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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Markets

AriseCoin Inventor Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Securities Fraud

Jared Rice Sr. pleaded guilty to duping investors out of more than $4 million.

By Cheyenne LigonAug 25, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Back Above $48K, Expect Consolidation

Cryptos gain alongside stocks.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueAug 25, 2021

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

Videos

Ethereum’s Most Popular Software Client Issues Hotfix to High Severity Bug

Ethereum’s most popular software client, Geth, has issued a hotfix to a high-severity security issue in its code, encouraging users to upgrade immediately to the latest version. CoinDesk's Christine Kim breaks down the release and the implications for the Ethereum blockchain. Plus, insights into the developments and impact of the highly anticipated London hard fork upgrade nearly three weeks after its launch.

Aug 25, 2021

Tech

Valid Points: Ethereum Emerges From Bitcoin’s Shadow

Ethereum is finally either catching up to or surpassing Bitcoin across a number of key metrics.

By Christine KimAug 25, 2021

Markets

Ethereum Foundation Secures $1.5M in Donations to Support Network Upgrade Efforts

The donations will support execution-layer teams working on technical upgrades to achieve "Ethereum 2.0."

By Jamie CrawleyAug 24, 2021

Markets

Blockchain Startup InfStones Raises $10M in Series A Funding Round

The blockchain infrastructure platform is betting on the "proof-of-stake" model.

By Eliza GkritsiAug 24, 2021

Tech

Ethereum’s Most Popular Software Client Issues Hotfix to High Severity Bug

The release was posted to GitHub at 07:08 UTC Tuesday. Details of the fixes weren't immediately disclosed.

By Christine KimAug 24, 2021

Markets

Crypto Funds Snap 6 Weeks of Outflows as Markets Rally

The latest data reflected a reversal after six consecutive weeks of outflows.

By Frances YueAug 23, 2021

Crypto funds netted $21 million of inflows last week, snapping a six-week streak of outflows.

Videos

'The Defiant' Founder Camilla Russo on the Future of DeFi, Ethereum

Camila Russo, CEO of decentralized finance-focused media platform The Defiant and "The Infinite Machine" author, discusses why she believes SEC Chair Gary Gensler saying DeFi projects could be subject to regulation could only push DeFi "to be truly decentralized." Plus, her take on ether's net effect on DeFi, the Ethereum network's competitive advantage over emerging smart contract platforms and the evolution of the Ethereum community's culture.

Aug 20, 2021

Markets