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

Bitcoin, ether, XRP rebound as Senate curbs Trump's Iran war powers

Bitcoin climbed to about $77,200, while XRP, ether and solana also gained as Treasury yields and oil fell.

By Omkar GodboleMay 20, 2026

Tech

‘What's happening at the EF?’ Ethereum community looking for answers after high-profile departures

A wave of recent high-profile departures at the Ethereum Foundation has reignited longstanding questions from community members about what is going on inside the organization.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 19, 2026

Markets

JPMorgan says ether and altcoins won't catch up to bitcoin without a major network boom

The bank said ether and the broader altcoin market continue to trail bitcoin as weak network activity, sluggish DeFi growth and limited real-world adoption weigh on investor demand.

By Will Canny, AI BoostMay 19, 2026

Tech

The Ethereum Foundation is facing a wave of high-profile departures as its internal shakeup deepens

The turnover comes as the foundation undergoes an internal transition tied to a new organizational mandate aimed at redefining its role within Ethereum.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 18, 2026

Tech

Vitalik Buterin says AI 'formal verification' could actually make crypto much more secure

The Ethereum co-founder argued that AI-assisted "formal verification" could become one of the most important tools for cybersecurity in a new blog post.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 18, 2026

Vitalik Buterin speaking at ETHDenver in February 2022

Tech

Bitcoin faces outsized quantum threat as computing breakthroughs accelerate, Citi says

The bank said accelerating advances in quantum computing are compressing the timeline for risks to crypto and broader internet infrastructure, with Bitcoin seen as particularly exposed.

By Will Canny, AI BoostMay 18, 2026

Finance

Bitmine buys the dip as Tom Lee ties ether's pullback to rising oil prices

The Ethereum treasury firm bought over 71,000 ETH last week, a sharp increase from the previous week's purchases.

By Krisztian SandorMay 18, 2026

Tom Lee on the Mainstage at Consensus Miami 2026

Markets

Aave restores ether borrowing limits after $230 million exploit

The DeFi lending protocol reversed restrictions imposed after April’s $292 million exploit, restoring borrowing capacity across six networks as contagion fears ease.

By Sam ReynoldsMay 18, 2026