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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Videos

MakerDAO Founder on Biden Administration’s Stablecoin Report

A coalition of U.S. financial authorities under the Biden administration published its long-anticipated report and recommendations on the regulation of stablecoins last week.

Nov 10, 2021

Finance

CoreWeave Raises $50M in New Funds From Magnetar Capital

The cloud service provider and Ethereum miner will use the funding to expand its cloud offerings.

By Aoyon AshrafNov 10, 2021

Ethereum Miners Revolt Over Fee Structure Overhaul

Finance

How’s ‘Zelda’ Doing? Our Ethereum Validator Check-In

Also: Web 3 development plans abound.

By Edward OosterbaanNov 10, 2021

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Videos

Discord CEO Hints at Ethereum Compatibility

Social network Discord is considering linking to the Ethereum blockchain, CEO and founder Jason Citron hinted in a tweet Tuesday. Some members of the Discord community have already canceled their Nitro subscriptions in protest amid rising concerns about the potential update. “The Hash” team discusses their takes on the story and its backlash.

Nov 9, 2021

Finance

Ethereum Name Service Tokens Soar After $500M+ Airdrop

The newly formed DAO and its governance tokens are enjoying a picture-perfect launch.

By Andrew ThurmanNov 9, 2021

Finance

Neon Labs Raises $40M to Bring EVM Functionality to Solana

The Ethereum-compatible environment could lead to implementations of popular DeFi protocols on the blockchain.

By Andrew ThurmanNov 9, 2021

Neon Labs Director Marina Guryeva (right) speaks at the Breakpoint conference in Lisbon, Portugal. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Soars Past $68K for the First Time as Ether Also Sets Record High

The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies neared a milestone of $3 trillion.

By Muyao ShenNov 9, 2021

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Tech

Discord CEO Hints at Ethereum Compatibility

Jason Citron posted a screenshot that shows Discord connecting to Ethereum, saying “probably nothing.”

By Eliza GkritsiNov 9, 2021

Markets

Crypto Fund Inflows YTD Significantly Higher Than Last Year

Total assets under management have also reached an all-time high of $80 billion.

By Helene BraunNov 8, 2021

Videos

Ethereum Hits New All-Time High, South Korea Says NFTs Are Not Virtual Assets

Ethereum kicks the week off at an all-time high. China’s Meten Holding Group pivots from tutoring into crypto mining. South Korea says NFTs are not virtual assets. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Nov 8, 2021