk Looms, Says Wall Street Broker Bernstein

A $1 billion ether treasury could generate as much a $50 million in annual yield, the report said.

By Will Canny, AI BoostJul 28, 2025

Finance

DeFi Sector TVL Hits 3-Year High of $153B as Investors Rush to Farm Yields

Ethereum leads the DeFi boom with nearly 60% market share, while advanced yield strategies and rising activity on Solana and Sui drive cross-chain growth.

By Oliver KnightJul 28, 2025