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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Marchés

‘Ether Caught Fire’: ETH Surged as Capital Fled Bitcoin in Q3, CoinGecko Report Finds

ETH hit fresh highs while bitcoin cooled, as investors chased DeFi, altcoins, and tokenized assets. CoinGecko calls it a defining market shift.

Par Helene Braun, AI Boost19 oct. 2025

Marchés

Coinbase Institutional Highlights Three Catalysts That Could Lift Crypto in Q4 2025

In a Q4 2025 outlook report, Coinbase Institutional says the cycle still skews positive — with liquidity, stablecoins and policy progress lifting the market.

Par Siamak Masnavi, AI Boost19 oct. 2025

Marchés

Citizens Sees Ether Primed for $10K as Supply Tightens and Institutional Demand Surges

The bank sees growing adoption, tighter supply and rising institutional inflows driving a sharp ether rally within two years.

Par Will Canny, AI Boost17 oct. 2025

Marchés

Citizens Sees SharpLink as a Breakout Ether Treasury Play With More Than 200% Upside

The bank initiated coverage of the stock with a market outperform rating and a $50 price target.

Par Will Canny, AI Boost16 oct. 2025

Abstract green wireframe bull charging forward on a striped background. (CoinDesk)

Technologies

The Protocol: Monad Airdrop Portal Opens as Token Launch Nears

Also: ETH’s Sepolia Gets Fusaka Upgrade, Monero Releases Privacy Boost For Nodes and EF Expands Its Push Into Privacy.

Par Margaux Nijkerk15 oct. 2025

Privacy (Shutterstock, modified by CoinDesk)

Marchés

Asia Morning Briefing: Structural Demand Anchors Bitcoin After Record $20B Liquidation

A record deleveraging erased speculative positions but not conviction, as both Glassnode and CryptoQuant highlight steady whale accumulation, rising USDT supply, and persistent ETF inflows.

Par Sam Reynolds, AI Boost15 oct. 2025

Finance

Ethereum’s Fusaka Rolls Out on Sepolia; Hoodi Testnet Up Next

The test follows a successful rollout on the Holesky testnet two weeks ago.

Par Margaux Nijkerk14 oct. 2025

BNB Chain to undergo upgrade in June (Moritz Mentges/Unsplash)

Finance

Tom Lee's BitMine Bought the Dip, Adding Over 200K ETH to Ethereum Treasury

The firm's ether holdings crossed 3 million tokens, halfway through its goal to corner 5% of the crypto's supply.

Par Krisztian Sandor13 oct. 2025

Screenshot of Tom Lee on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

Marchés

Asia Morning Briefing: Ethereum Leads Recovery After $20B Liquidation Shock

ETH’s rebound is outpacing BTC's as markets stabilize, with high-beta plays like Solana and Bittensor joining the bounce. One working theory suggests Friday’s meltdown wasn’t about stablecoin fragility — it was a structural failure on Binance.

Par Sam Reynolds, AI Boost13 oct. 2025

Marchés