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

Crypto Fund Inflows Hit Record $1.5B as Bitcoin Futures ETFs Go Live

Bitcoin dominated this week’s inflows, with a 99% share. Last week, bitcoin’s weekly inflows were at $70 million.

By Lyllah LedesmaOct 25, 2021

Tech

After ‘Stealing’ $16M, This Teen Hacker Seems Intent on Testing ‘Code Is Law’ in the Courts

Will DeFi’s unofficial ethos hold up in court? A Canadian math prodigy could be betting his future on just that.

By Andrew ThurmanOct 22, 2021

Finance

Decentralized Exchange ZkLink Raises $8.5M Ahead of Market Launch

The team behind the project said the DEX is seeing strong demand following China’s latest crypto crackdown.

By Brandy BetzOct 22, 2021

Videos

Australia Looks to Regulate Crypto

Australia’s Senate Select Committee delivers report on fintech regulation. CoinUnited sees enthusiastic response to Bitcoin ATMs in Hong Kong. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Oct 22, 2021

Finance

Polygon Becoming More Independent From Ethereum as App Numbers Rise: Report

More than 3,000 apps are on the “layer 2″ platform, up from 30 last year.

By Andrew ThurmanOct 20, 2021

Markets

Vitalik Buterin Sent Away Trillions of Unwanted Dog Coins, but More Keep Rolling In

The Ethereum co-founder has again shown little love to DOGE knockoffs like baby shiba.

By Muyao ShenOct 20, 2021

Tech

Polychain Leads $23M Bet on Startup Streamlining DeFi Portfolio Management

Sommelier uses a cross-chain network of validators to manage Uniswap v3 positions.

By Andrew ThurmanOct 20, 2021

Policy

DeFi Is Like Nothing Regulators Have Seen Before. How Should They Tackle It?

Without middlemen to deputize, the SEC and other regulators will have to rethink their approach to enforcement. A lot could go wrong.

By David Z. MorrisOct 19, 2021

Videos

FTX.US President on Launching Collectibles Arm in Boost to Solana-Based NFTs

FTX.US, the U.S. wing of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire, announced its new marketplace, FTX NFTs, will allow users to trade, mint, auction and authenticate Solana-based NFTs. It plans to support other blockchains in the future, including Ethereum. FTX.US President Brett Harrison shares news regarding the launch and insights into the booming NFT market. Plus, reactions to the reported SEC decision to allow bitcoin futures ETFs.

Oct 15, 2021