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.

Markets

What Bitcoin and Ether’s Options Tell Us About Their Maturity

Higher options volume relative to spot is a sign of a developed market and can help with price discovery.

By Lawrence LewitinnNov 7, 2021

Source: Skew, Bitstamp, Coinbase, FTX, Gemini, ItBit, Kraken, LMAX Digital.

Videos

Ethereum Alternatives and Gaming Tokens Outperform BTC and ETH

Bitcoin and ether were little changed over the past 24 hours. Yet, digital currencies associated with Solana and Polkadot, both alternatives to the Ethereum blockchain, were outperforming along with gaming tokens like Axie Infinity’s AXS. "The Hash" team discusses the rise of altcoins and wider crypto markets outlook.

Nov 4, 2021

Finance

Jefferies’ Wood Urges Banks to Embrace Blockchain, Add More Bitcoin Exposure

The Jefferies strategist is “fundamentally bullish” on crypto and added another 5% exposure to his current bitcoin allocation recommendation.

By Aoyon Ashraf, Will CannyNov 4, 2021

Markets

Ethereum Alternatives and Gaming Tokens Outperform BTC and ETH

Solana’s SOL hit an all-time high of $246 on Wednesday and the token is up 5% in the last 24 hours. Polkadot (DOT) is up 7%.

By Lyllah LedesmaNov 4, 2021

The chart shows Ethereum alternatives such as Polkadot's DOT and Solana's SOL are outperforming bitcoin and ether. (TradingView)

Finance

Galaxy Digital’s October AUM Grew More Than 40% to $3.1B

Galaxy’s roster of Canadian ETFs were the driving force behind the surge.

By Jamie CrawleyNov 4, 2021

Videos

ETH and SOL Hit All-Time Highs, CBA to Offer Crypto Services

Ethereum and Solana hit all-time highs. Australia’s CBA to offer crypto services. Hong Kong fintech week underway. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Nov 3, 2021

Videos

What’s Driving the Ethereum Rally?

Ethereum hits another new all-time high as it broke $4,600 Tuesday. CoinDesk Indexes Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg discusses her take on the factors that contribute to the price surge: institutional factors, Ether’s use cases, and the influence of meme coins.

Nov 3, 2021

Markets